Ever feel like the Odd one out?

by Jordan 6 Replies latest jw friends

  • Jordan
    Jordan

    So, there's major drama going on in my family at the moment. Personally I've been trying to keep well clear of it, but there's all hell breaking loose with members of the extended family, and my mum's been called in as peace keeper. Anyway, several members of the family were discussing something, (I won't go in to details, it's not my place, and I just didn't pay that much attention) Anyway, I'm going about my business in the kitchen, then I wander through to the living room, where someone mentions the possibility of a family member getting DFed, anyway, I make my first comment in a long time and say "So what? Screw the organisation, getting disfellowshipped by a bunch of old guys is hardly the end of the world" Well. For the first time in a long time, everyone in the room had the same opinion, and was united against me. I made a quick bail for the front door, but not before hearing the odd comment regarding my lack of spirituality.

    All in all, it wasn't so bad, I think that most of the family now know my intentions and know, I'm never going back to the bOrg. But I get the feeling I'm going to get alot more "encouragement" to go back to the meetings now. My mum's known about me not wanting to go back for a while, but now other family members know, I reckon she may buckle under the pressure they put on her, and she may start pestering me to go back. I guess time will tell, but maybe it's time I started looking for somewhere to live on my own.

  • Lady Lee
    Lady Lee
    So what? Screw the organisation, getting disfellowshipped by a bunch of old guys is hardly the end of the world"
    maybe it's time I started looking for somewhere to live on my own

    After a comment like that don't be surprised if they just stop talking to you and sic the elders on you so your own apartment might be a real good idea.

  • Legolas
    Legolas

    Do they know about the UN scandal and that the date 1914 is all crap?

  • Jordan
    Jordan


    I know, I opened my mouth before thinking that time. But I've got to say, I've just spoken to my mum and she said "Don't be surprised if Nan and Granddad have a few words with you" but apart from that, she seemed alright about it, so, maybe I'm not going to be forced to move out. Although, it might be time, I'm nearly 21, I'm in Uni, it could be the perfect time for me to move out.

    Legolas: No, they don't, and I can't bring it up, becuase they just tell me to stop listening to "lying appostates".

  • MsMcDucket
    MsMcDucket

    "Run, Forrest, run!"

  • Tigerman
    Tigerman

    Get out of there; get your own apartment and get your own mind. You CAN do it !

  • Michelle5480
    Michelle5480

    Been there done it, my ex husband mom and sister are all JW's. Everytime they see me its their mission in life to try to bring me back. Ive gone through the water works , the pleading , the guilt trips , and they never give up. So please believe it will never stop. In theyre eyes your a deadman walking. Keep your head up though, this just may be your time to leave the nest.

    Best of Luck to You !!

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