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(cue in the Brady Bunch theme song)... For weeks now I’ve said I would do this, and now seems the ‘right’ time—emotionally at least. Physically, it’s very painful to type as I received a cortisone...
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Yes, Heidi, that's where I am. I'm not 'in love' with it here yet. My body simply hates being cold and the dampness makes me moody and bitchy. But, everyone I encounter here says the same thing; "hold...
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A little counselling can sometimes go a long way TG ....... you'll know when it's the right time to go. Or not
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Still teared up after reading your story, probably because there are elements of my own in it. I'm reminded of a quotation that, once I heard it, I knew would be with me for a long time: 'He who...
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Finally got round to reading your story ThinkinGirl and it blew me away!. Your courage really shines throughout the story and I'm sure it will serve you well on your 'journey' now, where ever it may...
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Thanks, Cath and tinybluedot. I'm getting there. I still have really, really bad days full of anxiety, depression and the feeling of loss and loneliness. This week has been particularly bad (maybe...
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Thinkingirl, wow. I just read your story from your link in my post and thanks so much for telling it like it is. We have a great deal in common, and your comment about the rapist and the visual...
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Wow, ThinkinGirl! Good for you! Boy, can I relate to your story!My own story partly mirrors yours. I didn't get to go to college, but I married a man I didn't love and trusted in Jehovah to help me...
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1Jumpropequeen wrote:If there's a PM link on this board (still exploring), let's talk more. I relate to you more than you can imagine! Being good is so exhausting! Being myself is easier. Thanks...
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cobaltcupcake wrote:Wow, ThinkinGirl! Good for you! Boy, can I relate to your story!My own story partly mirrors yours. Wow, I re-read your story. Just wow. I remember reading your story when I...
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O_O i was so entranced by your story Thinky Girl! It does have so many common themes to a lot of stories i read here and even mine also. Thank you so much for sharing. And please reach out to any and...
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Thinkin Girl, I just read your story (finally) and yes, you bared your heart and soul but in many ways, the path you walked until you finally found the exit door was so like many of our paths here....
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ThinkingGirl, I just read your story and I was riveted. I love your writing style, but besides all that, your wisdom and chutzpah are amazing! I think you've got a lot of happy days ahead, never...
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Your story was beautifully written. You said "I used to worry and fear and obsess over the future and Armageddon and...well, you all know how that goes. And the anxiety it brings with it. And at...
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I enjoyed your story too thinkinGirl. I never knew that witnesses had Facebook pages. I've looked up people on the web whom I knew years ago, and who are still witnesses, and I cannot find any trace...
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Hi ThinkingGirl, As I type this it is 2:36am -- got up couldn't sleep, but need to get back to bed. I got the point in our account about being raped (such a terrible thing -- and then pressures from...
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Hi ThinkingGirl, I read the second 1/2 of your story just now. Such a great reminder how woefully inadequate the faith is in regards to marriage issues. On the surface is seems so simple, one makes a...
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Thanks, TG, for sharing yourself. I'm sure it wasn't easy, but, as you discovered, opening up is a good way to allow others to draw close. So many of the feelings you describe, the actions of the...
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Cee Cee, Rawe, Pauley4, TC, and ShotsieM... Thank you so much for your kind, thoughtful words and support. Each of you said words of absolute truth about leaving the JWs, and we all have something in...
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ThinkinGirl wrote: I've always loved writing (and photography) and have contemplated writing something, but I also need a practical job to make a living, you know? ;-) I just may pursue that interest...
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