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Those of you that born in the Borg in the late 60;s and early 70's
by James Mixon in
1. jw
2. experiences
was life that bad for you?

we are really sorry...
James Mixon

Baptized in 1971, elder 1975, left in 1987. Served in Central America and
rest of my time where the need was great . After becoming a elder I knew
something wasn't right with the borg. Not all the brothers (elders) were power
hungry but far to many..My eyes were open after i was on a committee that
DF a fellow elder, a good friend. I went to him one day and ask, what happen
with you. He told me read CoC and that was it for me. It all went down hill from there.
So I have been out since 1987, tried going back to save the marriage but
my eyes were open we divorced. Been together with my beautiful wife now for 18 years
and it's been great.
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Those of you that born in the Borg in the late 60;s and early 70's
by James Mixon in
1. jw
2. experiences
was life that bad for you?

we are really sorry...
James Mixon

Ask people that were not a JW around 1974 and they will tell you, oh
yes I remember. They came to my door and told us this was our
last chance to be save. All family members who was not JW
ask them. They will tell you, oh yes my JW brother or sister told us
we better get on board if not your butt will be fried next year.
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Those of you that born in the Borg in the late 60;s and early 70's
by James Mixon in
1. jw
2. experiences
was life that bad for you?

we are really sorry...
James Mixon

truthseeker100: I'm a old member, just a different name. Thanks anyway.
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Those of you that born in the Borg in the late 60;s and early 70's
by James Mixon in
1. jw
2. experiences
was life that bad for you?

we are really sorry...
James Mixon

An ex-elder, missionary and one who regret the day JW came too my door.
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Those of you that born in the Borg in the late 60;s and early 70's
by James Mixon in
1. jw
2. experiences
was life that bad for you?

we are really sorry...
James Mixon

bung bill: "are you hankering for the good old days". LOL
For us it wasn't so bad but our kids a different story..
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Those of you that born in the Borg in the late 60;s and early 70's
by James Mixon in
1. jw
2. experiences
was life that bad for you?

we are really sorry...
James Mixon

blondie: Agree "the present is the only place we live".
What I don't understand is that 99% of you feel the same, it
was a miserable time. Why would any sane person that was
raised in the borg turn around and do the same to their children.
Most kids have fun memories growing up, why would you subject your
child to that. It not is if things change in the borg, it became worst.
You have generation of gang members, in some cases it is the grandfather,
father and son. What do you get out it, death and prison.
Young JW, wake up. What was good for us may not be that way for you.
The old saying, what's good enough for mom and dad is good enough for me.
I know young kids that was beaten mercilessly because that was the way of
the truth, today they are still in the borg raising their children.
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Those of you that born in the Borg in the late 60;s and early 70's
by James Mixon in
1. jw
2. experiences
was life that bad for you?

we are really sorry...
James Mixon

JW's are in a world to their own, unbelievable. Thanks truthseeker 100.
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Those of you that born in the Borg in the late 60;s and early 70's
by James Mixon in
1. jw
2. experiences
was life that bad for you?

we are really sorry...
James Mixon

truthseeker100: "they left and cleaned a park". What the hell was that about?
ucantnome: why was the 70's the best for you?
Finkelstein: my first assembly in 1971 I recall was 4 days, seven days holy
sh---t.
ucanthome: 8 days, did you cover the whole bible word for word.
Bung bill:"mad people and of mad times" It was that bad?
If it was so bad in that time, what are the young today enduring..
Ding: "Stay alive till 75!" I think we made it.
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Those of you that born in the Borg in the late 60;s and early 70's
by James Mixon in
1. jw
2. experiences
was life that bad for you?

we are really sorry...
James Mixon

Badly written cofty, LOL. A complement, your experience has help
others not in a negative way.
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Those of you that born in the Borg in the late 60;s and early 70's
by James Mixon in
1. jw
2. experiences
was life that bad for you?

we are really sorry...
James Mixon

Crazyguy: "lets be blunt", I tried offsetting the activities with my kids that
they felt they were missing. Early 70's we (other brothers) would rent a gym
for the young boys, we planned fishing trips , beach parties, camping trips and
we even had football games. That's the sad part, it wasn't enough.
Outlaw: "welcome to the Club". LOL
Jwdaughter: Thank goodness your dad had his head on straight, just think
if he was a JW elder.
Cofty: You have help so many here in their struggles. Your negative effect in
a way have helped others. From your comments you seemed to come out it
in good shape.
Blues Brother: My kids said the same thing., it wasn't so bad until after 1975
the cult raised it ugly head.
life is to short: You are 50 years old, don't say you will never be who you could
have been. I'm 68, you can still do it you are still young. I wish I could be
50 again.
Kanon: "now is not the time to listen to Jesus", true.
Yes, I was a elder in 1975 and I know what was being said.We will never
see the 80's..
Finkelstein: "why would you say you are sorry"
I feel so stupid for raising my kids in that cult. I was told by all my worldly friends
and family members, you know something is not right with those JW's...