@Hortensia - Good catch. I noticed that, too. One of those things that raises an eyebrow.
Troll or not, I prefer to not label and let the conversation progress. Who knows but that newbies and lurkers get something out of the discussion.
1. my husband's time is finite, it's wasted on spouses arguing over money, sex or family mattters with stupid home visits.. .
i hate people's constant open hand for money, it's the weak individuals asking others to pull their weight.
my family worked extra hours instead of begging the strong members for district assembly money, cat food for seven cats or tiny little rag-a-muffins weiner dogs.. .
@Hortensia - Good catch. I noticed that, too. One of those things that raises an eyebrow.
Troll or not, I prefer to not label and let the conversation progress. Who knows but that newbies and lurkers get something out of the discussion.
1. my husband's time is finite, it's wasted on spouses arguing over money, sex or family mattters with stupid home visits.. .
i hate people's constant open hand for money, it's the weak individuals asking others to pull their weight.
my family worked extra hours instead of begging the strong members for district assembly money, cat food for seven cats or tiny little rag-a-muffins weiner dogs.. .
Well, AuntConnie, I am glad you found a place to vent. Sounds like it's a long time coming.
I would like to suggest that in addition to writing more to get out your frustrations, disappointments and anger, take some time to just be quiet and think on some of the comments that people have shared here on your thread.
We are all types of people here and our collective experience is enormous.
On page one of the thread someone suggested you say 'Thank you' for having this free site available to you. Someone developed it and continues to pay every month out of his pocket and he spends his time to maintain it. There are 1000's of people who contribute their thoughts and support.
Instead of hearing any shred of appreciation for anything in your past and present life, you just seem so hateful and angry. Too hateful to even say 'thank you' to the dozens of people who took time out of their evening to respond to your rant.
And this comment in your last post is probably the most un-Christ-like thing I have ever heard: "we both decided they are weak and don't deserve to associate with us."
I hope you stick around a bit. And, as has already been suggested, you may want to consider visiting a psychologist in your area. Your emptiness and disatisfaction and anger come across loud and clear. It's not normal and it's not healthy. It's definitely not reflective of christianity in any form.
-Aude Sapere (meaning: Dare to Know; Dare to Have Wisdom/Understanding)
Edit to Add: I see that AuntConnie edited her last post to include a thank you. That was nice. Thank you - and you are welcome.
hi grace,.
i'm sorry about your family not being around (seeloubelles christmas plann thread) so i thought we could give you hugs here!
not the same but..... a merry christmas to you!
Merry Christmas, Granny Grace!
-Aude.
for those of you joining the secret santa this year, please give some thought to what you would like to recieve, remembering us$15.00 should be the limit.. just through out some ideas.
the secret santa thread.
http://www.jehovahs-witness.net/jw/friends/241894/1/secret-santa-2012.
I ordered the gift for my recipient last week. Unfortunately, I got confirmation saying they are out of stock so delivery will happen shortly after Christmas.
So very sorry for delayed delivery but sending direct to recipient to save delivery time. I hope you like it!
-Aude.
for those of you joining the secret santa this year, please give some thought to what you would like to recieve, remembering us$15.00 should be the limit.. just through out some ideas.
the secret santa thread.
http://www.jehovahs-witness.net/jw/friends/241894/1/secret-santa-2012.
Oh, I'm hoping more participants will put their 'wishes' and likes here...
For me, Holiday Socks, Holiday Gloves, Holiday Earings (pierced). Holiday Dish Towels. Christmas ornaments.
I am partial to Snowmen, Snowflakes and Penguins - but anything christmasy is great.
Nuts, Candies, Chocolates.
-Aude.
some of our writers do the above.
is it automatic formatting on your computer or do you do it deliberately?
i am interested in the whys and wherefores of how you write.
For me, it's habit. I learned on an old manual typewriter.
Old habits die hard.
-Aude.
for any old-school ex-jws here that remember my many posts about my abusive jw mother and my sister committing suicide because of it...she passed away this morning because she began to bleed out and refused a transfusion.
she had been in the hospital for a month.
it appears she suffered a stroke and wasn't found by the brothers & sisters for three days (they missed her at the meetings).
My heart goes out to you.
-Aude.
my family and i will be heading to california next week to go to disneyland.
we have two children under 4, so i was thinking about bringing at least one stroller.. what is the weather like in november?
would a sweatshirt be warm enough, or a light winter coat?
And I'm north of WhaHappened. Which puts me about an hour from Disneyland.
Bring a stroller. You can also rent one there if you decide the other child needs a separate one.
Prepare to spend lots and lots of money. Not sure what the current food policy is, but you might want to go to the grocery store and pack some snacks and drinks.
For what to do on Saturday, might depend on which airport you are flying out of. I think there are 3 within 30 minutes of Disney: LAX, John Wayne (SantaAna), and LongBeach.
-Aude.
can anyone provide a link for the pdf of the current 'shepherding' book?
thanks for any help!.
wannabefree quoted: NOT PERMITTED: outside companies, unbelievers and sisters
LOL I must be getting better and freeer from cult indoctrination. Not too long ago that 'sisters' remark would have gotten me pretty riled up. I just read it now and let out a little 'pfft' with a smile.
What truly closed-minded mysogynists they are.
Sooo glad to be 'out'. Not quite free from all the effects, but definitely out and free-er.
-Aude.
secret santa 2012. with only 7 weeks to go until christmas, should we start to do something now, especially for those posting overseas.
just a thought.
@finallysomepride - I just sent you a pm.
I'm in!
-Aude.