Your early JWD days

by greendawn 25 Replies latest jw friends

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  bebu

  I have never been a dub, and I was astounded when I first ran across this board. There were some really intelligent arguments and very thought-provoking posts coming from all sides. (There still are!) This place was NOTHING like the programmed responses I had run into with all the dubs in my life. I sat for several weeks, shocked and delighted.

  It's my understanding that this board was (is still?) ranked as the most active discussion board in the area of religion/christian area. It makes sense: there are tons of boards for Christians and Jews and Muslims to use to share their thoughts; there are no official boards for JWs with serious questions.

  I still feel kinda like an outsider though because I don't know anyone closely.

  I really felt like this for a long time. I kept on posting anyway, wondering if I was being presumptive.

  What you share, and how you share, will say a lot and warms us up to ya. So after awhile, choosinglife, we'll all get the hang of who you are thru your writing, and you'll automatically begin to feel like an old friend to those of us who've been here a while. Don't quit.

  bebu
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  ESTEE

  I started lurking here just after I was df'd . . . scared to death that I'd be struck dead by lightning

  But I really needed the support because my mom had just died two weeks before . . . and my kids were shunning me.

  My mom is still dead, and my kids still shun me, but I'm a lot stronger and happier because of this group.

  Now I am grateful for my disfellowshipment. It gave me the kick in the pants I needed to get on with my life, away from a religion that no longer served my highest and best purpose.

  Happiness negates the jw "punishing belief system" that keeps members towing the line.

  *hugs*

  ESTEE
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  BluesBrother

  I lurked here for a long time, being still connected although unbelieving. it still felt so incredibly naughty, as though I was doing something that I should not. In those days you could show an e mail address so I had to create one that did not have my name in it.

  I had found the site in the public library terminal and I felt sure someone would come behind me and say "AhHa, we have an apostate "
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  BluesBrother

  I lurked here for a long time, being still connected although unbelieving. it still felt so incredibly naughty, as though I was doing something that I should not. In those days you could show an e mail address so I had to create one that did not have my name in it.

  I had found the site in the public library terminal and I felt sure someone would come behind me and say "AhHa, we have an apostate "
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  minimus

  Ah, the "glorious days"! I have to say, we've all grown a lot since we were "newbies". I used to worry that someone would rip your head off if you dared disagree with them. Now, it's a lot more balanced and I think it's because many of the angry "elite" posters rarely post. And no one person has a monopoly here.
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  hambeak

  I lurked for a few months before posting or starting a topic. I guess I had a LOT OF CONFUSION about a lot of things. Now it is much clearer. I still have some doubts about some of the things I read here ie: joining political organizations like the UN or the one in the Philipines. I guess when you are brought up believing a certain way with no room to question it is very hard and frightening to find things just might be different