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  They Finally Did It

  by kelpie in

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  my parents have finally disowned me.. my dad called yesturday and told me to get the "dogs of my mothers back" about my upcoming wedding.. i told him that i havent put anyone on mum's back and if they are saying it, its because they want to and don't agree with what he and mum are doing.

  i said that mum can speak for herself and he said that she and will and the next time you speak to your mother she will tell you that we dont want to ever speak to or see you again...".

  at this point in the conversation i hung up the phone in his ear.

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  kelpie

  Thanks again for all your words of support and encouragement.

  It means more then you know.......

  Its good to know I have friends to fall back on.
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  I RENOUNCE MY ASSOCIATION WITH JWS

  by REALNESS in

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  it is my pleasure to announce i have terminated my membership of the jehovahs wittnesses.

  i shall be formally making this statement known to my congregation at tomorrow nights meeting after i have taken the ministry school.

  for many years i have developed my own thoughts on religion and this along with the information i have learned here and on other sites has convinced me that i can no longer live teaching the bollocks the wtbs.

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  kelpie

  Welcome aboard the ship of freedom....

  May the trip be sunny and pleasant for you.

  Regards

  Kelps
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  I'm not counting my chickens quit yet, but...............

  by WildHorses in

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  i've been without a cigarette since the night before last.

  wish me luck.

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  kelpie

  Good Luck!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! and keep busy
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  Weekend shot to hell by a simple knock on door

  by goofy in

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  hi all, just thought i would vent a little.

  i am more mad at myself than anything.

  yesterday (saturday) morning, after a very nice friday night of partying and chatting it up at my favorite lounge, knock knock on my door.

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  kelpie

  You shouldnt feel guilty because you dont want to answer your door and talk to them!!

  that is your right to do so or not to do so.. Its your house after all!

  Kelps (who has ignored them in the past as well)
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  ROLL CALL!!!!! How many people are on this forum?

  by NaruNaruChan in

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  i'm so curious!

  if you see this, sign your name and your location if you want, cuz i wanna know how many people actively view this!

  ^_^

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  kelpie

  Kelpie aka Kim

  Australia

  Come on all you Aussies!! Raise your heads!!!!
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  They Finally Did It

  by kelpie in

  1. jw
  2. experiences

  my parents have finally disowned me.. my dad called yesturday and told me to get the "dogs of my mothers back" about my upcoming wedding.. i told him that i havent put anyone on mum's back and if they are saying it, its because they want to and don't agree with what he and mum are doing.

  i said that mum can speak for herself and he said that she and will and the next time you speak to your mother she will tell you that we dont want to ever speak to or see you again...".

  at this point in the conversation i hung up the phone in his ear.

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  kelpie

  Thank you all so much for your support.

  Update, my sister who is still a dub said that mum wasnt even aware that dad had called me but said simlar things to my sister, mum hasnt said that she will completely disown me but im not game enough to call her and get rejected yet again.

  I have done alot of crying of the last few days and I seem to be always close to tears but I try not to think about it too much.

  To read that so many people know what I am talking about brings me alot of comfort.

  Bliss, I replied to your messages and left my number. Im sorry for the mixup but I havent been thinking clearly lately.

  Love always to all

  kim
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  KELPIE.................I NEED YOUR PHONE NUMBER.

  by BLISSISIGNORANCE in

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  hey kim, the number you sent me with your message this week must be wrong because i keep getting the same couple, and it's not you or your man.. please check the number you gave me and send it to me again.. i look forward to catching up.. cheers,.

  bliss.

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  kelpie

  Hi Bliss

  I have sent you a message.. Just stupid me not writing the right nubmers down again..

  sorry!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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  Help me welcome Krystalline!!!

  by Jesika in

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  i was looking at another thread i had started, and i noticed this person was very new.

  she posted and it was only her 2nd post.

  so, everyone welcome krystalline!!

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  kelpie

  Krystalline...

  Welcome to the forum. here you laugh and you will cry, you will be mad and you will be sad, but always remember one thing,

  You are never alone and we can understand what you are going through. Lean on us any time you need to.

  Kelps
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  They Finally Did It

  by kelpie in

  1. jw
  2. experiences

  my parents have finally disowned me.. my dad called yesturday and told me to get the "dogs of my mothers back" about my upcoming wedding.. i told him that i havent put anyone on mum's back and if they are saying it, its because they want to and don't agree with what he and mum are doing.

  i said that mum can speak for herself and he said that she and will and the next time you speak to your mother she will tell you that we dont want to ever speak to or see you again...".

  at this point in the conversation i hung up the phone in his ear.

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  kelpie

  I just want to update.

  In writing this I forgot to mention my wonderful sister who isnt a witness and has been very supportive for my man and I.

  She is the only family member that knows the full story. It is great to have her on my side.

  I love you Sis (she lurks here every now and then)
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  Questions Directed Towards: YOU (ex-JW)

  by RAYZORBLADE in

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  i thought i'd give this a go, lighten up the forum a little.

  just curious, about a few things regarding all of us who participate on here.

  i have some questions, of which i will answer also.

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  kelpie

  My answers as follows

  1. How long were you a Jehovah's Witness? Associated since I was 8, but only baptised for 11 years. So all up, 16 years

  2. Were you raised in it or become a JW later on in life? became it as a small child

  3. Were you contacted via the door-to-door ministry? mother was.

  4. Initially, what intrigued or drew you to the Jehovah's Witnesses then? Pleasing my mother

  5. When were you baptized? Or if you weren't, mention that if you wish. Yes

  6. When did you start having doubts? at the age of 21

  7. What else perhaps contributed to your leaving? falling in love with a "worldly man

  8. When were you disfellowshipped/disassociated? no at yet (tho parents disowned me on 1/4/03 happy april fools)

  9. Have you ever been reinstated? N\A

  10. Did you attempt to contact or have spoken with other active-JWs when you were DF/DA'd? Yes my sister

  11. Have you ever protested/picketted a JW assembly/convention? nope

  12. Do you miss being a Jehovah's Witness? I miss the fellowship only

  13. Do you still have family that are active JWs? Yes

  14. Do you believe in god/God etc.? Yes i believe in god

  15. Are you politically active or have voted? not yet

  16. Would you say you have become more tolerant or open-minded generally speaking since you left? yup

  17. Do you think that the WTBTS will crumble? Unfortunately, no

  18. If you could say anything to the WTBTS and be listened to, what would you like to say? get rid of disfellowshipping

  19. What has helped you to cope, post-JW? my fiance and this forum

  20. Anything else you'd like to say/add? You are not alone. we are all here to support each other. And I have enjoyed this thread