Welcome Deke its always interesting to hear newbies story of waking up to TTATT I look forward to hearing yours after 48 years of service .
{ I thought I was a slow learner waking up after 33 years LOL }
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by Deke 40 Replies latest jw experiences
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redpilltwice
Good news! Welcome and good morning from The Netherlands (life begins after coffee).
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Freedom rocks
Welcome Deke. This site and jwfacts helped me wake up and leave. I also went through the guilt, anger and acceptance phase when I was leaving and after i left. Now nearly a year out and I'm so happy and I've made lots of nice friends and I'm learning new things and discovering who I am again (Instead of being told who I should be). You have a wonderful journey of self discovery ahead of you now that you're free to be who you choose. Enjoy it!
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blisterfeet
Welcome to the world! Lol I have enjoyed John cedars and exJw Critcal thinker on YouTube. I also appreciate interacting with people in all different phases on their journey out!
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The Fall Guy
Welcome Deke. Strap yourself in and enjoy the ride here.
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pale.emperor
Welcome Deke!
We all rejoice when we here another one of us has escaped. I look forward to your future posts.
I'll have a beer later in your honor ;)
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Xanthippe
Welcome Deke! Every newcomer who's been trapped for decades gives us hope for our families. Enjoy your freedom.
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James Jack
48 years, wow!
You have my attention.
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Giordano
Deke I got out in my young twenties. It took me 3 years to work my way out, this is before the internet. I had a couple of books to work with and because I have always been a reader I was able to examine other beliefs and realities.
So the day came when I was ready to stop being a JW. I was a pioneer in those years serving where the need was great with my pioneer wife.
So I had to explain this change to my wife. I rambled on explaining why I know longer wanted to be a JW. BUT I would support her, as always, if she wanted to continue being a JW.
While I was rambling on she tried to interrupt me a few times. I finished up and asked her what she thought.
She said "it's fine with me.....I never believed in it."
I wasn't sure what to make of this. To me it was a long drawn out process....to her it was simply a change of clothes.
We've been married for 55 years. I tell everyone that she is the love of my life she tells everyone I am her current husband. Maybe there is an answer in that.
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Giordano
I LOVED that story!!!
I wonder how many other couples there are who are just waiting for the other one to admit the truth so they can leave but are too afraid to say so.
I am really glad that you didn't have to waste yet another year of your life.