Thanks for sharing your story. I think you're on the right track.
Me and my story... Issues, issues, issues
by bottleofwater 24 Replies latest jw experiences
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Jadeen
If you tell the elders and your dad that you are celibate and haven't acted on your feelings, they shouldn't be able to df you. Do NOT confess to anything! Say that you pray to Jehovah to give you the strength to fight these feelings, blah, blah, blah.
You can also check out A Common Bond, a support group for former and current Witnesses.
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Billy the Ex-Bethelite
Yep, that's some issues. I'm surprised that you haven't already been removed as a pioneer.
Whatever you decide to do, it's your choice, just keep in mind the possible consequences and whether you're prepared for them. I'd just encourage you to not quit school. An education is something that can never be taken away from you.
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yknot
Take the job.
If conversations come up with your dad bring up Chitty(flaming) and Percy (bi).
Be responsible in your future relationships.
Talk to some of our JWN Brothers who have walked this path before you.
Love yourself and others enough to make the world a better place.
Hugs
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Broken Promises
Take the job if they offer it, and try to finish your education as well. If they're a good employer, they'll work with you in accomodating your study needs.
Hang in there
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trueblue
I have wandered about this the last 25 years or so being gay really no different then being straight, straight is just as gay when having a strong desire for it, and continue to dwell on it. It is a sin, a weakness of the flesh. Don't be harsh on yourself just because your weakness appears to be different. Homosexualality, fornication, adultry, etc. all are catagorized the same place in the bible.
Who was it "King David" who kept slipping and doing acts of sin over and over but was still in good standings with God because he remained humble and remorseful before God.
If it gives you trouble throw it away from you, in other words don't dwell on it.
I remember seeing a JW man sitting in the middle of a KH with a group of good looking females standing around him a lord and behold he had a hard on. Now that is queer because he thought about it too long.
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trueblue
Drug addict, alcohaullic, what ever same differance. Still a drunkard
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bottleofwater
Honestly trueblue, if you're so spiritual, why are you on this site in the first place?
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THE GLADIATOR
bottleofwater This is your life and you alone are responsible for the choices you make. My young years were sacrificed living to please my family. It's a mistake to do that and it doesn't work, you have to be true to yourself.
Your family must accept you as you are and not expect you to live a lie to pacify them or support their ideals. All the best.