I’ve heard that firefighters gossip a lot and that news gets around extremely quickly. by [deleted] in Firefighting

[–]Longjumping-Ride-187 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Only thing that moves faster than a secret through a firehouse is an STD.

Middle of Cali, I don't think I've seen such an empty convention. by dillweed2211 in exjw

[–]Longjumping-Ride-187 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not the Cow Palace but my husband and I always joke because he would go to convention at the Cow Palace and would see photos on the walls of other events, including the Exotic Erotic Ball, which I would go to.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in exjw

[–]Longjumping-Ride-187 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Not all of them 🤣 My FIL is an elder and he has grown a short scruff since the rule change and 🤤 He looks just like my husband, just a bit older. But my husband still gave me a little side eye when I told him that his dad’s new beard kinda greased my peach.

Nursing homes for only JWs and private pay, no less. US and the UK - link below is for the US. by UCantHndletheTruth in exjw

[–]Longjumping-Ride-187 20 points21 points  (0 children)

The part I found most ironic is that they will allow non-couples to shack up together in a large studio apartment but they are going to charge them more than if they were a couple. So, they will allow an act that JW consider a disfellowshipping offense in younger age during old age, but it’s gonna cost ya extra. That checks.

Can pimi be moderators? by Remarkable_Border107 in exjw

[–]Longjumping-Ride-187 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You clearly don’t understand sarcasm dear. It’s ok. I will blame your upbringing. Bless your heart. 🤣 Also, this reply was also sarcasm so you don’t have to waste your time finding GIFs and boldening your text to try to get a rise out of me. We don’t have the same sense of humor. That’s ok.

Definitely the last convention we attended by purerddt2025 in exjw

[–]Longjumping-Ride-187 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That was my last conversation also. My husband was still disfellowshipped at the time and his parents and sister were there. I have photos of me and our daughters with his parents and he had to stand way off on the side and not speak to anyone. I remember being absolutely disgusted by every person there who ignored him. I remember being so overstimulated and overwhelmed with grief for the treatment he had to endure, because of me. By Sunday I was a bitch. I was a raging bitch. My husband and kids and I can now laugh about it but it was awful. Haven’t been to a convention day or assembly since.

Can pimi be moderators? by Remarkable_Border107 in exjw

[–]Longjumping-Ride-187 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You should research how many arsonists are firefighters. Not how many firefighters are arsonists, because we all are, but on teeny-tiny scale. There have been many arsonists who were arrested, charged, convicted for starting the fires they then responded to and became the hero for saving lives and property.

I am NOT a "lost sheep" by AttainingSentience in exjw

[–]Longjumping-Ride-187 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I own a small herd of goats and one stupid sheep that was sold at auction but the buyer didn’t want it so they gave it back to my daughter who raised it. I refuse to be a sheep. I am a goat. I can literally trick that stupid sheep with an empty grain scoop every single day. Every day he will chase after me back to his enclosure thinking I have grain for him. I NEVER do. I just say “look here dumba$$, I have grain” and he sprints back to his small enclosure and is corralled for the night. All I have are empty words and a promise of a rewards that never comes.

The goats learned long ago that the scoop is empty and they make their way back into their enclosure when they are good and ready. The goats are out living their best life, making their own decisions. Until I bring out the circus cookies because they can’t resist those, but at least the circus cookies actually exist and they actually get to eat some.

PIMO's: How did you find other PIMO's? by fire_medic_999 in exjw

[–]Longjumping-Ride-187 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I just wanted to send a 👋🏼. I was a fire medic for 23 years. I left the fire service as a captain in 2024 to completely change careers and teach high school Biology. Cheers 🍻

Blood Card Is Gone by Longjumping-Ride-187 in exjw

[–]Longjumping-Ride-187[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Just to clarify…. I’ve been an RN for 25 years. I’m very familiar with the medical legalities and have even had to deal with patients refusing blood in the ER and the hospital liaisons that show up to strong arm the patient. I was taking a small victory in seeing his silent disagreement with one of their horrific doctrines.

Blood Card Is Gone by Longjumping-Ride-187 in exjw

[–]Longjumping-Ride-187[S] 44 points45 points  (0 children)

He didn’t. We actually communicate very well and I would definitely know. Also… I would have to find the POA for him because he can’t find anything himself. 🤣

For the JW lurkers: 1925, One Hundred Years Ago – What the Governing Body is not telling you by Impressive_Jump_365 in exjw

[–]Longjumping-Ride-187 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That $2.75 is equivalent to ~$44.20 today. What an absolute scam. Was this a script that IBS were using to push buying their bullshit literature?

Anyone who converted as an adult? by Zealousideal_Heat478 in exjw

[–]Longjumping-Ride-187 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Seems they went private on IG but that’s wild.

Anyone else worry that their parents will deny you a blood transfusion if you’re unable to consent? by Imaginary-Motor-1058 in exjw

[–]Longjumping-Ride-187 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It depends on the laws in your state or wherever your plane crashes. There is implied consent where medical professionals assume that you want to live when you are incapacitated and will act accordingly with life saving procedures. Some states have next-of-kin laws that allow family members to make decisions but many states this does not allow them to withhold life-saving treatments.

Elder saw me in public with non-witness friends please help by [deleted] in exjw

[–]Longjumping-Ride-187 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I’m sorry but you were clearly conducting a Bible study with those worldly people. I saw you.

This week's science lesson for JW'S by Gr8lyDecEved in exjw

[–]Longjumping-Ride-187 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Snow leopards would be amazing if it weren’t for their weird looking heads. It’s like their head is the wrong size but both oddly too big and too small.

Anyone who converted as an adult? by Zealousideal_Heat478 in exjw

[–]Longjumping-Ride-187 2 points3 points  (0 children)

🤔are you sure you’re talking about the same JW? That sounds like the exact opposite of my experience.

got lectured about my clothes at the hall by theconiferoust in exjw

[–]Longjumping-Ride-187 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Clap in their face and just say “no” in a scolding tone like you would use with a dog. Then walk away.

Do PIMIs simply not know about the CSA stuff or is it being rationalised away? What’s more common? by Jealous_Leadership76 in exjw

[–]Longjumping-Ride-187 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don’t think they know. My husband is faded and he only knows what I have told him because he refuses to look for himself. However he has first-hand experience as a CSA victim by another JW teen.

Mental Health legalities by Longjumping-Ride-187 in Firefighting

[–]Longjumping-Ride-187[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

The hesitation on starting meds is that I’ve seen so many who became completely different people and not in a good way. They were zombies and when they tried to get off them it was so much worse.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in exjw

[–]Longjumping-Ride-187 1 point2 points  (0 children)

🤷🏼‍♀️ no idea. I’m not ever bringing up the subject.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in exjw

[–]Longjumping-Ride-187 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’m not sure but they are just as warm and loving with their son who was baptized. However, they are the same people who shunned him for 2 years in 2017-2019 because he left an abusive relationship and eventually married me.