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  The reality of obesity

  by Lady Lee in

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  when i was a jw there were a few sisters i knew who had serious weight problems.

  i now have a couple of friends who are obese.

  i have a weight problem also (about 40 pounds over my best weight).. i was out with my girlfriend today.

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  Dawn

  I've been doing weight watchers since the beginning of Summer. I was suprised at how many women there have had problems with weight only after menopause - I was not aware of how that could affect your metabolism!

  Mulan and Lady Lee - hang in there. It's sooooo frustrating when you get stuck at one weight for a while. In fact, I was tempted to start smoking again since that always kept me skinny. But I found that even when I wasn't loosing I could keep motivated be documenting all of the positive things I was doing for my health (ie: all the fruits and veggies). It has definately made a difference in the way I feel physically - I used to be a real fast food addict.
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  Vicki Boer and Donations

  by hillary_step in

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  if any of you wish to kindly make donations to vicki boer, we are formulating a vehicle to attend to this as we speak.. we have been in touch with vicki, who is understandably deeply distressed at the turn of events that have forced her to relive much of the trauma which she hoped that this court case would put to rest, and are wresting a plan which would allow her to receive personal donations aimed at her well-being rather than enriching either the wts or her advisers.. an address will be forthcoming shortly, together with a paypal email address which will allow you to send your donations or well-wishes to vicki, scott and the girls.

  it will not be a canadian address or bank account.

  there are a number of important points that any donators would need to assess before donating any cash:.

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  Dawn

  Thank you Hillary - I'm awaiting further instructions.

  My 2 cents.....I would hate to see any of my donated $$ go to the WTBS - but I would hate even more to just ignore the situation out of hate for the organization and leave Viki to carry the load on her own. I guess I can sacrifice some $$ even to the WTBS if it helps Viki to know that others are available to help shoulder the weight.

  In the end - it is we who are better off even if we loose some more $$ to those @ss-wipes because we are no longer a slave like they are. We are free to live, free to believe, and free to support whoever WE choose to support.
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  "Besides, We Give Gifts Throughout the Year!"

  by Swan in

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  the jws always give a lengthly explanation as to why they don't celebrate christmas or birthdays, and then always add the final statement "besides, we give gifts throughout the year!".

  yeah, right!

  okay, lets get an unofficial count of all the people who actually did get gifts on other days of the year.

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  Dawn

  I think I need to celebrade Christmas every day during this coming December to make up for lost time. Honey? You hear that? Buy me lots of toys!

  I start making my homemade Kahluah in November - I'll have to bring you some to ring in your first Christmas Season! (ps.......drink carefully......it's approx 60 proof Kahluah )
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  How many have left the WTS and joined another church/group?

  by BLISSISIGNORANCE in

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  at this point in my life i don't think i could trust any religious group.

  i don't even feel the need to be a part of anything like that right now, and maybe never will.. but i know of some who have joined other churches/groups since leaving the borg.. why do some join another religion and why won't some ever get involved again?.

  what makes us so different?.

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  Dawn

  The above statement may be brash, but it is not at all arrogant

  Sixofnine: I don't see this as a brash or arrogant statement. Just an honest one. I know where you are coming from.
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  The Society's View of Women

  by minimus in

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  the watchtower society has regularly spoken about the role of women.

  the publications have given strong hints that women are to be considered inferior to men.showing special consideration to a female has been expressed as "from the devil" tipping one's hat toward a female in a respectful gesture was viewed as wrong.the may 15, 1952 watchtrower stated the following: "we can be sure [jesus] did not get in any line to kiss the bride either-- so we leave such woman-exalting practices back in the creature worshipping world, where they belong".......did you feel that women were treated as equals or lesser ones in the congregation?

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  Dawn

  Did You feel that women were treated as equals or lesser ones in the congregation?

  Of course minimus.....you silly man!

  But really - the way I feel now....who gives a rip what they think.

  Dawn.......from the "Eat my shorts" "KISS MY @SS" class

  Ok.....edited to say that "Eat my shorts" doesn't really express what I feel about them. So with an advanced apology to anyone who might be offended by vulgar language.................. I have edited the above line to express my TRUE feelings.

  Cussing........the tobasco sauce of language
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  What Do You Miss Most About Having Been A Witness?

  by minimus in

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  anything??

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  Dawn

  there was this great donut shop we always stopped at in field service..........

  wait............the donut shop is still there. In fact, I still get donuts from there from time to time..........

  so.............I guess I haven't missed a thing

  There was a lot I THOUGHT I would miss. But now that I am out and have built a new life - I don't miss it at all. There is not ONE person from my KH that I considered my friend whom I miss today. Sad hu?! I guess that somehow I always knew they were only surface aquaintances and not true friends.
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  How many have left the WTS and joined another church/group?

  by BLISSISIGNORANCE in

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  at this point in my life i don't think i could trust any religious group.

  i don't even feel the need to be a part of anything like that right now, and maybe never will.. but i know of some who have joined other churches/groups since leaving the borg.. why do some join another religion and why won't some ever get involved again?.

  what makes us so different?.

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  Dawn

  I don't believe in "religion" any longer. Religion is man's attempt to explain God and somehow fit ourselves into categories of "approved" and "unapproved".

  I do however believe in God, and Jesus. I go to a non-denominational church because I learn a lot about the bible there, they do a lot of great charity work, and it's been a good source of healing for me. I have found a lot of love and acceptance there.

  As for doctrines - some of what they teach I believe, some I don't. But there is no pressure to conform and that's the way it should be. Each person should be free to make their decision about who God is and how to worship him.
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  Its my Birthday, please send.......

  by ScoobySnax in

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  its my birthday, my mum gave me a plain card that said inside " dear scott, although we don't celebrate birthdays, i want you know i thought of you today, i'm proud of the child that became the boy thats turned into the man you are today......i love you today and always "my" boy.

  love mum" xxx <<<< awww i was choked.

  so 33, knocking on a bit, but still up for it!

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  Dawn

  Woohoo!! Happy Birthday. And what a nice card from your mom...she does love you!
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  Are You Health Conscious?

  by minimus in

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  do you watch what you eat, exercise properly, and get the proper rest?

  or----do you not worry too much about your health and believe that we're all going to die sooner or later, anyway?

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  Dawn

  except every 28 days when chocolate is not safe around me Oh Yea!!

  I am very health conscious - but in moderation. I like my beer & margaritas - I also like an occasional sausage dog and nachos - but I exercise almost every day for an hour (I jazz dance and lift weights) and I eat 3-5 servings of fruit, 2 servings of milk, limited red meat, take antioxidant vitamins, etc. I know I'm going to die some day - but I also know that I'm growing old and I want to make my life the best while I can. I want to be 75 and still going to senior functions having fun, not 75 and in a nursing home because I can't breath or walk due to bad health.

  Not to say something unforseen might happen to me - but I'm doing my best to make the best of the time I have here.
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  Reverse Shunning

  by StinkyPantz in

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  my mom calls every few months to "hear my voice".

  whenever this happens i am very sad and very angry all mixed together.

  i am torn.

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  Dawn

  (((SP))) I have two children, one almost 18 and one in grade school. Although I was raised a 'dub I still can't imagine shunning my own children. I am so sorry for what you are going through. I agree with the advice you were given to screen the calls, take the ones you feel like taking and ignore the others. You ARE worth caring for - so start first by loving and caring for yourself.