since i've been here, from around july, 2001, i haven't really shared any personal experiences of why i left the society, except for the story about my sister who committed suicide.
this is kind of long, so i will tell it in parts.
if this is god's organization, i will gladly be a devil worshiper.. here goes....... when i was about 27 years old, (around 1984) after my divorce, i'd moved from laurens, south carolina back to andrews, sc, and rented the house beside my grandmother.
(((((((((April,Dazed,Billy et al))))))))))))
I am continually amazed and strengthened by your resilience and capacity to love ,you are courageous and loving and strong people!)
My heart goes out to all who have expereiced the depths of despair,yet come out of it as shining examples of the resilence of the human spirit! Wishing love strength and courage to all.T
Todays Affirmation:
The complete lack of evidence is the surest sign that the conspiracy is working.
greetings island woman,.
i see you had some words for me at the time i took a short sabbatical from this board.
thought i'd address a few of your thoughts.. :ignorance comes in many forms.
Mind,Why do you feel it's incumbant on you to define our opinions so pejoritively? Have you been designated board police whilst I was away?If this is how you see it,why make your crack? You add to it by such a comment.T
Todays Affirmation:
The complete lack of evidence is the surest sign that the conspiracy is working.
greetings island woman,.
i see you had some words for me at the time i took a short sabbatical from this board.
thought i'd address a few of your thoughts.. :ignorance comes in many forms.
well Amazing,
How convenient of you to dismiss all of Julies salient points by simply dismissing them as,she never was a JW,so couldn't possibly have a good understanding.....blah blah'.
That makes about as much sense as somebody saying your cardiologist can't understand his heart patients unless he's had a heart attack lol.Quite the facile and weasely one aren't you? lololol But we know where you learned that technique.
Sorry,As you crow and kiss ass of so-called objectivity,of which I saw little of. Fact is,some of us see what we see,all the excusogetics as to why it 'seemed' that way doesn't erase it.Ego admiration needs are easily spotted,don't have to have a cult background to see these.Just an awareness of them.
Nothing has or will change my mind that you have certain ego needs once addressed by your position in the WTS,that show thru here loud and clear.
As for all who wrote you,that was very nice I'm sure. Too bad your sense of self seems to need that to feel 'right' about yourself and much of what you write,and how it is presented. Ever consider what those who didn't write you may think?
A secure individual doesn't need a cheering section. They will be comfortable with themselves,ideas . They will plod along w/o the ego massages to express individual thought.
This is all I have to say.You presented your opinion.I present mine. I find it a waste of time to argue such shenannigans like yours. Have a good day/life.
Tina,finding bloated egos continually boring and loathesome.Now waiting for the ex elder homies to jump in lol.Still a good old boys club at times here.
Todays Affirmation:
The complete lack of evidence is the surest sign that the conspiracy is working.
a few days ago the license for glastonbury 2002 was granted.. for those that don't know, glastonbury is a music and art fesitval in the heart of the english countryside.
about 100,000 people, music from big names like rem and radiohead, all the way down to small folk bands (there are dozens of stages), including a dedicated world/jazz music stage, hundreds of stalls selling all sorts of food and trinkets, a circus, a comedy tent, a cinema tent, a whole section dedicated to alternative/green technologies (solar-powered internet cafe?
) and new age what-have-you... you camp in tents whilst you're there, and the only real downside is the toilets, unless it rains.... think of a well organised woodstock that gives huge amounts to charities.
((((((Ab)))))))))
Well,it sure sounds like the right place to have one! Don't know if I can swing it,but will see.........hugs,T
Todays Affirmation:
The complete lack of evidence is the surest sign that the conspiracy is working.
the last time i spoke with my mom was the middle of october.
i called her that time.. many of you are familiar with the relationship problems ive had with my parents since i quit going to meetings almost a year ago.
for those of you who arent familiar with the situation, you can do a search by clicking on the paper icon under my name to read up on whats been going on.. anyway things were getting worse and worse and nothing good was coming from our discussions or letters.. since i was the one who called her last, i decided to see how long it would take for my parents to get a hold of me the next time.. my mom even told me in the past that she wanted to limit her association with me.
Morning ranchette,
I'm truly sorry you put up w/ Mom's behavior here.
Seems she wants to have this sick control over what you do,to whom you speak. All for the 'good image' of the WTS.
Bollocks! She's demanding that you live a double life,contribute to this lie on how they really treat family members who no longer go along w/ the cult.
I'm w/ marilyn here,she has no control over you,don't let her have it. Visit these people.That was one of the first things I did upon leaving ,was re-connect to non JW family members. They were as happy as I was doing this!
Re-connect w/ honesty.The Grandparents already know things are not right,let them know why. You'll find more empathy and support regarding this from non-Jw family memebres. I know I did.
Show them you love and value them. This not only helps you have some type of family construct,it also shows them the totally repugnant nature and the sick dynamics of the cult to them. How in fact,they and their adherents have no true sense of family and love.
Re-build your relationship w/ them,grow close! You deserve to have a sense of family.Mom has made her choice.You are an adult and free to make your own. You don't need her Ok,her permission,to do the right thing by your family,and that's having one!.
Wishing you the best! hugs,Tina
Todays Affirmation:
The complete lack of evidence is the surest sign that the conspiracy is working.
what a bunch of wall paper.
99% of the people on this forum are hopelessly believers in one sided non-sense.
i am tired of the abusive language that has been dumped on me by otherwise respectable participants.
Some links regarding the long term affects of sexual abuse and offender stats by the US Dept of Justice............
http://www.prevent-abuse-now.com/stats.htm#Links
http://www.prevent-abuse-now.com/stats2.htm#Offenders
Todays Affirmation:
The complete lack of evidence is the surest sign that the conspiracy is working.
hi folks!
just to show the good folks in the witchpower we're not sleeping, there are new boe-letters on the watchtower observer.. .
http://watchtower.observer.org/apps/pbcs.dll/article?site=wo&date=20020128&category=news&artno=201280003&ref=ar.
Thanks kent,btw,did ya miss me? heheheheheh.luv,T going to check out the new letters now!
Todays Affirmation:
The complete lack of evidence is the surest sign that the conspiracy is working.
well, friends, this could be the beginning of the end for me.
im not sure what, if anything, is going to happen to me in the next few weeks, so ill have to wait and see.
heres the situation:.
(((((((((rem)))))))))))
Sending good vibes your way sweetie!
Best of luck,your sassy sistah Tina
Todays Affirmation:
The complete lack of evidence is the surest sign that the conspiracy is working.
for those interested,here is a link about what medical condition caused the death of herod.
rather fascinating!.
http://www.msnbc.com/news/694458.asp?pne=11947.
Greetings All,
For those interested,here is a link about what medical condition caused the death of Herod. Rather fascinating!
http://www.msnbc.com/news/694458.asp?pne=11947
Tina
Todays Affirmation:
The complete lack of evidence is the surest sign that the conspiracy is working.
i must say i thoroughly enjoyed doing streetwork for the first time in my life!!.
it was really cold here in chicago yesterday,snow clouds looming in the sky.
about 10 am i decided to run home for my cofee break.. as i rushed down the main street,walking quickly,i saw 2 groups of jw's w/ their mags on the main street near home.. i haven't seen any around my territory since last spring.. humph i thought.. i double-timed it home,bundled up,grabbed my stacks of silentlambs posters and ran back to the main street.. i stood on the corner,several feet ahead of them and started saying hi to passers by.
((((((((Moe,Outlaw,Jamaica,cat,GDW,waiting,richard qca joy and my baby bea)))))))))))))))))) thanks and play nice now until I return,luv to all! Tina
Todays Affirmation:
The complete lack of evidence is the surest sign that the conspiracy is working.
