AdiosMiCorazon

Brad is still in? How about his brother Scott?

Hello and welcome! Your story was interesting and very well written. I usually have to print the long posts and read them later, but I could not stop reading yours. TWI was a different experience for everybody. Some were hurt very badly by VPW, some were treated with kindness by him. VPW died before I got in, the year was 1986. I stayed for three years before I decided it was not for me. You are right LCM was the worst. I remember him getting all frothy at the mouth and going on and on about homosexuals. I use to stand up and cheer with the rest of them. It seemed that his teachings became more and more about homos and less and less about being kind. Years later I became friends with a homosexual man. He was one of the kindest people I have ever met. We talked about everything. I told him about my TWI days and what I use to believe. He just listened, never passed judgment. Now according to LCM doctrine, my friend is the evil one? That man threw logic right out the window. Glad you are here. Hope you stick around for a bit.

Happy Birthday Michael!!!!!!!

Well it looks like everyone had a good time. The kids are really cute. Hopeful, I just wanted to tell you that you glow in the picture. I hope you don't think that is wierd, its just that you look so full of life. Thanks for the pics Pawtucket. Its nice to put a face with the handle.

Oh my goodness, thank you Exxie and Linda

Happy Birthday!

I was born in beautiful Puerto Rico. I made some friends in TWI that were directly from the Island and had gone WOW. Littlehawk, were you in the Navy?

Is this a competition? So far, I think Mike has the longest posts.

(((((Zix)))))) I did it thanks to you!!!!

Amen sister, now give me five! I stay away from anything that resembles that crap.

OIC! Thanks a lot Zix!

Zixar, that is really cool I have a question, if you do not mind. I am trying to change my avatar. I have a cool picture on my c: drive. I have hit custom avatar in that change avatar thing, then I put in the URL and it shows up in the little box, I then hit submit, picture is still there and it says its been update....then poof there is nothing there (just look at the empty box under my name) What am I doing wrong? Thank you.

Wayfer NOT! you said: I go to one of 'em churches, and I love it. We study all religions and I find that it works for me. You know what? I am not freaked out at all that it is not for you. I am so over the "we are right, you are wrong" doctrine. You will find a place that is right for you, and people that will accept and respect your point of view. Isn't life outside the TWI box great?

double da post!

Do we have old habits we kept from TWI? No, but I still feel guilty if I don't pray as soon as my eyes open. Are we still annoyed by others who have different opinions from us? No, in the contrary, I am annoyed by those who have the same opinion they did 20-30 years ago. Do we condescend to others and think all churches are a crock? No, I like the church I go to, but I don't limit myself to believe "just their doctrine" I think TWI doctrine is a crock. Are we attracted to other ministries out from TWI? Yes. Sorry, I do not consider TWI a "ministry" Anybody still going through psychotherapy over it all? Nope, never did, I was in for a very short period of time. And are any of the new fellowships and ministries acting like TWI? Of course.

I hope it is a great one!

Happy Happy Birthday!!!!!!!!

Happy Birthday baby faced Kathy!

Oh no, I am late again. Happy Birthday!!!!!!!!

Oh Birthday Lady, wishing you a happy birthday.

aaaah ((((group hug)))). Thank you all. I had a great day, it was raining so it was take out and videos with the family. It was the best birthday party. Ginger, thank you. I start my new position on Tuesday and I am so excited. For those of you that did not know, I just received a big promotion at work. So I had two things to celebrate. Again, thank you all for the birthday greetings.

That is a terrible way to start your day. I am sorry for your troubles. This is the stuff of life. Sometimes it runs smooth and sometimes it seems like the universe has signaled you out. That is just the way it is. There is no formula, there is no avoiding it. The only thing we can do is try to deal with the situation at hand as best as we can. TWI created a boogie man to try to keep people in. The truth is that there is no boogie man. I hope your day gets better.

Happy Anniversary to Mr. and Mrs. Socketcreep.

Oh holy people of God, I have been searching and I have found no answers. I am 17 (uh hum) and I have searched all my life for answers to my questions. I have heard through a friend (this really good looking guy on the football team that I am hoping he will ask me out) that you all have the answer.

"Don't sweat the small stuff, the big stuff is waiting right around the corner" "Why are you ______ such a jerk all the time, don't you have a life?" "TWI is not the center of the universe" "Please don't send me nasty e-mails and be nicey nicey to me on the forums"