Posts by think41self

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Prisca's a Sith, Well Done!

by ozziepost in

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thanks, pris, for all your posts, at times serious but always with warmth and good humour.. thanks for being here.

good to see another aussie honoured!.

cheers,.

think41self

Congrats Prisca,

Maybe one day I can be a "sithter" too.

Tracy

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Why do elders come unnanounced.......

by ISP in

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friends

yeah, like these guys never make appointments.

just stroll up when it suits them and not you.

is it ignorance or simply a matter of discourtesy?

think41self

For me the pertinent question is:

How do elders "come" at all?

Tracy

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I am new here also. My story is like many others.

by drahcir yarrum in

my parents became jw's when i was about 2 years old.

i only had one christmas and i don't remember it that well.

my father was a chiropractor (strike 2) and worked his ass off and my mother became the religious leader of the family.

I had to laugh at the humorous way you told of your painful experiences. I too was raised in it, and have only been out a couple of years. I am glad your former wife did you the favor she did and that your kids are getting the chance at a normal childhood! To me, that is the greatest victory an exJW can accomplish!

I too enjoyed Ray's book, and I am also thoroughly enjoying this board, lot's of good people here. Stick around buddy.

Tracy

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is this a witness site?

by musky in

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is this a place for witnesses or non witnesses?

think41self

Hi Musky,

Welcome to the board(whether you stay or not)

I think Gopher answered your question pretty clearly. We have JW's and exJW's here...also those who have family who are both of those.

Does that clear it up for you? And Blondie gave you some good advice, use your own judgement...don't be afraid to do that!

We have many interesting and lively discussions here. If you'd like to know more about some of us, go to the personal experiences forum.

Hope you stick around.

Tracy

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Need Help...............

by deceit in

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hi all, i have been lurking around this site for quite some time and enjoy reading all the posts.

but now i need some help........ me and my wife have not gone to a meeting for over 5 months now.

my parents are full bore jw's, father is an elder *shiver*.

think41self

Hi Deceit, and welcome to the board!

Hmmmmm, your question is a tricky one. Since you know your Father better than I do, and how he will most likely respond, I will not make any recommendations on what specifically to say. I would be very careful though about what you admit to him.

I would not, under any circumstances, admit to him that you have read Ray Franz's books...nor that you have been on this board or any others. If you do, he will automatically shut out your words, believing that you have just been corrupted by the "apostates" and not thinking on your own. Not to mention, if you admitted those things to him, he could turn you in to the elders. It has happened before. Put all your thoughts into your own words...and try reasoning with him from there. Let us know how it is going!

Tracy

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there are good people in this world!

by cathy4school in

i strongly believe that friendship should be true and honest with no conditions attached to it.

if a person is a good person and lives according to the bible then what more could there be?

where a person chooses to worship doesn't make that person evil, what is on the inside of a person is what makes them special.

think41self

Cathy,

Hi again

Have you done any reading on the main board? You will find many interesting topics. You will find some who still believe in God, some who don't...but guess what? They are still good people too! Some who are not Christians, but other belief systems...and guess what? Yep, still good people too. The greatest thing about being out of the borg is being able to look at others without judging them, and accepting them for who they are...NOT what they believe.

I hope you enjoy the journey..I know I have.

Tracy

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there are good people in this world!

by cathy4school in

i strongly believe that friendship should be true and honest with no conditions attached to it.

if a person is a good person and lives according to the bible then what more could there be?

where a person chooses to worship doesn't make that person evil, what is on the inside of a person is what makes them special.

think41self

Hi Cathy

And welcome to this board! You have stated so well what some of us took a while to learn when we left the organization. There are mostly good people in this world...like you said...regardless of their religious affiliations.

I hope you meet some of those people on this board, I know I have. When you get a chance, tell us a little bit about yourself.

Tracy

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My Story******Short Version!

by think41self in

i was raised a poor white child in the deep south...ok, florida, where i still am.

i was the typical slightly self righteous witness, miss goody goody, left school at 16 to pioneer, which i did for 4 years, met a guy and married him.

he had 2 kids from a previous marriage and we had 2 kids of our own.

think41self

((((((Harmony)))))

You are such a sweet person. And how someone who was raised in the borg has acquired such honesty at a relatively young age, is a miracle! You are on my list of the top 5 people from this board that I would like to meet in person...so if I am offered an opportunity.. I am coming to see ya girl!! Your town may never be the same!

Tracy

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Enjoy life..

by Introspection in

i was in my speech class today and we were told to do acting exercises.

i noticed some people in the class were just having so much fun, but i really just couldn't get into a character.

i suddenly realized that they must enjoy life more than i do.

think41self

Hi Intro,

Interesting thought. I guess I would classify myself the same way...almost.

I too used to worry that my feelings were somehow numbed by life and I was incapable of enjoying life as much as other people. Then as I matured a little more, and experienced some personal growth, I figured out that I was NEVER going to be one of those people who are considered "the life of the party". I do not like to draw attention to myself. I have a good time, and I enjoy things...but I do it rather quietly. That is just me, I accept that. And I enjoy life every day...beautiful sunsets...a hug from one of my children...our little kitten playing in the grass...all these things bring me joy. I just don't go around dancing in the street about it!

Tracy

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My god!

by mommy in

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friends

i just posted a reply to shelby aka aguest on another thread.

i can say it was the most emotional post of my life here at jw.com.

i don't want it lost.

think41self

Wendy,

I agree with most of your thoughts. If WE are made in God's image...and WE would ease the suffering of humanity if WE had the power...where is God?

Just wanted to say, I agree that we can be positive, loving people without a belief in God...I am

Wendy, for any of those hurtful thoughts that come from your own life situation and hurtful experiences......

Tracy