The lastest study article says in a nut shell that we should tell our new workmates/employer that we are a JW..For you folks who do not attend anymore or you've got out of the "Theocratic Routine" do you still make it know you are a JW?
Do you still say you are a JW?
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SickofLies
I tell them JW are bastard and deserve to go to hell and that I escaped their cult with my life and I'm grateful.
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candidlynuts
i pretty much live isolated from the public.
so there isnt anyone to ask me what my beliefs are or anyone to tell.
my few friends that i have know i was raised jw. and know that my mental illness is connected to my jw experience.but they're ok with that.. they're beliefs are diverse and acceptance isnt based on religious beliefs.
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kid-A
Even when I was technically a "JW" I never told anyone because I was embarassed and did not want the stigma attached to it.
Even now, I only reveal my JW history to very very close friends (not even work associates) since I dont want the "ex-cult member" stigma being attached to me either!!!
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looking_glass
For the people I am close to at work, they know my background. For the majority, they have no clue. There are a couple of a JWs that work here and I would rather they not think we have things in common, so as to think we should discuss things. That is all I need! My general response if questioned is - my family are JWs. I know the beliefs and I respect the people who live their life according to the beliefs because it is a tough religion to be a part of and I leave it at that.
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PoppyR
I dont tell people I AM a JW as I dont feel I am, but I am not afraid to tell them I used to be. I feel it goes part way to explaining some of my behaviours and reactions, also it was a massive part of my life, bit like not telling someone you've been married when you were for 30 years.. how can you miss something like that out!
I also feel it's a good opportunity to give them some home truths about the 'truth'!
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