I just got this

by fullofdoubtnow 24 Replies latest jw friends

  • fullofdoubtnow
    fullofdoubtnow

    Thanks for all your replies. I actually just phoned this sister, and it went ok. She was very friendly, and sounded so glad to hear from me again. We spoke for about 15 minutes, and she asked if I'd mind her calling me again, though we didn't arrange to meet this time.

    She thought I sounded happy, and asked about Trev. The one "awkward" moment was when she asked if we have any plans to marry, and I said we hadn't given it any thought. I guess the jws, or most of them, see themselves as occupying the moral high ground, and the idea of people living together is a little hard for them to take. I thought the reference in her letter to our sex life was a little off, but dedpoet laughed about it. I didn't say anything about it to her though, I am just happy, and a little taken aback, that she would still like me as a friend even though I'm da'd now. She is after all taking a chance in contacting me at all, knowing what her elders are like.

    There was no hint of preaching at all, and no attempt to invite me back into the fold. She seemed to be genuinely glad to know that I am doing well now. I told her she can call me any evening, and I didn't mention it but I would probably agree to meet with her, discreetly for her sake, in due course. Dedpoet suggested we might even lure her out of the wts, but unless things have changed she is a very loyal sister, so yhay might be wishful thinking on his part. I will see how it goes, and keep you posted if and when we talk again.

  • parakeet
    parakeet

    She sounds like a kind and loving person (a rarity among JWs). It would be a shame and maybe even an unkindness to throw away the opportunity to keep her as a friend. If your new status as DA causes problems between you, you'll know soon enough and can decide what to do then.

  • Balsam
    Balsam

    Contact her. I have a friend who is was recently reinstated and she and I still talk. I don't preach at her and she don't preach at me. She don't agree with the shunning thing either.

  • Dr Jekyll
    Dr Jekyll

    Your mate was bending over backwards to let you know she still wants you as a friend and wouldn't try and talk you around. She sounds a good un

  • unique1
    unique1

    Sounds Wonderful!!! I say go for it. I hope it works out for you.!!

  • greendawn
    greendawn

    She a decent person for a JW, she is more liberally minded and tolerent than one would expect, she continues to appreciate the help you gave her, doesn't approve of shunning and can see that your relationship with Trevor is beneficial to you rather than be judgemental with it.

    I think there is no harm in meeting her since you know you won't be going back to the JWs.

  • Lady Liberty
    Lady Liberty

    Dear Fullofdoubtnow,

    Wow, that is quite the letter. For someone to be a diehard Witness to talk like that, makes me feel she doesn't agree with everything she is being taught either. She may just not openly admit it. The mere fact that she is willing to meet with you behind the Elders back says ALOT! You never know. Maybe you can help her get out! Maybe she has questions and is looking for an oportunity to talk with you about them. Keep us posted!

    Sincerely,

    Lady Liberty

  • Es
    Es

    I think this is a really nice letter if her intentions are good.

    If she can be trusted i say go for it

    es

  • voltaire
    voltaire

    Talk to her. She sounds as reasonable and caring as a person can be. I think this kind of JW is the most dangerous kind for the society. The more we can encourage a reasonable, tolerant view of DFed persons the better. Good luck,

    Ron

  • sass_my_frass
    sass_my_frass

    Yair go for it. Any friend you get to keep is worth the effort.

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