I was not only just not invited, I was sent an uninvited letter..seriously?!

by freedom2bme 36 Replies latest jw friends

  • nugget
    nugget

    Weddings are normally a happy occasion, the start of a union and a cause for rejoicing, this marriage is a recipe for disaster and misery. If the husband is gay then the intimacy between husband and wife will either be forced or non existent. This will not be a happy day. If your sister fully understands the terms of this marriage then I feel sorry for her that she feels this is an acceptable choice. If she does not share your knowledge about her future husband then she is destined to be unhappy.

    Unfortunately she is an adult and free to make her own choices even wrong ones. Ideally she doesn't need support on her wedding day but a reality check. We both know that will not happen. You family is so close to the situation they are limiting their perspective and choices by their understanding of the situation. JWs are very good at leading people by the nose and putting pressure to bear to make sure appearances are maintained. Your future brother in law probably made an issue of your attendance because he doesn't want anything to distract from his picture perfect JW wedding. I suspect that your sister did agonise but has to be submisive to the man who will be her head. This is the consequence of her bad choice. I think your sister will regret much of this and need your support again.

    It is hard for you and painful because in all this your feelings have not been considered and you have been treated as a problem and not a person. Just remember that you are not a problem but have the potential to be a solution when she needs you.

  • gma-tired2
    gma-tired2

    I am so sorry to hear of the way you are being treated. JWs are so confused these days they cant follow their own hearts in dealing with family. This is part of the brainwashing. As the mother of an gay ex JW, I have watched the pain that their beliefs cause. I have come to a point in my life I actually feel sorry for JWs not being free to love their own families. This actually destroys the JW Organization in the long run. More of the younger ones are turning and running away from JW teachings.

  • LisaRose
    LisaRose

    I am sorry your sisters unloving and UN Christian actions have hurt you so deeply. I wish your other relatives had more backbone, but they have made their choice. This religion causes people to act in odd and weird ways, the shunning policy is ridiculous and hurtful, and is often applied in inconsistent ways like this. I would write your sister a letter, telling her how her actions have hurt you. Other than that, there is little you can do, but hold your head high, knowing that she is in the wrong. I am treated the same by some of my relatives, it hurts, but I just focus on those who aren't in the cult. Life is short, too short to waste on people who don't treat you well.

  • EmptyInside
    EmptyInside

    I'm sorry too,for how your sister is treating you. It was rude to send you an uninvitation, to say the least.

    If her husband to be is really gay,I have a feeling the marriage will not end well for your sister.

  • Diest
    Diest

    Honestly this could be pressure from her soon-to-be husband. His extreme guilt over his gay feelings mixed with his envy that he has toward you might make him really hate you. He is gettin a hetero marriage that he never wanted while you are with the partner that he secretly wishes he could have. The most vocal and nasty anti-gay people I have met seem to be closted gays.

    In the end forgive him for his inability to accept himself and forgive your sister for being too weak to stand up for you.

  • freedom2bme
    freedom2bme

    Hello backseatdevil. Your thoughts would explain why I feel so paralyzed at the moment. If you would elaborate more on what you're referring to as muddy justifications..do you mean on my part or others involved? I may have been confusing in my original post as to where I live, but I live an hour and a half from my home town and where my family lives. I'm in a much larger city of 800,000- Columbus.

  • freedom2bme
    freedom2bme

    I remember not too long ago my sister saying that as you get older sex isn't as important. She is well aware of his past. I probably should mention that this elder is very wealthy and I'm sure keeping the congregation in the black. I am guessing they will be traveling in some capacity as overseers or missionaries as there would be no burden of expense for the society. what this says about my sister sickens me even further...unfortunately i can't make anymore posts now 'til tomorrow as I'm at my daily limit. Please keep comments coming as this is very therapeutic for me and I am grateful for each and everyone here.

    hugs to you all! (((y'all)))

  • nugget
    nugget

    She probably sees this as a pragmatic choice but it is an appalling one. She is in a high control group and her choices and decisions are framed by the world she occupies. In witness world sex is limited and functional and lacks passion. In her world wealth is rare and witnesses become very focused and obsessed by money. Remember this is not your sister you are dealing with but a manipulative organisation that shapes her thinking. Outside you can see how poorly this reflects on her and how perverse this is because your thinking is fresh and unclouded.

  • LoisLane looking for Superman
    LoisLane looking for Superman

    How can someone marry a NPG and be happy or make their partner happy? Can someone spell divorce?

    You sound like a caring guy. I am glad you are in a loving relationship with your partner.

    It already sounds like you have more going for you, then your sister does.

    (((Hugs to you and your partner))).

    LoisLane

  • TOTH
    TOTH

    Love your family and treat them with the respect and dignity you want for yourself. Their lack of class and decency is deplorable. I am sorry you were treated like that.

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