Positive steps

OnTheWayOut

Restrangled mentioned that there has been some heavy stuff on this forum recently.
She asked for some positive things from members. I didn't post on her thread, but
decided to start my own. I have made some positive steps.

I never met with the local ex-JW meetup group. I have decided to do so at the next
event. I also decided to contact many local ex-JW's, as I really need a support group.
You all might remember my recent thread, where I revealed some of my problems-
(http://www.jehovahs-witness.com/9/143996/1.ashx)
I know I need the support of others, JWD is that, but I need more. I need a bit of
face-to-face. The local group is very low in attendance, so I just hope to find a couple
of people ready to support each other, and if not, I still have you guys.

I haven't been in about 20 years to Alcoholics Anonymous, but I intend to start going
again. It really is something that I should be doing, plus it will give me a reason to
get out of the house to meet other ex-JW's. Yes, I should just be honest about that,
but I am just not ready to fully test my wife's loyalty. She will know that I am meeting
people eventually. It's not like I am cheating on her.

So- there's some positives. I am looking for more support out there. Oh, and I love you
guys. There was so much love and concern for members going through rough times recently.
Thanks for reading.

OTWO.

AWAKE&WATCHING

Awesome news - keep that positive outlook!

LoverOfTruth

These are definitely Positive Steps! I highly encourage you to attend the local ex-JW meetup group. While we don't currently have a regular "Get-Together" here in Columbus, we have met and have each other's telephone numbers. If we need to talk, we just pick up the phone.

OnTheWayOut

If we need to talk, we just pick up the phone.

Yes. I have that here already. Distance means virtually nothing nowadays for communications.
I really want some face-to-face contact with former believers. Discussion over a meal or a
coffee could do wonders.

REBORNAGAIN

Anything that betters a person is a positive thing. Good for you! Hope you'll find yet even more positive things to do in your life. Positive actions result in positive returns.

Thanks for sharing your goal with us. I'm sorry to hear that you need AA, but I am really happy that they are there for you. The life of an alcoholic, is a sad story. I know this because I was with an alcoholic for 4 months, hoping I could help him, but nope....like you, they have to want to help themselves. You go for it, and I wish you all the best!

LINDA

Maddie

OTWO - It is nice that you are being positive about life and encouraging for me to hear. Well done! (You have a pm)

Maddie

megsmomma

I think it is amazing that you've recognized the issues (instead of ignoring them as you were trained to do) and then you are taking the steps to make it right. The steps you are making will make your life better and you will be able to put the past hurts behind you. I really admire you (also).

OnTheWayOut

I am not going to reply to each individual, although I am doing that more often than not.

Let me just say, I feel the love and concern. Imagine what the elders would say if I were
still an elder and said I was going back to AA.

zack

Glad to hear you're going to get out and meet others. I've been thinking that I need to do the same thing.

All the best.

Younglove1999

Reading this post and your linked post put a huge smile on my face.

My husband (who lurks here) and I really enjoy reading your posts and appreciate your input.

We kind of joke sometimes when we talk about people in our old congregation and their "fades". We'll say "maybe ABC person is "OTWO"!! Wouldn't that be awesome?" But you're in Illinois (or are you? *wink wink*) and we're here in CT.

I think it's great that you're availing yourselves to whatever comes in an attempt to be at peace with yourself. If it means having to go back to AA, then go for it. You can't structure the road to emotional stability and peace- you just have to sometimes sit back after analyzing everything and just be ready for whatever comes. Best of luck to you!

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