Why does guilt often remain so long with those who've left the JWs?

by And He Ran 23 Replies latest jw experiences

  • tinker
    tinker

    Anger, rage and guilt are symtoms of Grief. There area specific phases of grief that must be experiences before we can move toward healing. Each person is unique as to how long these phase will last and education of the issues is a great help. Gary's research is a good example of making it through the process.

    We grieve over more than the death of a loved one. The loss of a core belief is also cause for grieving. As you read each poster here, some are sad, some angry, some numb but we have all lost something that at one time was at the center of our lives.

    Talking and expressing feelings is very helpful in getting over the guilt phase. Thank goodness for JWD, I really feel it is a Healing Place.

    May Peace be with each and every one of you.

  • And He Ran
    And He Ran

    Thanks for all your postings and thoughts - very interesting, as always.

  • Champion
    Champion

    I have no guilt, I am sometimes ashamed that I don't have enough knowledge of history to stand up to them in a converstion. I mostly deal with being afraid of a lot of things. I had to really work through it for my kids sake. My husband thinks I am so nuerotic and anxious for no reason. I think it is because of my JW upbringing and worried about everyone. It sucks!!

  • Jadon
    Jadon

    I could almost bet that when you left the JW's you didn't better yourself. You probably went down a path of sin and continued on that course.

    Most people that do leave usually leave not to other religions, but they really want to live a life of sin and sinning will almost always leave you with guilt. Now if your heart has become harden to sin your guilt will go away. And when that happens you will be weclomed to all the other religions with opened arms. Misery loves company.

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