Stepping out of the shadows ... The Wanderer

The wanderer

Stepping out of the Shadows

This thread represents my one-hundredth post since
registering with this discussion board since August 06.
If anyone ever asked me whether or not I was one
of Jehovah's Witnesses, chances are that is some-
thing I would aptly deny because of sheer embarrass-
ment.

Wanting to right things

On previous posts some of my topics of discussion
were about missing some of the friends in the different
congregations I was formerly associated with. And all things
being equal, some of the greatest friends that I found
were in the organization. There were about a half dozen
or so that I will never forget for the rest of my life.

Wanting to extend an apology

To my friends Glen, Kenny and Hanya Jones I wish you
all the best. To my friends Xavier, Steven and Leo I say
likewise.

Choking back the tears

I have thought about you all, throughout the years; but
sadly, we can never united as friends because I disfellow-
shiped the Watchtower over the United Nations scandal.

I will remember you all, always and forever, and I am sorry
that a corporation masquerading as a religion exerts absolute
control and power over this situation.

Peace, Love and Goodwill

Richard Matos

(The Wanderer)

Dansk

Good on ya, Richard!

Ian

purplesofa

OpenFireGlass

Hey man, Good to see you....

Don't ever, ever, ever be embarrased about who you are/were... your "REAL" friends will accept you no matter what....

PEACE, Mike

fullofdoubtnow

(((Richard)))

I know how you feel. I left friends behind as well. Stay strong, we are all your friends.

Linda

crazyblondeb

Richard- yourock

Gill

Richard! Things will only get better, but in time.

I thought I had friends in the bOrg, but NOT ONE was a real friend. I only found those when I left the bOrg.

Good luck in your recovery! Onwards and Upwards now!

If it's any help to you, I used to sit and cry in my Counsellors office about the friends and relatives who I knew would never speak to me again if I was DF'd or DA'd. Five years on I don't give a monkeys left bollock and I wish they'd all disappear and stop reminding me of their crackpot cult ideas!

Things get better.

purplesofa

If anyone ever asked me whether or not I was one
of Jehovah's Witnesses, chances are that is some-
thing I would aptly deny because of sheer embarrass-
ment.

Ditto

I can hardly make the words come out of my mouth.

purps

johnny cip

wanderer; totally off topic. i see you are a big dion and the belmonts fan. my mom went to high school with these guys. she knew them fairly well, maybe not personnally. a few times when i was a child . my mom with me in tow, ran into a few if them on arthur ave. as i recall they talked a bit about school and knew my mom by name. i'll call her and ask if she has any good stories, john

penny2

(((wanderer)))

We can't replace your friends but it's great to have you here with us!!