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  If you could meet anyone in History past......who?

  by ScoobySnax in

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  2. friends

  another fluff special, i've been warned off the jw stuff, so here goes....... would have to be.... 1. jesus christ (just to watch from a distance).

  2. aesop (i loved his fables when i was a kid, and still do).

  3. my grandad (sentimental, but i never got to see him before i could say goodbye).

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  My grandfather on my fathers side.
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  my heart hurts.

  by flower in

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  2. experiences

  well i have been feeling a bit like crap lately.

  work has been very stressful and my attempts to make new friends outside of the jw's have been mostly futile.

  the people i work with are immature and are more interested in the latest office gossip and whose doing what than anything else.

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  Flower , I'm sorry I am slow in responding in this thread, but I wanted to take time to read your words and thoughts and post with care so I saved it to read until now. My heart goes out to you just as it does the others. I'm pretty much going through withdrawals from loss of family and friends recently, so I know how it is. And work doesn't find close friends for me either. I have cultivated a few friendships but they are not the depth of the kind of friendships I would like to have. I'm new to this area so, the culture is different, people are different, not like the people I knew at work back home. I know your sisters response to you hurts the most. It would me.

  I really admire that you joined that writing group and that you are sticking it out, even though the people are a bit stuffy and not what you had hoped. Perhaps in time they will change OR someone really nice will join the group that you can become life long friends with!

  Hang in there..

  ps. I just loved what your son said about what he was going to do with his light saber.. adorable!
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  Penny-pinching calendars!

  by metatron in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  take a good look at the new 2004 watchtower calendar and compare it with any other calendar you receive.. it's tiny ( old folks can barely read the print).

  it's only eight pages - with the months doubled up on each page.. .

  now, tell me how god is wonderfully expanding this organization, amidst frequent appeals for more contributions!.

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  I always at least knew when the memorial was, if I missed meetings a lot. That was the one time I looked at it.

  I don't plan on going next year. At least that is how I am feeling now.
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  Do u know any JW"s that have suicided?

  by Rick Aust in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  sorry if this is a sad question, but i know of 3 jw's that have suicided.

  i haven't known any personally, but i was wondered if you know any or know of any jw's that have suiced?

  and do you know the reason why?

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  sns --thanks for your story -- I find that the way you were treated by the witnesses gut -wrenching -- but very sadly --it does not suprise or shock me

  Thanks stillajwexelder. I guess I should not have been surprised either. So many of these things help me know I made the right decision and get out.
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  My turn to ask some questions

  by Lady Lee in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  ok i rarely ask questions but hey i might as well do this too.

  but to make life a lot easier for you i will put tham all in one thread when you first came here what did you expect?what were you looking for?did you find it and if so how?if you were looking for information how did you look for it - ask a question?

  wander through the threads?

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  • When you first came here what did you expect?

  I wasn't sure. SimpleSally told me how much support she had gotten from the people here and recommended I come here after making my final decision not to return to the KH. I thought I'd check it out.

  • What were you looking for?

  Friends, people who understood what it was like to be out of the JW life that would understand where I was coming from as I deal with the transition as well as make life long friends along the way

  • Did you find it and if so how?

  For the most part yes. It's taking a little while to feel part of the group, but I haven't been slighted either which I appreciate.

  • If you were looking for information how did you look for it -
  • ask a question?
  • wander through the threads?
  • use the search utility?
  • other?

  I started a couple of threads on things I was feeling and questioning. I appreciate the responses to them.

  • Where there other places that helped you find what you were looking for? If so where?

  This is the only place I went

  • How did you feel coming here at first?

  A little nervous. I was known for being admin/mod on a JW site in the past, so wasn't sure now that I was out of it and the JW life, if I would be accepted.

  • How long did you read before signing up and posting?

  When I came here in October. I signed up that night. I thought why not dive in and see how it goes. So I did. No one has drowned me yet.

  • What made you feel safe enough to post that first time?

  Couple of Whiskey Cokes

  • If you came across some of the flaming on here, how did you feel and what convinced you to stay?

  I didn't go into threads at first that I thought I might not agree with. Figured I'd start out slow and get to know people first. It helps understand the flaming when you get to know the people in other threads.

  I'm still here because no one has asked me not to be and it has been therapy for me in dealing with my exiting.
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  What impression do you think you've made here, since you started posting?

  by JH in

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  i'm listening .

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  I don't think I need to make the much of an impression. Being made fun of here in the past is enough for me. Pretty funny now actually.
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  Penny-pinching calendars!

  by metatron in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  take a good look at the new 2004 watchtower calendar and compare it with any other calendar you receive.. it's tiny ( old folks can barely read the print).

  it's only eight pages - with the months doubled up on each page.. .

  now, tell me how god is wonderfully expanding this organization, amidst frequent appeals for more contributions!.

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  my ex husband actually took pictures for the calendar once. A CO had recommended his talent and so we got this letter in the mail inviting us to send in pictures. We did, but none were ever used. The letter stressed how important it was never to tell anyone you took pictures for them, especially if they are used. It was meant to keep one humble I assume and not boast.
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  Has your sense of taste changed over the years?

  by laylaluv in

  1. watchtower
  2. bible

  just a little curious.

  i have noticed as i get older my sense of taste changes.

  i never liked tea when i was young but, now i do.

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  I was a real picky eater growing up. There are still some things I don't particularly like, but I wouldn't say I am picky any more. Still can't do eggs though. I gag on them.
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  Penny-pinching calendars!

  by metatron in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  take a good look at the new 2004 watchtower calendar and compare it with any other calendar you receive.. it's tiny ( old folks can barely read the print).

  it's only eight pages - with the months doubled up on each page.. .

  now, tell me how god is wonderfully expanding this organization, amidst frequent appeals for more contributions!.

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  Someone is mailing me a calendar and the Examing the Scriptures. I don't want it. I haven't replied yet because I know any reply will be a negative one and hurt the one who is hoping I'll take it and maybe they will get me back on track.
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  thank you all my defenders

  by Mulan in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  hi to all who defended me on that other board.. i came home today to nine pm's, all defending me from the personal attacks on me, on another board.

  i am still in shock, but i do appreciate the words of those who defended me.. one gal called me and told me she had five phone calls from others expressing shock over the way i was being maligned on the other board.. i am fine, and dealing with it.

  i guess we all need to expect to be criticized.

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  Mulan,

  I have never been to the other site either. When I heard it first talked about here, I thought I would check it out, but with all this negative talk regarding it, I can't imagine wanting to be there now. I know it isn't easy ignoring when things are said about you. What has helped me at times like this, is to stress over those things we can control, and try not to over the things we can't. I am pretty sure some things are being said nasty about me right now at a JW site which is private but still I'll be trashed and my reputation ruined, but, it is one of those things I can't control. You are obviously loved here at this site. I am quite sure I have never read one bad thing about you here. That says a lot. So hopefully all these people whom you have thanked for support will see you through this. I'm sorry all this has happened when you have been dealing with other family issues. When it rains it pours. But hopefully the friends here can provide you with the umbrella you need to get through it.