To a certain degree, this board is like a holadeck on Star Trek. We can program it to become what we want it, or better put, need it to be.
There is no one who understands like a former JW the total head f*ck that this cult perpetrates. This board is all about you and me. There is no one right way to leave JW's. There are many wrong ways, (i.e. self destructive behavior with drugs, alcohol, irresponsible sex, etc) where lessons can be shared and learned from.
It's not like we are ever going to be happy, like we thought. But then again, we can be REALLY happy, and honest. This board to me accomplishes these things, in no particular order
- Expose JW's and esp, GB actions and dogma as false. (not happy or positive, but necessary)
- Provide support for those who leave, esp for those who are newly out. (not always happy or positive, but necessary)
- Provide an outlet to express opinions and grow in knowledge of other viewpoints and lifestyles. If we can admit we didn't know something, or add others experience and viewpoints to our own, all the better.
- Occasionally, we like to joke about whatever.
This isn't the Comedy Central board, but it serves a great purpose, best known only to former practicing members of Jehovah's Witnesses.