Hi -- bonzaison is a friend of mine

tifalafa

Hi -- bonzaison is a friend of mine. After showing me some of the posts here I felt a bit guilty. Then a few days later I decided I'd get my own account so I could post too. I have been a Jehovah's Witness since childhood. My mom and grandma studied when I was a kid and have good memories of visits and talking and just sitting there enjoying the new people in our home. I liked the colorful books like the Live Forever, and the Bible stories book too of course. Had some counseling issues about my clothing being appropriate attire at the Kingdom Hall. Never got caught for heavy nekking though I didn't dare do more and I know my folks would have been devastated if I got restrictions. I love my parents. Leaving now would wreck so many family relations. It's tough and I was hoping this web forum helps people deal with stuff like that.

Tif

drwtsn32

Welcome to the board!

jamiebowers

Welcome to JWN! I didn't know it was even possible to fade when I offered to da myself instead of waiting around to see if my crazy jw husband was going to kill me, but they df'd me instead. Anyway, from what I've read, many people fade by moving away from their families. I don't know if that's a possibility for you, but I think it would drive me nuts to be forced to live the life of a jw. Given enough time here, you'll be able to decide whether to stay in or leave by da'ing or fading.

BabaYaga

Hello and welcome, Tifalafa!

Tired of the Hypocrisy

welcome to the board. I am looking forward to reading more from you.

Mrs. Fiorini

Welcome to the board. Ya, most of us have had to deal with those issues too. You will find people in all stages of involvement with the WT here. Some are active JWs and their life on this board is a secret. Others are DFd or DAd. Still others are in various stages of "fading" (gradually and quietly leaving while hoping nobody notices). Some haven't been part of the WT for years, but are still trying to come to terms with the experience.

Read for awhile and you will get all kinds of perspectives. Take it slow and you can use our experiences to help you decide what you want to do.

Best wishes to you.

asilentone

Welcome to the board and make yourself comfortable here.