On the Verge of Leaving the Testigos (page 2)

Dismembered

Coqui

You're my kinda guy. Fun isn't it.

Dismembered

TTBoy

Please don't take my word for gospel.

Since it is only a short time period between leaving and possible visable knowledge that you no longer are a JW........chime in guys/gals I know some but others know a lot more.

It's going to be hard to show you are a "former member" and cannot be shunned (JW.org - select media - search "shun" - "former members are not shunned". For me it's been ten years so I'm not sure you can use that one.

I suppose you can try to hard ball 'em and insist you are not one of Jehovah's Witnesses (bring 2 witnesses who agree that you are not a JW, work mates other family) If your friends/associates have no problem with lying in your behalf (Theocratic Warfare back in their direction) have them say you've felt this way for quite a few years.....? not sure just a suggestion.

Good Luck - Or if you can handle being around your 2 cousins than just tell them you have nothing to discuss with them.

TT

dsgal

Hi and welcome Coqui,

I drifted away in January of this year and only two pioneer sisters have been by a couple of times.No elders at all.I say just go ahead and live your life the way you want to and don't worry about what they say or do.See what mind control can do to people?

Windchaser

Coqui asked: Correct me if I'm wrong but they can never DF me unless they meet with me in a judicial meeting and find these accusations true.

When I got df'd years ago, I didn't go to the judicial meeting.

AjaxMan

Coqui,

Welcome to the board.

Since you, your wife and kids don't want to stay as JWs, I think it wouldn't matter if you are all DF'd, Da'd or fading. However, as what jjrizo said "it is your decision" and I agree. Like another poster said, most do the fade away as they still have close relatives who are JWs.

By your nickname, I assume that you're Puerto Rican. In that case, you may agree if I say that all these "Testigos de Jehova" are "unos ComeMierdas que se cagan en sus Madres."

My apologies for using those expressions in Spanish, but that's how I feel about those arrogant, self-righteous jerks.

Best regards and Good Luck to you and your Family,

Ajax

Coqui

Thanks Dismembered,

I knew it. There I was thirty minutes ago cutting my front yard with a cold one sitting on the trunk of my car and the mini-van pulled up. Two elders, suit, tie and book bags. One has never been to my house in three years. Nice for him to show concern for me.

I was nervous and it probably showed a bit. I did not invite the usual conversation and they stood there stiff looking for words. They asked the usual about family, job and never pressed me for what is really going on. (Do you think they are going to read this on their computers tonight?) Why didn't they ask what is really going on? What was I supposed to say? They stayed about ten minutes and never really said anything. Lots of adrenaline flowing here today!!

Coqui

minimus

Hi Coqui, I enjoyed your story of escape. You are fortunate not to have to worry too much about family. As was mentioned, you really are in control of your own destiny, regardless of whatever Watchtower rules that you are breaking. Make your own decision and when you feel comfortable do what feels right.....Keep us informed!

Coqui

Ajax,

Claro, unos son COMEMIERDAS!!!!!!

Como tu sabes tanto?

Coqui

larc

Regarding the Christmas tree, I would recommend closing the curtains, so no one can see the Christmas lights from outside the house, and don't answer the door to people with suits on during the holidays. That should solve the problem.

Patriot

Coqui,

Eres Boriqua?

Yo me encuentro en NYC tambien y hace 4 anos mi esposa y yo junto con mi hija nos fuimos de esa religion. Yo era Siervo, y pase la mil y una.

But it was worth it. I dont answer to stupid elders who have no life experience. There was this young punk who was made elder at 24, he did not have any kids, no wife not even a girl, and he was trying to counsel me on my marriage!!

If you D'A yourself, then your basically saying that you are still under their control and still follow their rules as to how to leave the Org.

No vayas mas y que se jodan'! Elloos van hablar de cualquier manera, D'A, or D'FD or if you just drift, los testigos son el grupo reliogioso mas chismoso que en mi vida yo he conocido.

Mav.-

On the Verge of Leaving the Testigos

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