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  Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID)

  by Wounded Heart in

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  used to be called multiple personality disorder (mpd).. i have it.

  i was physically, emotionally, sexually abused.

  the tramas in my life were so great that i split into many.

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  thinkers wife

  Get that sleep Kath!! We're here for you when you are ready.
  TW
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  Hate mail---hey Thinker's Wife...

  by Mommie Dark in

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  2. friends

  i got a fresh hate mail this morning from [email protected].

  but when i replied, i got a message saying rannie wasn't receiving mails from my addy!.

  rofl at the cowardice of these anonymous trolls!.

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  thinkers wife

  Yep, MD, he or she has written back twice. I am currently contemplating my answer to the most recent letter which came last evening. They have cut back on the insults, because I flat out said I would only converse with someone who wasn't being insulting.
  Got some heavy thinking to do about my reply. Haven't decided on the proper approach yet.
  Don't want to cut this person off if perchance there is some sincerity in it. Could possibly help them if I handle it properly.
  If they are just being a dork, I guess they will just go away.
  Was properly shocked when I got an answer the first time. Stunned when the second one came with an apology.
  Thanks for asking and sharing.
  TW
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  Wow! The look they had on their faces!

  by ianao in

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  2. friends

  witnesses: "why, no sir.

  witnesses: "well, actually sir if...".

  witnesses: "ok sir, but may i just say something?".

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  thinkers wife

  Wen,
  I'm always up for coffee!!
  Rsjhnny,
  Are you active? My husband has been dying for an open conversation with an active witness!
  TW
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  curious

  by bonnie38 in

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  2. friends

  i wonder what the percentage is of ex-jws who become involved in other organized religions.

  i had a discussion with a psychiatrist friend recently.

  he told me that i am a "psychiatric anamoly," that most "devout" people who leave a religion will join another and become as devout in their new religion.

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  thinkers wife

  I was born and raised a JW. I have absolutely no interest in joining any organized religion. Although I think there are good premises and people in all religions.
  I am curious about how other religions conduct their services and intend to check some out someday just out of curiosity.
  But I do get a little sick when people start talking about certain religous things, a little of that goes a long way for me.
  I also have my doubts about the Bible being inspired. I think other holy books that claim inspiration hold good ideas as well.
  TW
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  Wow! The look they had on their faces!

  by ianao in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  witnesses: "why, no sir.

  witnesses: "well, actually sir if...".

  witnesses: "ok sir, but may i just say something?".

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  thinkers wife

  Wendy,
  That figures, I was of the wait it out class too!! LOL.
  Believe it or not all, a JW, called and left a message on our answering machine yesterday. I guess she was doing telephone territory. She sounded older, so probably can't actually get out in FS. I didn't know they left messages on answering machines though. She was offering the "Does God Care" brochure. Left her name and number. Thinker hasn't decided yet, whether or not to call her.
  Funny that I should see this thread the very next day!
  TW
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  new, too -- from NE Ohio

  by reagan_oconnor in

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  2. experiences

  hi, all; i posted a bit without introducing myself, and i apologize.. i'm reagan, i was a jw for the first 20 years of my life.

  parents are still very involved in the organization (dad's the po in their congregation, mom's a reg.

  pioneer).

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  thinkers wife

  Welcome to the board Reagan, hope you enjoy it!! Looking forward to getting to know you better. There is an intro. thread at Hello, Hello, Hello, if you care to share more!
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  Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID)

  by Wounded Heart in

  1. watchtower
  2. medical

  used to be called multiple personality disorder (mpd).. i have it.

  i was physically, emotionally, sexually abused.

  the tramas in my life were so great that i split into many.

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  thinkers wife

  First of all just let me say, this out-pouring of love and concern is gratifying to my soul. I appreciate the different ones who have taken some time to reply to this thread.
  And let me say, that I couldn't agree more with not going to a JW therapist. The very thought scares me badly.
  I took a lot of flack from the elders when I went into therapy. The therapists I chose DID NOT LIKE JW's at all. But she had done tons of research on them and received the WT and Awake to keep abreast. I realize now her disgust with the WT stemmed from the many cases of JW's she handled. I saw many diffent one's going in and out when I had my appts.
  She never tried to influence me to leave the org. But she did help me to see that I had choices. I feel it was a direct result of my seeing her that my abusive ex husband left me and I started to see what the Society was doing to me. For that I am forever grateful.
  I still haven't had a chance to go to the links Kath. But I plan to.
  One of the great losses of my life is the blocking of good memories along with the bad. There are great big holes in my life that I have simply blocked out. It is very frustrating as I would love to keep the good memories. But I guess that is not to be.
  I am glad you and Waiting have something of a support system. Thinker has done me a world of good. I can't imagine having to go it alone.
  Thank you all so much for sharing!! It has helped me tremendously.
  TW
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  Need advice

  by hybridous in

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  2. friends

  my 17 year old brother is a model witness for the local congregation.

  he's been baptized for a couple of years now.

  my jw mom is quite liberal...she has allowed us kids to play sports, be in school plays...etc.

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  Hybridous,
  I totally agree with the rest. Don't rat him out. It would serve no purpose and make him your enemy in the long run.
  Do be his friend. I would open up the subject with him. And tell him you have been there done that!!
  One of the things I always told the young people in the org. that came to me with there problems was, "I think it is best to wait to get into a sexual relationship, but if you aren't going to wait, use protection". Personally, I think it saved a lot of kids from being parents before they were ready.
  The suggestion about making your place a good place to hang out is a good one IMO.
  Just be his friend. Keep the lines of communication open. When he is ready, you will be glad you did!!
  Good Luck!!!!!!
  TW
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  Final Observations

  by Esmeralda in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  i'm an observant person.

  i became that way back in what i call the 'wallflower years' of my life, when i could very easily blend into the woodwork of any room i walked into without anyone looking up.

  i became a student of human nature and watched how people interacted, and that study has come in handy at many points.. sometimes, though, i don't realize when i'm opening a can of worms.

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  Waiting you are a gem!! I like your style!
  TW
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  JW Pays Apostate £2000!

  by Englishman in

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  2. friends

  here`s a true story that will gladden the heart of anyone who`s been cut dead because of the wtbts unsriptural and barbaric shunning policy.. some time ago i was contacted by my old friend fred.

  he lives in portsmouth, my old stomping ground and the scene of my dfing.

  (i was dfd for not accepting dfing.).

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  Indeed!! I could use a little extra cash for nothing. Didn't even have to buy a lottery ticket. Good for you.
  TW