One reason I enjoy this site

by freedom96 4 Replies latest jw friends

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  freedom96

  As I was growing up, I never thought in a million years I would enjoy talk radio. How boring, I thought. Isn't there some good music on?

  Over the last 5 years or so, I have learned to appreciate it. Of course there are some hosts that I enjoy more than others, but one of the reasons I enjoy it, is to hear so many other peoples opinions on different subjects.

  That is one of the reasons I enjoy this site. Oh sure, I like hearing what the latest is with the Watchtower, and I enjoy hearing all the different experiences from all over the world. It is not only a support group of sorts, but a gathering place for friends to communicate. But, as you can see by the threads, there are many issues spoken here that have nothing to do with the WTS. All sorts of subjects from fluff to serious topics of the day. Though we all certainly do not agree with each other on all subjects all the time, that in part is what makes this enjoyable. For me personally, I can learn from others. Even if I don't agree, at least maybe I can understand where someone else is coming from, and that helps one down the road in life. A learning process, where I can perhaps take a little from here, a little from there, and form my own thoughts and opinions. The name calling and bashing I could do without, but when you have this many people on one site, that is bound to happen.

  I look forward to reading many more threads and posts from all who have different viewpoints.

  Edited by - freedom96 on 25 January 2003 13:37:18
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  mouthy

  I too have learned alot Freedom!!! I have learned more in the time I sit here -than I did in all the years I sat there. I learned that folks are really willing to share their feelings -hope-dreams & we wont be laughed at. Thanks for reminding me ...
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  mouthy

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  JH

  1000+ posts for Mouthy Great, keep it up
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  ESTEE

  When my mom was disfellowshipped . . . before internet. . . she was isolated and alone in the world. She lived in a smallish community of 10,000 . . . and was shunned. It was very hard for her to be in a place where she would run into JWs anywhere she went . . . and be treated like she did not exist . . .as in DEAD. She was married to my stepdad - - - who was not jw - - - and she didn't talk to him about her jw issues. She felt very lonely. After 15 years of being df'd and shunned, she went back to the org that treated her so badly.

  Well, now we have the internet and I feel like all I have to do when I want to discuss the jw issues, or if I feel alone, I go on-line. I vent my frustrations. . . and meet new friends . . . and feel accepted. I don't have to feel like a leper when I am in here.

  While I was jw, I did not fully comprehend how much - - - or to what degree - - - the jw-isms were not working for me. Seeing and being involved with the on-going dialogues on the forum has helped me to put words to my feelings. This forum is educating me and strengthening me, so I will never be tempted to go back to the jws, just to feel accepted.

  Being disfellowshipped does not have to be a lonely existence anymore. I realize that my jw kids have issues and that is why they shun me. I realize that I may continue to live my own life in a way that feels right for me. I do not have to let emotional blackmail shame me back to the jws.

  That is why I enjoy this site. I wear my disfellowshipment PROUDLY!

  You are my family now.

  Love,

  ESTEE