dear madman
I can hear the phrase in my mind, but can't for the life of me recall where from, EXCEPT. Isn't it from Star Trek (first series) and the voice is that of Gene Rodenberry's wife (can't quite remember her name right now) and the episode is primarily abt Spock?
my memory's good, but short (ha, ha)
i have spent the last few days reading all the information about the wts on the internet.
i am shocked.
appalled.
ditto. I've only been here abt 6 wks, but out of the Borg for many years. Lotsa support here.
rosemarie, you rock.
t
got a pop-up from 'dirtclog' tonite asking for my name and e-mail id.
i ignored it, but isn't this a jw site and has anyone else gotten this.
looking for info.
got a pop-up from 'dirtclog' tonite asking for my name and e-mail ID. I ignored it, but isn't this a JW site and has anyone else gotten this. Looking for info.
tks.
tal
first, the tee-up: many on this board are former jws.
former jws fall into two categories:.
1) those who consciously chose out, perhaps as an intellectual position, perhaps as an emotional reaction to some event, maybe while in the throes of some existential crisis.. 2) those who blew it, and got busted for (cue music) breakin the law, breakin' the law, breakin' the law.
WELCOME, DECKI!!!!
Since I am not the sharpest crayon in the box
Obviously, this is not true, as you have now left JW.
t
my mother had ovarian cancer, her mother died of breast cancer, one of my father's sisters had colon cancer.
i had bleeding every two weeks for about a year myself, and now i have abdominal swelling and kidney pain, difficulty urinating(been blaming the lupus--but none of the tests are showing anything wrong!
) i look like i am pregnant the swelling is so bad.. i am having this test done next thursday.
{{{{{{ravyn}}}}}}
Sending you much positive energy. By yr posts, I have admired you as such a strong womin - wow! Very sorry you are cursed with the damn lupus and now this. Glad that you have a loving, supportive partner! Also happy that you have insurance (god, I hate the US medical system) to cover this, wish you were in Canada where at least we have universal health care. If you ever need to emigrate for health reasons, let me know. I would be happy to claim you as family!
t
i got to hear some real bad news
i was speaking to my 'best friends' sister only minutes ago.
my 'best friend' i used to do everything with.
{{{{{hamas}}}}}
I wish I could cross the water to give you a big hug, but this will have to do.
I, too, lost my best friend as she is too afraid to associate with me, even though she is leading a double life as a witness.
The pain is fresh for you and I can't offer hope that it will end, but it will dull in time.
xo
tal
i have posted at this site for over two years.
i have posted nearly 6,000 posts here, and for the most part i've posted as francois, or i've not identified myself with a screen name at all.
i've never directly identified myself.
Cheers to you all!!! Revealing your identity could mean taking a lot of flak from family members or whoever, if you are a recovering witness. I respect and love you all.
Frank - although I haven't always agreed with your thoughts/opinions on stuff, I applaud you for taking this step!!! I hear a lot of pain behind the anger that you sometimes express, and I am sending you one helluva big hug!
{{{{{Logansrun}}}}}, don't you think you're being just a tad harsh?
Here's a general comment for all. Aside from the issue of being a single woman and the danger of revealing my name on the internet (we're not a closed group of friends here - anyone can read this and stalk me), there are other safety issues involved for some of us. So, each to his/her own. Let's celebrate our differences whilst allowing our common history to bring us closer together.
(edited for this ps to Shamus: geek - i think not! yr too funny and sweet)
love, peace and happiness to all
talesin
i'm an inactive dub.
i still ponder a lot on my true motives and the chain of events and developments in my heart and mind that have led to where i am.
here's my story anyway.
Welcome
I was born into it, so it will always be a part of me
Although this may be true, as it was part of your early upbringing, you can overcome the bad parts and learn to celebrate the good!!!
Every now and then I offer a little tearful prayer to jehovah for mercy and forgiveness .
I used to do this as well for the first year or two after I left. I just got so sick of feeling guilty, so one day, I prayed to Jah and said "Dear Jah, this is my last prayer. If what they say is right, then I will be destroyed at Armageddon. But I honestly don't believe it anymore and my heart is pure. So, Jehovah, if you really are the supreme God, you will know this and forgive me." Then I never thought about it again.
TWENTY years later, and I am so happy for my freedom. It seems hard to change what you were raised indoctrinated to be, but trust me, these feelings of guilt will pass if you choose. Once you make the decision to feel good about yourself, your whole perspective will change.
Keep reading this board, participating. I wish it had been here when I left the 'lie'. And get out there and make some new friends in the "REAL WORLD". You'll be surprised (and delighted) at how much you won't miss the phoney 'fellowship' of the JWs.
talesin
this old fart is now officially 39 years old.
this old fart will be over the hill next year!
ah, life!
WELCOME, MOONWILLOW!!
tal
my user name is "paradise found" because thats how i feal about finding you guys!!!.
the truth is you (people) on this board would be generally interested in knowing about me as a person.that says a lot.
thats why i log on each and every day.. when i have the time and energy to contribute on a regular basis you can get to know me as i do you.. inbetween time take care and thanks, because iam sure iam only one of many you do not know who know you and appreciate your commitment and regular contributions to this board.. yours (always) paradise found.
WELCOME, PARADISE FOUND!!
talesin
