I'd already left when I read the books; couldn't have done the other way around. Before reading CoC I still had a tiny thought tucked away that "they" might be right. Franz's books resolved that and I was quite devistated at the actions of an organization I would have died for a few years earlier.
Posts by Emma
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46Contribution of Franz books on your decision to leave?
by Damocles inthe recent resurrected topic on franz' books got me curious.. how much did his writing contribute to your decision to leave?.
for myself, it was another brick in the wall but not more important than any other.
i was a little different than most in that i regularly read anti-witness stuff from the very beginning and never stopped.
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"My Book of Bible Stories" returned for being "too violent for kids." You Agree?
by Witness 007 inobviously a book written for kids by old dumb morons at bethel the book starts with abels murder {with pictures for the kids} people begging to get into the ark before drowning to death...a good lesson for kiddies!
a women putting a tent peg thru someones temple {with pictures} moses killing an egyptian.
etc a horrified atheist lady returned the books my mother gave as "gifts" {count 2 placements} after seeing the horrific topics, she decided it was "not apropriate for her kids.".
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Emma
I had a neighbor give the copy back that we'd given to her daughter. My daughter was same age and they played together. I have to say that I saw her point, even at the time! I didn't realize at the time that I was on my way out.
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reasons for the new song book, according to a dub
by highdose injust asked a loyal dub i know why has the org now given out a song book, with so many songs taken out?
she looked at her convention notes and replied that the soceity said that some of the songs in the old song book were too difficult for new people to learn to sing.. and this was said with all seriousness... she totaly brought it!.
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Emma
"Does anyone remember the old, old, old song books with Christendom song melodies with JW lyrics?"
I do!
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I have to bend over and take it and keep my mouth shut
by bluecanary ini do not like to be mistreated.
i didn't like it as a witness, but i put up with it for the sake of "jehovah's reputation.
" i haven't put up with it since leaving.
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Emma
I can certainly empathize. I work with a bully and management hasn't stepped in. They've let me take the fall for some of the things she's caused. I've been a nervous wreck at times because I don't spar with that kind of person, even to the point of being in tears on the way to work. I hope this is just a bit of disorganization for your new job and that it will get better for you.
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I had a make-over!!!
by Lady Lee init was time for a new look.
so i have been playing around with some ideas.
when i was in winnipeg i had a hairdresser that was great.
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Emma
You look terrific! And congratulations on finding a great stylist - they're hard to come by.
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Feeling numb... feeling like I did when I first DAed.
by Elsewhere inmy dad recently told all the kids that he has terminal cancer.
he is going to die... could be in a month... could be in a year.. all the kids recently visited my parents over last weekend.
i was allowed to come too due to the "family business" clause in the wts rules.. yesterday i cried... i'm still crying a bit today and am feeling numb.
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Else, glad you're doing a bit better. Keep in mind that this isn't like anything you've been through and you will have ups and downs. You'll be OK; it may take some time but keep trying to take care of yourself and be kind to yourself. I'm thinking of you.
Emma
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Ellen DeGeneres Will Be The Newest Judge Replacing Paula Abdul!
by minimus inthat's what american idol has announced.. what do you think of ellen being a judge?.
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She won't have the heart to toss anyone out!
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I Have A New Grandson But He's Very Sick :(
by minimus inhe was born yesterday with many complications including breathing problems, possible lung underdevelpment, anemia and body temperature issues.
the poor little guy was hooked up to a breathing tube and tons of monitors.
because the hospitals couldn't handle some of the problems, they sent him and my daughter to the best hospital in boston last night.
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Emma
Please keep us informed. We're thinking of you all.
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americans is this true ?
by looloo ini was at a first aid course the other day and was told that americans no longer teach mouth to mouth resusatation which i think is quite possible but the reason given was that 1 out of 3 people in the states is either hiv or has hep b or c i find that hard to believe , any ideas ?.
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Emma
I took a Red Cross CPR course this spring and the instructor acknowledged that the America Heart Association changed their recommendations to only chest compressions. Not long after taking the class I was talking to a friend who is an ER doctor and he confirmed only doing the chest compressions. It is exhausting when done right!
Did you know you need to crack the breast bone or you're not being effective? That was an eye opener for me.
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My life ... and how JWD came to be - Part 5
by Simon inmy life ... and how jwd came to be - part 1. my life ... and how jwd came to be - part 2. my life ... and how jwd came to be - part 3. my life ... and how jwd came to be - part 4. i swear, i thought it was only a couple of years at most since i wrote part 4 of "my life and how jwd came to be".
i re-read it after someone posted to it and brought it back on active topics and it was kind of prophetic in a way ... well, i had the 5 years part right if nothing else:.
it would be nice to visit the site (or whatever one is around then) in 5 years time to let people know how we're doing and find only a few of the same people still around.
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Emma
I will add my thanks! I remember finding this site through Freeminds and asking Randy if he thought it was safe to join. I'd left the wts but hadn't gotten to the point I knew they did not have the truth. My mom was still alive and I wanted to leave the door open if she needed me for anything.
Your story is probably much like many of ours. And I do think it a bit dramatic in a good way! Setting off for a wonderful new life in a new country! I'm so glad it's gone well for all of you!
Blessings to you all.
Emma