Good point guys! But it could also be that the person still feels it's the *truth*. They don't feel guilty if they've attended a meeting. When I *finally* realized that it wasn't the *truth*, the desire of going back left. Now I feel that if there were a burning hell, it would be better than going back to the meetings.
Tinkerbell4125
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Do meetings help Depression?
by Gadget ini read this on another thread:when i asked if they knew my son had clinical depression, they said, well, even he says he feels better when he studies and goes to meetings, and shrugged their shoulders.).
i've been told this by my ex too, that when she attends meetings it makes her feel better.
anybody else noticed this?
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Hi....I am new
by fusion1975 ini have lurked for quite awhile (about 9 months) and just wanted to finally log on and get my first post.
i was raised in the truth.
i don't know how often i will get to post....i have a worldly mate and currently i am unable to post from home.
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Welcome Fusion! Everyone here is right about *worldly* people not understanding a j.w. suvivor. I don't think you could understand unless you were in it!
Sometimes I get real busy and I just can't get here, but something always pulls me back. I have alot of appreciation for Simon. This board has helps me and so many. Hope it helps you too!
Welcome my friend.
Tink
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Are you a blood donor?
by nicolaou inso many of us on this forum have criticised the watchtower society for their obscene blood transfusion/fractions policies.
quite right too.. it begs the question though; what are you doing about blood now that you have a more tolerant and informed perspective?
it's a rhetorical question.
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CC donates at the office. I haven't donated blood, but I did volunteer at the Red Cross from Oct to this month. I worked in the office. I really enjoyed it too! Felt good.
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our tree
by Mulan in.
here is a photo of our tree.
i have added a santa hat tree topper, and a few gingerbread people, but this is basically how it looks..
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Mulan, pretty pretty!!!! If I can figure out my new camera, I'll post our tree. Isn't Christmas fun!!!
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How would you respond?
by ralmo inmy brother sent me this.
(see below) i have not been associated w the religion for at least 7 years and have made it clear to him and all of my family that i do not intend to ever be a part of it again.
he emailed this to my entire family (all witnesses me being the exception).
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Tinkerbell4125
It just sounds like the same ol depression crap to me.
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What Music Do You LOVE To Listen To? What Do You HATE?
by minimus ini love r&b, soul, neo-soul, and "classic" disco.
certain groups and performers i've seen and enjoyed were earth, wind & fire, marvin gaye, anita baker, the temptations,luther vandross, janet jackson, and literally hundreds more.
i don't care for country/western, punk rock or heavy metal..........what do you like/don't like?
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I'm really into Cold Play and Train right now, but I love it all!
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Your favorite holiday song?
by Gopher ineven when i was a jw, i enjoyed hearing holiday music.
some of it is religious, some of it is just "holiday cheer" music.
but it's fun to listen to, and sometimes those songs just stick in your head.. do you have any particular favorites this time of year?.
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Tinkerbell4125
I like *Tender Tennessee Christmas* by Amy Grant. I think thats the name of it!
Also *I'll be home for Christmas*. That's a pretty one!
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Do jws realise the amount of control the watctower has over them?
by Gadget ini was talking to my ex-girlfriend today, and we got on about the witnesses.
she refuted how much control the watchtower has over each witness, saying that the watchtower is only a guide as to what to do, everybody has to make their own mind up.
is this a general view of witnesses?
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Tinkerbell4125
Well, I grew up in the borg. and as bad as I hate to admit it, I really believed the WTS was the *truth*. I believe that my siblins truly believe that they are right and that I have turned my back on Jehovah. Sad but true.
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Angharad passed her exam too !
by Simon in.
she's just looked up her results online and found out she passed her latest open university exam.. well done love, i knew you'd do it !
again, another box to tick on the immigration forms to get a few more points ...
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Tinkerbell4125
Simon, you're funny!!! lol
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Angharad passed her exam too !
by Simon in.
she's just looked up her results online and found out she passed her latest open university exam.. well done love, i knew you'd do it !
again, another box to tick on the immigration forms to get a few more points ...
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Tinkerbell4125
Congratulations Angharad!!! We're so pround of you and Simon!!!