To everyone,
I have followed this thread and read everyone's comments. I was going to stay out of it, but can't.
I remember when I first started posting losing my temper and telling someone to get lost if they didn't like what they read. I felt kind of bad about it. But we are all human and we all have our limits.
I also followed all the replies to Patricia and I feel she was dealt with very compassionately and kindly considering her very judgemental and unchristian behaviour.
The thought entered my mind as I am sure it did others here that she was possibly not being totally honest. She went from sounding very ill and confused to being quite lucid and harsh. And toward the end she said some things that sent up red flags for me. i.e. "I'm looking for a brother". Some things just didn't add up.
All this is beside the point. I too feel it is very important to keep this db upbeat and encouraging. Because it may help some JW's who have doubts. On the other hand, I have found this place to be something of a support group. It has been of great healing to me to hear about others who have gone through and are going through similiar experiences to me. And the freedom of speech is a very important part of this.
Also when you get a large group of people together, even virtually, there is bound to be friction on occasion. Just human nature. I think considering what we have all been through we do a good job of getting along, and basically taking care of each other.
I will stop rambling now.
Love to all,
TW
