Posts by KateWild

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Officer Wilson not indicted in killing of Michael Brown

by Simon in

after a thorough investigation and weighing of the evidence the grand jury has decided not to indict the officer.. the reaction so far seems as predicted - people refuse to accept that the result represents justice despite claims that is what they wanted.. there is now violence and vandalism, including gunshots.

let's hope the police contain the troublemakers.. .

KateWild

If police in the US didn't carry guns this wouldnt have happened. Regardless MB tried to shoot the cop, and the cop had to defend himself.

Sad outcome really.

Kate xx

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A day in the life of a Cop...my story. The truth.

by Witness 007 in

i work for a mental health unit with 2 police officers we deal with people who have drug and mental health issues.

at times over the last 10 years we have "taken down" some large drug affected men, mainly "ice" these days which is epidemic here, and let me tell you even with three of us it is a huge struggle.

sometimes back up is needed or mace spray which is aweful stuff!

KateWild

Not all police are angels doing the right thing, I have had experience of injustice from police. I don't feel I can go to them for support. But thats my experience. Kate xx

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At This Point In Time Would You Ever Subject Yourself To A Judicial Committee?

by minimus in

jw
friends

i certainly wouldn't.

and if the elders wanted to have a meeting with me, i would respectfully decline.

if the elders wanted to deal with you, would you talk with them?.

KateWild

I went to my last JC and recorded it. It was cathartice to me and many have listened to the youtube and given support and recieved some guidance from it. I am glad I went and recorded it. But now I would not go again for any reason or talk with elders that don't care about me.

I have left for good now and all dealings with JC are behind me.

I will talk to JWs elders or not when I meet them and be polite. I am against shunning, I will not shun them or allow them to shun me.

Kate xx

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Sister trying to convince me and herself

by NoMoreFear4Tracy in

jw
friends

long story short i was raised in this cult (but was never baptized) my mother is die hard jdub, i didnt take this "faith" seriously until i was 26, but i had always gone to meeting, was enrolled in the theocratic school and was mediocre in service.

at 26 i made the conscious decision to make this religion my own.

i red the bible cover to cover and used cross reference from the watchtower and other religious sites,with the end goal to get baptized.

KateWild

Some of the list other religions do do. LIke it has been mentioned as for the others just because no other religion does it, it doesn't mean this religion is true. The fact that they shun is bad and not something t no be proud of. It shows they are not loving.

Kate xx

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What Made You Finally Wake Up?

by Tenacious in

hello to all.

i've been on this site for a couple of weeks now posting here and there but have not had the opportunity to read about many of the regular members and what led up to their leaving the wt.. i understand that some of you (i'm part of this club) may not be able to disclose many details and i can appreciate that.. i'd love to hear what was it that finally made you renounce what is and hopefully soon to be "was" the wt.. i truly look forward to having good discussions.. thank you to all for your kind participation.. .

KateWild

I finally left because I was df'd unjustly for exposing domestic violence. I was told it was reviling. I applied to get RI'd % times and then the penny finally droped. There was no holy spirit guiding the elders. I did loads of research on jwsurvey.org and jwfacts.com and then stopped going.

Kate xx

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Another subliminal picture in the WT!!!!

by DATA-DOG in

i just happend to wonder if the current issue had any hidden goodies.

imagine my delight!.

a gold star to the first person to correctly identify the image!.

KateWild

Yep after a bit of help I can see the goats head. DD you're not crazy....well perhaps a little lol xx

Kate xx

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I tripped into a JW literature cart

by diana netherton in

i wasn't looking where i put my feet, and i almost took the cart out!

anyway, i stopped and chatted with the people for a bit.

three women and a man -- an elder and his wife.

KateWild

Well done. I like it that you said you have different beliefs, that way it's up to them if they want to describe you as an apostate. I always think the friendly approach is the best. Kate xx

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REPUTATION and disfellowshipping.....stories

by problemaddict 2 in

a friend of mine is getting disfellowshipped.

someone with a kind heart, and good rep. he knows how i feel, remains my firend, and we have respectful conversation.

without revealing too much, lets just say the reason he is being disfellowshipped is for family problems.

KateWild

I was df'd for exposing domestic violence. My ex lied to the elders about the violence and I said he was a liar, and got DF'd for reviling. Kate xx

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AUTISM and JW children

by apostatekate in

i was a jw kid.

i remember having to sit still through long, boring meetings.

i remember being taken to the book room for numerous spankings.

KateWild

but have found over the years that so called worldly people, generally are a bit more tolerant to imperfection than witnesses. That is my experience anyway.- Awake at last

I am glad you have found professionals and other members of the public that support you. Here in the UK I have not found this, my experience is that the public and professionals are intolerent of ASD. Perhaps mine is worse than yours.

Sadly I have to deal with discrimination on a regular basis. I think there needs to be more awareness about Autism in the UK.

Kate xx

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I need help

by tiredroadie in

im new here, and dont know much about jw, other than what im reading.

i have my best friend who is having bible study in her home with 2 witnesses, and she is soaking it in.

she is very defensive and is getting more and more closed off.

KateWild

Hi and Welcome tiredroadie,

Your friend is being love bombed at the moment and being shown a lot of attetion. It's commendable that you care about her so much. JWs are in a cult. It's a high control religion and you can read more about the history of the religion and the doctrines on jwfacts.com

Does she have parents close by? If you know them well try and explain their daughter needs their attention.

I was brought up Jewish and converted around 20yrs old when I was at uni, about 20yrs later I left. My full story is on youtube, if you want to listen to it (it's 35 mins) let me know and I will stick a link up.

Kate xx