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  Guilt over Self-Pleasuring as a Dub. You?

  by Lari in

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  i'm wondering if any of you suffered major guilt over getting yourself off while a dub.

  or did you all manage to abstain until you left?

  i know it was one of the main reasons i left.

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  You actually went to the elders with this? Wow! That must have been exciting for them.

  Guilt is a tool.
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  What is going on?

  by gilwarrior in

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  the following was a letter that i wrote to myself several weeks ago.

  i'm not sure what to make of this.

  ok, tonight i went to my dance class.

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  Uh Uncle jimbo- I think its evident you are suffering from esteem issues as well. Calling people names is simply an easy way of making yourself feel better. The problem is, that it is at someonelses expense. You would do yourself favor by finding other things that make you fell better(i.e. a cause or an acheivment).

  Oh and another thing, ephredrine is not normally recommended for people with anxiety disorders. I would caution anyone who is thinking of taking supplements containing ephredine to read up on it and consult a doctor(especially women).
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  What is going on?

  by gilwarrior in

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  the following was a letter that i wrote to myself several weeks ago.

  i'm not sure what to make of this.

  ok, tonight i went to my dance class.

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  Hey Gil-One of the biggest and worst side effects of Paxil is weight gain. Your gonna want to talk to your doctor about this. OM
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  Well, I'm DA'd Now! :)

  by rem in

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  my judicial meeting took place on monday night.

  i was a bit annoyed because the meeting centered on my private beliefs - things that i've already spoken to the elders about in the past many times before.

  i don't think i handled myself as well as i wanted to, but i guess i did ok under the circumstances.

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  Thats too bad REM now I cant associate with you(teehee). -OM
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  Weight

  by gilwarrior in

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  well today i went to my trainer and i weighed myself.

  i weigh a disgusting 258 pounds!

  i new record for me.

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  Gil, Your gonna want to maybe sit down with a trained professional and come up with a wholistic plan that deals with not only your fitness goals but you mental health as well. Not caring if you die and talking about your own death are symptoms of depression and other mental problems. No doubt your weight is affecting your mental health but I would advise getting a check up. -om
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  What is going on?

  by gilwarrior in

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  the following was a letter that i wrote to myself several weeks ago.

  i'm not sure what to make of this.

  ok, tonight i went to my dance class.

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  openminded

  Perhaps you suffer from an anxiety disorder that can be treated quite effectivly with medication. Probly Paxil.

  How old are you? Perhaps you have esteem issues? Where your parents supportive and nurturing with you?

  Just remember other people have the same fears and insecurities as you. Give others the benefit of the doubt.
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  Please feel free to give your logic/opinion here

  by openminded in

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  subject: jesus .

  > > >> >> *"but you'll find jesus in my heart.

  you'll find him in my heart.

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  I feel the same way as Abaddon and Skeptic. This was sent to me by a person I care for a lot. I think I will just accept this as a thoughtful gesture and not volunteer my opinion about how absurd this type of scenerio really is. -om
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  How Many JWs Fully Buy Into the WT Party Line?

  by Room 215 in

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  for those of us with years of acquaintance with the wt and its teachings, it's clear that full acceptance of the 1914 date as the establishment of god's kingdom in the heavens is a non-negotiable condition of remaining in good standing in the organization.

  many of us know people who've been booted out just for expressing misgivings, lety alone outright denying this teaching.

  almost as central, and as non-negotiable, is the teaching that only baptised jws can expect to survive the big a.. .

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  Yea, I ask my wife how she can have a relationship with a person who is now "worldly" and slated to die by Gods hand at any moment. I can almost see her mental light-swith go off and she basically just ignores me or will say something like, "I am not the judge". I think her solution is just not to think about it(cognitive D at its best). But for me, its a problem. She is running all over town saving peoples lives while I sit at home(actually Im rarely home-more than likely at the gym or studying) and await God's vultures. Deep down I think she must know it bologna but her whole family and life are Jdub and its bocome part of her persona. -OM
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  What do people/souls do in heaven?

  by David Gladden in

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  i'm always hearing about people wanting to goto heaven... .

  1. what exactly are people/souls supposed to do in heaven?

  2. if you believe in heaven, why?.

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  I am not sure, but wouldnt it be ironic if they sat around and hoped to go to earth? -OM
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  The Pope...

  by Abaddon in

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  ... well, in addition to condoms being bad, now the pope says lawyers who work on divorce cases are doing something bad.. poor old guy; he should retire, but he really believes and will likely die in harness or become so decrepit that he is no longer capable and will be replaced.. however, at least jw's don't corner the market in saying stupid things!.

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  people living in glass paradigms shouldn't throw stones...

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  I too thought he looked wax but I asked an UNofficial stander-bye and he said it was the real deal. So I guess I am not 100% certain.