The dubs that brought you into the WTS

greendawn

How do you perceive the JWs that had brought you into the WTS, do you like them, resent them, are they still dubs or did they get out before you? It would be nice if there are instances where those that brought people in later helped them leave. I don't particularly like the dubs that got me in because I later realised they were doing everything to impress their superiors and get promoted, something they achieved as they got good Bethel positions abroad.

Check_Your_Premises

I think alot about the folks that brought my wife in. They used to be so energetic and enthused about the truth. I still remember the day they showed up at our door (and I didn't have enough sense to pull a pistol )

After a nasty run in with their local boe I think they are going through some serious doubts.

I am hoping to spend some time with them soon and land a thought provoking comment. They are both to smart to just keep droning on in the JW echo chamber.

If they were to leave it would be DEVASTATING to my wife's faith in TFDS.

And what incredible allies they could become in my struggle to help my wife to free her mind.

Plus they are such nice folks. I really hope they can regain some control over their lives!

CYP

juni

The woman was very sweet, but very much under her husband's thumb. He later became an elder even though he had questionable business practices, but he was well liked by the BOE.

He was very haughty. He would take us out in f. service and we would never stop for a break. He'd chomp on an apple and ask if we wanted some. He said we are only preparing ourselves for the Great Tribulation. He was a self righteous prick.

I believe only one of their adult kids is still in.

Juni

OnTheWayOut

This was heavy on my mind at different times.

The dubs who got me in are still dubs. Even though I had a JW mother, I was not one in early adulthood.
I kinda made a mess of my life and turned to JW's for help. (It makes me feel real bad, I went to them)
This pioneer couple came to me at my mother's request. I was, basically, the center of their lives. They
found pioneering quite easy by making me their project. As I slowly became a JW, I met their former
projects. Once I finished my two books, I became just like their former projects. They were always too
busy for me, as they were on another project. They used to include me in everything they did, and count
half the time I was there as preaching, although it was eating, watching movies, etc.

As the years went by, I met a few more of their projects. They still do it the same way. Just about every former
bible student felt the same as me- I was great for their pioneer hours. They have brought several people into
the borg- they are totally dedicated and support everything the WTS says (defend it with their lives.).

I really pity them, but they think they are happy.

Genesis

Altought I was raised in The Crapology, my single mother always made sure that older brothers would come and study with me. The first was a nice Windows washer who died of cancer 3 years ago. The second was like my brother and is still, I miss him very much and wrote him 2 emails but never heard any answer. Unfortunatly hes very brainwashed (hes a young 28 elder who has done the MTS). Hes the type of guy that when you say "woman" or "SEX" he run scared. One day if he ever leave the Lie Ill be there for him (Ill pay him a stripper lol)

solo

the dubs that forced me into the wts are my parents, I have mixed feeling about them

I hate them forcing me into that religion and I hate the fact they are still part of it

I love them as they are my parents but I wonder how different our relationships and quality of life might have been

my brother and I now support each other and talk through all our issues and despair about our parents choices

Warlock

I loved the old brother that studied with me. He died a few years ago. I also love those that helped me along in the beginning. Most of them were 40-90 years old and they were so fun to be around. I miss them.....................alot.

Warlock

hamsterbait

I still remember coming home for lunch from school.

A bright cold April morning.

As my Grandmother put my lunch in front of me, she said "There was a lady at the door today and she read me a little bit of the Bible. She gave me a book, and we'll talk about it next week.

That woman was as near to truly christlike as we knew at the time. Charisma. Kind . Gentle . Truthful - as afar as allowed.

So much of the conversion experience is to do with chatisma, and love bombing.

HB

Honesty

We had been been friends for about 16 years when they started 'studying' with JW's. The husband had been raised in 'da truth' but left 2 skidmarks in the driveway when he turned 18 and joined the Navy.

They were the first ones I showed the UN website about the WT to and were ready to eject with me until their BOE got to and convinced them it was all going to be brought out when the Society revealed New Light about it.

They hung up on me the last time I called a year and a half ago.

A 30 year friendship that changed into a conditional one as soon as I disagreed with the FDS.

evita

The woman who studied with my mom became quite close to our family. At the time she had a son who was an elder and a daughter who regular pioneered. Although I'm sure she was sad when I left, she never shunned me when I ran into her unexpectedly a few times. Her son left the religion and posts on this board. Her daughter and son-in-law (elder) also left, but I have never spoken with them about it and we have no contact.
Thinking about it makes me feel sad. I don't have any hard feelings towards their family. Yes, they had a profound impact on me and my family and I still struggle to make some sense of it. But we were all doing the best we knew how at the time.

The dubs that brought you into the WTS

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