The Day Has Arrived

by concerned x 36 Replies latest jw experiences

  • Honesty
    Honesty

    Welcome to the board, x

    Some of us have experienced similar treatment from "Jehovah's people" and have sucessfully weathered the storm.

  • concerned x
    concerned x

    Dear JWD's

    Thank you all very much for your support. I am truly amazed at the amount of comments in such a short period of time. I will compile a post of my story shortly so that all will become familar with me and my situation although I am sure it is probably very similar to many out there already.

    Just a brief note: One poster asked if I jumped headlong into this decision. Well, be assurred I took many years to make my decision. My doubts began almost immediately after my appointment as an elder over 9 years ago. My very first difficult encounter was not a judical meeting with a publisher over some wrong doing but with a member of the anointed who was truly abusing the friends. And when I challenged him all hell broke lose. He's still an elder and still of the anointed but I immediately developed a reputation of not taking any crap from anyone no matter who he was. (He still hates me, his lose).

    I am losing my wife over this situation as well, which is quite disturbing. But, my two daughters have also left and my son never took to the truth so I do have a support system. But, I have learned to keep many things to myself since I see little benefit from speaking up. Most do not accept the negative info concerning their faith.

    Will post more asap.

    Thank you all again.

    concerned x

  • garybuss
    garybuss

    Welcome!
    You wrote: "Most do not accept the negative info concerning their faith."
    "Adherents of some religions are very sensitive about any attempts to convert them from their faith."
    Page 5 Par. 14 Our Kingdom Ministry
    WTBTS February 1998

    :-)

  • jimbo
    jimbo

    Welcome to the Board!!!

    I am looking forward to learning more about your situation.

    We all hope your exit goes smoothly!

    jimbo

  • passive suicide
    passive suicide

    Welcome. I've been fading now for awhile, and can relate to your feelings. My wife too, is being pretty tough. Hopefully you won't 'lose' her. Maybe this will eventually allow her the opportunity to think for herself. At least that's my hope at this time. Again, Welcome.

  • UnConfused
    UnConfused

    Con-X,

    Right off quick I get the impression you (like me) may be a bit of an idealist, unable to tolerate the double standards and hypocrisy you see, even if it means dropping off the 'power grid'.

    I hope you stick around and share your views

  • changeling
    changeling

    Welcome! Looking forward to reading your story!

  • Mysterious
    Mysterious

    Nice to see there are still those at the top who are thinking for themselves and getting out.

  • 38 Years
    38 Years

    Welcome. It's good that you have support from your children. In time, your wife may see through the lies from the GB and leave also. I look forward to reading your story.

  • ex-nj-jw
    ex-nj-jw

    Welcome concernedx,

    Stick around, we will be here for you with unconditional friendship!! No worries!

    nj

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