So sorry for your loss.
fleshyheadedmutant
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Just found out my older brother has passed away
by stuckinarut2 ini have just found out that my brother (who was one of a bunch that shared this login) has died.. he and his wife were living in another country where they once pioneered.
i didn't see him that often.. such an empty feeling.....
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Getting it out of my system, a VERY long introduction/outpouring..
by adimmedlight inwarning, novel ahead:.
after a few months of lurking on this site, i've decided to take the plunge...i don't really care so much about introducing myself, but somehow there is some relief in the thought of getting my little story out there, just getting it out of my system.
i am the oldest of 5 kids.
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fleshyheadedmutant
Welcome. I read all of your story, and do not feel that you are looking for pity, but had things to get off your chest, and feel the uncertainty of your future.
If there is one good thing I learned after I left the JWs it is this: Better to have questions that I can't answer than answers that I can't question.
You have something wonderful going for you...you are young. Please make some goals for yourself, and one I hope you will make is to get further education. It is so refreshing and freeing to learn. It helps to learn about the world around you, and formulate some opinions based on knowledge. You get to know yourself better.
I was in the organization for more than thirty years. When I left I was floundering, and realized i didn't know myself. All I could do was parrot the WT answers, as they did all the research for us. i went to college and graduated at 61 years of age.
I wish the best for you, and hope that you can gain self confidence and shape your own future. It is wonderful to be able to think for yourself.
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What are you up to this summer?
by Xanthippe ini really enjoy hearing about other people's lives.
feeling a little lonely this evening so please tell me if you have plans for the summer months.
i may go to some outdoor theatre with my daughter who's home from uni; with a picnic and a bottle of wine.
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fleshyheadedmutant
My husband and I just got back from Carlsbad Caverns in New Mexico. This is a huge cave system with many different formations of stalagmites and stalactites. In the evening we watched as thousands of bats emerged from the cavern entrance. The desert was stunning as we drove along. We were able to drive there in one day from Houston, and it was so enjoyable to view the different topography of the areas we went through.
It was wonderful. It was wonderful to go somewhere without having to endure a convention first, and then get only a short time because all the money was spent on an approved motel and putting money in the contribution box,
I hope everyone can enjoy some time with nature this summer.
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It came in today's mail
by Virgochik init came today, the dreaded envelope containing my personal copy of "return to jehovah" from my elderly, desperate mother.
it included a small note asking me to read it over and to let her know what i think.
she got it at her assembly.. firstly, i'm angry that she continues to push her religion on me, given that i stopped attending meetings over thirty years ago, and very offended that she assumes that i still want to be a witness, which is her choice of religion, not mine.
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fleshyheadedmutant
Soon, too soon, Mom will not be around.
I know it is hard, but remember that she desperately wants to "save" you from the clutches of Satan, and it is out of love that she wants you with her at the KHall and in the new system if that is still what they call it.
So many have given you great advise, I just want to say that my mom is gone, and I miss her. Don't create bad memories or say something unloving now that you can't undo later.
Wish you the best.
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I had breakfast with 50+ JWs on Sunday
by zimunzucz inwe pulled into a hotel parking lot saturday around 6pm on the return leg of a wonderful family vacation to new england - an then fate stepped in---a man in a suit got out of a car with the rest of a picture perfect family.
i immediately noticed all the name tags--- and my blood pressure spiked 50pts- damn!!
i was booked in a 4 story hotel full of jws-- the only time they took off the name tags was in the swimming pool- they were so proud of themselves.. at 6:30 am the hot water went cold in the wife's shower- what do you expect on the 4th floor when a herd of jws is trying to get ready at the same time?
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fleshyheadedmutant
Ha! I know you can't see the big smile on my face, but thanks for putting it there! I hope you count the time you "witnessed" to the flock.....it was time well spent. I'll bet your experience is not related from the stage at the convention. -
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Disfellowshipping Image
by naazira inthis photo can be found in the april 15 , study edition article titled:.
why disfellowshipping is a loving provision.
just by looking at this image we can see how quickly the barrier between the congregation and former member is put up, after the announcement that this sister is no longer one of jehovah's witneses.
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fleshyheadedmutant
I see a brother-probably a caring elder, who is apparently speaking to a married couple. How rightly and properly the woman has positioned herself slightly behind the man, as his views are much more important than hers, and if she should say something inappropriate, her husband could counsel her, as her proper head.
The child is indeed a carbon copy of an older lady from the 70's with her jacket, matching skirt, and bouffant hairdo. She is correctly groomed, seated instead of roaming the aisles, and is already amazing others with her Bible knowledge. Hopefully they will teach her that she must not give comments that would suggest that she knows as much as the brothers in the congregation, as that might give the impression of a woman teaching in the congregation.
The two sisters are hugging because they have grown so close over the years, cleaning the Kingdom Hall bathrooms together, feeding the Circuit Overseer, and faithfully waiting hours on their elder husbands after the meetings on so many occasions.
The disfellowshipped one, on the other hand, has been a Jezebel influence in the congregation. Her high heels and form fitting dress would suggest that she has seduced a spiritual man. Since only she is leaving alone, we can thankfully assume that the brother was "snatched out of the fire" and did not need to be removed from the love of the congregation. He was effectively counseled in the back room, and since we can see by her dress that it was all of her doing, needed only private reproof.
Thankfully, we can see that the woman is barely noticed leaving the Hall, and that the spiritual feast will continue as planned. The reproved brother can breathe a sigh of relief that he will not lose his privilege of carrying microphones during the meetings, or worse yet, losing his night floor cleaning job that a brother has provided him with.
As for the young woman who can no longer influence the congregation, we can tell she was not of their sort, as she will mourn for a brief period, then fully enter Satan's system by getting a college education, marrying someone with a college education, and having a fulfilling career and family.
Occasionally, someone in the congregation will ask about her, people will wag their heads and talk about how sad she must be, and the meeting will begin.....
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What's that beeping coming from your service case brother?
by aintenoughwiskey inanybody know this guy?
what a creep!
it would be nice to be able to name and shame!
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fleshyheadedmutant
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I left the troof behind in 2006. What have I missed?
by Jehovah lol ini'm up to date with what the wt taught in 2006 but have no idea what has changed since.. do tell..
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fleshyheadedmutant
I have been out the same length of time. I missed the thing about no district overseers. So no one visits the Kingdom Halls and gives talks and goes over the records, etc? -
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Hope y'all in Texas are doing OK !
by Simon insome terrible flooding happening there.. i never realized that texas was so prone to serious floods and flash-floods because of the geography and weather.
it tops the stats nearly every year for flood fatalities.. stay safe, stay dry if you can and don't take any chances.
water is unbelievably powerful - whatever vehicle you have it can sweep it away like a twig.
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fleshyheadedmutant
Thanks for thinking of us. Many of the schools around Houston were closed today, I am guessing because of the flooding. (I am a teacher and well-don't mind if I have an extra day-but I digress) Where I live, in northeast Houston, there is minimal flooding. Of course Houston is a huge city, and I realize others haven't fared so well. Hope the rain calms down soon!! -
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One month researching my doubts: my crucial issues with WTBTS - what are yours?
by Tornintwo inso after 20 years a convert, about a month ago i decided to start listening to my doubts and to do independent research about the wtbts teachings (naughty me).
as a result i have consolidated my position on various points and these are my major issues with the wtbts teachings, i am posting these to help myself figure things out (with your assistance) and hopefully to hear from others at their stage of drawing away from the gb - newbies' especially.
in the form of notes so hope you dont mind...child abuse.
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fleshyheadedmutant
How about their stand on education? How many very capable and bright children were told that instead of college they should pioneer and clean windows?