Posts by megsmomma

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Words of wisdom/compassion/love???

by unique1 in

jw
friends

ok, my parents are shunning me, but i refuse to do the same to them.

i do not believe it is proper to shun people and i won't be led by their guidelines.

i am sending my parents an anniversary gift and card.

megsmomma

Ok, how about telling them a little about what you are doing now to show them how good they did at raising you (and hints as to what they miss out on) I think I recall you talking about your being a "big sister" and it really seems like you have a great heart and I am sure you have accomplished many things. Mabe let them know that you have some things in common with them besides just a religion?

I just called my mom (inspired by you) and she (of course) didn't answer...but I said "Hi Gramma....We have a crawler now!!" (The baby) and mentioned her two teeth...short and sweet.......just letting her know I may be shunned, but I am not shunning her. Hopefully by showing our parents love will touch something deep in them, and it is a start.

Don't stress it too much, I mean just the fact that you are thinking of them and that you love them says a-lot!

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I have an IDEA....an "Apostate smokeout"

by megsmomma in

jw
friends

ok....maybe this is stupid, but i was thinking of all of us setting up a day to go to the meeting and all that are here and hiding, or just lurk here could participate and we could set up an underground support system.

it would just entail a simple gesture at the meeting....like holding a tissue, or some toilet paper.

(like you had a runny nose) if there are elder lurkers and they tried to "catch" someone doing this...what could they say.."why are you holding a tissue????????

megsmomma

Oh...I forgot about my tatoo.....errrrr, I guess I am too "worldly" for it to work...man I didn't even think of that.

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I have an IDEA....an "Apostate smokeout"

by megsmomma in

jw
friends

ok....maybe this is stupid, but i was thinking of all of us setting up a day to go to the meeting and all that are here and hiding, or just lurk here could participate and we could set up an underground support system.

it would just entail a simple gesture at the meeting....like holding a tissue, or some toilet paper.

(like you had a runny nose) if there are elder lurkers and they tried to "catch" someone doing this...what could they say.."why are you holding a tissue????????

megsmomma

Oh...I forgot about my tatoo.....errrrr, I guess I am too "worldly" for it to work...man I didn't even think of that.

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Words of wisdom/compassion/love???

by unique1 in

jw
friends

ok, my parents are shunning me, but i refuse to do the same to them.

i do not believe it is proper to shun people and i won't be led by their guidelines.

i am sending my parents an anniversary gift and card.

megsmomma

I like CHL's idea as well...ANd I wanted to tell you I think it is really sweet (and christian) of you to do that. It shows a-lot for your compassion...and I plan to use it as an example in my life!

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I have an IDEA....an "Apostate smokeout"

by megsmomma in

jw
friends

ok....maybe this is stupid, but i was thinking of all of us setting up a day to go to the meeting and all that are here and hiding, or just lurk here could participate and we could set up an underground support system.

it would just entail a simple gesture at the meeting....like holding a tissue, or some toilet paper.

(like you had a runny nose) if there are elder lurkers and they tried to "catch" someone doing this...what could they say.."why are you holding a tissue????????

megsmomma

I know, I know....*sigh*.....The stupid thing is this idea kept me up for hours the other night.....

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I have an IDEA....an "Apostate smokeout"

by megsmomma in

jw
friends

ok....maybe this is stupid, but i was thinking of all of us setting up a day to go to the meeting and all that are here and hiding, or just lurk here could participate and we could set up an underground support system.

it would just entail a simple gesture at the meeting....like holding a tissue, or some toilet paper.

(like you had a runny nose) if there are elder lurkers and they tried to "catch" someone doing this...what could they say.."why are you holding a tissue????????

megsmomma

***********CRICKETS********** I see by the underwhelming respose that WE ARE ALL IN!! LOL! Ahhhhhhhhhhh......me and my big ideas. (JW mentality...why can't I help some people out????)

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purpose

by coolhandluke in

jw
friends

agent smith said:there is no escaping reason; no denying purpose.

because as we both know, without purpose, we would not exist.

it is purpose that created us.

megsmomma

I feel the same ....My husband says it is the "JW mentality" I feel like it is my "purpose" to help others out of the cult. I always think of things I can do. It drives my husband nuts, as he is content with his purpose in life of taking care of our family and enjoying our time together. I feel like that is my purpose too, but I still think about what "my calling" is as far as doing something with the info I have about JW's. I wish I could be more like him.

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I have an IDEA....an "Apostate smokeout"

by megsmomma in

jw
friends

ok....maybe this is stupid, but i was thinking of all of us setting up a day to go to the meeting and all that are here and hiding, or just lurk here could participate and we could set up an underground support system.

it would just entail a simple gesture at the meeting....like holding a tissue, or some toilet paper.

(like you had a runny nose) if there are elder lurkers and they tried to "catch" someone doing this...what could they say.."why are you holding a tissue????????

megsmomma

Ok....Maybe this is stupid, but I was thinking of all of us setting up a day to go to the meeting and all that are here and hiding, or just lurk here could participate and we could set up an underground support system. It would just entail a simple gesture at the meeting....like holding a tissue, or some toilet paper. (Like you had a runny nose) If there are elder lurkers and they tried to "catch" someone doing this...what could they say.."Why are you holding a tissue????????" Talk about paranoid!

What I was thinking is I would have a purse full of my number and web sites for someone to check out and if anyone was "flying" the white "flag" I would make myself available to them to "talk" and "welcome" me. No one knows me around here, so it could work for me...but it would be cool to see how many have runny noses!

Does any one want to do this? Any other idea's? We could make it a universal date and just keep talking about it till we do it to make sure everyone knows.

I would really like the opinion of those still going to the meetings for their families sake....I mean don't you think you may find someone else you already know and love having the same thoughts as you...maybe someone to go in "field service" with!?

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Why is the Watchtower Society so cruel to teens?

by RULES & REGULATIONS in

my mom just informed me that a 17 year old has been disfellowshipped at her hall.at least 7 others have been kicked out within the last 5 years.the publisher count is only 56 .why do they let the teens get baptized so young?

i was 14 and only got baptized because of pressure and the end was coming.if you weren't baptized you would be destroyed.. why don't they wait until everyone is at leat 21?

all these teens haven't come back and you won't ever see them unless they return.i haven't seen my cousin in over 2 years.no one went to his wedding,isn't invited to any family functions and is to be avoided at all costs.. the watchtower society should be ashamed that they act that way and the parents let them get away with it..

megsmomma

I re-read my post and I was typing too fast...I meant to say "She almost dies taking a stand againt blood" That makes more sense...LOL

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Why is the Watchtower Society so cruel to teens?

by RULES & REGULATIONS in

my mom just informed me that a 17 year old has been disfellowshipped at her hall.at least 7 others have been kicked out within the last 5 years.the publisher count is only 56 .why do they let the teens get baptized so young?

i was 14 and only got baptized because of pressure and the end was coming.if you weren't baptized you would be destroyed.. why don't they wait until everyone is at leat 21?

all these teens haven't come back and you won't ever see them unless they return.i haven't seen my cousin in over 2 years.no one went to his wedding,isn't invited to any family functions and is to be avoided at all costs.. the watchtower society should be ashamed that they act that way and the parents let them get away with it..

megsmomma

I soooooo agree with you. In my case, I have 3 siblings.....I was the oldest and only one baptised (at 14 also). Now that we are all adults, I am the only one shunned, and they are all welcome..and even love bombed by the org. It ticks me off because my youngest sister (21) is contemplating going back and SHE WILL NOT LISTEN TO ME!!!! She almost dies to talking a stand against blood. (She never took a stand againt pre-marital sex or drugs however) I think it is utterly ridiculous. I have a daughter still being raised as a JW and I will keep talking to her about the WISE decicion of not getting baptised untill she is WAY older...If she then chooses. Jesus was a great example...He wasn't baptised till in his 30's.