Posts by oldcrowwoman

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I'm new here. I just found this site.

by Brandy in

jw
friends

i just wanted to say hello.

i am an ex jw.

i walked away in the mid 80's.

oldcrowwoman

Welcome to the board Brandy

OCW

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Looking for female-40 plus-for online exercise buddy

by orbison11 in

i am looking for a female from this board who might be interested in being a buddy with me re:daily/weekly exercising, encouragement, etc.

any bidders?

thanks (oh yeah, i am female also:).

oldcrowwoman

I did receive the pm for e-mail addy. For some resason I am not able to access to the site.

Also is there a limit of women who can join?

OCW

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Looking for female-40 plus-for online exercise buddy

by orbison11 in

i am looking for a female from this board who might be interested in being a buddy with me re:daily/weekly exercising, encouragement, etc.

any bidders?

thanks (oh yeah, i am female also:).

oldcrowwoman

I did receive the pm for e-mail addy. For some resason I am not able to access to the site.

Also is there a limit of women who can join?

OCW

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Looking for female-40 plus-for online exercise buddy

by orbison11 in

i am looking for a female from this board who might be interested in being a buddy with me re:daily/weekly exercising, encouragement, etc.

any bidders?

thanks (oh yeah, i am female also:).

oldcrowwoman

orbison11

I would love to have another buddy or buddies in my life who also are taking care of themselves.

I have a buddy here. We call when not wanting to do it. And if not home we leave a mesage. Thus far working.

OCW

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Abuse was the only reason I left. Posted on the net in 1996.

by cat1759 in

jehovah's witness elders .

abused my 4 year old

when my son matt was three years old, he was molested by his 26 year old aunt (my sister in law).

oldcrowwoman

My response to Cathy. "And to stand by your son who is gay. Is a testament in the relationship. I apllaud you."

Most definitely a compliment. The reality for GLBT is famlies is they cut off the relationship with the child. Whether they are jw's, exjws or others are in the world. I as a lesbian don't have the support from my family who are not jw's. I am touched when I hear a mother or a father stand by their children.

Attending Gay Pride last month. In the parade their were 2 blocks long of parents, family and friends . Who are supportive. They had a standing ovation all the way down the avenue. And every year I cry when they go by. Wishing my family be among them.

I was surprised by the response. I do struggle with articulating sentences and gammar. What I do know it comes from the heart.

old crow woman

(I have'nt learned how to cut and paste yet)

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Abuse was the only reason I left. Posted on the net in 1996.

by cat1759 in

jehovah's witness elders .

abused my 4 year old

when my son matt was three years old, he was molested by his 26 year old aunt (my sister in law).

oldcrowwoman

Cathy~~~~~~~~

I want to say that I admire your whole family. The courage and strength to stand up for your son. I think its important to honor those places in life that brought so much pain. And to measure as individuals where you stand today and to be able to mark those changes as well.

I too, the only reason I left was abuse.

My children are adults and to watch them bloom and grow over the years. They know as a mother I will stand behind them still.

And to stand by your son who is gay . Is a testament in the relationship. I applaud you.

OCW

21

The JW Martyr Complex?

by lisaBObeesa in

jw
friends

like my mother before me, im a martyr.

i am almost unable to make a choice based on what is best for me.

and of course this has over time made me a depressed, bitter person who, much to my horror, explodes with rage from time to time.

oldcrowwoman

Yes, I wore the martyr robe quite well. I was a martyr before becoming a jw. My mother is a role model for martyrdom. So I was quite groomed into the jw-dom.

So it has taken me years to reclaim myself. Fortunately over the years I choose to be around other women who are taking care of themselves and extensive therapy.

I can say I am a happier person today.

I support you in taking care of yourself in whatever way it makes you comfortable with self.

OCW

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I'm Getting a Tattoo!!!!

by ESTEE in

jw
friends

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on my ankle.. here it is....what do you think???.

estee.

oldcrowwoman

Estee

Sounds exciting. What a beautiful spot on your ankle. I like the rose image.

There is a woman here in Minneapolis is a tattoo artist. Her spirituality is with the process of tattooing. I plan on receiving a crow feather on my upper arm.

Hope to hear how it goes for you?

OCW

21

JW funeral! Help!

by smurfette in

jw
friends

my grandma died yesterday.

i love her very much and miss her terribly.

she joined the jw's late in life after years of my mom coaxing her to join.

oldcrowwoman

Smurfette

My condolences goes out to you in these times of the loss of your Grandmother. She sounds special to you.

I support you in taking care of yourself surounding this unhealthy energy. I am glad their are non-jws to get support from during this time.

I am also from Minnesota.

Interesting that one post here sharing about Ron and Mavis Frye. I use to be in the same congregation in the middle 1970's. Small world.

OCW

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Do You Think That As A Poster You Can Make A Difference In Someone's Life?

by minimus in

jw
friends

when you post here, do you feel that you that you can make a positive difference in someone's life?

or is this place just a spot to hang with your friends?

oldcrowwoman

I think so. It certainly has opened many doors for myself in my healing process. I can see my growth has changed sense being on this board. Hopefully will make a difference to others who are on their journey. And to know each one of us are not alone.

OCW