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  Blondie's Comments You Will Not Hear at the 08-28-2011 WT Study (REGARD)

  by blondie in

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  comments you will not hear at the 08-28-11 wt study (june 15, 2011, pages 24-28)(regard).

  wt material from today's wt will be in black.

  hard among you.

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  "ElderESS"!!

  You're right, it doesn't sound quite as demeaning as Elderette. We had one sister in a former congregation who served in a similar capacity. It was always a bizarre verbal dance talking to her, especially as a newly appointed elder. I felt like I was a fresh recruit KGB agent and she was well-seasoned CIA, sort of. One the one hand, I possessed the superior genitalia, so technically we both knew where we stood as far as the official Org Chart pecking order goes. On the other hand, we both knew she had WAY more experience and knowledge than I did. For the most part, our hearts were in the right place but we both knew we were in a VERY disfunctional organization.

  Unfortunately, she's still in. Very wise, but married to an Uber-Elder.

  As I was reading your comments today, I couldn't help but think what it would be like if the back room full of elders and the CO were FORCED to listen to your comments and then make a meaningful reply. Just a fantasy, I know.

  Thanks again Blondie,

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  Blondie's Comments You Will Not Hear at the 08-28-2011 WT Study (REGARD)

  by blondie in

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  comments you will not hear at the 08-28-11 wt study (june 15, 2011, pages 24-28)(regard).

  wt material from today's wt will be in black.

  hard among you.

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  I don't have the slightest idea what you're talking about Blondie.

  *runs*

  *peeks head back in to say*

  Truth hurts. Excellent job as usual. You sure you weren't an elder?

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  First post, so Hey Everyone!

  by thinking_1 in

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  just thought i'd introduce myself.

  i've been lurking for a few months and want to get in on some of the conversation.. also here's a song that's taken on a new personal meaning for me.

  (i was born in to a witness family and have recently woke up to the fact that it is just a group of people following just men.

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  Out of one asylum, into another.

  This one's nicer though.

  Oh, and,

  WELCOME!!!

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  onacruise - Craig Mills 1952-2011

  by Lady Lee in

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  i was given the link to a bit of information regarding on old poster/moderator of this forum.

  i was not sure of the validity of the information so have been trying to find out if it is true.. earlier today craig's estranged wife, kate, (bikerchic) confirmed that craig died at his home on aug 10, 2011.. i am sure that many people here remember craig's time here and how he went out of his way to offer support to posters, even calling them, to give whatever help he could as they adjusted to their post-jw lives.. i know many people here will grieve his loss.. --------------.

  ps i tried posting this earlier but the computer i was working with would not allow the posts.

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  My condolences to bikerchic.

  I only knew Craig by his posts.

  So many good people. So little time.

  Strength and peace to all that knew him.

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  Anger

  by leavingwt in

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  "anger is an acid that can do more harm to the vessel in which it is stored than to anything on which it is poured.

  -- mark twain.

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  Anger is an unhealthy marinade. --

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  Sedona Arizona.....new beginings

  by Was New Boy in

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  well... after 32 years in portland oregon it's time to go!.

  you'll all have a new friend in sedona arizona.

  anyone here on the board is welcome to visit me at anytime.. i hope to be there by oct. 1. namasta.

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  Just make sure you don't get sucked up in any energy vortices!

  I really enjoyed reading all your Bethel stories as "New Boy".

  All the best to you Keith.

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  News article: Watchtower buys another parcel

  by AndersonsInfo in

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  http://www.recordonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?aid=/20110825/news/108250327/-1/sitemapwatchtower buys another parceljehovah's witnesses to exit brooklyn for orange county this is the former international nickel co. site in warwick that the watchtower bible and tract society purchased two years ago to be the site of its new world headquarters.

  the former international nickel property is about six miles from the society's latest purchase, the one-time international paper property in tuxedo.by alyssa sunkintimes herald-recordpublished: 2:00 am - 08/25/11 .

  the jehovah's witnesses organization is moving forward with its plans to move its world headquarters to the town of warwick.

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  I'm still mystified about why the Holy Spirit didn't move them to sell off 100% of Brooklyn at the peak of the Real Estate bubble.

  Oh well, I suppose this way, little children from developing countries have more opportunity to demonstrate their faith by raising pigs & chickens, selling them for cash and giving it to Watchtower.

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  Since my Elder dad died...

  by aquagirl in

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  ive been sad.i miss him alot.but i must say,it is very nice to not be hearing all of the "doom and gloom" all of the time.the "we will all be in paradise except you,and even tho i wont be supposed to,ill still miss you" speech.

  {still chokes me up a bit}.hell,yeah,i miss my dad,and feel like i was robbed of many years of a good life with him by the jw's and their petty doctrines and spys.i still have my mum,and she goes to the meetings occasionally,but she knows the deal.my dad was just too damaged from his time in aushweitz to really ever be happy of free.poor soul.i hope he has found some solace and peace at last.dad,i still love you,even tho you made my life hell with the jw thing,i know you were doinf it cause you really did believe it...but its nice to be away from it.i hope he is at peace at last......

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  You have my deepest condolences.

  Aquagirl: "I thik that our parents might really believe that they are doing the right thing ya know?"

  Absolutely. To do something truly evil, it really helps to get religion in the mix. My parents would shun me in a heartbeat. Because they truly love me.

  Wishing you healing on the road ahead.

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  Has anyone's entire family come out together?

  by LittleMac in

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  I awakened about 5 years ago. Kept my elder's hat for about 2.5 more years at which time my eldest child woke up first and within 6 months my wife and other kid(s) also woke up and smelled the cult coffee.

  My gay brother has been DFed for decades and he's the only extended family I have that are out.

  Free at last!!

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  I prayed and then there was a knock at the door ...

  by wannabefree in

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  i had heard about the mormons, but i had not been the least interested in them.

  in that 5 month time period from when i prayed to god up until the day i got saved, no mormons or jehovah's witnesses came knocking on my door and they would always come to my house on saturdays.

  anna looked up to see her baby brother falling toward her.

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  JW's claim to spend around 1 Billion hours a year banging on doors, often unannounced.

  Even if the actual figure is only a couple hundred million hours, it is a STATISTICAL CERTAINTY that the JWs, (or UPS Drivers or any other door-to-door group) will interrupt at least a few suicide attempts annually.

  (Not to mention also interrupting quite a few sessions of hot & heavy lovemaking, televised sporting events, holiday celebrations, etc.)

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