Posts by LostInTranslation

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Who the hell are the Ninja Witnesses who keep...

by sooner7nc in

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...sneaking into my hospital while i'm there and leaving magazines in all my waiting rooms?.

it's like they have predator suits or something.

pesky boogers.. by the way, if the person or persons who are doing this ever read on this site please know that i pick them up within 30 minutes of your leaving them.. .

LostInTranslation

At one point, they began sending my (then) Minor son (he was 15 at the time), their literature and offers of bible study to our home in the mail via Canada Post. I am still unsure how they got his name and address, but lets just say, I was One Angry Mother.... I collected all of the mail sent to him from them, wrote a letter threatening legal action against their organisation if they didn't stop attempting to solicit my minor child and mailed the letter along with the literature and letters they had sent him BACK to local kingdom hall. We never heard from them again.

Sadly, we have since moved and it seems my doorstep/mail box are a very popular place once again for their Unwanted Publications.

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DC Assembly June 8 South Western Ontario

by wannaexit in

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anybody attending?

?.

LostInTranslation

I am quite certain my Ex will be attending in Kitchener whilst dragging his poor teens along with him.

It's all about saving face with him

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Anyone can be saved

by StopTheTears in

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i prayed that 2 japanese men would come to church today, and thank god that 1 said yes so far.............so please pray he and his friend would come not only to church, but to jesus.

and i meet another non christian friend on monday, please pray for her salvation.. .

when asked which is the greatest commandment, jesus replied,.

LostInTranslation

ARGH.. I think I just threw up a little in my mouth.

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My Final Goodbye

by Lady Lee in

i want to start by saying i will not participate in discussion here about my resignation as a moderator at jwn.. simon please consider this as my resignation from that position.. i have been posting on this board for almost 12 years.

i know some of you a lot, others a little and some not very well at all.

i have remained here for those of you who have needed support as you make the transition out of the wts, who needed someone to listen to your experiences of abuse at the hands of jehovah's witnesses, and to both laugh and cry with you as you progress out of the watchtower society.. we know that we have all experienced the cruelty of abuse of one kind or another.

LostInTranslation

Lady Lee,

I feel humbled to know you.

I am confident that your inspiration and insight will continue on where needed most.

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Is there a reason to remain a JW other than for family?

by cedars in

this strikes me as an important question.

in my short time on this forum it strikes me that many contributors are quite open about keeping a foot in both camps.

some are apparently even elders, serving in positions of authority within their respective congregations.

LostInTranslation

Seriously shaking my head at some people's NEED to proliferate tension and drama.

Honestly.

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AAWA has caused divisions and has lost the opportunity to be effective

by NoRegrets in

here's the thing,.

the whole aawa idea had noble ideas behind it, but the ship has sailed and the movement needs to go back to the drawing board.

period.

LostInTranslation

Feeling that I am more of an "observer" here on JWN, having never been a JW myself. I have kept most of my opinions to myself, but I feel the need to finally say my piece here

I have read all of the threads regarding AAWA, Postive, Negative and indifferent.

But I just CANNOT wrap my head around all of the negativity about this group!

OK, some people may not love the name... And yes, I FULLY understand the issue and problems caused with the breech of confidence when people were added to the group who shouldn't have been.

all duly noted!

HOWEVER, How can anyone fault a group who are attempting to make Positive change?? Why are SO many people so quick to want to see them fail? I just don't understand?

"be the change that you wish to see in the world." -Gandhi

Marvin Shilmer:

as a Volunteer for AAWA myself (I am a crisis counsellor by education), and being involved in some of the inner workings I couldn't agree with you more on your most recent statement:

"Success or failure of AAWA will depend on structural integrity, passion, resources and talent.

The sky has not fallen. Life as we know it will continue."

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New here, well, sort of...

by L3G in

been lurking here for years but finally decided to come out, at least partially.

of all things, the post of 'bats in the belfry' re: the supposed break up of gb member geoffrey jackson and his cute (ex-?

) fiancee a few days ago spurred me to do so.

LostInTranslation

L3G Welcome

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Witnesses out 3 by 3 today?

by judi8751 in

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is there a new ruling of 3 witnesses to each door now hahahahaha ?

just had a visit, didnt bother to answer the door, but they stayed for ages....guess they counting time .

LostInTranslation

LOL Wasblind

I've felt like a sitting duck for quite some time, I AM collateral damage after all

But I've learned quickly to leave the trash at the curb.

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New here.

by joe134cd in

hi everyone.i have been reading the blogs here for some time and have just decided to have an in put.

i am still a current member of the wts and am sort of planning to fade.

i realise 2 things (1)i have to build bridges in order to replace the ones that will crumble behind.

LostInTranslation

Congratulations on your awakening Joe

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Witnesses out 3 by 3 today?

by judi8751 in

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is there a new ruling of 3 witnesses to each door now hahahahaha ?

just had a visit, didnt bother to answer the door, but they stayed for ages....guess they counting time .

LostInTranslation

LOL Finally Free

I'm in Ontario too, You haven't had any in your neighbourhood because they're too busy hanging out on my doorstep