New Forum Member-exJW in South Africa

by Cathiew 24 Replies latest forum announcements

  • Cathiew
    Cathiew

    Hi there everyone

    My name is Catherine and I live in South Africa. I am not too sure how this forum works but I hope to find it a pleasant and supportive network.

    If you have any tips on how to use this, I would be grateful.

    Just some background:

    My mother was pregnant with me when she started studying with the JWs 48 years ago and her sisters, my cousins, nieces, nephews, sister, brother, brother-in-law are all JWs. Seems they leave and then return because they have nothing else to relate to. I still have my mother asking me to go to the Memorial even though I tell her ''Give it up, it's not going to happen!''

    So it was quite earthshattering to find out the real ''truth'' ten years ago when I became a Christian and realised that I had no pre-cult identity to return to. Quite something to live through, as no doubt many of you have had to live through as well.

    Best regards

    Catherine

  • daystar
    daystar

    Welcome Catherine!

  • Bryan
    Bryan

    Nice to have you here Catherine!

    Bryan

  • EAGLE-1
    EAGLE-1

    Hi and welcome.I have some dear friends that have recently moved from SA.They are the coolest.They are glad to be here too.You can move here too.Our presidents lame but the rest of us , we're cool.

  • What-A-Coincidence
    What-A-Coincidence

    Hi Catherine! Great intro and welcome. This is a very supportive forum. It is here were I was helped to break the bonds of the cult. Enjoy!!! We look forward to your posts.

    wac- xElderXBethelite

  • serendipity
    serendipity

    HI Catherine and welcome to the forum!

  • lovelylil
    lovelylil

    Hi Catherine,

    Welcome to the board. Look forward to seeing some posts from you. Lilly

  • Double Edge
    Double Edge

    Hi Catherine. WELCOME Aboard !

  • looking_glass
    looking_glass

    Welcome. I wish this thing had the ability to tape voices and play then when people have posted. I love the S.Afr. accent (I know, I know, to you it is not an accent but to me it is a beautiful one) Welcome.

  • Kenneson
    Kenneson

    Hi Catherine

    Glad you decided to join us. Look forward to hearing some more from you.

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