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  Going home

  by Yerusalyim in

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  well, i was supposed to have 24 hour duty today.

  i went home for supper and the wife was there, supper done, looking at her wrist.

  i saw a red mark, i pressed her about it.

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  my heart goes out to you both; the pain must be so instense. it will be allright
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  It's Snowing In Dallas!

  by COMF in

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  ...which is about as rare as hen's teeth.

  and it's sticking (at least, at the moment... 11:30 am)!

  i hope it keeps up all day and into the night.

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  OMG!!! It is snowing!!!!!! I'ts snowing, its snowing!!!!!!!! In west Fort Worth we're getting a nice little blanket too.
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  To Trust or Not To Trust?

  by moreisbetter in

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  to trust or not too trust; that is my question.

  i have a very big problem with trust.

  for the love of god who?

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  Thanks everyone for your kind replies. They were very helpful and are truly appreciated.
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  Officially Disassociated Tonight

  by Princess in

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  steve and i attended our very last meeting this evening.

  i wrote a thread a few weeks ago about our elder visit and their decision to announce that we were disassociated.

  they agreed to wait until we returned from our vacation so i could tell my grandma who still attends via phone link and so she wouldn't have to be alone in her devastation.

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  You both made a courageous statement, conveyed with strong conviction with tremendous grace and dignity. I have much admiration and respect for the way you chose to handle this matter. It is both inspirational & encouraging to those of us who are going through or, may be go through soon, the same process.

  Thank you for sharing this with us.

  Sincerely, Theresa

  PS: I also must admit to being a little envious of your mom. Would she consider talking to my mom? Would she consider adoption?
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  Birthday List

  by nicolaou in

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  c'mon guys, we can celebrate our birthdays!!!.

  post your birthdate here and let us know how you want to get your 'birthday card' (email, post on the board, text message, soaped-up kyliegram!).

  my birthday is october 16th and i'd be happy to receive any of the above.. .

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  I'm the only one in May? May 20
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  To Trust or Not To Trust?

  by moreisbetter in

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  to trust or not too trust; that is my question.

  i have a very big problem with trust.

  for the love of god who?

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  Thank you so very much for your reply. And you are right. I am learning to trust my instincts more and more.

  But i've read some more & trying to figure out what i want & trying to ask for.

  As a child, I was taught that 1) take your probs to Jehovah, 2) don't air you laundry in public 3) DON'T IMPOSE YOUR TROUBLES ON ANYBODY BECAUSE THEY HAVE ENOUGH OF THEIR OWN!!

  As a married person, I was told: "How To Gain Friends: "Nobody really cares about what you want to say to them; Only how much you listen to them talking about themselves". I kidd you not.

  If anyone is wondering or suggesting, yes, I'm in a doctor's care & undergoing prescription therapy. By day, I'm very functional. You would never know the difference.

  more later, please bear with me

  Edited by - moreisbetter on 8 January 2003 5:38:40
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  To Trust or Not To Trust?

  by moreisbetter in

  1. watchtower
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  to trust or not too trust; that is my question.

  i have a very big problem with trust.

  for the love of god who?

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  To trust or not too trust; that is my question. I have a very big problem with trust. WHO? FOR THE LOVE OF GOD WHO? The JWs? The JW family members? The xJWs? the never ever JWs (aka worldly people)? Who can i trust? Maybe a better question would be - How do I trust? Does anybody know? Anybody here?

  Is this a product of being a JW? or just another mental health case history? Or, the combo package. BOTTOM LINE IS: I still don't know where i belong. WHERE DO I FIT? DO I CHOSE THE FIT OR DOES IT CHOSE ME?

  I'm reallyt hurting 7 upset now, and most likely not accurately expressing the question I would like answered

  I don't want hugs or sympathy. just answers; scientific, logical behavioral modification answers if they exist or your own experiances. PLEASE don't respond if you think I need a swift boot of "get over it" is what I need. been there, done that. sorry if that sounds really angry, but i've had more than my share of it.

  thanks all

  Edited by - moreisbetter on 8 January 2003 3:35:17

  Edited by - moreisbetter on 8 January 2003 5:4:49

  Edited by - moreisbetter on 8 January 2003 14:31:9
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  What Excuses Did You Make For Being A Lousy JW?

  by minimus in

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  when the elders or other "mature ones" tried to assist you, they would ask questions like, "what's wrong?

  why weren't you at the meeting?

  or service?.......what good excuses did you give, when asked these types of questions?

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  I was rarely asked. as a kid: My parents didn't go. later after marriage: The kids are sick or I'm sick

  Edited by - moreisbetter on 7 January 2003 23:12:1
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  Goodbye, Everyone!

  by OrbitingTheSun in

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  i have spoken with a number of you already about my journey this winter, but i thought i'd share the story with all of you before i leave this thursday.

  this fall i was asked by one of the professors at my school to go with her on a mission to guatemala.

  her proposal sounded very interesting, but i didn't think i would be able to go because of my family's financial situation (my widowed mother has been paying my tuition and my brother's tuition while we both attend private institutions).

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  What a fabulous opportunity! I'm very happy for you. Best wishes for a wonderful & safe adventure!
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  HELP!! SHE IS TRYING TO GET TO MY SON!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  by Jesika in

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  i just got off the phone with my x-hubby.

  his mother is sueing us for visitation of our son!!!!!!!!!

  let me explain why we don't let her see him......................................

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  Dear Jesika,

  So very sad to hear about this awful thing. Its very understandable that you're shaking!. You're very wise to have taken immediate action by seeking information. You have received some good resources & sure more are to come. This will turn out ok. For a son to deny his mother visitation to her grandson is pretty powerful testimony that she would be harmful. My thoughts are with you. you have a lot of friends here for support. Me included. You have my phone # & email; call anytime. Theresa