by RoosterMcDooster 63 Replies latest jw friends
We're 'love-bombing' you. When we know you are hooked, then we will ignore you and gossip behind your back.
Just like at the KH!
Well Talesin, its been five months and I have to say you were right. I guess its the same wherever you go. Thanks though, for the welcomes anyway.
Welcome and glad you officially added your posting to this forum.
What happened, Rooster?
I have not seen you post lately,,, although I haven't been around much.
My earlier comment was in jest ... yes, there are a LOT of members here, but if someone is in pain, or needs our help, there is usually a quick response.
Have you had negative experiences?
And, not in defense of the forum, but on a personal level, if you need support, pls PM me, and I will do what I can.
xo
tal
I mean that, and will add that this forum is not necessarily the place that will help everyone.
But, sincerely, you have a support here.
xo
tal
What happened, Rooster?
Thanks Talesin.
Nothing really negative has happened. I guess I just thought I might make a few friends here. When I first came here, I got the big welcome, which I really, really apreciate. But then, afterwards it feels like what you said in jest is true. Not the gossiping, but more like the feeling ignored, kind of like going to the KH, having expectations for friendship and then after the welcomes are done its -fend for yourself- social dynamics. Not that I have contributed much here worth getting attention. But I guess I feel likeI just dont fit in. Maybe its my goofy handle or stupid comments or quirks or maybe because I dont have any intererst in bashing the wt or somthing. But people always say "just be yourself" so I try...But anyway, I know that whining and feeling sorry for my self is not the best way to make friends. I really dont know what I expected here, it just was the only place i felt i could go to connect with others that have had simmiliar experiences and perhaps share some of my own. After going what we went through in the org now its like i just dont fit anywhere. Well, wah, wah wah. But really ...thanks.
Don't worry. No one here will pressure you to get "baptized" or otherwise "committed" (pun intended), then watch you like a hawk, have others spy on you, and kick you out because the Thought Police suspect you of disagreeing with us. We don't agree on anything, so you're safe. Our disagreement is very agreeable, btw. The exchange of ideas and viewpoints can be very stimulating (i.e., the one thing we have in common with the WT is that we offer you a meaningless free "college education" without a degree.)
Roosters are very trendy right now, I think. People decorate with them a lot.
Congratulations and welcome!
I like the name! Don't just judge by responses and directed comments........ on this first post you had 1055 viewers. On someone else's post one seldom gets comments about ones comment unless you've pissed someone off. In other words it's fits and starts and then sometimes you can get into a conversation. The main thing at least for me is that this is a special group.......X JW's who know actually what your saying and feeling.
Thanks Mum and Giordano and all who care! I must be feeling lonley and self-conscious, they just chew you up and spit you out and it takes a long time to readjust emotionally.
Well, won't you at least tell us about your fade?
Crmsicl,
Thats a good question. On the one hand I feel the need to relate my experiences, but on the other hand I feel like I dont want to pour out my soul to a bunch of people who could give a care less. Oh well, too late.
edit: I didnt mean to say that -nobody- here cares, its just that im still uncomfortable with the thought that whatever I share may be read by people who dont give a care about me personally, if that makes any sense.
