Topics Started by Maddie

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High Control Groups
by Maddie in
1. jw
2. experiences
there seems to be very little in society that comes down to freedom of choice; by this i mean to be able to think and act in a manner that is completely without influence or manipulation from anything or anyone else.

it is true that a few individuals try to isolate themselves from society in different ways, but is their decision to do this influenced by experiences they may or may not be aware of?

we all like to believe that we have the option of deciding for ourselves what we want to do with our lives, but the odds are stacked heavily against this by the control mechanisms in our society.
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Prisoners of the WT cult
by Maddie in
1. jw
2. friends
i wanted to research more on cults and the mind control techniques they use.

if i had any doubts (which i haven't) that the wt uses these highly sophicated techniques, then i certainly wouldn't now!!!!!!.

as we have had a thread asking why people don't leave the wt when they know that it has major flaws, i thought it would be beneficial to explore how powerful these methods of control are.
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Why am I still fearful?!
by Maddie in
1. social
2. entertainment
i've really been trying to put it out of my mind because i don't want to have these fears, but they wont go away!!.

i really thought that my mind was free from the mind control of the borg but i don't think it can be completely.

ever since reading the postings about all the changes they are going to make i feel panicky and i think it is because they can still get to me.. i don't want to feel like this and i am fighting against it but i am finding it is getting to me.. does anyone else on jwd have any of these fears still?.
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My mind won't shut off !
by Maddie in
1. jw
2. friends
it is after 3am and i am sitting here on my own not being able to sleep.

this seems to happen to me quite often lately and my head is like a washing machine - going round and round.

i am going to see the doctor tomorrow and tell him how i am feeling.
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What's the point of it all anyway??
by Maddie in
1. social
2. relationships
i am getting to wonder what the point of life is anyway.

are we just a product of evolution with the sole purpose of survival?

i feel so confused and anxious right now.
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Real Friends are forever
by Maddie in
1. jw
2. friends
i been thinking about friends i have had in my life.

there are different types of friends,most come and go for different reasons.

some friendships are conditional like jw's, but true frienship is something really special.. the heart needs friendship to make us feel that we belong to life.. we need special people who accept us just as we are, who make us laugh when we need to,.
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How can I help my JW son?
by Maddie in
1. watchtower
2. bible
how can i help my son?.

after speaking with my son (a jw) today, i realise that he has many hurt feelings that he hasn't dealt with.

his childhood affected him more deeply than i realised because he hasn't really opened his heart like he did today.
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What sort of choice is that anyway? !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
by Maddie in
1. jw
2. friends
it feels like being in the twilight zone right now!

what kind of choice is is when we are put in the position of choosing between loved ones and our freedom??

i am so angry right now, i feel like screaming in frustration.
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How to fade successfully?
by Maddie in
1. jw
2. friends
i want to fade from the org but i am not really sure how many meetings i should miss to begin with.

is it best to decrease them gradually or go once a month?

i have a son and baby grand daughter that are jw's and belong to a different congregation.
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New kid on the block
by Maddie in
1. jw
2. experiences
this is my first message and i am glad to be here.

i guess you could say i just got some new light!.

i have had a tough time lately - all the scars from being a jw and not wanting to lose contact with my family.