I always did want to visit Montana. I hear it's beautiful. Anyone want to go? els
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48Sex Scandal in Montana
by silentlambs init has been brought to my attention that there may be a major scandal working in the billings montana area.
it involves more than ten elders in a motel room at the district convention this summer and 14-16 year old girls.
my information source says there is more to come with possible charges being filed, but key jw's work for social services there and are involved in the investigation.
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Block Island
by els inwe are going out there in october.
my inlaws have a house there.
i love the island so much, can't wait to be there.
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Block Island is actually part of Rhode Island. I am from upstate NY. We go to the Island from Point Judith, RI. But there is a ferry from Montauk in the summer. els
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Block Island
by els inwe are going out there in october.
my inlaws have a house there.
i love the island so much, can't wait to be there.
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We are going out there in October. My inlaws have a house there. I love the island so much, can't wait to be there. I just wondered if anyone visits or lives there. els
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I have voted for the first time in my life!
by GermanXJW intoday is a historical day for me.
today i got up early but instead of going to the kh as i used to for years, i went to the election office to vote in the current election for the german bundestag.. for years, i had a political opinion and hoped that "my" representative wins.
this time i did my part to ensure this by voting.. it is a strange feeling: being part of this system.
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Hooray for you! I think the hardest thing to get over is being afraid of what people will think. It's funny how that feeling clings to you even when you know what you are doing is right and their judgement is wrong. I have been thinking about registering to vote. It's about time that instead of just not doing what they want, I started doing what I want to. Thanks for your veiwpoint. els
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Questionairre !!!!
by johnathanseagull inhmmmmm ok had a lil ole too many red wines here but:.........what really pisses you off about your jw family?..here are mine in reverse order:.
in 3rd place - they build up a wall as soon as you start to question their org .
2nd - they look at you as almost "satan" like.....and........... wait for it.........and the winner is:.
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The thing that pissed me off the most ever was when my older brother got reinstated and then showed up at my house to tell me I should come back to meetings. This is the brother that drank like a fish for years, emotionally abused his wife, was hardly aware of his children and caused our parents all kinds of heartache. When I was a teenager I used to go to his favorite bar after school and drink beer and play pool with him, which he never ratted me out for. But when I was engaged, my fiancee would stop where I worked and we would walk 50 feet down the street to have lunch and walk back. He found out through his wife who worked with me and he told the elders. This was when he was disfellowshipped and I was a witness in good standing. I got counseled for going without a chaperone. So years later his wife finally leaves him for good and he decides to quit drinking and ends up in rehab. During this time he asked to see me so I went and visited him. I even went late at night, it was 1and a half hours away to get him because his father in law was dying and he wanted to see him. Six months later he is reinstated and has the nerve to come preaching to me.
Wow, that was more than I meant to say, guess I'm still a little angry. els -
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"Hi Mom, this is your 'wake-up call.'
by TuningFork ini'm coming in here this morning because even though i am learning not to be a victim in this shunning experience "again," i do have feelings and am very sad this morning.
you see, usually about every two weeks or so (at least), i would call my mom early in the morning and say, "hi mom, this is your wake-up call.
" little did i know just how much energy was carried in that message.
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TuningFork, That is so strange. My sister cut my hair when we were little. She however was not doing a good job. I know because my mother caught her and took a picture. At least I didn't have beautiful curls. I'm glad you mentioned that story, it will give me a memory of a happier time to take to bed. I'll definately be around with more to share, I'll watch for you. els.
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"Hi Mom, this is your 'wake-up call.'
by TuningFork ini'm coming in here this morning because even though i am learning not to be a victim in this shunning experience "again," i do have feelings and am very sad this morning.
you see, usually about every two weeks or so (at least), i would call my mom early in the morning and say, "hi mom, this is your wake-up call.
" little did i know just how much energy was carried in that message.
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Three sisters, Reading your posts has made me cry. Right now I can totally empathize with all of you. I'm at the point where I don't know what is happening or how I feel. I haven't heard from my family all summer. My son joined the military and I supported him and I guess that was the last straw. They know I will never be a witness again. I thought they were going to leave it up to me whether to disassociate myself or not, but now I'm not so sure.
All summer I have been going round and round in my feelings. I'm sad that they don't want me, I'm pissed as hell that they would actually choose that stupid religion over me. I'm heatbroken that I probably won't get to be there for them. They are both almost 80 and have health problems. In the past we have had a sporadic relationship. Usually not seeing each other much when things are going well and then being around alot when they have problems. But it is just too damn hard to turn my emotions off and on. Tuning them out when they go on about me coming back and then worrying and helping out when they have medical troubles. They both have had life threatening situations in the past year. I have been very depressed all summer. If I didn't have my husband, my daughter, and letters from my son, I don't think I would have gotten out of bed most days. I guess all I can do is hope that someday at least some of my siblings will get fed up with it and join me. Right now even the ones that are very weak witnesses aren't contacting me, and I don't know if I am strong enough to contact them. els -
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Just recieved "Crisis of Conscience"
by els ini just got my copy from amazon.com.
too tired tonight but i, going to start it tomorrow.
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I just got my copy from Amazon.com. Too tired tonight but I, going to start it tomorrow. I'll let you know what I think. els
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That's a new one on me. But you miss alot being inactive for 16 years or so. Where are you now? I'm in Fort Ann, east of Glen's Falls. Only about 10 miles from where I grew up. els
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I am in TEARS!!!!!!!!!! Please read!!!!
by Jesika inthey are tears of joy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!.
let me share with you my great news............................ someone from this board has given me the greatest gift i have had in a very long time!!!!!
i recieved an email last night from someone asking me if i could find a place to stay they would buy my ticket so i could be at the march on the 27th.
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Jesika, I am so happy for you, please hug everyone you can for those of us who can't be there. Silent Lambs?... Silent no more! els