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  I need HELP!!!!

  by asortafairytale in

  1. jw
  2. experiences

  i am in a pissed off kind of mood today, and i need to do a little venting.

  i was thinking about my mother, who was disfellowshipped about 12 years ago.

  i was 9 at the time, and our lives completely shattered.

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  Shakita

  Hi asorta:

  It's really ashame that you had it so tough when growing up. Your Mom sounds like she probably has alot of issues going on there topped with a good dose of JW paranioa. Just a thought, but maybe if you stay away from all religious topics when around her, and she agrees to this, you could deal with the other emotions that come from her physical ailments--drinking, low-self esteem, abuse, etc. It looks like you have your plate full with just those issues.

  What advice you get here on this forum, you must take, digest, and apply it (or not) to your own situation. Not really knowing you and your Mom personally, it is hard to give out advice. I, personally, don't want to hurt any relationship you two might have at the present time.

  I had a Mom that had a drinking problem, too. She also had very low self esteem, had problems with people just in general. Her life was a pretty sad state most of the time. She made it so difficult for herself to just get along with other people. It seems she put obstacles in her way on purpose so she wouldn't have to deal with life's problems. It sounds like your Mom and my Mom could have probably been very good friends!

  My Mom died last year. It was a very difficult time. In the end, I look back and try to focus on the many good times we DID have. Because, when it comes down to it, we still love our family members despite what they have done to us in the past.

  You can probably be the most help for your Mom by just being there for her when she needs you. Be encouraging and positive. Maybe some of that positive energy will rub off on her.

  Best of Luck and Take Care

  Mrs. Shakita
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  Serena and Teresa--JWs with different goals

  by blondie in

  1. social
  2. current

  recently, there was a brief mention of the death of teresa graves who left a promising career in entertainment to become a jw.

  what about today?

  would she have made the same decision based on serena williams' career goals?

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  Shakita

  Oh....That's interesting. A congregation in Florida. Betcha that congregation doesn't ever need a "special needs" talk on meetinng the congregation's $$$ needs.

  With the bucks they make, and if they are truly "cheerful givers" then that must be one happy congregation accounts servant they have there!!!!!!
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  Serena and Teresa--JWs with different goals

  by blondie in

  1. social
  2. current

  recently, there was a brief mention of the death of teresa graves who left a promising career in entertainment to become a jw.

  what about today?

  would she have made the same decision based on serena williams' career goals?

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  Shakita

  Are the Williams' sisters really JW's?

  I know that it has been said before, I even watched the tennis match where one of them thanked Jehovah for her win.(or the strength to win, whatever)

  If they were/are JW's, they wouldn't be able to be who they are now. No REAL JW parents would allow their kids to devote all their spare time to a game that brings them no "spiritual gain." "My goal is to auxiliary pioneer this month!", "My goal is to pioneer this month!", ..............."My goal is to win the Wimbelton this month!" I DON'T THINK SO! See what this kind of thinking brought Michael Jackson$$$$$$$$
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  Who's Got a Spooky Story to Tell?

  by SpannerintheWorks in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  here's my one and only spooky story.. my wife goes to visit her jw sister, who lives several hundred miles away, about once a year.

  while she is away, i get some major diy jobs done.

  she is away at the moment, so i'm fitting a new bathroom.

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  Shakita

  Spanner,

  I suspect the evil demon world didn't like you telling on them!
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  In Praise of Older Women

  by wasasister in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  copied from a much-forwarded e-mail, so i appologize for the formatting.

  you've probably all heard this before, but indulge me - i'm approaching a birthday!.

  older women.

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  Shakita

  Adding to the list of Great 40+ women:

  Condoleeza Rice, National Security Advisor

  She is one smart cookie!

  Proves the saying that with maturity brings wisdom!

  I am also part of the 40+ class. And, I must say, I have never felt better inside and out about ME!

  Oh yea, another 40+ smart and successful woman, Oprah Winfrey!

  Mrs. Shakita(wish I had the smarts of a 40+ year old with a 20 year old body, though)
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  Who's Got a Spooky Story to Tell?

  by SpannerintheWorks in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  here's my one and only spooky story.. my wife goes to visit her jw sister, who lives several hundred miles away, about once a year.

  while she is away, i get some major diy jobs done.

  she is away at the moment, so i'm fitting a new bathroom.

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  Shakita

  Ewwwwww.......good one Spanner!!!!!!

  No good original stories here. I remember some stupid demon possession JW stories that were passed around from time to time. Just alot of crap though! I always thought that the story teller was in need of some pathetic attention!!!!!!!

  Have a Happy Halloween Everybody!

  Mrs. Shakita
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  Oh My!!!

  by KKLUV155 in

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  i have been here since june and i finally hit 100 posts.. .

  yipeeeeeeeeeeee!!!!!!!!!

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  Shakita

  Congratulations to the New Centenarian!!!!!!!!!
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  Super Bowl Predictions

  by WildTurkey in

  1. social
  2. physical

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  im a huge cowboy fan but i dont think they will make it to the super bowl, damn sure would love to be wrong.

  ok here is who i think as of right now pittsburgh stealers and san francisco 49ers and god i hate them both, well thats my pick how about you?

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  Shakita

  Gimme a E...... E!

  Gimme a A...... A!

  Gimme a G......G!

  Gimme a L.......L!

  Gimme a E......E!

  Gimme a S......S!

  WHAT'S THAT SPELL! EAGLES, EAGLES, EAGLES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  (that was for my son, who lives and dies for the Eagles)
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  Step down from privileges and what? FADE?

  by Alligator Wisdom in

  1. jw
  2. experiences

  i was raised and am currently a jw (detailed within my personal profile).

  however, yesterday i turned in my letter of stepping down as ministerial servant.

  yesterday i just joined the board and i'm glad to be here.

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  Shakita

  Hi AW:

  Everyone who learns the "truth about the truth" must find their own way to disassociate themselves from the life they once held to be the only way to have a relationship with God. Congratulations on finding your way out and keeping your integrity to your true feelings! May I suggest with your wife to always approach the subject with baby steps. When the other spouse is still very much in, and you want to tell them everything you know about the WTBS, sometimes it is best to take it alittle at a time. Or, they might just totally rebel and not listen to you at all! That is how my husband and I started our slow fade out. Baby steps. And, I agree with metatron, use the "sickness/depressed/gotta work" excuse. All the years they lied to you, you can throw some it back in their face now.

  My husband and I are doing the fading thing ourselves. In fact, I think we have all but disappeared. It's been about 6 months since we had a "miss you visit" by the brothers and sisters. And, no calls encouraging us to "come back to the kh." But, in your case, I would get some advice from some of the ex-ministerial/ex-elders on this board to help you in your slow fade, since it will be more difficult for you with your position.

  We wish you all the best in your new found freedom of mind and in hope your wife will join you soon.

  Mrs. Shakita
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  JW's DO eat Blood

  by Yerusalyim in

  1. watchtower
  2. medical

  why is it that jw's are so big on this no blood thing, yet still eat blood in their meat?

  the dubs i know claim to "cook out" the blood, but this in no way meets biblical standards.

  in fact the way meat is slaughtered doesn't come close to meeting kosher requirements in the bible.

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  Shakita

  Hi Kudos:

  I am very sorry about the little girl. You are right. Sometimes blood transfusions are pushed on the patient in the hospital as a last ditch effort to help those who probably have no chance of survival. My father, when he was in the hospital dying of lung cancer, had very little chance of a cure. In fact, weeks before he came home to die, they were pushing to give him a transfusion to help him fight a disease that he really had no hope of surviving. He was continuously being poked, prodded and stuck with any needle it seems they could find, when everyone knew that it was in vain. He ended up getting the transfusion, and died a couple of weeks later in my home.

  It's not that everyone here thinks that blood transfusions are totally safe and without risk, no one said that. IT IS THE RIGHT TO CHOOSE FOR YOURSELF WHETHER YOU WANT THIS MEDICAL TREATMENT OR NOT.

  Welcome to the board

  Mrs. Shakita