FREEDOMLOVER update with JW family

freedomlover

Hi guys, haven't been around here much lately. Just been really busy trying to start a new life in a new area.

If any of you have been keeping up with our life and journey out of the org, thought you'd like an update.

We attended a family wedding back home this past weekend. That meant diving back into JW world. It actually went really well. It was my brothers wedding and he and my new sister-in-law and my sister have all decided they are cool with us not being JW's. We did have some family members show up that had been asked NOT to come and they tried to harrass us. It was so stupid and stressful. They only showed up to try to get info out of us. It's driving them crazy that they can't build a case against us. We didn't give them any info. but just walked away in silence when they started in. My dad actually approached them and told them this wasn't the time or place for this and to please leave. They left after the ceremony.

We did have quite a few witnesses totally ignore us and just walk by in passing. I wonder what rumours they've heard?! I also got to see my "best friend" who offered to turn me in and gave me an ulitmatum when I tried to be honest with her about a month ago. She was a mess! Crying every time she saw me. It was really crazy. I was very proud of myself actually. I felt in control of my emotions and I didn't feel the sorrow she was obviously feeling. Don't get me wrong, I miss her everyday, but I see past all the garbage and realize it could all change if she just removes the veil. She handed me a letter at the end of the night and it seems she feels bad about how she handled things with me and basically she told me when I get my head on straight she'll still be there for me. so let me get this straight......You love me, but with stipulations. Okay.

It was the typical dub wedding. The "be submissive, obey your LORD, and we are so holy because we don't have pre-marital sex" talk. Then it was off to the ceremony with the sluttiest dresses and most alcoholic people you can ever hang with. Lots of Christian-ness to be had by all. HA HA HA

One great thing though....
We had breakfast with my dad and stepmom the next morning and we gave them some info and research that they wanted to look over. We had a great conversation and they both seem to be on there way out of the org. My dad though said something very profound. He admitted to us that he actually almost left the org. 5 years ago but he couldn't bear to lose all his family so he just stuck with it. That was huge! For him to admit that out loud was a huge step IMO. I know when I had mentally left the org. it was still a little ways down the road for me to be able to actually ADMIT OUTLOUD that I wanted to leave. Anyhow, the rumours back home are flying and the character assasination is in full swing for us. It's really funny though because my dad is in the midst of all that, and what these idiots don't realize is that they are just pushing my dad towards the exit door even faster than I could by showing him research. their hypocritical ways are actually helping me gain my father in the long run.

Hope you all are doing great. Thanks so much for all the support around here. It is so therapuetic for me to be able to share this info. with you guys.

love - freedomlover

coffee_black

That's great news!

Coffee

damselfly

Goood news!

The JW wedding ceremony is bizaare isn't it? I didn't realize it until I went to one this summer.

Dams

jaredg

WHOOOHOOOOO....so how are you and your family enjoying NC? How about this early springlike weather?

BlackSwan of Memphis

That's excellent news FL!!! I'm really happy that things are going so well for you with your dad and step mom. I am also very happy that the wedding went so well! I know that has to be a lot off your mind now. Take care

meagan

GoingGoingGone

Hey (((((freedomlover!)))))

I've been wondering how you guys were doing!

Oh, I bet the rumor mills are churning.... good grief. It's so great that at least some of your family is ok with your leaving, and even leaving with you!

Sounds like you handled everything really well. Hang in there! Keep us posted!

GGG

Severus

Thanks for sharing your exit tales.

The way you talk, it seems that most JW's wish they could admit it was all a sham on their parts.

Are we surrounded by actors, though no one admits its a play?

blondie

Were the slutty dresses on the bride and bridesmaids? or after?

I'm glad your family are taking it in stride, perhaps being encouraged to leave knowing they won't be the only ones. I know a JW family that did that, all left at the same time, grandparents, adult children, spouses and grandchildren. Never said why to anyone, not that it stopped the gossipmongers.

Glad to hear to good news!

Blondie

Ellie

Good stuff, lets just hope that your parents do leave soon too.

lonelysheep

Then it was off to the ceremony with the sluttiest dresses and most alcoholic people you can ever hang with. Lots of Christian-ness to be had by all.

LMAO!

I'm happy that you were able to spend time with your dad free of stress.

FREEDOMLOVER update with JW family

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