Lori

Hi Krys, I don't know alot about brand generics, but I know medications are expensive! I switched to herbal remedies because they were much cheaper. It seemed to work for me. However, I realize it might not work for everybody. (I didn't have any insurance at the time.) It really helps when you have insurance to pay for your medicine. Have you looked into programs that would supplement your insurance, like Merck? I've seen them advertised on TV quite a bit. I could keep my ear out for ya.

I'm with her! Freedom in every sense of the word!

Does kissing trees count? Yep! When I was little, I "DREAMED" of my first kiss! So I practiced kissing trees! It's no lie! And no, I'm not VP! ^_^ Try wrapping yourself around a tree! Uggghhhhhh! "Barky, Barky" takes on a whole new meaning! :)

hahaha Rum

Hi bow, There's one other issue. At least, this happened with me! I had (at the time) enough of an overbite and it interferred with being ABLE to play. (Too much thumb-sucking when I was younger!) Yup! I just couldn't play that instrument, so I played the flute instead. There are certain instruments where you have to have a good seal around the mouth piece. Well so much for thumb-sucking! I quit when I was 13! Hahaha

Hi Bliss, I feel for ya. I never had any relatives in the way. I was trying for years (when I was in), but that was a blessing in disguise! I don't think there's much for twi to celebrate! What? At least the last 15 years of "putrified legalism"? GAG me with a Sunday Service! Way Productions used to put out some good tunes every now and then; but that wasn't happening when I left. You could even see the legalism in what they sang! Yukk! I'll settle for good Rock & Roll! Take care

Happy Birth Day Suda, BIG KISS-SMOOCH!

I'm 47.....Oh, the woes of getting older....I take herbal supplements for anything I can. Menopause High Blood Pressure Stiff Joints Thyroid Support......Should I list anymore? Exercise is good, something I should do more often. I might be falling apart at the seams, but at least I'm not an airplane! TeeHee!

I'm new here to GSC. I've found it to be entertaining. I enjoy the people and have made new friends. I was involved in TWI for 26 years. I've been out for 2 years, and haven't missed anything about it. At first, I loved being involved with TWI. That was in 1978. There were some fun times. I went through the "fog years", and wondered what was at the "root" of the deterioration I was seeing. People talked about the "Passing of the Patriarch", but I never read it in its entirety until I came to this site. I remember when LCM and DW denounced this letter in a tape they played for the believers called "The Leadership Tapes 1&2" There were some personal experiences with TWI leadership in the 90's that were so devastating as the "noose" was tightened around our necks. By that time, I was a fellowship coordinator. I began seeing the politics, the coercion, and just how certain people had privilidges others didn't. Long story. There was spiritual abuse levelled at people who didn't deserve it. Myself included. Judgments were made very harshly, and they acted like they were GOD. Needless to say, I didn't remain a coordinator. Since that time the TWI leadership went on to "fire" any clergy or anyone in leadership who wanted to own a home. They would teach "against" these people in their fellowships. It made my stomach turn. This was the turning point for me. Everyone under this tyranny was afraid to stand up. I wrote a letter to the Trustees,(or so called at the time), and told them they were hurting believers. Well, I got a call from a region coordinator. About a year later, I left. WOOHOO! Through all this, I just want to go on with my life. I'm finally happy. I have fun meeting people whether in person or on line. There's a zest for life again, and all I'm seeing is HAPPY TRAILS and BLUE SKIES with a grand new HORIZON! I just want to know WHERE HAVE YOU GUYS BEEN ALL MY LIFE?

My problem was the quality of my bed. I put some boards in between the mattress and box spring and put 4" memory on top. It's better, but eventually I want to invest in either a tempurpedic or a sleep # bed. They claim these type of beds are great for people with back problems. Also I have a pillow for my neck that my chiropractor ordered for me.