I grew up with a non-jw father. But he never celebrated our birthdays because he was a cheap, selfish bastard. If jw parents actually bought presents whenever to show love, jw children would not be so confused. I never pioneered during vacation, my father took us on us travels. I have watched non-jws (never jws) celebrate birthdays, some times it's just a card, maybe a nice meal, no elaborate gifts. If it is your 21st, 40, 50, 60, etc., maybe a party. But mostly no big events or small. Adults that is, some have an event for their children.
On being born in and celebrating Birthdays
by baltar447 23 Replies latest jw friends
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Gorbatchov
My wife and I still attend some meetings, but we celebrate the birthday of our childeren. I know more JW's in the netherlands, who do celebrate birthdays...
Gorby
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JustThatGirl007
Babe, I told you already, but I want you to hear it again: I am throwing you the best party ever with a cake of your choice, good food, new friends, and old friends and we will celebrate you & your life. YOU ARE WORTH IT. I love you. :)
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rebel8
I feel that way at other holidays. I know what you mean.
I have what I consider very balanced self esteem. Only when it comes to celebrations I feel weird, immature, unworthy, uncomfortable.
@ times I have been cranky to keep others' nice gestures at bay, something I feel just terrible about.
Senseless.
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