Posting for the first time

by southern belle 24 Replies latest jw friends

  • southern belle
    southern belle

    Hello everyone,

    I have recently gotten myself out of the org. after 2.5 yrs. of research about the Org. I was raised a witness so this was not easy I felt like it took me forever. My family are all very spiritual my father is the P.O. My step-mother has been a pioneer for over 25yrs. all of my sisters have pioneered and two of my brother-in-laws are elders. They have all disowned me since I wrote my letter ofcourse god forbid they show loyalty to their sister over the Org. but that is what has happened, its not a surprise I knew it would thats why it took me so long to take that step. I was surprised by how free I felt after I did it and talked to my family for the last time. It was like a huge weight had been lifted off of me. Have you guys had a similar experience? Please let me know.

    Southern Belle

  • Abandoned
    Abandoned

    Congrats southern belle, and welcome to the forum.

  • coffee_black
    coffee_black

    Welcome!

    I was raised in it too. I researched for 2 years before I left... I don't have any family left in it, (they had all died) I felt an immense sense of relief when I left... but I really didn't have to deal with family shunning me. I found out who my real friends are...some jws don't shun me....most do.

    Glad you're here!

    Coffee

  • southern belle
    southern belle

    Thanks abandoned I've never talked on a chat room before so I hope I'm doing this right.

  • Abandoned
    Abandoned
    Thanks abandoned I've never talked on a chat room before so I hope I'm doing this right.

    Left to right, top to bottom. Yep, you got it about right.

  • babygirl75
    babygirl75

    Welcome to the board Southern Belle....(cute post name!)

    I too have been shunned by family & friends, other than one sister that left before I did. I left in 2001. It does get easier. Stay strong & enjoy your new found freedom!!!

    babygirl...

  • horrible life
    horrible life

    Welcome Southern Belle!!

    I am a fader. So far, I have kept my views about the JW's to myself, execpt to tell my "weak" sister, to tell my parents to stop sending the mags.

    What you did was very difficult, and took alot of courage. What made you make that decision to DA, and not fade?

    Again, Welcome, and I am glad that you decided to post today, because with a depressing storyline going on, on the other threads, I needed to perk up, and you helped. New ones on any board, are it"s life blood. You always bring questions, and new experiences. We need to look forward, and not back.

  • worldtraveller
    worldtraveller

    Welcome to the forum. Please participate as you need. We are all ears-er eyes!

  • sweetstuff
    sweetstuff

    Welcome Southern Belle, I've been out about six years, after a brief period of reflection and a lifetime of observation of just what a farce the WTS is. I didnt' really delve into any serious research until long after I left. Look forward to hearing more of your story.

  • betterdaze
    betterdaze

    Welcome, southern belle!

    ~Sue

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