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  The Day the Lambs Roared

  by RedhorseWoman in

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  this was sent to me on an e-mail list to which i belong.

  i think we can all relate to it in one way or another.. the day the lambs roared .

  from: [email protected] (bo jones) .

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  thinkers wife

  This is truly a beautiful piece, RHW. I still have a lump in my throat. Thank you for sharing.
  TW
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  No longer associated with this group

  by yeldell2 in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  i had no idea you were ex-witnesses when i registered here.

  continue to send me e-mail anyone from this group.

  steps to contact the administrator of this site, with this information.

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  thinkers wife

  To everyone,
  I have followed this thread and read everyone's comments. I was going to stay out of it, but can't.
  I remember when I first started posting losing my temper and telling someone to get lost if they didn't like what they read. I felt kind of bad about it. But we are all human and we all have our limits.
  I also followed all the replies to Patricia and I feel she was dealt with very compassionately and kindly considering her very judgemental and unchristian behaviour.
  The thought entered my mind as I am sure it did others here that she was possibly not being totally honest. She went from sounding very ill and confused to being quite lucid and harsh. And toward the end she said some things that sent up red flags for me. i.e. "I'm looking for a brother". Some things just didn't add up.
  All this is beside the point. I too feel it is very important to keep this db upbeat and encouraging. Because it may help some JW's who have doubts. On the other hand, I have found this place to be something of a support group. It has been of great healing to me to hear about others who have gone through and are going through similiar experiences to me. And the freedom of speech is a very important part of this.
  Also when you get a large group of people together, even virtually, there is bound to be friction on occasion. Just human nature. I think considering what we have all been through we do a good job of getting along, and basically taking care of each other.
  I will stop rambling now.
  Love to all,
  TW
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  When should you Disassociate yourself?

  by happytobefree in

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  i have been having discussion with my sister (relative), who is an active witness, about writing a letter of disassociation.

  the reason being is that i have not attended the meetings in over a year and it's been 4 years since i have went out in the jw ministry.. i going to try to sum this topic up.

  my sister think that i should not da myself because i have not done any immoral act in her thinking.

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  thinkers wife

  JT,
  Can't wait for my husband to read your last post. Very enlightening to the discussion we had about telling my parents my real reasons for leaving a few days ago.
  I don't feel I owe anyone an explanation. Especially those who don't really want to know.
  TW
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  Heresy of the Month

  by thinker in

  1. watchtower
  2. bible

  heresy of the month (from a website).

  don't you hate it when someone you know comes up with some new thing that you have never heard about?

  you sit there in apparent ignorance as they pontificate about the proofs and merits of some idea so far beyond common knowledge that it can only be revealed by people of exceptional enlightenment such as they.

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  thinkers wife

  Larc,
  I'm not sure how my beloved is going to handle loving the larger woman thing with this post in mind. Because I'm here to tell you, it is Jack Sprat could eat no fat his wife could eat no lean in this household.
  Perhaps you could share some of your wonderful insightfulness with us.
  HELP!!
  TW
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  Confessing

  by STRUGGLE in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  hello, i was reading judical com.

  was really suprise to find out how some of jw's feel.

  some have, like the single mom, have such a negative experience with them.

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  thinkers wife

  Harmony,
  Your good sense and compassion come shining through in your posts. Again welcome.
  I'm wondering if we know each other. I know a girl named Harmony who is about your age. Wouldn't that be interesting.
  TW
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  Confessing

  by STRUGGLE in

  1. jw
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  hello, i was reading judical com.

  was really suprise to find out how some of jw's feel.

  some have, like the single mom, have such a negative experience with them.

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  thinkers wife

  Struggle,
  Just one last piece of advice (I think). Speaking from experience, it is very hard to keep your head together when you are sitting in front of the elders. I tend to get hysterical and not think things through when put on the spot. Larc's advice to think it all through and decide exactly what you are willing to reveal ahead of time, is excellent advice. Kind of like making a grocery list and sticking to it once you get to the store.
  You know we all care about you and what happens to you!!
  Much love, hugs and warmth are coming your way from here.
  TW
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  When should you Disassociate yourself?

  by happytobefree in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  i have been having discussion with my sister (relative), who is an active witness, about writing a letter of disassociation.

  the reason being is that i have not attended the meetings in over a year and it's been 4 years since i have went out in the jw ministry.. i going to try to sum this topic up.

  my sister think that i should not da myself because i have not done any immoral act in her thinking.

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  thinkers wife

  JT,
  Well put. And though I have to say I agree with everything said here, I still feel what I did was right for me.
  Just to clear up the hypocritical part. For me to have closure it was important to be honest. I wrote a one sentence letter. "I no longer want to be known as one of Jehovah's Witnesses". I did it for me. Not to follow their rules. That is how I felt. And that is how I still feel.
  But each person needs to decide for themselves. Everyone feels differently.
  TW
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  When should you Disassociate yourself?

  by happytobefree in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  i have been having discussion with my sister (relative), who is an active witness, about writing a letter of disassociation.

  the reason being is that i have not attended the meetings in over a year and it's been 4 years since i have went out in the jw ministry.. i going to try to sum this topic up.

  my sister think that i should not da myself because i have not done any immoral act in her thinking.

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  thinkers wife

  Dear Happy to be Free,
  I did da myself in June of 2000. It has had a lot of reprocussions, you will find them if you read the rest of the forum.
  But the bottom line is you have to do what is right for you. For me, I couldn't continue. It made me feel like a hypocrite. I still havn't been able to tell my family the real reasons. Even though some of them still talk to me (although not the way I would like them to) they really don't seem to want to know.
  Only you can know your heart and what you need to do for you. Whatever you decide, make sure you are willing to deal with the results.
  TW
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  taking the long view

  by amicus in

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  2. relationships

  not often have i regretted being an inactive jw.

  today though, i heard a true story i would have loved to use as an "effective introduction" in a talk.

  it seems two southern gentlemen were out frog gigging in a very remote area.

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  thinkers wife

  Frenchy,
  What the heck are you doin'? It sounds like you're turning the radio dial around from station to station.
  TW
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  The Great Love of Your Life

  by waiting in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  the following quote is by farkel from h20, explaining the slow changes in rick, who is forum director?

  farkel: http://www.cyberpass.net/~h2o/wwwboard/hourglass2board.frames.alt.html.

  posted by farkel [keflar] on january 09, 2001 at 07:47:38 {bwzcy8br/qtkpaniraaivhkqcjatlo}:.

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  thinkers wife

  I think everyone here has made some valid points.
  IMHO, truth is something different to each individual. And how they go about finding it and practicing it is very individual as well.
  The key, is being able to be content and satisfied with what you believe to be the truth for you, without being dogmatic and preachy about it.
  One of the greatest joys in life to me is being able to share thoughts with others. Without fear of reprisal or judgement. It is always so interesting to find out where peoples quest has taken them. How wonderful to be able to discuss it without stepping on egg shells.
  Keeps life from becoming boring. Plus you might learn something to add to your own puzzle.
  TW