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Congratulations, JoanArc!

Tabbygirl, I guess I'm on a higher spiritual plane than you. It is only the strong, true Christians who the devil seeks. The closer one is to God, the more at risk you are to Satan using your mortal body as real estate for his fortresses. I will pray for you. But for real: congrats on 26 years of marriage!

Satan is only after the best, most special, and most PURE Christians. You are obviously small potatoes, and I think you'd best purpose to get right with God.

So he mentions pornography. There is no mention of dating/hook-up sites. He also blames Satan. Once again, way to go on downplaying your despicable actions, Dough Boy.

It's interesting that he said he would need to sleep with someone before marrying her, and that it is okay to live together before marriage. Hmmm... If he truly believes that, it makes me wonder if he's realized his parents' courtship model is a load of crap. ETA: he really is an arrogant little f'er, isn't he?

Oh, wow. Thanks! Joshy Boy, you never let us down.

You can make a throwaway email account just for your cheating escapades. I've made many email accounts over the years. For example, I may use one to sign up for offers and coupons that I don't want clogging my regular email inbox.

The personality profile says "Josh" all over it: http://www.okcupid.com/profile/joesmithsonnwa/personality?cf=profile

He also lists that he's a college graduate!!!! LOL

You have to be an OKC member (which I'm not) to see the answers to his questions. Anyone wanna bite the bullet and get some screenshots?

If you search the email address he used on AM over at OKCupid, this profile shows up: http://www.okcupid.com/profile/joesmithsonnwa?cf=profile Obviously, that's not Josh in the pic, but the details sound just like Josh. So, Joshy Boy has been a very busy guy it seems.

Should we move this discussion over to the Joshanna forum?

The credit card was in his name.

GeeGolly, I believe we should pick one thread...probably his one. Isn't that usually how it works? Initially, I wasn't sure where to post the link, so I posted it in both places! I was too excited.

Payments are made via credit card, and the card used for these accounts was in Josh's name.

Barbie, that was my thought too. I'd rather know he cheated on Anna than molest children. Then again there is nothing stopping him from doing both. Also, potentially exposing your wife and children to diseases is not cool either. Well, how will Duggar Fans react this time?

I guess his sisters, the babysitter, and Anna just cannot quench his thirst. Burn in Hell, dirtbag.

I posted this in the media thread too: http://gawker.com/family-values-activist-josh-duggar-had-a-paid-ashley-ma-1725132091?utm_campaign=socialflow_gawker_facebook&utm_source=gawker_facebook&utm_medium=socialflow

Holy shit. http://gawker.com/family-values-activist-josh-duggar-had-a-paid-ashley-ma-1725132091?utm_campaign=socialflow_gawker_facebook&utm_source=gawker_facebook&utm_medium=socialflow

wanderwoman, I am sorry that you are dealing with so much right now. I'm not good with words when it comes to these matters, but I think of you and Maisie often. I hope that you are able to find the strength to endure all that has been placed upon you. Hugs to you.

Barb, I'm nervous for you! I hope the interview goes well for your son, and I hope you will keep us posted.

Happyfatchick, somehow I missed that you have a birthday today. Had I known, I'd have piled the lot of us into the PTV Stink Bus and headed down to wish you a proper happy birthday. Instead, I will just have to send an autographed picture of my family that includes a fire-and-brimstone bible verse (did you know that I have TWO kids, and I birthed every one of them?!). Anyway, happy birthday, funny lady! I also send my condolences on the loss of your aunt. Suz at Large and JenCarroll, thanks for chiming in! It is so nice to have the support of all the wonderful posters here. Suz, I think your problem was that you channeled me and got hit with my clumsiness. I think it's great that you made multiple attempts to write to me. I feel special to know that I was worth all the effort. :P

To all of you wonderful people who took the time to offer advice, encouragement, and expertise: thank you so much! I was not expecting so many thoughtful replies, and I am filled with gratitude. I have read each of your responses, and I truly appreciate the advice and support. springtime, my state has rehabilitation services, but I've been hesitant...because the thought of dealing with another government entity makes me shudder. However, I just looked it up, and it appears there is an online orientation I can do. I think I will go ahead and check it out. :) Also, to whomever mentioned employment services through my school, I totally forgot about that! I believe I can meet with someone who will help me with my resume, cover letters, and interviewing skills. I was planning on going that route last year, but everything got crazy in my life, and I set aside my full-time job hunt. As for ways around my lack of work history, I am not concerned about having to lie. I did have small children to raise, and I did decide to go back to school once my youngest started high school. Now my girls are adults (19 and 24), so it will be easy enough to say I took a break to raise them...and it wouldn't be a lie. :D Okay, now I think I should go through all of this great advice, and turn it into bullet points. Maybe a PowerPoint presentation? lol Thanks again!

My health has been stable for several years now. What issues I am left with are manageable and would not affect my ability to perform the type of job I'm seeking. On the other hand, I also suffer from depression/anxiety but would not disclose that to an employer for the exact reasons you stated. Mental illness is not well understood by most people, and I would not feel safe disclosing any mental health issues to an employer. I once worked with a woman who flipped out when she found out another co-worker was on Prozac. She ranted and raved about how that should have been disclosed to all of us for our own safety. Whaaaat? Lady, trust me--someone who is seeking help, and being treated, for mental health is a good thing! Ugh.

Liz Tudor, your response was not long--it was appreciated! I performed two internships with the court administration--one of those was for school, and the second was voluntary. They liked me, and wanted me to stay, but at the time, I lived 45 minutes away, had a lot of stuff going on, and I also was a bit pissed because they liked my work when it was free but apparently not enough to pay me (that pissy attitude had a lot to do with how LITTLE some of the actual employees seemed to work compared to my own work ethic and thoroughness). However, now that I am closer to that particular court, I have thought about contacting them and offering to volunteer again. I really miss it. I love law, and I love being in the courthouse because there is always different and interesting stuff going on. I will have to search around for a good candidate to perform a mock interview. My immediate family members wouldn't cut the mustard for this task. Thanks for weighing in! :D GeeGolly, thanks! I really appreciate your advice and encouragement. I do have a great--albeit strange--sense of humor. And, really, if a potential employer can't appreciate my humor, I don't think I'd want to work for them anyway. :P Kokapetl, I do have an actual family, so it's all good. I raised two beautiful, wonderful, amazing daughters all by myself. I can, and have, used them as my reason for my lack of work history. However, I have this annoying habit of being honest to a fault, and I feel like my health issues--and how I have overcome them--are an important part of who I am and must! be! disclosed! ETA: ChocolateAddict, I have found that, if they are not super blocked, Debrox seems to help.