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  Feeling sad over a wasted life in watchtower

  by wannaexit in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  it's been 12 years since i first read ray franz's books and the scales came off my eyes.

  by that time i was in my forties.. since 2002 i went back to school and have worked with 3 very professional organizations.

  but my biological clock is ticking away and while my peers are looking forward to retirement, i am only beginning.

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  talesin

  Watch this movie, and you will feel inspired.

  "LIFE, English!"

  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O0xYAxDPUmQ

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  A Salute to the Kids of Dubdom

  by Room 215 in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  as the unfortunate school-age children of jws worldwide, or at least in christendom, face up to two of what must certainly be the most dreaded days of the school year -- today and monday, i don't think it would be remiss to do pay them tribute -- the honor of a brief recognition of some sort, say by the raising of a glass, a prayer, a couple moments' reflection, whatever.. i refer to all those of the trembling knees, quivering lips, moistened eyes and hollow feelings in the pits of their little tummies as they loyally face up to the humiliation of standing aside from the masses of christmas celebrants among their school friends.

  how they must agonize over dealing with the incessant questions of their mates about ``what are you going to do this christmas," ``what did santa bring you?

  '' -- not to mention listening to the spirited banter of their school friends recounting how much fun they had and what they found under tree christmas morning, etc.

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  I love it - your post reflects your screen name - bsmart.

  Even as a kid, you knew BS when you saw it. Me, too. Good stuff!

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  Friend Told Me To "Get Over My Doubts & Keep Going Like Everything Is OK!!

  by NoMoreHustle in

  1. jw
  2. experiences

  had a coversation with a very close friend (of 15 years) and understands how i feel about the wt org.

  he himself is a serious doubter.

  i on the other hand am not a doubter, i know with every living ounce of myself that this is a cult!

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  I hope that you two can stay friends. He sounds like a 'keeper'.

  So sorry that you are going through the marital dischord that this religion foments. I hope your wife can learn TTATT, and hey, keep that friend. Some day, the two of you may be out and free together. If not, he may need your support in the future --- we can't judge others for staying "in", especially if they would have to leave family behind. I can testify that it is a hard road, depending on your circumstance, to have no family.

  All the best!

  xx

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  Bill Cosby - too much smoke for no fire?

  by Simon in

  1. social
  2. current

  it seems like the list of people who are accusing him of rape and sexual assault is growing every day.

  i'm skeptical of single accusations but the number of people and the similar stories seem overwhelming now.. it's not a conviction but to the court of public opinion ... guilty?.

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  I missed the thread on Rolf Harris. That makes me really sad, I can hear "Tie me Kangaroo Down Sport" in my head. :(

  LV101 said this:

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  I'd heard word around the entertainment city he's a jerk. Locals witnessed toxic behavior at a gym where he frequented yrs. ago. Doesn't prove he was a rapist but an eye opener. I was never a fan.

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  Well, there ya go! Anecdotal 'evidence' (in tune with JWN's legalistic tone), but that says it all.

  DJS - whatever, you are speaking your mind, and it makes sense. Let the naysayers spout their drivel about their beloved idol, but what you say, is an honest opinion, not coloured by race or any other agenda. I agree.

  After all is said, this is a sordid incident, and I'm glad that yet another RAPIST is revealed. I was 'roofied' in Vegas in 1980, and anyone who thinks that all these women are coming forward for 'fame' or 'money' can eat my shorts (as Bart Simpson would say)!

  xx

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  I teachers sex abuse in I school costs 139 million settlement. LA Times

  by prologos in

  1. watchtower
  2. child-abuse

  the high cost of institutional negligence in protecting children: 139 000 000.- for one offender.. google la times miramonte school --.. .

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  Hi, pro! I don't understand the teachers vs teacher's? It doesn't appear in my post, and I directly copied the paragraph from the article.

  lol, I'm not sure what you mean? :D

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  Which came first: Chicken or Egg?

  by runForever in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  http://www.popsci.com/ask-us-anything-new-video-series-chicken-egg-first.

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  "But not all eggs are created equal."

  ahahaha, funny, and a great science lesson. Thanks, I loved it. It's late night/early morning, hard to sleep and that was an interesting & fun vid. We need more of these threads, imho.

  xx

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  I teachers sex abuse in I school costs 139 million settlement. LA Times

  by prologos in

  1. watchtower
  2. child-abuse

  the high cost of institutional negligence in protecting children: 139 000 000.- for one offender.. google la times miramonte school --.. .

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  and a brief quote from the article which is very telling; ie, covering up the abuse.

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  The size of the settlement reflects not only the harm students and their parents say was inflicted by former third-grade teacher Mark Berndt, but also the school district's failure to take action on misconduct complaints involving Berndt years earlier.

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  I teachers sex abuse in I school costs 139 million settlement. LA Times

  by prologos in

  1. watchtower
  2. child-abuse

  the high cost of institutional negligence in protecting children: 139 000 000.- for one offender.. google la times miramonte school --.. .

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  Hers's a link to the story .... assuming you are on a tablet or some device that makes it difficult to embed. :))

  http://www.latimes.com/local/education/la-me-1122-miramonte-settlement-20141122-story.html#page=1

  haha, I hope this works ... xx

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  I Dedicate this Post In Support Of Candace Conti in her effort to gain Justice For All Sexually Abused Children by the WTB&TS

  by smiddy in

  1. watchtower
  2. child-abuse

  correct me if i am wrong , wasnt this first brought before the courts on the 20/09/2012 ?

  if not earlier ?.

  candace conti has held out from taking a settlement from the wtb&ts which would require a gag order .

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  smiddy, what a great thread!

  I made a good 'witness' today to a couple of sisters TM who had a stand at the bus terminal. They asked me if I had internet at home, and suggested I look up the JWS online. Well, that is when Candace Conti became the topic of discussion!

  It was my turn to express happiness that they were also online, and I directed them to look up C-a-n-d-a-c-e C-o-n-t-i. Yes, I spelled it out for them! When the younger (obviously born-in) one knowingly and sadly shook her head, and the older said "oh yes, there are a lot of lies out there, and our elders ALWAYS report child abuse. That's just not true.". I then explained that I was a 4th generation JW and one of my own friends was molested by an elder's son, yadda yadda.

  Anyhow, thank you Candace Conti! You have given all of us, a concrete case, a reference point (for lack of a better term to describe the tremendous sacrifice you have made) to 'hand over' to any JW who is online. That is a major thing, and you are helping so many people. I thank you personally, as an adult survivor myself, and send you much love and healing energy.

  sparrowdown - the Power of One - I had not thought of that expression in a long time, and many thanks for the reminder. That will help me in my personal struggles at the moment.

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  Feeling sad over a wasted life in watchtower

  by wannaexit in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  it's been 12 years since i first read ray franz's books and the scales came off my eyes.

  by that time i was in my forties.. since 2002 i went back to school and have worked with 3 very professional organizations.

  but my biological clock is ticking away and while my peers are looking forward to retirement, i am only beginning.

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  talesin

  Some losses are greater than others. The loss of our childhood and early youth is huge. Hey, bitterness is merely repressed sadness and hurt. It's nothing to feel ashamed of - rather, recognize it has good cause, and then you can deal with it. It takes time and work.

  Let those feelings out, in whatever way works for you (healthy ways). You might want to smash something, well okay, take a hammer to that old VCR that is sitting in the garage and doesn't work. You may have pent-up rage (I did). Maybe you like to pump iron, that is a natural high. Crying is a physical release of emotion - it's a good thing. Cry in the shower - it's private and feels womblike. Writing about how you feel is dealt with in a special way by our brains, and can be therapeutic, too.

  :)

  Mostly, know that your feelings are real, own them and know it's okay.

  xo

  tal