I'm 100% sure that the Witnesses don't have the "Truth". They are a true "cult". It took me a while for me to admit that.
Were You Ever Afraid That You Might've Made The Wrong Decision In Leaving??
by minimus 67 Replies latest jw friends
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NanaR
Hey Min,
My "leaving" was so gradual (I didn't know what "fading" was, but that's what I did), that it didn't seem intentional or even a decision at first. I admit to feeling little "twinges" of fear when I would wander into a meeting or assembly (very rarely, when asked by family). The organization had the ability to make my heart beat fast for a long time.
Since coming here and reading and doing research online, I am now 100% convinced that I made the RIGHT decision. With the large extended JW family that I have, I even did it the right way, it seems (not that I can take any credit for that, just happened that way).
I have been fortunate. My husband became inactive at the same time I did, my children were never baptized. My mother (before she died) knew I was inactive but didn't make an issue of it. The only one of my immediate family who is still a practicing Witness is my sister, and she's 400 miles away.
I lost touch with the aunts and uncles and cousins years ago. I don't know if they are shunning me or not. I do know they are ignoring me.
In the meantime, I have made many new friends who are as dear as family. As I said, I consider myself very fortunate.
Ruth
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OUTLAW
Bwa-ha-ha-ha!..I`m just inactive too..Very,very inactive..I walked out as a teenager..Best decision I ever made!!...OUTLAW
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karnage
After being so deeply rooted in JW traditions and mind sets, I am sure that it has played on all of our minds for quite some time after finally mustering the strength and will to walk away. I knew that there was always something more than what meets the eye with Witnesses and the Organization. It wasn' until after I came here to this forum that I was able to find the actual information that had been hidden from me. The doubts were removed and I now have a clear mind in why I have walked away. Now that my questions have finally been answered, I can see why the elders and others have gone through such lengths in keeping them hidden. I can't imagine what it would be like if everyone associated with the WTBS actually took a closer look at the information that we have at our disposal. The funny thing is, they have what they need to see these things for themselves, yet, they continue to close their eyes.
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Dagney
I was about 95% sure I was right the day I made up my mind to leave...that I didn't want to be one of them when I grew up.
A couple of times I had some wierd flashes "What if they are right???" moments. Then I look at the crazy organization and the mind control over the flock...and I am soooo 100% sure now.
They are nuts.
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SnakesInTheTower
minimus...damn, you come up with some interesting threads!
my answer....its like Ivory Soap:
SnakesInTheTower (of the "99.44% certain I am right about fading" Sheep Class)
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nvrgnbk
I'm 100% sure that the Witnesses don't have the "Truth". They are a true "cult".
Ditto minimus.
Admittedly, I'm not sure where that leaves me.
I'm often overwhelmed by the sense of futility that I'm left with.
Enough to make me go back?
C'mon, I'm nvrgnbk! LOL!
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minimus
Snakes, the more you read the truth about the Organization, the more obvious it becomes that this could NEVER be The true religion. Nearly EVERYTHING they've said has been revised----meaning they're almost never 100% correct about most anything!!
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Dragonlady76
I was then as I am now 100% Sure!
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Mum
At first, my intention was not to leave. I was losing the battle with mental health and could not seek help, so I bolted to save what was left of my sanity. My now ex-husband, an elder at the time, when he saw that I was not coming back any time soon, started a campaign to get me to "confess to adultery." He would call me and ask me to "free" him so that he could remarry.
In those days, I was pretty beaten down and weak. I finally decided to go to a JC meeting to clear the air. No air was cleared for them because I managed to remain calm (with the help of a tranquilizer) and take their grilling with grace. But, for me, this meeting was a pivotal point in my life. I walked away from that meeting with a full understanding of what hypocrites, liars, poor excuses for men they were.
I am cautious about using the word "sure." Few things in life can be reduced to certainty. However, if I am sure of anything, I am sure that leaving that cruel, psychologically debilitating prison with invisible walls was the best thing I ever did for myself and all who know me. Today I am so much stronger and have some financial security and have the incredible lightness of being that only comes with being in charge of my own life.
Regards,
SandraC