Does this make you think of looking at the pictures in all of the publications? Images from this guy make me think of the witnesses. I'm just wondering if anyone else gets the same weird feeling when they look at this.
Stacey
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Does this Give you the Heebie Jeebies?
by Stacey indoes this make you think of looking at the pictures in all of the publications?
images from this guy make me think of the witnesses.
i'm just wondering if anyone else gets the same weird feeling when they look at this.. http://www.chayan.com/phototheque/chutes/chu_003.htm
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Would you ever come back for someone you loved?
by micheal inif there was someone you were crazy about who went back to associating with jw's again and they asked you to come back too, only because to live dividedly for the rest your life would be just too hard and awkward.
keep in mind your role would be very limited, few meetings a month, couple hrs service a month etc.. i know "if" this was before me i would feel that i would never ever want to come back.
i don't believe it is the truth, can't stand the control among other reasons.
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Oh goodness. I've been in your shoes. Looking back to two years ago, I now think I was temporarily INSANE for even considering it! Although even at that time I did know in my heart of hearts that I could never go back for another person, as much as I actually thought it all through. We all need to do what we believe. I for one could never go back and "fake it" because I dont believe in an ounce of it. That kind of sacrifice - for another person - was not in the cards for me. That relationship is over, and I'm glad because it was not meant to be anyways. There was someone more suited for me. It's hard to see that ever could be at the time you're going through something like this.
There are other fish in the sea. Someone else said it, there are millions of other people out there. And just think, if you had children with that person, how would that be handled? If you REALLY think through it all, I'll bet you'll come to the rational conclusion that as much as you might love that person, it would be a mess. Think long and hard! You'll make the right decision that is healthy for you. Love is a tough place to be sometimes.
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famous jehovahs witnesses
by Rush inthis is my first post.. when i was still a witness myself, there were some perennial stories regarding 'famous' jehovahs witnesses or ex's.
does anyone know any truth or have any proof about the following: hank marvin, cliff richard and more importantly, the man who hit the gong in the 'rank' movies?.
if you have anyone of note you want to tell me about, i'd most appreciate it too.. cheers, rush.
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There was a band that had a few popular songs about five years ago called the New Radicals, sort of pop alternate music. The lead singer was Gregg Alexander. It's actually a pretty good album, called "Maybe You've Been Brainwashed Too". The popular song was "Get What You Give", you'd probably know it if you heard it.
From what I understand he was raised a JW also. There are a couple of songs on the album where it seems like he's refering to the Dubs. Including a song titled "Jehovah Made This Whole Joint For You". And I mean joint.
Anyways, cool album, even though it's a few years old. I'd recommend it.
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I'm free.....
by Stacey ini used to be completely addicted to this site.
i would check it several times a day and spent much time here.
i'm glad to report that i rarely even think about my jdub upbringing anymore.
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Actually, I made some very nice friends being here. I didn't post all that often. And every once in awhile, I get the urge to pop back in and see what is going on. Sounds like things are about the same!
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I'm free.....
by Stacey ini used to be completely addicted to this site.
i would check it several times a day and spent much time here.
i'm glad to report that i rarely even think about my jdub upbringing anymore.
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I used to be completely addicted to this site. I would check it several times a day and spent much time here. I'm glad to report that I rarely even think about my jdub upbringing anymore. And when I do, it's usually a good reflection time for me. I am free of the jdubs, they no longer hold a major part of my thought process and they no longer give me guilt. I am free.
Life is very good. Freedom is the best feeling in the world.
Have a great day!
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Celebrity JW's - who have you heard of?
by kwijibo in.
obviously the williams sisters who are so prominent in the tennis at the moment, michael jackson is he or isn't he, i heard prince or whatever he calls himself now was studying.
kwiji.
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Little group that had a popular song in the mid 90's called the New Radicals. He was born & raised a jdub. You can hear some of it in his lyrics for sure. Good stuff.
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Ouija Boards
by StinkyPantz inwell, i was talking on the phone to my best friend and we started talking about aliens, spirits, etc.
and eventually we got around to discussing the ouija board.
since i was raised a jw and have only been out a year, the ouija board was of course forbidden and even a little scary.
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I left Jdub-dum 13 years ago, grew up in it. I was of course always terrified of them. Never saw one in person even until just last year. My roommate owned one and had it in our apartment. It sort of bothered me that she had it, but I didnt really pay much attention and just ignored it. One day she had it out on our livingroom coffee table. I was alone at home..
My curiosity got the best of me. I was just thinking, this is a load of crap. So... i put my fingers on it, and I said outloud... "I dont believe in you". Can I tell you that this is one of the strangest experiences I've ever had in my life... it actually SHOCKED my fingers... not a bolt of shock, but like a buzzing electricity of some sort.... and it moved my fingers to the words on the board "crazy". I was totally taken back, and my fingers felt weird... so I did it again... it moved my fingers AGAIN, to the words "crazy". OH MY GOD, I was FREAKED!!!! The rest of the day my fingers hurt me! Not horrifying pain, just this achey feeling. I put that thing behind some books on our bookshelf and never wanted to see it again.
Very strange things, they are. I have a healthy respect for them at this point. But I think I'll stay away from now on.....
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Anyone know "Diane Wilson" & WTRape?
by Tallyman ini got this email this morning,.
and don't know if it's legit or not.. don't know a "diane wilson".
don't know of the book she lists.
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I agree w/Derrick. There's nothing wrong with her asking for credit where credit is due. She did tell you that you could use her words, as long as her name appears by them. If she wrote it, she definitely does deserve the credit for it. I dont think she was *threatening* you, but just letting you know that the words belong to her, and asking you to do the right thing. So you didn't know they were her words before... now you do.
Diane Wilson's book is excellent by the way. I would recommend it to anyone. It's more of a personal story than any other exjdub books I've read. And what's even more cool is that I went to the congregation that she writes about. So I can only guess which elder's she is talking about in the book as she relates her personal stories... pretty cool.
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New Book - Awakening of a Jehovah's Witness
by Stacey ini posted several months back about a book that i knew of that was being released in 2002. it was written by a women who was in the congregation that i grew up in.
she was an elder's wife and i grew up with her daughter who is my age.
the book has been published and released and is on bookstore shelves now.
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Hi Fred. Long time no meow. I'm doing very well actually. Been keeping very busy and enjoying this wonderful life. Thanks for asking. How are you?
Hi DB... I only got one email from you and I'm sorry for not responding. Things have been crazy busy. I hope you're doing well.
Dubla! Hello! Please tell Simon hello for me. I miss talking to you both. I hope you're doing good. I will write a catch up note soon....
Good to see you!
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New Book - Awakening of a Jehovah's Witness
by Stacey ini posted several months back about a book that i knew of that was being released in 2002. it was written by a women who was in the congregation that i grew up in.
she was an elder's wife and i grew up with her daughter who is my age.
the book has been published and released and is on bookstore shelves now.
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I posted several months back about a book that I knew of that was being released in 2002. It was written by a women who was in the congregation that I grew up in. She was an elder's wife and I grew up with her daughter who is my age. The book has been published and released and is on bookstore shelves now. It's entitled Awakening of a Jehovahs Witness: Escape from the Watchtower Society by Diane Wilson. She had a booksigning at a bookstore in our local area here (Bay Area, California) and I met again with Diane. She's a great lady and has been through a lot, as have we all. Her book is an autobiography of sorts. It's more a personal story than anything else. I have started reading it, and hope to finish in in the next week or so. I'll give my review soon.
She's also getting some local press. For those of you who live in the Bay Area, you might want to check out the San Jose Mercury News this Sunday in the Religion section. They are doing a story on her.
All for now! Sorry I have not been around, I got a new job in January that keeps me very busy and leaves me little time to be on the board. I miss you all and hope you're doing well.
Stacey