Posts by prophecor

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Affectionate Men vs Macho Men

by Thinking of Leaving in

i was watching a 2004 (re-run) episode of average joe hawaii and larissa picked the handsome, muscular man over the loving, patient, understanding not so cute man.

i'm not sure if you're familiar with the show but in it this beautiful model/actress has to choose between an average joe and a good looking guy.

they started her off with 16 average looking men and eventually threw in 8 good looking ones to heat things up a bit.

"The Great Armageddon Retirement Fund" - A Rant by Princess Daisy Boo

by Princess Daisy Boo in

first a bit of background (in case you are not familiar with my family history)... my mom is 68, my dad is 63. they run their own small business which involves my dad travelling all over the country and my mom running the office.

my dad is an insulin dependant diabetic and my mom suffers from chronic high blood pressure.

my only sibling is a sister who is 27 and lives in bethal.she is a housekeeper and her husband repairs the shoes there.. today i call my mom to say hi... the conversation goes something like this..... me: so when are you going back to work mom?.

prophecor

Princess, I so feel for your parents situation. Many of my generation would have believed that living into the end of this sytem was a given. almost a guarantee. Even for those not in the truth, when you look back on all the silly hype-hysteria over the year 2000 coming in to play, you can kinda' get a sense of how the mindset of humanity is on this "The end of the world begins tommorow" tip.

It is a shame that many of us, myself included, could not see the reason to prepare for Armegeddon Delayed. I still believe its arrival is immenent, but not within my lifetime as I was previously persuaded to believe. As for those in OZ, I think most of them truly believe they have the truth, they just can't see from the WT filters and blinders and years of indoctrination. As for those calling the shots at the top with all the doctrinal changes and heaven being within reach of the regs, well that's a completely different story. I think they may just be clinically insane.

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I am having a bad day

by Vivamus in

it is wearing me down.. my constant companion in life, my skull-breaking- mind-blowing- daily migraines finally got the better off me six months ago.

i broke down, i cried and cried and cried.

not only cuz of the pain, but more for the fact that painkillers were not helping me anymore.

prophecor

Glad to know you're feeling better, Viv. Have a better day tomorrow.

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I am having a bad day

by Vivamus in

it is wearing me down.. my constant companion in life, my skull-breaking- mind-blowing- daily migraines finally got the better off me six months ago.

i broke down, i cried and cried and cried.

not only cuz of the pain, but more for the fact that painkillers were not helping me anymore.

prophecor

I wish you didn't hurt, Viv. Try and get some sleep. Let us know how you are tomorrow.

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anyone here know about bi-polar?

by orbison11 in

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friends

greetings all.

i just learned that one of my children has bi-polar illness,,,i am so disheartened for him,,,,do any here know about this.

wendy.

prophecor

You're welcome Orb11. A piece at a time. One day at a time. And one moment to the next.

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Michael Jackson on the Cover of Ebony and Jet

by FreudianSlip in

http://www.ebonyjet.com/michael_jackson/index.aspx

prophecor

When I saw the Jet cover at the grocery store I made the comment to my husband "Isn't he pretty?"

I'm sorry, but the Lady is right, on. He is pretty.

Pretty Creepy, Huh?

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Disfellowshipped

by LadyCCC in

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iam now as what was announced at a recent meeting that iam "no longer a jehovah's witness" all of my family and friends are witnesses so this will ailenate me from all of my friends and family.

but i feel like i don't want to go back.

i really hate the feeling of isolation and shamefulness while iam sitting in the meeting, what's the point of it all.

prophecor

Hello Lady CCC. You are among one of the most supportive Witness, and more importantly, ex-Witness communities on the entire planet. There are so many things to glean from the experience of others here that you may find with a little time, research and patience with yourself, that you never really want to go back to a Kingdom Hall. For all the right reason, though.

Not because you're ashamed or angry for being excommunicated, but because you've been given the understanding that something has been desperately wrong within OZ, for ages and you now have the secret knowledge that can save you. Save you from distress, fear and frustration. You may begin to truly acquire a life worth living. The possibilities are almost infinite. For now, however, you're in the company of many truly wonderful people, all eager to assist you in negotiating the curves of being outside of the Temple Gates. Be of good courage. We are all happy to have you here.

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1st Post - 5 year lurker.

by whyareyoucame in

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i've been reading this forum for the past 5 years, today during christmas, my wonderful daughter "brooke" aka whyamihere finally got off her a$$ to show me how to post.. what next, you say?

who the hell knows, but i am here, while i finish my beer..... i lost my train of thought - yay for chistmas and that wonderful sweet necture that god created called southern comfort.. by the way, brooke is typing this, because i can't read while under the influence.. singing out to all my fellow apostates!.

remember this - jesus is god!.

prophecor

Brooke, did you really sucessfully extract your mother from the Kingdom Hall? Why you are special. Congratulations, and to your mom, when she's feeling better, welcome home.

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Black Man's 500th post

by Black Man in

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ok, this is my 500th post, which for me is a major accomplishment!!

i've lurked here since the beginning, posting here and there since 2001, and am very close to coming full circle on a fade that began to be engineered back around 1998. i just want to thank all of you for your comments, insights, and overall support.

each of you in your own way have aided me and given me something to make it to the next day.

prophecor

High 5's, Black. Keep comin' back. One.

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anyone here know about bi-polar?

by orbison11 in

jw
friends

greetings all.

i just learned that one of my children has bi-polar illness,,,i am so disheartened for him,,,,do any here know about this.

wendy.

prophecor

From personal experience? Yes. I was into my early 20's when having my first "manic episode". We can seem so convincing to the general public that we're OK. We talk real good. Exude an air of confidence that would make many believe we could do, most anything. An impossibly positive attitude about life and the world around us. We become highly energetic during flight times.Require next to nothing when it comes to sleep We would prefer to be awake during manic operations because we could cure the entire world if we only had enough time. Food? We don't need it. Many of us during depressive phase use it as a stop gap to procure weight loss. And we're exceptional at it. I once lost over 90 pounds in a period of about 3-4 months one year. When we realise we're transfering from depressive and into hyper-manic phase, we try to get our lives back. Happiness and bliss is just around the corner. Our thoughts become vivid, our speech shows a spirit of "Wow, I like what_____ has to say." We realise that we are going to be some happy campers for the next 3, 6, or 9 months, so we might as well get used to being on top of the world again. In fact, let me build a bridge so I can get there even quicker.

The opposite end of the spectrum is absolute dejection of spirit. When we fall, if there is no medication to cushion the weight of plummetting to earth once having touched the stars, we leave a gaping crater wherever it is we land. The momentum from the fall back to earth, and reality having its way with us again is emense. We crawl comfortably into our shells. We will refuse the world, refuse even God, to come out. We have hit bottom and there will never be a time when I was more happier than when I was in rare form, a little greater than the angels themselves. Will I ever go back to catching a glimpse of that happiness? When I felt better than just, average? When I looked so good and felt five times better? I think I'll just sit and watch TV for what's left of my life. Sigh!!!

Somewhere in the middle of these two extremes, you may find yourself normal, one day. Or at least as near normal as can be without the shifting from one extreme to the other. Medication is certainly helpful. Manic phase is fun, exciting. The world looks deceptively more inviting, and in many cases, it truly is. Some of us, like myself have been able to function in the world without the continuous benefit of medication. I've not been on any in over 10 years. I've not had a manic episode in over 20 years. I miss being able to touch the stars, but I'll settle for the moon for now. Besides, the fall from heaven is a lot easier from there.

Manic Depression need not be the "Death Sentence" many would attribute to it. Look back in history and you'll have a surprising cast of characters who, too, were of like mind. Folks like Albert Einstien. Its because of him that Bi-Polar Disorder, or the less Politically Correct terminology "Manic Depression" has been coined "The Genious Disease". Abraham Lincoln, Van Gough, and too many to list. You may find that "Little Johnny" might be the next one to help cure AIDS or Cancer, or become the next to explore space or find some fantastic new creature in the ocean, or whatever. With the proper guidance and assitance in this time of need, he can still go far. Take courage. Those with Bi-Ploar Disorder are some of the most gifted, creative and talented persons that you will find. Look at me. I'm one of them.