by Bangalore 11 Replies latest jw friends
Found this interesting blog article about an Awake article. The blogger recieved a copy of Awake from some witness who came to her door. She was particularly very disgusted with the "Young People Ask" article.
http://nadia-francina.livejournal.com/4546.html
Bangalore
freedom to choose & yes it's not all about females trying to get men's attention, many dress to please them selves, to make them selves feel good.
The entire article is addressed to the females, as usual.
Oh thank GOD I am not part of that religion anymore...my mother ate UP articles like this!!! She loved waving that in my face - because to her - I was always 'immodest'. I have a large chest, and so no matter what I wear, it is noticeable...but in HER mind, wearing clothes that are 'curvy' or outline my shape was WRONG and she would break out article after article to try to convince me that I was dressing 'cheap'. So this latest one would've just been another weapon for her to try to use against me. UGH!!!!
I have a large chest
photos or its not true
HAHAHAHAHA! The only way you get photos is if I get ur cc#....oh, and it HAS to be AMEX Black too!
Why can't they play up their attractiveness? Between the witlesses and the Muslim religions, they sure do a good job at making women hide their features.
To be honest...my mother has MAJOR emotional issues and very LOW self esteem - she is completely embarassed of HER body! The woman purposely buys clothing 2 sizes larger then what she actually wears in order to 'hide' any hint of shape (which she really doesn't have anyways). So as the daughter of someone like that - it was burned in my head that having a shape is BAD! It draws negative attention, all clothese should not 'curve' against your body, no v-necks, nothing 'fitted' is appropriate, strapless is slutty, etc. Growing up, I really believed I was 'cheap' (as my parents liked to use all the time when they didn't approve of an outfit) and that I was ugly. Still struggle with that 'voice' in my head to this day and I'm grown!!!!!
What's sad is that articles like that Awake on 'how to dress' really give JWs who already HAVE issues, an 'excuse' to judge and criticize others. It feeds a cycle of emotional abuse that takes a lot to break free from. I'm surprised my mother hasn't secretly dropped that magazine in my mailbox with that article highlighted. "Dress and Grooming" was an obsession for her.
Avoid styles that highlight sexuality. They make you appear desperate and self-absorbed. They could also make you a target for harassment - or worse. In contrast, modest clothing enhances your appearance and highlights your good qualities.
When will those crazy old bastards in Brooklyn learn that sexual harrassment and rape are crimes of control and violence, not crimes of lust and passion?
Thankfully the Watchtower does not ask sisters to wear burqas.
Bangalore
