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Simon

Sharon

I can only imagine the emotions you are going through - the sadness, the hurt, the sorrow, the anger. My wife and I have both been through the emotional rollercoaster of leaving "the truth" and eventually came out ok. Thankfully for us we did not have to contend with what you are going through now and my heart goes out to you. The story has touched many people and we all feel your loss.

Wishing you more happy times to come where you can concentrate on remembering the good times more than the bad.

Sunspot

Dear Sharon and family,

My name is Annie, I was a Witness for almost thirty years, and walked away by choice two and a half years ago. I full well know the deepset pain and desolation that is felt by the cruel and heartless practice of shunning.

A scripture @ Matthew 23:37 mentions Jesus as wanting to gather you (your children) together like a hen gathers her chicks together under her wings. You have many, many hurting and totally devastated Ex-Witnesses that have gathered YOU under their wings as this tragedy developed. We understand.

There is much love and acceptance among the "apostate" folks that we were taught to view as disgusting and selfish. Having contact, even by computer, has kept me going, believe me.

It sounds almost pitiful, but the ONLY friends I have now, who TRULY understand the Watchtower manipulation and mindset, are folks I've met through discussion boards like this one, and an online support group where you email one another back and forth to "vent" and cry, and share experiences. Sixty-plus years of making friends, and the Watchtower has reduced me to this.....

But, I am so grateful to have HAD this method to find "kindred spirits" because it let me SEE just how MANY of us are OUT there, ya know? And these are just people who have computers! Goodness only knows how many more that DON'T have computers are feeling "alone" due to the shunning policy!

You need to know just how loved you and your precious family truly are. The Governing Body's arrogance in saying that when you leave THEIR "rule" that you are "turning your back on GOD", or "making Jehovah's heart sad". Nonsense. We've turned our backs on a publishing company that masquerades as a religion, and not ONLY a "religion"....but claiming that they are the ONLY religion that has God's approval!!! MORE nonsense!

They seem to overlook Romans 8:38-39 which pretty well covers "what or who" has that "power";

"For I am convinced that neither death nor life, nor angels, nor governments, nor things to come, nor powers, nor height nor depth,nor ANY OTHER CREATION will be ABLE to separate US from God's love that is in Jesus Christ our Lord."

A few power-hungry old men in Brooklyn CANNOT break that promise! Unfortunately so MANY who have believed that vicious lie have suffered crushed spirits needlessly.

Countless hugs, total understanding and unconditional love are yours, now and always.

Love,

Annie

MrMoe

Dear Sharon,

I am sure that no matter what is said, it will not change the feelings you are going through. But, please be assured that all of us are here for you in our hearts and thoughts. Although I may not understand fully the grief you are suffering and you have never met me, I cry for you and those left behind. I am at a loss for words, and the only thing left to say is that you and your family have been and will be on my mind and in my heart. Keep your chin up and eyes set high, and always remember we will be here for you as a support and a very understanding group of people who truly do care.

Love, Hugs and Support,
Amanda

Carmel

Sharon,

From a fellow Oregonian, please know that you are not alone in your anguish over your family's loss. Love knows no religious boundries. We all wish you strength in the coming days and weeks and wish the best for you and your family.

Best regards,

carmel

Pierced Angel

Sharon,

I'm so sorry for the pain and helplessness this tragedy has brought into your life.
I disassociated myself from this organization several months ago. The love that is supposed to be so apparent with the congregations is not really there and I realized that the Witnesses aren't any better than anyone else, as much as I wanted to believe otherwise. I grew up and moved on from the religion and many of it's false beliefs, yet it still hurts to be shunned by people I planned baby showers for and people whose children I babysat. All because I chose to investigate certain doubts I had about various teachings. I have lost all my friends and support system, but fortunately, my husband was never a witness so my transition has been smooth compared to most.
It gives me just a taste of what your family must have been dealing with. Mine has been small, but I've felt that depression and agony of frustration about having my only hope taken away from me. Although it's on a much smaller scale, I can vividly imagine how your brother-in-law might have felt. The pressure was unbearable and the old beliefs caused him to act in a way that only those who've been witnesses can understand.
You are not alone.
There are so many who want to share your burden, who want to give you support. That is true brotherly love that comes naturally and freely. I rememeber always having to hide my "real" thoughts and doubts from my "friends" because they might use it against me. What kind of friends are they when you can't be yourself around them?
Sorry to ramble on, I just hope you can find solace somewhat from the knowledge that many are taking this tragedy to heart and in doing so are finding ways to reconnect with family and friends and discard the unnatural and unloving punishment of shunning.

warm hugs,

Anne C.

slipnslidemaster

Sharon,

Your lost in unfathomable. I'm so sorry for you and your family. My thoughts are with you.

slipnslidemaster

Slipnslidemaster: "Easter so longed for is gone in a day."
- James Howell

Tammie

Dear Sharon,

At times like these I am never realy sure on what to say. But to let you know how pained I am with your loss. I read in the news over the internet about the death of your brother and his family. I am also a former witness, but left it after much research on the orgization. The reason for the research was that my own family was in so much pain because of them.

Love,
Tammie

LB

Hello Sharon,
I also live in Oregon. My small community here has been abuzz about this terrible event. Since I am an inactive witness all my neighbors have approached me about this, looking for some small insight into what happened.

I can only say that all I've met pour their hearts out to you at this time. My wife and I aren't reproved but we know enough about shunning to understand how horrible it can be. The shunning aspect was one of the primary reasons we left.

This has affected those of us who never even knew your sister. I doubt I'll ever forget this.

Never Squat With Yer Spurs On

JBean

Sharon,

I'm writing from the East coast, but this story has touched every one of us, no matter how far away from you we live. My thoughts and prayers are with you, in hopes that God may continue to give you strength. Please visit us here on this site when you feel up to chatting and making some new friends! Jbean

California Sunshine

Dearest Sharon,

My most heartfelt sympathy goes out to you.

I care about you and so wish there were some way I could make this burden just a little lighter.
As you search for some way to understand what happened, remember, there are no answers for some questions.
My thoughts are with you,
Jeannie

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