My story

by SC_Guy 19 Replies latest jw friends

  • Nosferatu
    Nosferatu

    Hello SC_Guy! Very interesting story. There's a lot of people here who can relate to your story.

    Sounds like you're going to have to learn your human interaction skills in your adulthood which is somewhat unfortunate. Many ex-jws have had the same problem. Things will only get better.

    As far as what Harold did, you may want to check out http://www.silentlambs.org
    It's interesting how things work. There's some things from my past that I never thought had an effect on me mentally or emotionally, but with my self-examination, discovery, and improvement, I've discovered many things that have been affecting my whole life. The WTS has taught you to cover up all your problems with the hope that Armageddon will fix everything. Many people have thrown all their problems into a closet and left them there. The problems are still there, and they know it, but have neglected to deal with them. Even if you are gay, and what Harold did to you was done without mutual consent, it's still wrong.

    I hope you stick around, learn a few things, and have some fun conversation.

  • morty
    morty

    Welcome to the board SC-Guy......Thank you for having the courage to share your story with us....This is your first step....You will find so much support here.....

    I was waiting for Ray to answer this thread.....He is the best to chat with......IMO

    Ray.....Never read your story before.....WOW, you are an fantastic writter....Keep it up baby!!!!!!!!!

    again WELCOME SC-GUY

    Morty

  • waiting
    waiting

    Hello SC Guy,

    I live in South Carolina - does that make us state neighbors? If so, a double *howdy*.

    I also have a wonderful son who's gay - and he made me realize that he was more important than his lifestyle. He's right - and it took a long time, as I had been a jw mother for 25 yrs at the time.

    Take care - and welcome to our forum. We're all wonderfully different in some way.

    waiting

  • shotgun
    shotgun

    Welcome SC Guy

    It takes alot of courage to share your personal story.

    Thanks for that and be informed you'll have many supporters on the forum.

  • czarofmischief
    czarofmischief

    Welcome and congratulations.

    CZAR

  • SYN
    SYN

    Hi SC_Guy,

    That must've taken a lot to write...welcome to the forum...we're here for you!

  • Sentinel
    Sentinel

    Hello and welcome! You are only 18, and you have had an unusual history in regard to "sex". Your identity as a person is based on your perceptions from childhood. Sexual abuse can alter a persons perceptions in the worse way. A cult religion can compound frustration, confusion and guilt. Before embarking on a road less traveled, you may wish to get some counseling in regard to cults and in regard to your sexual identity crisis.

    Feelings of "being different" can be just a part of your independence to find your own way. That is a normal part of growing up. If you had to learn about sex from the internet, that is a totally skewed placed to go for that. I would not judge your final choice of being homosexual, but before you label yourself, you just want to seek some professional advice.

  • bikerchic
    bikerchic

    altSC_Guy!

    I read your story and it made me cry, tears of saddness for all you've been through and then tears of happiness because you've found not only yourself but the truth about the troof.

    You are young and have so much of life ahead of you, I envie your youth and wish you well on your journey. I can tell you have what it takes to make something wonderful with your life.

    KateButterfly With Cocoon

  • darkuncle29
    darkuncle29

    SC_guy

    You'll be OK.

    I went through what you are going through. It is like going through fire and ice. I look back at

    it and see it for the interesting life experience that it was/is.

    Big Bear Hug ((((SC_guy))))

  • Double Edge
    Double Edge

    Hi SC guy ! Welcome to the board and thanks for sharing your story. Just a few things:

    1. Life IS worth living, you are young and just starting out. Try not to be discouraged. There's something around the corner to be explored.

    2. The longer you are on life's journey the more you'll be able to handle and figure it out.

    3. Find positive people who can give you good advice (for one, this board is a great place... keep an open mind )

    4. Go to college, even if you don't know a soul there, it's ok... you'll make friends. I never knew anyone when I went away, and now, years later I have lifelong friends... this is typical.

    5. Something I've heard ALL my LONG life is "nothing is ever as bad as it seems"... Man, is that TRUE. NOTHING is. Our minds have a way of blowing everything out of proportion. Whenever something 'negative' happens, remember, it's only temporary. Our emotions are mainly the things we empower, whether good (positive) or bad (negative). Like I said, life is a journey to be explored... take one step at a time, learn, make friends, become the person you want to become ... most all things are possible ... give it your best shot.

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