New here - wanted to get this off my chest

by Thrall 29 Replies latest jw friends

  • Cellist
    Cellist

    Hi Thrall.

    I'm glad you're family are all "out". It's good to have you here.

    Cellist

  • heathen
    heathen

    welcome thrall --- thanks for sharing your story . Personally I think I would have done whatever it took to stay out of the military over the leaving the WT. Would you say that also slowed down your schooling ? Is the JW religion the only one that gets conscientious objector status in finland? What kind of government does finland have these days ? Is it democratic ?

  • greendawn
    greendawn

    Welcome to the forum, your story is typical of kids that got involved with the cult due to their parents and subsequently had an unhappy childhood. I noticed the way they were trying to blackmail you at such a young age by threatening to cut you off from your family, that really shows their cultic nature. They obviously don't have real christian love among themselves.

  • mark hughes
    mark hughes

    Welcome Thrall. Its funny how you read in the Watchtower about brothers being persecuted for not doing military service and the jw's persecute you for doing it!

    I look forward to reading your posts.

    Mark.

  • unique1
    unique1

    Welcome to the board. Your story was very interesting. Thanks for sharing.

  • serendipity
    serendipity

    Hi thrall, welcome to the forum! Thanks for sharing your story.

  • KW13
    KW13

    Like me your childhood was affected but you sound like you don't want to let it ruin your life! WELL DONE for getting free, joining and posting!

    Welcome to the forum

  • SWALKER
    SWALKER

    HI and just want to add my Welcome! Sounds like you're on the right track!

    Swalker

  • SickofLies
    SickofLies

    Congratz! and Welcome!

    It's always heart warming to see other people coming into the truth!

  • outoftheorg
    outoftheorg

    Hi Thral and welcome.

    Quite a story. Glad you are doing ok.

    Are you sure you were born in Finland?

    Your posts reads like someone born in the United States .

    Outoftheorg

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