UPDATE

by RichieRich 98 Replies latest jw friends

  • RichieRich
    RichieRich

    Yesterday afternoon, I recieved 2 text messages from an anonymous source that read :

    (person that turned you in) I turned you into your brothers for your own good. Gal ?:? says "do not be misled, god is not one to be mocked" This way you will stop bringing reproach upon Jehovah God by working with apostates.

    I showed my dad, he laughed.

    Myself and my mother and father sat down at the table to have a "state of the family" meeting, and decide how things would work from here on out.

    Dad sided with mom (upset about living a lie, contact with internet people, etc) and was saying that he didn't agree with my choices.

    Basically, he said that he can understand me not wanting to be a witness, but is bewildered as to why I would FIGHT the org.

    Moms biggest concern was that I not send out letters to everyone,or attempt to contact any more witnesses.

    Then I told her she needed to make people leave me alone, and showed her the texts. She didn't understand how people can block their numbers, and started looking at my recieved calls. She asked who called from an unknown out of state number- I was like- I don't know, so my dad grabbed the phone and called back. He got victorian sky- but I sure as hell wasn't about to let on that I knew who it was, and he gave her a bit of a hard time.

    Then my phone rang again- my mom told me to leave the room- I'm guessing that was KittyEatzJdub's text message. Then mom was flipping- "who are all these people- etc." So then she was like- if you dont know who these people are- then you don't need to have your cell phone.

    And then, for good measure, she canceled our long distance...

    So now, I have no internet, no cell phone, and can't even call from home.

    THEN- I GOT A CALL FROM AN ELDER (home line)

    he spoke with mom and she told him I turn 18 on saturday, etc. etc. Then he asked to speak with me, and said they wanted to meet last night at 9:15- after the book study!!!!

    I reluctantly agreed. I have a digital recorder coming- which still isn't here- but I thought I could just go buy one and then return it.

    Then mom told me I couldn't leave the house before I left to go to the KH. and when you're this close to out of your house, you don't screw around.

    So i met with the elders, I'll give details later, but I wore a black suit with a white french cuff shirt, red tie, and about half abottle of old spice. I looked damn good, and I really scared them... details later though- class is only so long.

  • DevonMcBride
    DevonMcBride

    Thanks for checking in Richie

    The suspense is killing me. My thoughts are with you

  • Legolas
    Legolas
    So i met with the elders, I'll give details later, but I wore a black suit with a white french cuff shirt, red tie, and about half abottle of old spice. I looked damn good, and I really scared them... details later though- class is only so long.

    Glad you checked in and are all right!

    Chin up...We are all thinking of you...hang in there!

  • damselfly
    damselfly

    As you're already aware the board has been flipping out with concern for you. I'm glad at this point you still have a place to live. Hugs and I know you'll let us all know if and when we can help.

    I think posters that left the JW's as adults don't realize how terrifying it is to do so as a teen. It was the most traumatizing experience of my life and it's effects still come back to slap me some days.

    Dams

  • Nathan Natas
    Nathan Natas


    Hey Rich,

    I'm glad to hear that things are relatively on an even keel. I was wonderiing just what sort of Japanese water torture you might be going through with those elder drips, and I even found myself a bit concerned that your Mom might find herself overwhelmed with "theocratic shame" and do something rash.

    I guess on Saturday we can all show up at your virtual birthday party and speak to you, since you'll then be "legal" for all us weirdo internet entities.

    Take care, stay tough, you ROCK, Dude!

    - Uncle sataN

  • ButtLight
    ButtLight

    Richie, nice to see your ok. Any news of the book theft from the elders????

  • RichieRich
    RichieRich
    Any news of the book theft from the elders????

    First thing I did when I entered the room was to hand them my lawyer's card. The book was barely mentioned, and they never even tried to get it back.

  • Dismembered
    Dismembered

    I'll say it again. You rock Richie

    Dismembered

  • dorayakii
    dorayakii

    The very best of luck whatever happens, you are a 17 yr old who doesn't mess around. You have maturity beyond your years buit still know how to have a good time making *them* run circles around you. I always read you're posts even if i dont comment on all of them. I have the utmost respect for you Richie. Good luck

  • rebel8
    rebel8

    ((Richie))

    My advice is to keep doing what you're doing--avoid getting throw out of your house. Agree to stay off the internet if that's what it takes. You'll be at college soon!

    It is very interesting that some posters on this forum were more upset about the "theft" than the elders

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