Topics Started by PrincessPeachz

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JWs exposed in Norway
by InquiryMan in
1. watchtower
2. beliefs
during the past week, 17 different articles on various practices of jws and comments to those, have been published on the web page of the norwegian equivalent of the bbc, nrk: http://www.nrk.no/nyheter/norge/1.8397366.

in addition to this a special news programme with a discussion on sexual abuse and jw was broadcast on nrk2, and p1 contained an interview with an ex-jw on its weekly news summary programme.. it seems the expose is continuing..
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Does Anyone View You As A "Prodigal Son" With The Hope You Will Come Back To Jehovah?
by minimus in
1. jw
2. friends
i know some have thought that about me.

my family used to but i think that hope is dwindling now..
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How many exBethelites?
by Christ Alone in
1. jw
2. friends
i'd just like to see who here has served at bethel, including myself.

this may be useful for those that have specific questions about bethel, but don't know who of us actually served there.

could we hear from those that served at bethel and where you served?
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How did you break the news to your parents?
by tootired2care in
1. jw
2. friends
so one of the things both me and my wife are faced with is breaking the news that we've stopped going to meetings to our parents.

my wifes parents could go either way, they have made several critical remarks of the wt over the years, while my parents are die hard jw's.

i tossed the idea around of sending a letter or doing a phone call or just not saying anything.. we've decided that were just tired of having to hide our true feelings and play pretend.
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Anyone know of any effective but simple diets/diet tips? Weight gain after giving up smoking!
by Lozhasleft in
1. jw
2. friends
i'm really struggling with this.

i gave up smoking a few months back and have put on around 20lbs already.

i've gone up another dress size and i wasn't slim to begin with!
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Available: "The Kingdom That Never Came" - English translation of book by Norwegian Ex-JW
by PrincessPeachz in
1. jw
2. experiences
repost here for lurkers and newbies... if you would like a pdf copy please pm me, i have permission to distribute the english translation electronically from the author's, joseph wilting, family (my family)..
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Calling all Aussies and Kiwis
by SkyGreen in
1. jw
2. friends
if u don't mind saying if u r kiwi or aussie, and basic info like m/f, how long in, how long out, or if fading like me.. im female i live in aussie but born in nz fading the last few months.

know it ain't the truth, but am married with little kids and closest family and friends all in.

trying the slow fade and hoping my husband will do the same... being very gentle with him... .
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newbe
by emperorslaundrist in
1. jw
2. friends
thank you for this forum.

thank you for your stories which helped wake me up from my delusion.

thank you for letting me join you.
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AUSTRALIA - Prime Minister Gillard has just announced a National Royal Commission into Child Abuse within Religions
by jwleaks in
1. watchtower
2. child-abuse
australia's prime minister julia gillard has announced a national royal commission into child abuse within religions and religious charities (not-for-profit sector).

julia gillard announces royal commission will probe child sex abuse.

royal commission to probe child abuse.
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Quick question, did you feel lonely at the meetings even though you were part of the action?
by Theocratic Sedition in
1. jw
2. friends
just curious, something i've noticed only lately.

i'm in the mix within the congregation, stay late after the meeting is over, converse with quite a few people afterwards, make plans for saturday and sometimes sunday service and yet i feel so awfully alone walking to my car afterwards.

i feel lonely when i'm talking and laughing with people after the meeting.