first a little background.
i've mentioned before that my dad is actually my step-dad.
though i call him my dad, and he really is "dad" sometimes i do refer to him as my step-dad.
Bendrr: I'm so happy for you!!!!! Family is so very important and if you have family that wants to be a part of your life, I say go for it and soak it all in! I recently reconnected with a part of my family in another state that was happy to see me after 10+ years. It was wonderful, so I know the excitement you feel! I'll be thinking about you and looking for your post tomorrow.
Have a GREAT TIME!
anewlife
why did you join jw's?
i was raised a witness, so i had no choice till i could live on my own.
but why would you actually choose such a thing!
(((((((((Valis))))))))) I understand!
why did you join jw's?
i was raised a witness, so i had no choice till i could live on my own.
but why would you actually choose such a thing!
Bay64me: The fact that you're dealing with it means you're on your way out of a dysfunctional life!!! You refuse to stay trapped!!! I applaud you! Hang in there!
Farkel: You're so funny!
anewlife
i see the same thing happening here that happened on another site a couple of years ago.
all of this complaing about moderation.
i just can't believe it.. think of it this way.
I just wanted to say Thank you to Hilary for the previous threads on some of the rules of this board.
I come on this and see the "discussions" going about something that was said in another post and I'm completely in the dark. Then I wonder if perhaps I have done or said something at any time I didn't know was against the rules of the board...I don't think I have as I use common sense and would never want to offend anyone, but then I wonder. So, I agree with whoever said it, that it would be a good idea for somewhere when you first sign on to have all the rules posted and maybe even an "Accept" of "Don't Accept" box to check...that way there's no question. If you don't accept, then you need to find another forum to belong to.
Everything in life has to have rules, we can either choose to follow them or go some place else where the rules are different. Isn't that why we left the WTBTS?
Thank you Simon. I enjoy your board and appreciate all your efforts.
anewlife
why did you join jw's?
i was raised a witness, so i had no choice till i could live on my own.
but why would you actually choose such a thing!
Pretty much "raised" as one.
I have to agree those that become a part of it now...it's a self-esteem issue and 99.999% of the time those that join and get baptized are dysfunctional people who cannot live in this world on their own, without someone else telling them what is right and wrong and what to do and what not to do.
I once thought this theory of mine was going to be thrown out the window when a double board certified female doctor of Internal Medicine and Psychiatry became one of Jehovah's Witnesses about 6/7 years ago.....WRONG!!! After she became baptized and I got to know her....oh my gosh!...she was more dysfunctional than many of her own patients!!!!! On the other hand, it was nice to be proven right again with my theory!
Thank goodness for
anewlife
is there anything that could make you go back?.
what do you think, is there any change of belief or change of circumstance that could make you return to the jw fold?.
i cant see anything that could make me go back,but i was thinking mabye some of you religious types would go back if they changed some doctrinal things,or if they stopped banning blood.. how about if a family member was dying and hoped to see you in paradise would you go back for a while just to make them feel happy?
I have to agree with Amazing. ONLY IF they changed their policy on DFing. It is absolutely the most unloving, judgmental, harsh, rude, unjust manner in which one fellow human being could treat another....and these people were SUPPOSED TO BE our "brothers and sisters" and EASILY wrote us off! What really infuriates me is most of them don't even know WHY they are shunning me except like puppets on a string, they were told to!
Anyway, they'd also have to change their policies on child molesters....especially since my father is one of them and is in good standing within the congregation....(this FINAL decision on the matter just made within the last few weeks...a case where the Dateline exposure didn't change one damn thing in this congregation and all steps were taken through the "direction of the Governing Body" I was told!)
So pretty much the answer is NO!!!!!!
elvis is the king baby!
it is hard to believe that 25 years have passed since elvis' death.
most his songs are "dated" imho, however, his "style" truly lives on.
Kentucky Rain
Suspicious Minds
and all time favorite....I Can't Help Falling In Love With You.
I was a young teenager when he died. I was in the car and heard it announced on the radio. It made such an impact on me, I've never forgotten the date.
Cheryl
my disfellowshipping
as with anyone associated with jehovahs witnesses the worst possible news anyone can have is being df.
it means a loss of everyone and everything you have known all your life.
THANK YOU BILL!!!!!!!
What incredible courage....I admire you more and more for ALL you've done with each posting I read! I especially LOVE the fact that you stood up and YOU took control of the situation....WAY TO GO! I just can't express how much I am impressed by your stand.
Sheila, hats off to you too for supporting such a brave man!!! (((((((Bill & Sheila))))))))
Cheryl
today is bill's birthday.
happy birthday bill.
wishing you a little time to yourself.
HAPPY, HAPPY BIRTHDAY BILL!!!
Ironic......my birthday was yesterday and I bumped into my "good standing, child molester, JW father" in a restaurant where my coworkers were celebrating my birthday with me.....s and today is YOUR birthday and you're being disfellowshipped this day for trying to do something about the sick ways the WTBTS protectss perpetrators and revictimizes the innocent!
Wow....what a backwards universe, don't you think!!!!
ENJOY YOUR DAY.....YOUR BIRTH HAS TURNED OUT TO BE A BLESSING FOR SO MANY!!!!
Cheryl
i wonder what lurkers would think if our profiles all said we lived in christmas island .
anyway, soon some of you newly liberated ones can celebrate your first christmas... hooray!
here's some christmas stuf to get you in the mood.... (a christmas countdown: http://www.christmas.com/pe/56.
Beck: Way cool! I'll send you a Christmas card as well!
Hey...great idea....save the video until Christmas and send it then and I can tell EVERYBODY I have this great friend who sent me a Christmas gift all the way from Australia!!! LOL
Cheryl
