Somebody talk to me

by Puternut 47 Replies latest jw friends

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  boa

  k, i'll talk for a sec

  hang in there, and in some very dark moments of my life, lack of sleep definitely encouraged the dark outlook (there were problems no doubt but they were MUCH worse being tired or thinking about them late at night)

  also, in some dark depressing times well after being an 'active' jw, prayer to Jehovah actually helped to comfort me - my theory of this is that prayer helps us to hash out our feelings and refocus again more than any mystical benefit

  just what helped me cope, everyones different

  take care,

  boa
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  Xena

  I think most of us know what it's like....losing family and friends...building a new life...it's tough! Just remember you aren't alone, ya got lots of company here
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  Puternut

  Boa, I know you mean well and thank you, but right now I don't believe in Jehovah, since it's connected with the word Jehovah's witnesses. It leaves a bad taste in my mouth
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  Nan

  Hi Nut,

  I can't begin to understand what you're going through, not ever having been a JW myself. We all have our "down days", though, but you know what?.......things ALWAYS get better. And it always seems darkest before the dawn, you know? Please don't think of taking your life.....what a waste that would be. There are people who need you on this Earth. People who love you, care about you, look up to you. Are you a praying person?

  Nan
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  WildHorses

  I have no more family and lost all my friends.

  I'll be your sister if you want one. There are no rules stating that a family member has to be blood related.

  You may not believe this now, but things will get better, so keep saying that to yourself until you get passed these feelings.

  If you need to chat sometimes/anytime, or just when you're feeling low, my aim is ShariAguillon, yahoo is Lilacs27526.

  (((((((((((((((((((((big hugs and a squeeze))))))))))))))))))))))
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  jst2laws

  Puternut,

  It is probably the normal ups and downs of this grieving process. I can assure you that if you hang on and give it TIME, you will come out of this.

  YOU WILL BE HAPPY AGAIN.

  You have moved along faster than most, so don't worry about a set back.

  But if you get stuck in this mode, we need to make direct contact, OK?

  Steve
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  Puternut

  Wow, you guys don't know me from Adam. And you are all here to support me. Thanks, it helps some. I knew I came here for a reason. I know I am not alone. But I can't help but feeling lonely. It's the pits. Some days are so dark, I don't care to do anything. And I have to work, cuz I have to live. But I can't focus on anything anymore.
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  Nan

  Boa, I know you mean well and thank you, but right now I don't believe in Jehovah, since it's connected with the word Jehovah's witnesses. It leaves a bad taste in my mouth

  Nut,

  I can understand how you feel, but the God that JWs THINK they are worshipping & serving IS NOT the true God of the Bible. Remember in the Bible how we are warned about people preaching "another Jesus" and "another gospel". The WTS is nothing but a counterfeit. They have some truth, yes. That's what a good counterfeiter does.....makes his "product" appear AS CLOSE TO the real thing as possible. Well, I'm sure you know that already. Please don't turn your back on the Lord......reach out and He WILL help you through this low valley you're in right now. Be encouraged, Nut.

  Nan
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  onacruse

  Puter, I left you a voice-mail. Maybe tomorow we can chat a bit? I'll be at home, nursing my cold.

  Craig
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  little witch

  Sometimes puternut, reaching out is the scariest part.

  Speaking for myself I reached out here and found a genuine friendship. The day by day connection, and the network that has developed has been a great help to me.

  Continue to post here. Make friends on yahoo. Broaden your horizons, and allow change little by little. You will be suprised how your horizons get bigger and bigger.

  You will meet people and learn to be accepted, and appreciated. You will make friends here, and learn to speak your mind, let your personality show through, make admirers, and learn to be able to accept dissent.

  You are learning what some people grew up knowing. We lived very sheltered lives as witnesses. We were taught to fear and disbelieve anything contrary to a very restricted regimen.

  Breathe.........and know that you are safe, and ok.....

  Know that your personality shows through, and that people care. That is often the hard part.

  Its ok to feel afraid, and unsure. We have all been there. Thats why we are all here.

  Your ability to admit fear and aloneness echoes a voice we have all heard, and some of us continue to feel.

  We may not be able to change the passed, but we can make things better by sharing our here and now. So your presence here is helping others you see. Be the best that you can be. Thats all we can do.