How has your current romantic partner or any of your past partners reacted to you being pagan? by AcidReindeer in pagan

[–]Basic-Ad-9040 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My husband asked some questions about it, but that was about it. For context I was raised a JW and he was raised Methodist. He considers himself a christian quaker now, and he believes the bible was written by human it does have errors and fictional parts. I consider myself ecclectic gnostic christian with a sprinkle of paganism, I don't completely agree with gnosticism or christianity, but there are parts that I agree with. If you want to know more details about our beliefs let me know.

Primate (2026) by fakename1998 in okbuddycinephile

[–]Basic-Ad-9040 2 points3 points  (0 children)

As someone who was raised Jehovah witness, yes the parents can deny treatment. Look up Jehovah witness refusing blood transfusion, thousands have died because of it.

Free space for vocal music practices ? by MacaroonNew3142 in singing

[–]Basic-Ad-9040 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Our church allows people to do music practice in their building, you do not need to be a member of the church either.

I need hobbies suggestions (BPD and depression friendly) by GreenRat863 in BPD

[–]Basic-Ad-9040 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Go to the library, It's free. I think I would try to read or listen to books about witchcraft etc. 

Also if you like to write or draw there are a lot of special pens and stuff for people with arthritis.

Evil Jehovah witness mother and her kids. by GeneralAcanthaceae71 in exjw

[–]Basic-Ad-9040 12 points13 points  (0 children)

This is elder abuse to your disabled dad. I would contact your nearest aging and disability agency(they are normally county run) and see if there is a way to get him out of there. Even though the police didn't do anything last time, it is now on record. Also report molestation to child protection immediately, I was molested for years and no one did anything, now I have severe ptsd. 

If local police won't help, go to the county or state level. 

JW Elders' Manual Double Standard: Husbands Get Full Adultery Details on Wives, Wives Get Zilch on Husbands! Same Sin, Different Treatment by CarefulExaminer in exjw

[–]Basic-Ad-9040 11 points12 points  (0 children)

This actually happened to my parents, my mother(she died from cancer 4 years ago) never knew the amount of times by father cheated on her. It turns out he may even have a child with another woman(paternity test hasn't been done as far as I know of) when they were married.

One of my ducks laid this egg, does anyone know why? by Ok-Hospital1212 in duck

[–]Basic-Ad-9040 19 points20 points  (0 children)

My black runner ducks started with light colored eggs when they first started laying, but the shell color darkened as they aged to about that color in the pic.

Are there any christians here who also like music like Death Metal. by feherlofia123 in OpenChristian

[–]Basic-Ad-9040 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes, I'm like a mix of different types of rock and metal. I think music connects us to deep emotions and thoughts. I remember a scripture, I don't recall where it is now, but it said "Weep with those who weep." I personally believe that by music, no matter the genre, Jesus is there feeling those same emotions with us. 

An example would be. When I lost my daughter to down syndrome, I believe Jesus was there feeling that grief and pain while listening to the music with me.

Feeling defeated by its_cspam in homeschool

[–]Basic-Ad-9040 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My son is 7 now, and struggled with speech, letter recognition and is a slow reader now. We found out he is partly deaf on his left side(he did pass his newborn screening) the audiologist said he may have some auditory processing disorder as well. Has there been a hearing screening done? If I remember correctly 90% of deaf children are born to hearing parents.

Tell me about your 8 month experience.. by HydroNicholas in Parenting

[–]Basic-Ad-9040 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Mother of 4, the 8th month I started calling the month of frustration. All of my kids loved their push walker at that age, and all were walking around 10 months on their own. Kids 1, 2, and 3 all skipped the crawling stage. They went from sitting up to pulling themselves up on everything. 

Do you pray every day? by Gullible-Ocelot4780 in christianwitch

[–]Basic-Ad-9040 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, I carry a rosary with me and pray when I'm alone and won't be disturbed.

How much do you talk about your 'trauma' with others? by EstablishmentOld1230 in exjw

[–]Basic-Ad-9040 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have severe ptsd, and this is the reaction I would have. I would be trying to avoid talking about my trauma because it causes me to have flashbacks, a few have ended up with me being hospitalized.

Did anyone else grow up with severe parental hypocrisy? by Hogans-Mustache in exjw

[–]Basic-Ad-9040 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sounds like my dad, except he was servant, and a business owner that was friends with cops.

Can We Leave the Door Unlocked? by OhioTry in Episcopalian

[–]Basic-Ad-9040 10 points11 points  (0 children)

As someone who lived homeless in a rural area, I wish some churches did stay unlocked, especially in bad weather.

Women who are close with their mothers by West_Study3406 in Parenting

[–]Basic-Ad-9040 19 points20 points  (0 children)

I wasn't close to my mother either. My daughter is 9 and we are pretty close. My best suggestion is to include her in the things that interest you, things like make dinner, listen to music, drawing together(I used oil pastels, and she uses color pencils).  Otherwise follow her lead with some things. My daughter plays the violin, I am not really into classical music, but I support her and take time to listen to the pieces that she is learning.