Never give up!

by stuckinarut2 17 Replies latest jw experiences

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  stuckinarut2

  Hi all,

  I just wanted to share a quick thread to remind us all to never give up hope that our loved ones who are still mentally trapped in the org may one day wake up.

  When I first starting waking up I never thought my wife would also awake. I have always loved and respected her ability to think and reason, but I assumed that the hold of the organisation would always have its grip on her.

  But slowly, and with patience, I shared some things I had learned, and the results have been amazing!

  My dear wife, who posts here under the name "unstuck" is so fully awake along with me. It is truely the most wonderful chapter of our life.

  I don't mean to be insensitive to those whose situation is different or who have been hurt by family who refuse to "look behind the curtain" . Please forgive me if it comes acros like that.

  I simply wish to hold a hand of encouragement out to remind us all to never give up. Show love and patience with your loved ones. Keep your dignity poise and grace, and you never know where things will go!

  Much love to all!
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  Tallon

  Great post.

  Congratulations to you 'unstuck' for coming to realise what the 'Org' truly is all about.

  Wishing you both many years of freedom.
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  eyeuse2badub

  I'm still waiting for my wife to Awake! so thanks. However, I do think that I have made some significant headway. She is no longer the 'go to meeting and service' Nazi she once was. It doesn't take too much persuasion to get her to go see a "R" rated movie if it gets good reviews.

  I agree that it takes a lot of patience to help a mate who has only know the jw way to wake up and see things as they really are. But by sharing small things, little at a time, you may see the wall of defense start eroding.

  I think that the most significant thing is that she has seen me transfer from being an uptight, always worried, seldom happy, constantly busy with 'theocratic' activities, no fun elder, circuit assembly speaker, life time jw to now being a much happier, not too serious, content, fun loving, having time for my hobbies, non critical of others, non judgmental regular human being.

  just saying!
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  Xanthippe

  Good reminder thanks Stuck. So happy for you two.
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  AFRIKANMAN

  Great news !
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  Giordano

  Congrats to both of you. It does take a while to roll back the hard wiring most have endured since childhood.
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  snowbird

  Great post!

  Thank you.

  Blessings.
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  jp1692

  Stuck: I simply wish to hold a hand of encouragement out to remind us all to never give up. Show love and patience with your loved ones. Keep your dignity poise and grace, and you never know where things will go!

  Thank you for your very encouraging words. I think it's time to change your username!
  
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  Dreamerdude

  Way to go! Thank you for the encouragement and for posting about your journey. We each have unique situations to deal with, but my situation is similar enough that I can use some pointers from your experience. I dream of the day my wife also comments here.

  Thanks to you and all the others who care enough about others to share their experiences here.
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  steve2

  Thanks for your kind and respectful words stuckinarut2 to those with spouses/partners who are still in JW organization. No way could your words be construed as insenisitve.

  My you've come such a long way, friend: You are so NOT stuck in a rut!