Posts by California Sunshine

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Giving Up Smoking

by ballistic in

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i'm giving up smoking on the 22nd.

it will be the third time, but this time as part of a government sponsored training course with drugs and patches supplied etc.

anyone else given up and got any helpfull advise?.

California Sunshine

ballistic.....

In the past Mr Marlboro made lots of money off of me!!!! Now I spend it on myself! My husband and I are going to the Western Carribean on the money we saved this year!

Congradulations!!!!

YOU ARE THE MAN!

Sunny

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I am soooo sick of.......

by LuckyLucy in

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.......hearing people belly ache about how "we can no longer swear" or "say whatever we want"!!!.

if you cannot make a sensible comment without swearing...then you are a moron!!.

if you cannot get your point across without being rude and abusive to one another then you are a moron!!

This is a great forum and even though I don't come as often as I used to I feel it has helped me greatly with my JW issues. In fact I owe this forum and the people here a great debt and will always be grateful for their help. I know I can come here any time and get a question sincerely answered and my heart lifted if need be. There is always someone here willing to listen also.

I have in the past used some not so nice words and if I have offended anyone I apologize.

Sunny

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Emotional Turmoil of JW Abuse Survivors

by Victor_E in

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when i ran from feelings that were starting to come up, i allowed them to build up and become more potent until they burst out and spilled all over me and everybody around me.

a survivor

in the jw religion feelings are repressed and denied as something illogical and messy.

California Sunshine

Thank you Victor

Sunny

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Emotional Turmoil of JW Abuse Survivors

by Victor_E in

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when i ran from feelings that were starting to come up, i allowed them to build up and become more potent until they burst out and spilled all over me and everybody around me.

a survivor

in the jw religion feelings are repressed and denied as something illogical and messy.

California Sunshine

I have a niece who describes herself as Bi Polar and is constantly popping pills and going from medication to medication because it only works for so long........

Do I dare show her this article? Shes been raised as a JW and has been DFS several times for different things. Shes been stiffled all her life by this book publishing co disguised as a religion. She refuses to go to the meetings but loves her family who are devout JWs.......I feel so bad for her ...and helpless too.

any comments?

Sunny

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Wishing Bill Bowen A Happy Birthday

by Cassiline in

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today is bill's birthday.

happy birthday bill.

wishing you a little time to yourself.

California Sunshine

Dear Bill,

You are one of the bravest people I have ever had the pleasure to know about.

Have the best of all Birthdays......

Sunny

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My story - witchywoman

by witchywoman in

it has been many years since i was dsfsd, i have written this to my sister in hopes that she could understand some of the reasons that the relationship between my daughter and myself have been strained for so many years.

i thought that by posting this it might help someone else that might be going through some of the same things.. here is my story.hello, as i stated in my other e-mail i will dedicate this entirely to trying to explain my situation with my daughter.

i hope you don`t mind if it gets lengthy.as you probably already know i chose to be a jehovahs witness, and was one for more than 16 years.

California Sunshine

When I read storys like this I realize how lucky I am.....

(((((((((ww))))))))

Your ex sounds like my ex......

Sunny

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Disfellowshipping is a loving thing? Awake, 9-8-96

by California Sunshine in

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im seeking advice..... i know, i would be talking into the wind.

but i would like to answer this stinking article that was in the awake mag.

im doing it for me, not for anyone else!

California Sunshine

I thought I would bring this thread up again so I could let you know what ultimately happened.....

Well, Bob the JW eventually came around to see my husband again and my husband gave him copies of the comments you guys made after extracting a promise from him that he would read them. I inserted some of my own comments too! And low and behold.....we haven't seen him since......Gosh, was it something I said?

Thanks again, freeman, gopher, and Dakota Red

hysterical laughter.......

Sunny

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women, god and religion

by teejay in

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i'm close to leaving this place, but before i go, i've been meaning to post this politically incorrect viewpoint.

it's an extension of a conversation i had with my mother in law not long ago, a conversation which was itself an extension of several extensions of thought that i've had over the years about a number of things.. simply put, there are two kinds of people in our world.

those that believe the bible and those that don't.

California Sunshine

Hi Teejay....

I would hate to see you leave as you are one of my favorite people. I don't come to the board much. I try to keep it down to once a week. It's mighty addicting ya know. I did happen to do a little lurking today and decided to comment on your thread.

You say its for Bible believers.......I wish I could say I am...but I can't.

The Bible is inspired?....and how do we know?....well gosh girl..."the Bible tells us so".

The Bible was written by humans trying to find answers to their questions....like...where did we come from? Why is there suffering in the world? and so on....

The Bible is a book written by "middle eastern men" (that should give us a clue) and reflects the prejudices of the time in witch it was written. Those same prejudices still exist in their culture today. The religious fundamentalists have seemed to have taken it to a new level however. The WTS is not far behind.

I, as a woman, only want one thing......not to be looked upon as something of lesser value. I just want to be appreciated for my own talents and don't give a rodents behind what the Bible says. I don't want to be a compliment to anyone...I want to be a full partner and will settle for nothing less.

As always...interesting stuff here.

Sunny

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Prayers of non-JWs are not heard!

by ozziepost in

no, that's not what i think, but it is what the watchtower teaches!

see page 27 of the july 15 issue, where it states: a christian sister may on occasion be accompanied on a bible study by an unbaptized male kingdom publisher.

if she wishes, she may ask him to conduct the study.

California Sunshine

I've never worn head coverings well. I look especially lousy with a napkin on my noggin. They can take their head coverings (went out of style 2000 years ago) and put um where the sun don't shine!...(inserting a little humor here).

:) :):)

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Simple things in life.........(no boobies)

by eyegirl in

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i was just sitting here, reflecting on my day.

the last month has basically been pretty crappy for me and a rollercoaster of emotions.

i knew i was in bad shape when my landlord told me i could have absolutely no pets in my apartment.

California Sunshine

What a great thread!!!!!!!^

The big smile on my Grandsons face as he tells me..."Your my guy, Grandma!"

My Granddaughters hugs

Sunshine in the morning

Love in the afternoon

The stars at night

Sewing with my sister

My honey's freshly shaved face

A compliment out of the blue

Feeling the wind on my face, my eyes watering behind my sunglasses, hugging my honey as we ride along on our bike.......

The great joy of just being able to do what I want!

Sunny