Thanks LB! I just signed up at Strike9, so I am going to give it a try. I hope this works!
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OrbitingTheSun
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The Blessings of Owning A Pet
by Sentinel inguess what?
today we went to a local pet store, where they have these homeless animals, especially kittens brought in every weekend for a few hours to be adopted out.. we got there at a bit after two, and they were packing up to leave for the day.
but, we had seen a cute kitten and the lady who takes care of these animals in transit, stayed so we could pick out the one we wanted.. mind you, this was one of those spur of the moment decisions.
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The Blessings of Owning A Pet
by Sentinel inguess what?
today we went to a local pet store, where they have these homeless animals, especially kittens brought in every weekend for a few hours to be adopted out.. we got there at a bit after two, and they were packing up to leave for the day.
but, we had seen a cute kitten and the lady who takes care of these animals in transit, stayed so we could pick out the one we wanted.. mind you, this was one of those spur of the moment decisions.
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OrbitingTheSun
The blessings of owning a pet are countless. I just remembered a funny story. One time, my dog Rufus chewed up my Bible and the woman I was studying with started giving me a speech about how I shouldn't leave my Bible laying where the dog could get it. I told her to calm down and that he was just trying to partake of Jehovah's spiritual food. LOL. Animals are just wonderful.
I want to post of picture of my little sidekick, but I can't seem to figure it out. Can anyone help me with finding a free hosting site and how to post a picture?
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Dealing with different emotions
by back2dafront inanybody else ever get angry at the fact that witnesses think they're the only righteous ones in the world?
it bothers me so much.
it's like they say it's ultimately up to jehovah to decide, but in the same breath they condemn you if you're not a dub.
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OrbitingTheSun
I always say:
Live. Learn. Love.
Live to Learn.
Learn to Love.
Love to learn.
Learn to Live.
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Why so much mental illness among JW's?
by cherjcd ini have just added an audio tape on mental illness among jehovah's witnesses by jerry bergman.
http://www.jwinfoline.com/page/audio_tapes_of_month.htm.
it is interesting to hear the reasons why jehovah's witnesses have a much higher rate of mental illness than the normal population.
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OrbitingTheSun
By the same token, how many of you have experienced noticeable improvement since leaving the organization?
When I stopped attending meetings/going out in field service, I actually felt better than I did before ever becoming a JW. I think after having lived under such restriction, I finally learned to appreciate my individuality and all of the freedoms that I previously took for granted.
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Awake magazine left in my door
by mrs rocky2 ini found an awake!
magazine tucked in my door when i came home from work last night.
i guess weve been away from the kh long enough for only a handful of them to know where we live.
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OrbitingTheSun
I get visits from time to time because I live outside of my congregation's territory, and the neighboring congregation didn't know who I was. As awkward as their visits are, sometimes I think that the neighboring congregation is slacking LOL. I better not complain though...
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Why so much mental illness among JW's?
by cherjcd ini have just added an audio tape on mental illness among jehovah's witnesses by jerry bergman.
http://www.jwinfoline.com/page/audio_tapes_of_month.htm.
it is interesting to hear the reasons why jehovah's witnesses have a much higher rate of mental illness than the normal population.
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OrbitingTheSun
Another contributing factor could be that JWs promise something to the mentally ill that psychiatrists can't--recovery. I think that's why cults in general attract so many troubled people.
Although most mental illnesses are considered hereditary, it is definitely possible that the emotional strain of being a JW could cause some people to experience anxiety and/or depression.
I've suffered from mental illness my entire life, but being a JW exacerbated my condition.
Edited by - OrbitingTheSun on 14 September 2002 22:18:40
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I am new to this site.... I wish to tell my story.
by Cyn inmy name is cynthia... i have had depression as a child ( undiagnosed ) father was possibly bipolar and mother is depressive both undiagnosed.....my journry into the org along with how the depression became a mental breakdown , which i thought was jehovah removing his spirirt.
my sruggle with the elders......and the many ways and people i sought help from.....well it is all a long story......... included in it.
jws i have known with mental health issues.......breakdowns.......psych docs have had discussed this with........ i would like to relate my story.....i was so ill..nearly catotonic i did not go to a hospital but if i relate how i felt.........it was clear...... how i was afraid of crossing the street because the green light may have been really a red light and i was told so often by the elders that my thinking was wrong...... ie " they were showing love by isolating me ( a depressed person) because i needed to be active and i was not complying..they said they tried ll that they coudl when in reality it was i always i that reached out to them ( thinking they were chosen of god)...... well..i just gave a sampler....my story is very long...i have been tenatious i read so much ( even before becoming a jw ) about depression and dysfunctional families... i was a teacher did not gte my ma ..people here know why i am sure..... well...before i write this story of mine...i would like to ask..if i can do it in intallments........those i relate my story to say i should write a book..........i am not " out of the woods yet".........by the way.......i came to the point that i could not leave my room..... i live in nyc and i was able to speak to bethel elders including g. gangus.... i was very sincere......naive idealistic.............i asked qiestions thinking that surly god understood ...that my motives were good... .
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OrbitingTheSun
Welcome Cynthia! We are so happy to have you here!
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Battery Powered Pets
by Satanus inthis is about our pets, and their influence on us.
i'll get to the battery part.
animals as pets weren't always a feature among humans.
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OrbitingTheSun
Animals are absolutely WONDERFUL!
Here is a picture of my dog Rufus. I don't consider him a pet...he is my friend. I know it sounds cliche, but there really are no words to express how much he has done for me. I love him, and all of the other beautiful creatures out there.. Animals are just...the BEST!
Edited by - OrbitingTheSun on 13 September 2002 19:47:57
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Should I have a Christmas tree?
by scuba99 inhi folks,.
i'm rather new here, only posted a couple of times.
although i have been visiting the site daily for a good 2 months now.
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OrbitingTheSun
Welcome Scuba99!
It is very considerate of you to think of your father and how he feels as an elder with a DFed son, but you have to be strong and do what feels best for you. It sounds like you and your new wife are off to a good start, so enjoy the happy days and don't worry about what people think of you! Best wishes!
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I'm Free. I'm Free! I'm FREE!
by Ephanyminitas ini have finally extricated myself from my jw parents' house.
i'm living on my own, and on a college campus!
now i can visit the forum whenever i want to!
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OrbitingTheSun
YAY Ephanyminitas!!!
I am a liberated college student, too.
We should chat sometime!
