by sabastious 12 Replies latest watchtower beliefs
When I was a young boy I fully accepted that I would go to prison when I was eighteen. Britain had National Service at the time and the young men all refused . Imprisonment and a record was a right of passage for young male J W's
You say you don't have memories as profound? Having to worry about imprisonment like that... that is something no one wishes on another.
-Sab
I still mourn my childhood. My rage towards the WTS is outsized. I fought for baby sister when I was still a teen. My family was associated since Russell so I knew lots of juicy gossip existed along with the Witness rules. Loyalty to my family meant absolute loyalty to Jehovah.
I mourne mine as well. Even then, I did find ways to be a kid as often as I could.
-Sab
Yes it did to many bad memories. Beside the abuse from many one that stands out right now for me is how children had to act like adults and do things that only adults should have been doing. Example a. going door to door at 6 years of age by your self. b. going to school and uphold the JW belief again with no support while the adults get to stay home. c. Being very alone as a child with no friends. d. Being a victim of child abuse by the P.O. because they were to be trusted. Yes very odd memories indeed.
What a strange trip it's been eh? I feel stronger because of the past, but I also could say I feel weaker in certain areas as well.
-Sab
