Follow your mother's lead, and you may lead her right out of the cult.
What do you think about this?
by OneDayillBeFree 17 Replies latest jw experiences
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PaintedToeNail
OneDay-Hurray for you! Things look like they are looking up! She does seem to be genuine. (It is sick, isn't it, that we all have to be so damned guarded and paranoid of the motives of our own families...but we all know too well what can happen if we don't suspect them!)
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Morbidzbaby
It seems to me that she's genuinely having doubts, but please know that this is NOT the time to "unleash the beast", so to speak. Don't bombard her with what you know about the org... In fact, the BEST thing you can do for her... IS LISTEN. She has no one to talk to about her feelings and doubts. Your dad would probably shit himself a brick if he knew she was even thinking the way she is (even something as innocent as encouraging you to go to college). So YOU be that person she can confide in. Be a support to her.
And yeah, start looking into colleges and planning your life AWAY from the JW's. That's the best thing you can do for yourself.
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dog is god
Nothing matters. Just go to college.
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Disillusioned Lost-Lamb
Looks like she's trying to save you from wasting your life.
If your mom snaps out of her funk the door of opportunity may close so,
TAKE THE OPPERTUNITY! TAKE IT, TAKE IT, TAKE IT!
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Flossycat
What sizemik said (above) sounds spot on to me. Very wise advice. Your mum has a big weight to carry here, and she'll be very afraid. Keep close to her, keep your ears open, think about issues from her position as well, and be slow to speak.
Best wishes from Flossycat, Melbourne, Australia.
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Flossycat
PS - and we're all rooting for you to get a great college education
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notjustyet
Maybe letting her know that you appreciate her being able to share her thoughts and you understand how hard it must have been to "break the ice" in this matter and you appreciate her thinking of you and your future. Might share that you have been having thoughts like this also and see where it goes while not getting in too deep.
Commend her for taking that step and sharing her true thoughts on the matter.
Maybe letting her know that you enjoyed being able to discuss this with her and would like to talk about anything else on her mind if she feels like sharing.
Help get that "Door" open while it is cracked, but don't use force to open it.
Hope it all works out.