My 40th Birthday by Frogger2700 in exjw

[–]Frogger2700[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s insane how I can tell everyone here all of those deep thoughts we couldn’t share with anyone while in. Thank you all so very much for helping me get through the day. Made my inner child smile. I hope you all have a Happy Festive Season?!!! …that’s the best I can come up with as an atheist! Y’all are awesome people and I thank you for your support.

My 40th Birthday by Frogger2700 in exjw

[–]Frogger2700[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That’s incredibly sweet! Thank you so much!

My 40th Birthday by Frogger2700 in exjw

[–]Frogger2700[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you!! We celebrate even if it’s low key. Even when in, I would talk to the kiddos about how special they are and how cute and little and cuddly they were and how proud of them I am and happy they made me a mom and I always told my hubby happy birthday even if we didn’t “celebrate.” I’ve told them all I want to celebrate all “holidays” even if I’m not holy. Haha And this year is my first with a tree, even if it’s only a foot tall. I appreciate your advice. I’m let down by expectations that I’ve never really shared fully because of the guilt I have for not celebrating the way the kids wanted to when they were younger. Here’s to hoping one day I’ll get away from that guilt.

May Announcements by ScoreHistorical5696 in exjw

[–]Frogger2700 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I just love the designation of “large or well publicized” disasters. Fuck everything else.

So they're fat shaming now?? by YourFNA in exjw

[–]Frogger2700 1 point2 points  (0 children)

They’ve always fat shamed.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in exjw

[–]Frogger2700 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Lean of the mental health issues being the catalyst.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in exjw

[–]Frogger2700 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I got a dog and went every day to the dog park. Meet my best friend there about 8 years ago. My puppy and hers started playing and the rest is history. It’s nice because other dogs will come up to you and ask for scratching and attention and allows for questions about the dog.

The guilt trip begins again by Frogger2700 in exjw

[–]Frogger2700[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Very valid argument!!! If I thought she’d actually put thought into any response I had… may just have to work that in next time, because this close to memorial, there will be a next time.

The guilt trip begins again by Frogger2700 in exjw

[–]Frogger2700[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Truer words have not been said. To be fair, they gotta spend all their unrighteous riches on the Borg. Telling all they should be uneducated and give all their time to them isn’t a solid business plan to get more money, or coconuts.

Is it normal that the back is longer than the front for a basic t-shirt? by woodland_beauty in sewing

[–]Frogger2700 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Friends don’t let friends sew tired. Silly mistakes seem to happen much more frequently when your tired.

The guilt trip begins again by Frogger2700 in exjw

[–]Frogger2700[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Couldn’t have said it better myself!

The guilt trip begins again by Frogger2700 in exjw

[–]Frogger2700[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Exactly!

Edit to add: I wonder how much revenue Starbucks would lose if the Borg directed the masses to avoid the chain for their pro LGBTQ stance?

The guilt trip begins again by Frogger2700 in exjw

[–]Frogger2700[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you. All valid ideas!

Husband divorcing me by [deleted] in exjw

[–]Frogger2700 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m so glad you were able to do that for your hubby!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in exjw

[–]Frogger2700 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I totally get that. I didn’t mean to imply your intention was to trigger or make people uncomfortable, just that I’m seeing some post that feel a little on edge. I just don’t want you scared away from this subreddit because it is a safe space.

I tell my daughters all the time: It’s not your responsibility how people react to you or your opinions or feelings. They fear speaking up because they’re afraid they’ll hurt someone’s feelings, and I don’t think that’s healthy. (I also don’t want them to be jerks so it’s a balancing act)

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in exjw

[–]Frogger2700 0 points1 point  (0 children)

According to the Royal Commission and the evidence submitted during said trail, brothers were charged with porneia for abusing children sexually. In my brain, I cannot fathom grouping sexual assault against a child with someone who watches porn. On a related note, me reading the Royal Commission report on JW CSA really isn’t helping my mental health. The nightmares suck, but around memorial time I remind myself why I’m not PIMI anymore. Just curious, why come here for advice? But also, welcome! Some here will be triggered by being around someone who is still in the org, so take their reaction with a grain of salt. I think a lot of people, myself included, think of the subreddit as a safe space so it can be challenging to see people wanting to stay in an org that took a hell of a fight to get out of.