Posts by Phaedra

they even interviewed a "former gay man" who "kicked the gay habit".. evidently kicking the "gay habit" is difficult, not unlike quitting smoking or avoiding sugary snacks.

the persons who related this to me found the whole thing to be laughable at best, but honestly seemed quite disturbed by it (which is good!

Phaedra

STUCKINARUT- Yes. The terms "kicking the gay habit" and "gay habit" were actually used (apparently more than once)

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5th anniversary Of Michael Jackson's passing

by designs in

perhaps the best known of the celebrity jws and certainly the most controversial with the allegations that followed him to his death.. he was a good song writer and had the best in the music industry at his side.

the incredible quincy jones guided the "thriller" and "bad" albums to phenominal world wide sales.. i knew jws who were in the same kh with him and his mother.

the stories and gossip were fodder in the los angeles area.

Phaedra

RIP to this inspiringly huge creative force that was ever part of my growing-up years.

I'm Jangoing me some MJ in tribute.

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Kate Wild

by quellycatface in

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friends

i've been given permission to post news of our friend.. kate hasn't been very well.

not well at all.

i think much of it has been a delayed reaction to her df'ing, the general fallout when leaving the wtbs and family issues.. i just wanted to give you guys the heads up and give you a chance to show how much we care about her.. thanks for listening..

Phaedra

Hey Kate... take it easy, okay? We're here for you anytime you need support.

On a good note, glad to hear you weren't kidnapped by one of your online coffee dates!

Hugs, Phae

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Just letting you know I passed the exam

by will-be-apostate in

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hi, my apostate friends.. a couple of weeks ago i asked for some advice regarding studying methods.

then some of you asked me to let you know my score after i take the exam at mineralogy.. i scored 90%.

i'm pretty happy with it because the exams i take are not in my native language.. if i keep up with the good scores i might get a scholarship and then bye bye watchtower society.

Phaedra

Hey, WTG, w-b-a!

Phae

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Farewell from Confused and Alone

by confusedandalone in

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friends

i use to hate when people who made goodbye posts on message boards.

why would they think that just because you no longer post on a chevy truck forum or a los angeles lakers forum the world would crumble around those still left there.

this place is definitely different.

Phaedra

Totally understand and support your decision, confusedandalone.

Much happiness to you!

Phae

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Remembering Stealth453

by Bumble Bee in

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friends

i'm not sure if there is anyone here anymore that remembers stealth, but if there is i just wanted to pass on the news that he passed away from a heart attack almost 2 years ago now.. i just found out myself today.

he had moved overseas and we lost contact.

he was in an area that he didn't always have reliable internet connections, so it wasn't uncommon for me to not hear from him for long stretches.

Phaedra

Oh no.

Thank you for your gifts here, Stealth453. You will be missed.

Phae

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Today is Father's Day in the US

by leaving_quietly in

it is one of those holidays jws do not celebrate.

there is no reason for it.

it is not a religious holiday.

Phaedra

Happy Father's Day to all you Dads!

Flipper, you've made my imagination run wild with visions of crown-wearing King Salmon fish heads eyeing you at the BBQ. I heard those are the wisest of fish, lol!

Phae

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Ex-JW Scholarship

by enigma1863 in

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friends

i think if there isnt one already, there should be a scholarship for ex-jws to get a college education.

i dont know exactly what would be the qualifications to win the scholarship or where the money would come from..

Phaedra

rebel8, thanks for this link. If anyone else knows of scholarships available to former JWs, please post them.

Phae