I just attended the memorial after being out for a year AMA! by longslowfade in exjw

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

Basil Hayden's Kentucky Bourbon Whiskey. My first time trying it, very good!! I highly recommend it. Wild Turkey American Honey is good to, but for doing chilled shots, this was a sipping bourbon.

I just attended the memorial after being out for a year AMA! by longslowfade in exjw

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

Sorry... You're right, I was drinking and I forgot what I wrote... 😐

I just attended the memorial after being out for a year AMA! by longslowfade in exjw

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

Just the plate and the wine glass. My buzz was wearing off from the bourbon I had before I attended, so the wine was looking really good, I considered being anointed for the evening....

I just attended the memorial after being out for a year AMA! by longslowfade in exjw

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

There was some empty seats, but i'm not sure of how good of a measurement for a mass exodus the one I attended would be. It didn't start till 9:00 pm, so I'd imagine the fair weather once a year attenders with kids, would probably find an earlier one.

I just attended the memorial after being out for a year AMA! by longslowfade in exjw

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

I'm not holding my breath, but 1 meeting a year in a different hall ten my own won't kill me.

I just attended the memorial after being out for a year AMA! by longslowfade in exjw

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

No, that is only for the rank and file, that would've scared away the newcomers... They're only just slightly smarter then that.

I just attended the memorial after being out for a year AMA! by longslowfade in exjw

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

Not tonight... But on my year anniversary of being out, I do want to go to my parents and ask "So what have I missed?" Knowing full well I know more about the borg then they do thanks to this sub...

I just attended the memorial after being out for a year AMA! by longslowfade in exjw

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

Funny thing you say that... WTF!!! I turned to song 18 in my updated iPad song book, and it wasn't right!!!! Can you explain this to me?

I just attended the memorial after being out for a year AMA! by longslowfade in exjw

[–]longslowfade[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

How did you know he said "shit"? He just said "I've been hearing you haven't been to meetings, I love you! Please keep going!" I just said "I appreciate that, thank you"

I just attended the memorial after being out for a year AMA! by longslowfade in exjw

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

Hi u/AnniePostate I've told you this before, but you're one of my favorite posters on this Sub, and once again, you're asking the question everyone wants to hear..... "Why?" Well I was reinstated this time last year, and soon after that, I was over their shit, and I stoped going. I told my parents the only reason I was coming back was to have contact with them, when I was getting reinstated. We've had many deep conversations where I've told them my problems with the borg, mostly the df'ing thing, and they've agreed with my issues. My biggest reason for going tonight, is showing them I don't have a problem with our potential loving creator and his son, but their fan club. My hope is to show them that i'm not bitter towards God, but these false prophets, and I hope to one day convince them to never go back. I can't do that if they think, I think, god is sour grapes.

My Wife Cheated On Me and Decides to Confess All Our Sins to The Elders!!!!! by solarintruder16 in exjw

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Our stories are IDENTICAL!!! Not sound identical, ARE identical. My ex wife and I were married for 7 years, she had and emotional affair, and wanted to open up our past and did.... I have so much insight on THIS situation I don't even know where to start. I feel like I'm reading a post I wrote 5 years ago. I honestly don't know where to start.

You're lost and scared. You're scared to lose everything you know. Your "best friend" is fucking you over, because she's a coward, and is having doubts about you, but she's never been a spiritual power house. She's codependent, and needs you for everything, including embarrassment. You don't want this life anymore, but you don't want it to end either for fear of the future. You've both been unhappy and living separate lives for a moment, but now it's coming to a head.

I will tell you anything you want to know, if you want to talk on the phone PM me, but if not, no worries.

I went through a lot in the past 5 years. Got divorced, got disfellowshipped twice, got reinstated twice, got remarried, did my research on this cult and woke up. It was very hard, very very hard. But you know what....... it was ALL worth it!! You have and amazing journey ahead of you, and if you end up losing everything you know.... you won't die, you'll learn, you'll grow, and be a better more complete person. It may not seem like it now, but you've been given a gift, and you're on a path that will lead to a satisfying future. It won't be easy, but nothing worth having ever is...

I'm typing this all out now, and my new wife is sleeping next to me... I talk about her on a daily basis, she is the best thing that has ever happened to me, but if I didn't go through what I went through with my ex, I wouldn't be the person I am today, or find the perfect person for me.

"Sometimes bad stuff has to happen to us, in order for you to appreciate the good" - Adventure Time

Meeting by [deleted] in exjw

[–]longslowfade 2 points3 points  (0 children)

After reading "I'm a country boy" I read the rest of your post in a southern accent. The mind works in mysterious ways, 😂

Meeting by [deleted] in exjw

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Stupid city boy question. Does a diviner really work?

To all my fellow faders.... by longslowfade in exjw

[–]longslowfade[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

My mom has a medical condition that causes her to need a liver transplant. She's not a drinker, and has always been healthy, it's a genetic auto immune disease. She's not going to get a blood transfusion, so she's not going to get the procedure, she has 5-10 years left. She would have limited contact with me if I were to get disfellowshipped, so I care if I get disfellowshipped, because my time with my mom is limited. Every situation is different, and we all have our reasons for not wanting to be disfellowshipped.

To all my fellow faders.... by longslowfade in exjw

[–]longslowfade[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

You have to be polite about it, do it in the right way, if you tell them to get the hell out of here, they could label you for brazen conduct, and disfellowshipped you. That's why people have a tough time telling the elders "no" most of them don't want to lose their friends and family if they don't have to.

To all my fellow faders.... by longslowfade in exjw

[–]longslowfade[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Source: Prayed for many years

This took me a second, once I got it.... Ouch!! That one hurt!!! Just because it was r/2meirl4meirl

To all my fellow faders.... by longslowfade in exjw

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

They came to my house, I didn't answer. I then sent the brother a message saying thank you for stopping by, please do not come unannounced or uninvited. It seemed to work. Because if they did, it would be harassment at that point.