As of today, I will no longer be one of Jehovah's Witnesses.

by Knowsnothing 68 Replies latest jw experiences

  • Knowsnothing
    Knowsnothing

    It's all out. I spoke with my mother, told her everything, my doubts, my fears, my sins. It came rushing out.

    My mother is devastated. But, inside I am free and even though I am suffering right now, I will come out and eventually see the light. I already see a little bit.

    I wish I hadn't held back all these years what I really thought. It would have been much less painful. But, she accepts my decision.

    An elder is coming over right now. This upon request of my mother. I will stand up for what I believe in and refute what I don't. Today, I become a man and an individual. Today, begins my life.

    Thank you all for your help and your experiences. In ways you can't imagine, this forum helped me so much, and helped me get to this point.

    I never wished to shread my mom's heart, and it's gut-wrenching. But, today I can for the first time in a long time, breath. I will keep you posted.

    Your fellow emancipated human,

    Knowsnothing.

  • skeeter1
    skeeter1

    Congradulations, and I hope you the best on your spiritual journey. To thine own self be true and thou canst not be false to any man. Shakespear.

    Remember, your mother and people "in" need this religion for one reason or another, and due to their high need have a good hearted belief that it is the rightest thing out there. Your rejecting it, is rejecting them. Treat them with as much kindness.

  • ABibleStudent
    ABibleStudent

    Congratulations knowsnothing and best of luck with your meeting with the elder. I hope that you only say that you have serious doubts to the elder and that you need a break from attending meetings. To say what your doubts are might cause you more trouble.

    By the way you did not break your mother's heart, she is responsible for her own emotions. If she says that you are breaking her heart, then ask her why she loves the WTBTS more than you, her son, and that if she loves the WTBTS more than you then she will be breaking your heart.

    Peace be with you and everyone, who you love,

    ABibleStudent

  • Broken Promises
    Broken Promises

    Welcome to your first day of freedom!

    Best of luck to you.

  • serenitynow!
    serenitynow!
    Today, I become a man and an individual. Today, begins my life.

    Congrats!

  • MrFreeze
  • Velour
    Velour

    Wow! Welcome to reality ^-^ I hope your meeting with the elders go well. I certainly hope your mother realizes that you are not turning your back on her and her love, she can still love you and have you in her life if she chooses not to turn her back to you. JWs are the ones that choose to shun family, not the other way around. I wish you both the best as you start your new and free life.

  • sizemik
    sizemik

    A sincere and hearty congratulations . . . lifting the personal burden will help you to deal with the fallout . . . good luck with that

  • sooner7nc
    sooner7nc

    Welcome to the real world. Keep your chin up, your back straight, and enjoy your freedom.

  • unshackled
    unshackled

    Congratulations...your strength of character is showing. Andy Dufresne says bask in the freedom...

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