Welcome to the forum, Moxie. Being disfellowshipped as a teenager is both a blessing and a curse, as you are aware. The way the WTS tears apart families is a heinous crime that they will pay for if there is any justice in this universe. I myself was DF'ed at 16, after being turned over to the "authorities" by my own elder father. It was absolute family upheaval that still darkens our relationship 15 years later. If you are looking for people who can come close to understanding your unique experience, you've come to the right place. Some days you may want to just express anger and disgust, while on others you may want to move forward and heal. It's all good here. Again, welcome!
Intro: disfellowshipped as a teen in 1999
by Moxie 32 Replies latest jw experiences
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quietlyleaving
Hi moxie
thanks for sharing your story.
welcome to JWD
ql
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nomoreguilt
WELCOME TO JWD Moxie! As you have already noted we are very sympathetic to your situation. Yes, the witnesses do have their own way of persecuting, don't they...
NMG
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Maddie
Welcome Moxie to JWD and thank you for sharing your experiences with us. I went through the same pain when I was ds'd and was shunned by my son. As is the case with you, it was something I could never come to terms with and the sadness never went. I didn't know the truth about the WT either so was still under mind control and eventually was reinstated. Now I have been released from the hold the WT had on my mind which I will forever be grateful for and JWD has helped me so much with the support I find here. I look forward to reading your posts.
Maddie
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tijkmo
they have inspired me to start my own blog
where can we read this..
so welcome
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Deidra
Welcome. I think that you'll find that most of us here can sympathize and help with your pain. Most of us have suffered similar pain.
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phivu m
hi there, i can feel the exact pain. got df in 2000 by american congregation but since i was vietnamese 22 yr ,so all vietnamese jws all know about it. raised jw all my life in vietnam, a communist country. my sister disown me (sorry,i disown her) until now,i'm still God's favorite son. u should feel the same, regardless of what, w/ that thought in mind,it helps me thru life, cheers, phivu
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tall penguin
Welcome Moxie. Would love to read your blog. I've been writing one for over a year now and I find it very cathartic. Where can we read yours?
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Velvetann
Welcome Moxie
You expressed your pain and feelings so well. You are not alone and many of us know how you feel. I myself have been there and know the grief you experience.
Looking forward to getting to know you.
Hugs Velvetann
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BluesBrother
Hello moxie....Pleased to meet you