Topics Started by lonestar63

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WTS says U.S. pubs increased .9% (less than 1%)for 2012
by Gayle in
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2013 yearbook on jw.org.
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What shape is the WTBTS in????
by lonestar63 in
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been many years since i've been inside a hideous kh.

i posted my story on here a few years ago, and thought i would drop back in and say hi.

i'm just curious, are people leaving in droves???
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Do you get constant "digs" by JWs that still talk with you?
by skeeter1 in
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2. friends
my personal story: i grew up as a jw, left, went to college, and have a career.

i have a spouse, married for many moons, wonderful kids, normal house, cute dog, and newer cars.

the "american dream".
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..Which has Caused You the Most Grief in Your Life..The Outside World or Watchtower World?..
by OUTLAW in
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2. friends
according to the wbt$... the outside world is supposed to be a horrible place... .

the outside world hasn't caused me nearly as much grief,as watchtower world... outside world (5% grief).....watchtower world..(95% grief)... .

which has caused you the most grief in your life... the outside world or watchtower world?...
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Car Full of JW's while I'm at the Car Wash............
by Terry in
1. jw
2. experiences
i'm sort of angry right now.. no, not angry..... i'm shaky.

at least, when i lift my cup of coffee to my lips, sitting here at starbucks, my hand is trembly.. i hate that!.

the power they have to still reach me on some hidden point that hides in the corners of my very being.... .
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Never, ever posted to a site before-Scarec silly
by PaintedToeNail in
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2. friends
hi, i'm scared to death writing this that i will be discovered and have major problems.

i had a good life being raised as a jw child.

many good memories of people, places and times.
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Newbie want's to say hi
by Adso in
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2. friends
just wanted to say hi and thanks to everyone that has posted their stories and comments.

i was df'ed a few months ago now and reading this forum has helped out heaps.

based on that i wanted to contribute in the hope that my experiences resonate with someone and help with the healing proccess the way it's helped me.
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There is no social programme in exsistance that recommends shunning as a means of rehabilitation
by jambon1 in
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2. friends
can someone tell the wts/jw's how utterly counter productive & cruel shunning is?.

apart from serious crimes where a person might conscientiously have nothing to do with a friend/relative, people who are struggling with any kind of issues generally need love, support & kindness.. shunning is unnecessary, evil & humiliating.. does the punishment really fit the crime?

someone caves into the 'sins of the flesh' so they are cut off from all human contact with everyone they know?.
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Has there been a change on how JW's view those that have drifted away?
by lonestar63 in
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2. friends
i wonder if an article in the wt came out telling them to reach out to those that have drifted away.

i suspect the defection has been great in the last few years, and they're trying to bring some back.

i've told my story here, how i was able to succesfully fade away along with my family, without being df'd.
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Update on my life since I left
by strawberry cake in
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2. experiences
i used to post here a lot a few years ago.

this forum helped me out of the organisation with my husband and 3 boys.. we are now all more or less out and very happy.. me my husband and my youngest left almost instantly we realised the lie.

my middle son gave us a little grief at first and then left when he understood what were were saying.