Posts by Becksi

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What should I visit while in New York

by wannaexit in

jw
friends

i am planning a trip to new york and trying to develop an itinerary.

t will be my first time.

what do you suggest i see?

Becksi

This is in addition to the excellent recommendations for museums/galleries etc above :)

The last time we were in NYC we were given a great tip by a New Yorker, to visit the observation level at 'the top of the Rock' (The Rockerfeller Centre) instead of going up the Empire State Building. You get the classic New York view to one side, which includes the Empire State Building and then stunning views of Central Park from the other side. Minus the extensive queues that The Empire State Building attracts.

Visit China Town, Little Italy, the Statue of Liberty (not Ellis Island if you're pressed for time - lots of school trips!) and take a pic at the Flat Iron (first skyscraper). Also if you're a Sex & the City fan (don't judge me), get a red velvet cupcake or the banana pudding from Magnolia Bakery and have steak frites in Pastis (if it's reopened). Also, The Mandarin Oriental hotel has a terrific view over Central Park for cocktails.

We also loved an evening at the Comedy Strip Live (this was where Seinfeld, Chris Rock etc got their breaks).

We LOVE New York! I always say that if I could live in another City for a couple of years, New York would be it.

Enjoy! x

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Hi Everyone. Answer to prayer countdown...

by Stumpy in

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friends

i've been lurking for about 3 months now and thought i'd better finally sign up.

you have all been an immense help to me as i have come to realize that this isn't the truth so i want to say a great big thank you!

what a crazy, emotional ride it is to finally face the truth about the doubts that i have carried for many years.

Becksi

Loved reading your update, Stumpy.

Can you say where you are in Australia? We're in Queensland. Drop me a PM if you don't want to write it here.

Cheers!

Becksi

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BBC Radio Oxford interview with author and former Witness Helen J Brown

by Skedaddle in

interview starts around 5mins in.

interview lasts for around 25 mins.. only 14 more days left to listen to this.. http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p03j0g6t.

Becksi

Thanks!

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Trey Bundy: One Year of Reporting JW Child Abuse - Your comments please!

by AndersonsInfo in

http://watchtowerdocuments.org/trey-bundy-one-year-of-reporting-jw-child-abuse/.

trey bundy: one year of reporting jw child abuse.

it’s been one year since trey bundy first reported the watchtower’s child abuse problems.. twelve months ago the center for investigative reporting (cir) began publishing information about jehovah’s witnesses and their cover-up of child sexual abuse on their website, reveal.

Becksi

THANK YOU, Trey and Barbara, for everything you have done and continue to do.

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Signs you are in a "toxic relationship"....?

by stuckinarut2 in

so what are the signs that indicate that people are in a "toxic relationship"?.

particularly in relation to those stuck in the org still..... .

Becksi

Apologies, I hope my previous comment didn't seem flippant. My husband was in a seriously toxic relationship (neither JW), a few years before we met. I just asked him if the signs that Giordano listed were exhibited in his relationship and he said they all were.

Excellent points made by Flipper also.

Are you happy?

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Signs you are in a "toxic relationship"....?

by stuckinarut2 in

so what are the signs that indicate that people are in a "toxic relationship"?.

particularly in relation to those stuck in the org still..... .

Becksi

Is this a rhetorical question? Do you think you're in a toxic relationship? Discuss! ;)

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Hi Everyone. Answer to prayer countdown...

by Stumpy in

jw
friends

i've been lurking for about 3 months now and thought i'd better finally sign up.

you have all been an immense help to me as i have come to realize that this isn't the truth so i want to say a great big thank you!

what a crazy, emotional ride it is to finally face the truth about the doubts that i have carried for many years.

Becksi

A hearty welcome from me too, Stumpy! I'm also now an honorary Aussie. It turns out that moving to the opposite side of the planet works wonders for a successful fade ;)

My sister also beseeched Jehovah for many weeks, begging to be given any sign that it was the truth. Waddya know, all she heard was crickets.

Welcome to the board!

Becksi

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Female Perspective about WTS, marital relationship & control

by Muddy Waters in

despite my user name, am female.

i was not born-in, began studying when i was around 20, am 50 damn years old now and have spent almost the last 30 years in that stupid religion.

but here are some observations, make of them what you will.

Becksi

I agree with Xanthippe. Interesting theory Bugbear, but I feel as one of four female siblings and now married with a daughter of my own, I can weigh in on this. I do look to my husband as my partner and emotional support when needed, never have I looked to 'sisters in a congregation'. Maybe this is all down to the choosing of said marriage mate (wtbts speak, sorry!).

Also, I come from a broken home and have every reason to think that as you say 'men can't be trusted', yet I was raised by a formidable woman to draw my own conclusions and treat everyone as an individual. She raised all four of us, without a 'man in the cave' and seemingly without a 'female cooperative'. It can be done!

Great thread, Muddy Waters.

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tvjworg

by pbrow in

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friends

what an impressive bunch of goofy looking bastards.... .