by m0nk3y 263 Replies latest jw experiences
I don't believe that being gay is "a thorn in his side" anymore than being straight is. Good grief, if everyday that I woke up and I realized my attraction to my husband was wrong and a thorn in my side, it would be horrid.
God does not make mistakes, he created people in his image. If He created gay people then he must have had a purpose.
josh ...
that was the most amazing story, it so closely mirrored the stories of so many of us ... born and raised JW (and gay) ... with all the shame and self-loathing that goes with it.
Taylor S.
Welcome to the forum, Taylor S, from S. Taylor!! (who is also exjw and gay ..actually lesbian)
Sherry
thanks Sherry ....
I'm new here and this is my first post btw. I wanted to say I went through something very similar and your story touched me. I'm glad that you pulled out too.
All I can say is, WOW, what an amazing story!
-April
Hey guys, how do i even start. I'm a 22 y.o. gay male in Australia, even though I grew up in Canada as a Jehovah's Witness, and I've been THROUGH THE RINGER so to speak. I haven't been practicing since I was 17, and know what it's like to be sexually confused, to be suicidal, to be severely depressed, to want to hurt everyone, to feel gravely ashamed, and to think that there is never going to be a light at the end of the tunnel. That was the big one for me, always thinking that there was never any hope and that there was no possible way in hell I could go on living a normal life after what I had been through and what I was feeling. I am not at all bitter to the witnesses, and still have respect for them even though I am not part of them but want to help anyone who is in a similiar situation to that which I was in. Any teens or adults for that matter, who feel trapped and don't know where to turn, I am here to help. I want to help anyone, ANYONE really and honest to god, who needs it. I've created an e-mail address especially for everyone. My username @ hotmail.com ([email protected]). e-mail me anytime you guys, i PROMISE you'll get an answer, and quickly, because I'm dedicated, to showing you hope, or being your sounding board. I'm here, so please e-mail me
My god, Josh...your story sounds so similar to mine...except I converted to a JW trying to escape being gay and feeling unloved. They presented this rosy image of the organization that came out later as false and downright fraudulent. When I came out, I was 22 and I have a wonderful man now too. I am so glad that I escaped from the Watchtower...thank you for your story.
I wanted to say thank you so much for
writing down such a personal part of your life. I'm in a similar
situation as you were. I'm 18 in a single-parent family. I'm still
technically in the organization but I've realized the past few months that I
can't talk myself out of being attracted to men and not women.Not to sound
too cliche, but it's like you put my thoughts into words.
I want to let you know that I really appreciate
your story! And I'm glad that you've found happiness.
Best wishes always =)
Josh,
Thanks for giving us your story. Its helped me to understand others I've known over the years and the stages they went through when in the 'truth.'
-dp
