OrbitingTheSun

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  My story (in depth) PHEW!

  by Aztec in

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  i've shared a bit about my experiences but i don't think i ever gone into much detail.

  i'm setting this down as an example of what growing up a witness can be like for any lurkers who have doubts or questions.

  i was born into a family of witnesses.

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  OrbitingTheSun

  Thanks for sharing, Aztec! I am happy that you are finally free. After your family history in the WTBTS to can start a new history for you and your son.
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  What Are Your Plans for the 4th Of July???

  by minimus in

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  as americans, we have a day to celebrate our country's independence.

  what will you do on the 4th??

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  OrbitingTheSun

  I'm going to Philadelphia with a few of my friends.
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  Was music better years ago than today?

  by JH in

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  so, was music better years ago, or is it better today?

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  OrbitingTheSun

  I think music is still good today, but some of my favorite music is old.
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  Growing up a gay Jehovah's Witness (My Life Story)

  by m0nk3y in

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  i feel the need to express how i feel and felt about my life as a gay man.

  i was brought up from birth as a jehovahs witness.

  this has played a major part in my life and it has been a real struggle to get past.

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  OrbitingTheSun

  Don't worry, I know what you mean! It's a Catch 22. You love the person you are and the empathy you have for people because of your life experiences, but if you had to sit down and write the story of a boy you would not write such a heart wrenching life story for him. Right? LOL That is how I feel.

  But we don't have to worry about changing the past, that's done with. We just have to live and love people because you never know who is in the middle of a story like ours that hasn't reached a happy part yet.

  By the way, I LOVE your new avatar. It's simply marvelous.
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  Growing up a gay Jehovah's Witness (My Life Story)

  by m0nk3y in

  1. jw
  2. experiences

  i feel the need to express how i feel and felt about my life as a gay man.

  i was brought up from birth as a jehovahs witness.

  this has played a major part in my life and it has been a real struggle to get past.

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  OrbitingTheSun

  Josh, Thank you for sharing your story! Every time someone shares their story, someone somewhere learns from it, like I just learned something from your story.

  There isn’t anything left to say except I wish I didn’t have to go through all of this to get where I am today.

  I have been through many of the same experiences you wrote about, and I used to wish they never happened too, but without them we would not be the people we are today. It sounds cliche, but all of the tragedies and trials really do build character and you can use those experiences to comfort other people who are struggling or who are healing afterward. I am happy you have come through the difficulties and are finally happy. You are still in your 20s and already have a life's worth of lessons learned! Thanks again for sharing! ((((( Josh )))))
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  Online JW matchmaking!

  by Abaddon in

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  this is so surreal; i'm gonna find me an 18 year-old pioneer sister... mmmm.... http://www.jwmatch.com/welcome.php.

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  Success Stories...

  ... I wouldn't have believed it possible if it hadn't come true for me . My dear love and i are getting married next week. Praise to Jehovah and may he bless you for your part in bringing brothers and sisters together in the perfect bond of union in his way. Dispelling loneliness for us all. .... heartfelt thanks again brothers and sisters for bringing happiness to a new family in Jehovah's organisation
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  Online JW matchmaking!

  by Abaddon in

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  this is so surreal; i'm gonna find me an 18 year-old pioneer sister... mmmm.... http://www.jwmatch.com/welcome.php.

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  OrbitingTheSun

  Pr_Capone crochets! I crochet, too! We can crochet matching service bags.
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  How long will you live?

  by Soledad in

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  my husband will outlive me to 77!!.

  http://channels.netscape.com/ns/atplay/lifeline.jsp.

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  OrbitingTheSun

  "Congratulations! By our calculations, you'll live to the ripe old age of 87!"
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  Do You Have the "I Was Just A Publisher" Mentality?

  by minimus in

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  .....and that's why i hate, dislike, can't stand, anyone that used to be an elder???

  ..........after reading so many "bad elder" stories, i can understand why some might feel that they were just one of the rank-and-file and were treated poorly vs. someone like an elder that could have authority and try to intimidate those that they felt they could push around.

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  OrbitingTheSun

  I was just a publisher, but I never expected to be more than that.
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  Were You Ever A Bible Student???

  by minimus in

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  did you consider yourself a real student of the bible, one who regularly read the scriptures, with a view to helping others learn the "truth" of god's word?

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  OrbitingTheSun

  Ditto Banshee