as a long time poster on other message boards.
i have often noticed, that despite the topic, there are always certain personalities on each.
i guess it is kind of like the congregation, in that no matter what one you were in, there were characters that matched up with the one you left.
I enjoyed reading the list, but it does seem like most of the categories have a negative spin. Am I taking it wrong? What I got out of it is that each type of poster does something wrong. The list made me feel embarrassed when I saw myself described in any of the categories.
Deb
i'm new to this forum and i am in desparate need of help.
i recently started a new job and i just found out that my new employer is a witness kid.
in fact, i made the big mistake of talking about the jw's although i did not reveal that i am one.
Well honey, I believe that this may be a valuable lesson. I learned the hard way to keep my mouth shut, because you never know who you are talking to in a new environment. Now you know. The old saying "It's a small world" applies here. I agree that you should let it drop. If he approaches you about it, be polite and discreetly let him realize that you don't want to talk about it. Don't come out and say it though, just sort of let it fizzle. Just give it a sort of lack of interest approach.
Go to work on Monday with a list of interesting subjects to talk about, or bring a good book to read on your break, if he approaches you and brings up the subject, let him talk a little and then gently steer the conversation to your memorized list of fascinating subjects or the really great book you are reading.
Good luck,
Deb
i have two family members who have been addicted to methamphetamine for a long time.
can they kick the habit themselves, do they need treatment?
i believe they are trying to stop on their own.
I have two family members who have been addicted to methamphetamine for a long time. Can they kick the habit themselves, do they need treatment? I believe they are trying to stop on their own. What should I do or say. They have both been living a lie for so long, their lives have been a web of lies for so long that I don't know how to act or what to say around them.
Anyone know anything about it? How much damage does long term use cause? I have so many questions. I have looked at some websites about the subject and they seem to describe worst-case scenarios and violent behavior on the part of the addict, I haven't seen that kind of behavior, but I know the problem is very serious.
What can I do?
Deb
it's a public board.
i was still a jw.
i came here looking for answers to my questions and doubts.
When I first came here I was on a mission. I was so overjoyed to find this website, well I just can't tell you because I don't have the words to describe the feeling. My mission was to find the truth and I did. I also found joy and heartbreak and all the other things that come with being an Ex JW.
As far as sniping and griping and anything mean or negative, I never saw it or if I did it never registered because I did not allow anything to deter me.
This place healed a wound that had been open since 1989!!
Maybe you have to be ready. Maybe your relatives weren't ready. Please don't be angry with the people here. I don't believe for one minute that anyone here would intentionally drive anyone away.
Deb
Blue,
Sorry about your brother. My older brother is gone too, but only from this earth. He lives on in my heart. Perry I love you so much and I miss you. I wish I could have helped you but I was only a little girl. Even though I feel you in my heart I only wish I could hug you one more time.
I guess this turned into a letter to my brother, sorry it just sort of happened.
Deb
my brother went to bethel as a teenager and was disfellowshipped and sent home.
he tried to toe the line and after 6 months the local congregation recommended reinstatement.
bethel didn't like that idea.
Tim,
I am so happy for you, I just thrive on happy endings. Won't it be fun to share this website and for him to see the cheering section you both have!! I wish I could be there to see the great reunion you will have. Hugs and tears of joy.
Deb
the latest watchtower, dec 15th 2003, is an out and out attack on the rank and file for dropping into a drowsy state spiritually.
ok, so armageddon didn't come before the generation of 1914 grew old and died.
but does that mean that the big a isn't near?
Hmmm, "this generation apparently refers . . ." According to the American Heritage Dictionary the word apparently means " Appearing as such but not neccessarily so" How interesting that the new light in 1995 left plenty of wiggle room.
Deb
ok i did the favourite 80's thing a while back........what about 70's?
now i was only a kid at the time, but some i can remember ....... the carpenters.......goodbye to love/yesterday once more .
bee-gees.....staying alive/ night fever.
Absolute favorite song: Go All The Way by the Raspberries
i avoid newspapers and search out eyes.
i bumble my way on to hoarded subway seats.
my plump bottom overspills it?s share of seat, as i breathe warm and fuzzy greetings in to my startled neighbour?s face.
jg, that was beautiful. Thankyou. I will go out and share your philosophy and gift of love with the world today. And your gift for words, I can only dream.
Deb
many religious folks, including fundamentalists, moderates and liberals, from a multitude of faiths, including jehovah?s witnesses, claim that homosexuals, bisexuals and trans-gendered individuals are abominations in the eyes of god.
they believe these people are sinners of the worst sort, that their behavior is a perversion, is evil, dangerous and a threat to society, the family and/or ?family values.?
these poor souls are going to be punished in some way by god for their choices and behavior ?
CP,
If there is a god I don't think he hates. And in my humble opinion homosexuals would not deserve to be hated even if he did. I am waiting for the day when the subject of homosexuality is no longer a subject. I mean, do people make an issue of other stuff that people are and do?
My sister is an artist, this makes her react to her environment in a way that is entirely different from the way I as a non-artist react to the same environment. Its who she is. She sees and feels color and light in a certain way, other than my envy for her ability to see and create beauty, I don't really feel it is a "subject" it just is.
I hope I am saying this in a way you understand, I don't even know for sure if I understand it. I mean I hope that someday people will figure out that homosexuality is just another way of being. It contributes to the world no more or less than any other way of being. But until we all get it, it kind of has to be a subject.
Hmmm, maybe like women getting the vote in this country. At one time this was a big subject and was discussed and argued about and it was an issue. Now we don't go around thinking and arguing about it. Obviously women should vote and own property and inherit and do all of the other things that they do, its just not a subject anymore.
My sincere hope is that homosexuality will someday be relegated to the "what was the big deal pile". The whole subject of equal rights for homosexuals belongs in the history books with Orvill and Wilbur-what do you mean people can fly? Are you telling me that there was once a time when this was a big deal? Geeze, how stupid did people used to be?
Deb
