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  New T-shirt logo: I survived the memorial.........

  by expatbrit in

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  .........without smacking anyone!!!.

  but man!

  it was tough!.

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  Ex Pat,
  Thanks for describing exactly how I would have felt if I had gone. Sorry you had to go through that!
  TW
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  Tonight's memorial - did you go?

  by dmouse in

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  my wife has just left for the memorial.. just before she went she asked me to come...this was the second year in a row that i declined.

  i hated seeing her so sad, i almost agreed to go just to cheer her up but that would betray her in a very real sense.

  to go to the memorial would be an admission in her eyes (and other jws) that i still believe deep down that it is the truth.

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  It really helped me to read all of these posts. Sometimes when you are all alone with your thoughts it is easy to forget others are facing the same feelings and emotions.
  My father told me when the Memorial was earlier this week. He said "Do you know when the Memorial is?" I said, no. He said it is April 8, I don't know the time in your area. I said, ok dad I'm writing it down. And I did.
  Then yesterday two witnesses (who do not know I am Da'ed and I don't feel obligated to tell) stopped by and gave me an invitation. Thinker was a little put out because it was like he wasn't included in the invitation. He asked if unbelievers weren't allowed to attend. I told him that most JW women are uncomfortable talking directly to men and that assuredly they meant the invitation for him as well.
  It was a little disturbing to me all week from the time Dad invited me.
  I even had a little nagging feeling that we should go. Opted out though. Survived the evening. Thinker and I had our own celebration. Much more spiritual. I don't know that I could have sat through it and listened to it. Weird after attending approximately 38 Memorials, and now having no desire to hear the talk I could give.
  TW
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  Pass the red wine for me

  by wasasister in

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  tonight, i would have attended the memorial, if my witness daughter had asked me to go.

  during the two previous yearly occasions, i was inactive, but i went with her because it seemed to mean a great deal to her.

  she has either given up on me, or the event does not mean what it once did to her.. i was thinking about another memorial, one i would rather celebrate.

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  thinkers wife

  Dear Was,
  I too have a lump in my throat. I know your mother is with us in some form. And she is rejoicing in her heart of hearts, knowing that she influenced so many, not the least of which is yourself.
  You must have been a wonderful daughter to her.
  Cheers!
  TW
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  HELP!!!! Tina & Esse found new lump this morn.

  by nojw86 in

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  hi guys, you have so supportive with asking about me, need some air words right now, leaving in ahour for emerg.

  prayers laughs anything will do.

  regards.....nojw ... forgive any misspelled words just to shaky to type.

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  thinkers wife

  No JW,
  I am so sorry, I didn't see your post until this morning. Just want to add Thinker's and I thoughts and prayers to the rest.
  Take care of yourself. Hope you have lot's of loved one's to hold your hand.
  Love from,
  Thinkers Wife
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  Goodbye and i want to say thanks

  by nogs in

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  this is my farewell message.

  i just want to say thanks to the number of people who i have spoken to and share stories with, i thought i was the only one who left for the reasons i did but i have met many and they have strenghened me in my life course now, basically i had never looked up witnesses before and was thinking about returning to the borg when i found this site, you all made me see that it would be like going backwards.

  i feel strong now and will be not returning to this site, mainly as i want to let the past stay in the past, wts is the past and while i keep re-hashing it it will always affect my life.. thanks all.

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  thinkers wife

  Nogs,
  Glad you are able to move ahead. A happy and prosperous life to you and yours.
  TW
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  HELLO? HELLO? "ALL" SIGN IN???????

  by waiting in

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  simon did away with the sex forum - so i must take the tradional route and post under "make new friends.

  " how mundane!.

  fyi ---- for all of us, please take the time to write a sentence or two about yourselves, and encourage new ones to do the same.

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  Gotta' hand it to you Waiting you are a persistant little thing!
  Glad you started this new thread.
  I just turned forty one. And for the first time in my life I really feel alive and free.
  Was married for almost seventeen years in the Borg. Pretty awful experience. Divorced in May of 1998. Re-married in June of 2000 to a man who was never a witness. Best decision of my life. Right up there with leaving the Borg. Also in June of 2000.
  Re-learning everything. My husband says it is like living with someone who is doing everything for the first time!!! It is a wonderful feeling.
  Welcome to all of you Newbies whom I may have neglected because of the sheer amount of new posters!!
  Looking forward to meeting many new ones in addition to those I already know and love.
  TW
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  To StiLLinTruth

  by LoneWolf in

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  this is only the second post that i've made on this board, so i hope that by posting this a second time, that i'm not violating some rule that i'm unaware of.

  if i am, then i apologize to all.. however, this answer to stillintruth is on the fourth page of his last post, and i want to make sure he and as many others as possible can see it.. you will note that i sign my real name to the bottom of this.

  that is meant as an open challenge to any and/or all to do something about it.

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  Welcome to the board Tom!!! Thank you so much for your honesty and insight. I am sorry that some here do not show proper respect for a person who has gained knowlege and insight through years of experience.
  Hope to hear more from your experience! Take care of that little woman and the passle of kids and no doubt many grandchildren.
  TW
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  I'm a newbie too

  by Flowerpetal in

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  i just registered just today.

  i am not a dissenter from jws--still an active member but i have an open mind and willing to listen to all who post here.

  there have been some questions bugging me lately that have caused me to wonder about certain scriptures pertaining to being "born again.

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  thinkers wife

  Hi FP,
  Welcome to the board. I too wonder about some of Paul's writings. Good to see you have an open mind. Looking forward to hearing more from you!
  TW
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  What did you do?

  by StiLLinTruth in

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  to all those who have in some way left the organization (be it disfellowshipping, disassociating, dis-whatever):.

  come now, i know the amount of people who "realized that wt doctrine was in serious error" and politely handed in their letter of resignation has to be very small.

  the level of bitterness and hostility towards the closest-to-what's-biblical organization has to develop some other way.. what did you do?

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  Still in the truth,
  Good for you so glad you could justify staying in. If it works for you then fine!
  John 13:35 That is why I left!!!! And you are the epitome of what I saw the the Borg.
  TW
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  I hope this is a friendly place

  by truman in

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  i hope this is a friendly place, because i could sure use some friends.

  this is my first try at posting on a discussion board, though i have been lurking here and at a few others on the same subject for a few weeks now.

  about 4 weeks ago i took the plunge and decided to see just what all the mystery and danger of reading "apostate" material was all about.

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  Hi Truman,
  I think all of us hear can relate to what you are going through. I was totally paranoid before I da'ed myself. It was a big step but it helped me move on and begin a new life.
  You do whatever you are comfortable with. Be true to yourself. It does get easier with time.
  Take care of yourself, we are all rooting for you!!
  TW