We feel the same way. Strange isn't it? We do feel a great sense of freedom...........................and we're happy!
This Is So Weird----We Don't Miss Even A Little Bit----Our Being Witnesses!
by minimus 30 Replies latest jw friends
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minimus
Some that were affected by guilt and they were not mentally prepared for the consequences. If everyone either "love-bombs" you or shuns you, it can be very unsettling unless you are prepared. For years, I was getting out MENTALLY. I'd look at things and shake my head and realize this wasn't the way to "love the friends". Who wants to be their brother's judge? Elders are made to feel it's their duty to be a judge (contrary to scripture). Life is sooooo peaceful.
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Guest 77
Now that your in a peaceful state, next question please. Sorry min, still laughing.
Guest 77
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Pistoff
blondie wrote:
I feel that is because we were gone mentally from the JW routine long before we were physically
Amen to that; the more meetings I miss, the better I feel. I do miss the social things occasionally, but it is becoming less and less.
Freedom is good.
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Tashawaa
Ditto for me. Don't miss anything! I love my evening, making breakfasts on Sat & Sun morning. Being a regular person. I don't miss the day-to-day "if I do this am I doing the right thing" - eg. at work B'day cakes, or the other day, signing all the X-mas cards.
I love the freedom. I will never take it for granted, and hopefully, I'll never give it up again.
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Soledad
I distinctly remember the feeling I had when I went to the KH for the last time to meet with elders and give them my letter. I had never ever ever felt so good in my entire life. when the following week rolled around and I didn't "have" to go to meeting it was like living an entirely different life than the one from before!
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Elsewhere
I don't miss a thing about the bOrg... never have. In fact, leaving gave me a great sense of relief, like a great weight was lifted from me.
The hard part was loosing my family and having to rebuild a new social structure.
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mpatrick
good to know everyone has gotten over the hate that still plauges myself, and others alike....
Don't worry, it comes with time for some of us...you'll get there! I never thought I would get over being mad, now I don't give any of it much thought. I did get a little aggravated when my brother started going back to the meetings after years of being disfellowshipped. He was just reinstated about two weeks ago. I've decided that if it makes him happy...more power to him. I am just happy that I am out and that I have moved on.
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95stormfront
For years, I was getting out MENTALLY. I'd look at things and shake my head and realize this wasn't the way to "love the friends".
Could you elaborate on the years and what you did to facilitate your mental disconnect. I'll bet that would be a fascinating read.