this site is such a great and valuable resource and simon is to be commended for running it for so long.
when i first came i was in such a bad state and really needed support and friendship.
so many posters commented on my threads and showed genuine care some are real life friends, some are facebook friends, some i talk to on the phone and some are forum friends.. i have just realised though that everyone online is not your friend.
Just like in real life you wouldn't invite everyone you meet to your home?..........its the same here. - MarkofCane
Yes I just realised today this point. And I have real life plans with three of my online friends in the near future. In both theirs an my homes.
this site is such a great and valuable resource and simon is to be commended for running it for so long.
when i first came i was in such a bad state and really needed support and friendship.
so many posters commented on my threads and showed genuine care some are real life friends, some are facebook friends, some i talk to on the phone and some are forum friends.. i have just realised though that everyone online is not your friend.
That you do so while maintaining composure suggests you have more emotional intelligence than you give yourself credit. - DJS
Thanks for saying I debate with composure. I think others would disagree. But glad you think that lol xx
this site is such a great and valuable resource and simon is to be commended for running it for so long.
when i first came i was in such a bad state and really needed support and friendship.
so many posters commented on my threads and showed genuine care some are real life friends, some are facebook friends, some i talk to on the phone and some are forum friends.. i have just realised though that everyone online is not your friend.
for a time made me a specific target here. They are gone, I'm still here making my way in life with the info and support I find here from others new and old. You have helped me greatly, Kate.- Blondie
Wow someone making you a target. You very rarely do anything controversial. You mainly research the evidence and state the facts. Out of all the people who are here I would not expect you would have been targeted. Thank you so much for telling me that I have helped you. I had no idea I could help someone as experienced, and intelligent and balanced as you. You make me realise that no matter how long we are out, we can always use help. Thank you Blondie xx
my son sent me a wonderful song a month ago on this thread.
https://www.jehovahs-witness.com/topic/5704271907520512/my-wonderful-son.
it's amazing how a bad experience can trigger action.
scratchme, giordano, gma, truthseeker, Iownmylife,
Thanks all for the well wishes. We are all looking forward to a new beginning. It won't be long.
my son sent me a wonderful song a month ago on this thread.
https://www.jehovahs-witness.com/topic/5704271907520512/my-wonderful-son.
it's amazing how a bad experience can trigger action.
Azor,
Thank you so much for your story. It really helps. How did it feel that your mum confided in you like that? I don't do that to my son. I am here for him for his best interests and his needs. I parent and look after him.
your qualifications are way above mine so i'd love to hear more about the specifics of what you have researched and how that supports the existence of a deity.
k99, i am not really convinced that you're interested in my conclusions.
in nature amino acids formed to then form dna.
Forgive me, but "I've decided" is probably more accurate than "I've concluded" and it is a bit..... Naughty.... To discuss chemistry and science and then in the end make a 'conclusion' based on opinion. - Snare
Hey Snare you have come back just to put me in my place lol. Yes you're right I have decided would have been better.
I am going to derail this thread, and talk about you. How is it being a Doctor now? I fully supported the junior Doctors strike. Please tell us what you've been doing, and how much fun playing on your bike is xx
i just joined the forum, i just want to introduce myself.
i tried to change my bio in my profile but for some reason i couldn't apply the update.. i was born and raise in the jw organization.
lived in it for 23 years.
Welcome to the forum. Thanks for your story.
this site is such a great and valuable resource and simon is to be commended for running it for so long.
when i first came i was in such a bad state and really needed support and friendship.
so many posters commented on my threads and showed genuine care some are real life friends, some are facebook friends, some i talk to on the phone and some are forum friends.. i have just realised though that everyone online is not your friend.
Landy,
You might find me very strange and odd because I have a disability. Yes I am like this in real life and many people discriminate against me due to my disability. I am used to it.
this site is such a great and valuable resource and simon is to be commended for running it for so long.
when i first came i was in such a bad state and really needed support and friendship.
so many posters commented on my threads and showed genuine care some are real life friends, some are facebook friends, some i talk to on the phone and some are forum friends.. i have just realised though that everyone online is not your friend.
It seems to me that you love and crave attention and if people don't go along with it and lavish you with praise and happiness you get rather upset and resentful toward them. - Simon
I think you may have identified something about my personality, that I don't know myself. I think you're probably right that I crave attention, and rejection does upset me. So I am probably very emotionally immature for my age. I can see how this will impact in my future if I don't make changes.
this site is such a great and valuable resource and simon is to be commended for running it for so long.
when i first came i was in such a bad state and really needed support and friendship.
so many posters commented on my threads and showed genuine care some are real life friends, some are facebook friends, some i talk to on the phone and some are forum friends.. i have just realised though that everyone online is not your friend.
Becoming or acting tribal (I'm friends with this and that, but not friends with this and that) looks and sounds a lot like the JW practice of disfellowshipping people. I don't think that's healthy in thins particular type of forum.
Thank you scratchme for your comments. They are very sensible and wise. I truly understand your points you make. You are very right in what you say about me being hurt, I am very hurt. Thank you for acknowledging that. The last thing I want to do is be tribal, or create an atmosphere where nobody gets support. I am glad you have highlighted that my post could do that.
