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  Comfort for XJWs

  by Shawn in

  1. watchtower
  2. bible

  i asked god for an answer to a problem before opening my bible right now and i came upon psalm 129. i feel compelled to share this with anyone who has not stumbled upon it recently.

  they have greatly oppressed me from my youth- .

  let israel say- .

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  AuntieJane

  Thanks Shawn. Sometimes the Bible DOES have the answers.

  have a good day,

  a.j.
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  30 years ago TODAY - 7-June-1975

  by BrendaCloutier in

  1. jw
  2. experiences

  i got married to my jw husband.

  my own personal armageddon began.

  this i call the second biggest regret of my life.

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  AuntieJane

  Brenda! Thanks for sharing your story.

  LET FREEDOM RING!

  a.j.

  Independence Day - Martina McBride

  Well she seemed all right by dawn’s early light though she looked a little
  Worried and weak she tried to pretend he wasn’t drinkin’ aagain but daddy left
  The proof on her cheek and I was only eight years old that summer and I always
  Seemed to be in the way so I took myself down to the fair in town on
  Independence day
  
  Well word gets a round in a small, small town they said he was a dangerous man
  But mama was proud and she stood her ground she knew she was on the losin’ end
  Some folks whispered some folks talked but everybody looked the other way and
  When time ran out there was no one about on indpendence day
  
  Chours: let freedom ring, let the white dove sing let the whole world know that
  Today is a day of reckoning let the weak be strong, let the right be wrong roll
  The stone away, let the guilty pay, it’s independence day
  
  Well she lit up the sky that fourth of july by the time the firemen come they
  Just put out the flames and took down some names and send me to the county home
  Now I ain’t sayin’ it’s right or it’s wrong but maybe it’s the only way talk
  About your revolution it’s independence day
  
  Repeat chorous
  
  Roll the stone away it’s independence day
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  My JW Hubby ..... help please! I think he's about to break!

  by sheshe in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  i just registered and am so excited about being led to this site!

  my hubby (soon to be hubby that is....should i back out now?

  so, last night he agreed, at my request, to do some bible study.

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  AuntieJane

  Welcome sheshe. I definitely say DO NOT get married until you have a resolution on this important issue. This board is full of sad stories of JW's and spouses who were out when they married and went back in. If you have a son already, don't be in a big hurry. It only gets worse when you have kids.

  You will be wise to stick around here for a long time; people are great to help here! I'm not a JW either but have some family in.

  Read, read, read. And as far as a Bible study...don't get into one by yourself with him. find a non-denominational church and call and ask them about their bible groups. You will probably get frustrated trying to "convince" him, and believe me...he has been trained in cult thinking and looks at the Bible differently, he could have you believing that crap the way they do. That's what happened in my family, my nephew got my niece to sit down and next thing I knew, she was a JW too.

  Good luck!

  AuntieJ
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  Birthday Ideas

  by Aude_Sapere in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  does anyone have any ideas for a birthday gift/surprise/whatever for a 24 year old?

  my brother turns 24 tomorrow and has never had a family member do anything for his birthday.

  i would like to do something but really have no idea what to do.

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  AuntieJane

  I love hearing about "first" birthdays! My 'baby' just today celebrated her 23rd. She's always loved parties and birthdays, so we started last nite, by going out to eat at her favorite Chinese restaurant, even though the rest of us wanted something different.

  Today she had her chocolate on chocolate cake, we had a bbq, and I gave her a jewelry box with a couple of charms for her charm bracelet...and I always put a little cash in her birthday card.

  How about a Music store gift certificate...you can even get Amazon.com online certificates, they have all kinds of music, sounds like something he'd like.

  Just having you wish him Happy Birthday will probably be a special gift in itself!

  Enjoy!

  aj
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  Birthday Party - Birthday Cake

  by POs Son in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  well, this weekend, we had a nice little birthday party for our one-year-old daughter.

  my folks, both dubs, were not invited despite living only ten minutes away.

  i still respect their beliefs, so did not even bother inviting them.

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  pmouse, Oh no, how could she? After all, this was a celebration of Love! Birthday balloons? Who would think of such a thing?

  auntieJ, who is in a sarcastic mood.
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  would you let your child associate with Jehovahs Witnesses?

  by Ellie in

  1. jw
  2. friends

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  i'm the only one of my family who is not in 'the truth', and my family don't want anything to do with me.. however, today my mum asked me if she can take my 2 year old to visit the rest of the family, i'm not invited and wouldn't be welcome at any of their houses, so she would be taking my daughter alone.. i told her i would think about it.. i really don't think it would be practical because my daughter is not familiar with the family and i don't want her to be upset.. but the main reason |'m thinking of saying no is that i feel offended that i am not good enough for them to speak to.. am i being selfish if i say no?

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  AuntieJane

  Hi Ellie,
  

  I would say, sure what time shall I have her ready? Then, be ready and waiting yourself like you EXPECTED to go along. Your child is too young to realize what is up. Play innocent. (spiritual warfare, you know?) When they come to get her if they have the nerve to refuse you going along....take her out the door to the park, zoo, or whatever and have a GREAT day with your child. Do not throw a fit, just let them know if their "Christian" church teaches them to avoid you, it is NOT what Christ, the original Christian, TAUGHT.

  Good Luck and let us know how it goes.

  no she should not be alone with such whack-os.

  Best to you,

  AuntieJ
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  Put a smile on my face!

  by RichieRich in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  if you want to be super cool and make me a happy little boy, you will do these things for me:.

  1. you can buy me this along with this and this.2.

  while you're in a buying mood...go ahead and pick up this.3.

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  AuntieJane

  Hi Richie, Nice try... But you are so RICH you can buy these yourself!

  (thanks, you did give me some good ideas for Father's Day!)

  AuntieJ
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  I don't know how to ask this ?

  by boy@crossroads in

  1. social
  2. relationships

  ok so anyway i have been fading for a little over a year now.

  during that time i have been primarily focusing on improving my social skills: reconnecting with old high school pals, trying to make sense of the world, trying to connect with others, opening myself up to new belief systems, activities.

  now that i am becoming more comfortable around people i am considering pursuing a relationship with someone.

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  AuntieJane

  You sound like a nice 'boy'. I see you have been taking your time, making the slow fade. Continue taking life slow...don't let any little hotties get you into trouble, now! This is coming from AuntieJane, who can't help but worry about her kids. So many young girls I see are out there practically giving it away for free, if ya catch my drift! Guys have to be strong-willed. I see way too many single moms in my community; it makes me sick to think of how those little ones are growing up.

  At any rate, didn't mean to get preachy to ya...But continue being the nice guy you are, and as someone else said, "it is just a date"...don't worry yourself needlessly. AND Keep us Posted!

  AuntieJane
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  Went To A Church Today

  by rocketman in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  i've been waking up so early on sunday mornings that i finally decided to attend a church today.

  it's lutheran, and a work associate invited me some time ago.

  taking the risk of being uncovered as an apostate (or at least being under suspicion as one) if i'd have been seen entering or leaving the place, off i went anyway for the 8 am service.

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  AuntieJane

  Rocketman, thanks for sharing. It warms my heart when I hear of an exJW who is able to take the step into a worldly church and come out undamaged! All kidding aside, I salute you in this step forward.

  AuntieJ
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  It is finished, or is it just beginning?

  by IP_SEC in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  well i am no longer one of jehovah's witnesses.

  i had fully intentioned to disassociate myself from the platform today, but i decided that if i wanted a chance to save my marriage that i'd better tell my wife.

  she immediately went to to one of the elders.

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  AuntieJane

  Matt, I have not followed your posts, just this one. As others have said, this is both. Finished, never look back. That's the final chapter of the old Matt. The next chapter is just beginning. This is all part of the story of life, you are the writer. I can only wish you well, and keep you in my prayers. I don't know if you have children, you mentioned your wife and mother. I pray for them, especially your wife, that she will in her own time, know the real truth.

  Shalom my friend,

  AuntieJane