How did you do it???

by BobsGirl 2 Replies latest jw friends

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  BobsGirl

  I am so depressed. I am really trying hard not to be but I am. My mother called last night to "Witness" to me again. She calls every few weeks to tell me about a wonderful talk or excited about her upcoming part at the circuit assembly or some other thing. I am getting more and more ill. Last night I was sufficiently intoxicated to handle the situation, but I am beginning to feel physically ill whenever I talk to her. I am trying not to completely alienate my family, my hope is to one day help open their eyes to the truth about the WTBS. However,I can't continue the way I am going now. I am getting closer to that place where I won't give a sh**. I am afraid that I will just go off one day and then they will lable me apostate and close their minds and hearts to me. How have you handled this situation? What has worked for you??

  BobsGirl
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  reagan_oconnor

  Bob'sBabe (had to do that, sorry )

  First, I got Caller ID. I didn't answer the phone.
  Now, since Caller ID got so expensive, I let the answering machine screen my calls. I don't pick up if I don't want to.

  If you must answer the phone, set an electronic egg timer for 5 minutes, 15 mins, whatever, and when it goes off, say, "I've got a roast in the oven, have to take it out" etc.

  After 10 minutes on the phone (cordless), walk to your front door and ring the doorbell (this works even better if you have a dog; he'll bark and add to the noise). Say, "uh, gotta go, someone's at the door."

  Just my $.02... it's worked for me.

  Reagan

  I am the master of my fate/I am the captain of my soul.
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  BobsGirl

  Thanks. Good Ideas.

  BobsGirl