Active Jehovah's Witnesses - - - PLEASE READ

by nicolaou 42 Replies latest jw friends

  • cyber-sista
    cyber-sista

    Aloha Suzyque,

    I have only discovered this site a little over a month ago. I was pretty broken when I dragged in here, beaten up and dragged down by the Org, but was still under the illusion that all who opposed the WT Org were foaming at the mouth evangelical monster apostates. Much to my relief I found that there are many thousands of others who have had similiar experiences and somemuch worst experiences than mine, or the many others who have observed things doctrinal and otherwise that they could no longer get their heads around. Yes, I think the support offered at this site was a lifesaver for me and many others here. There is much experience offered here by many of the WT survivors--many of their stories have kept me from making some early on mistakes with the way I handled my separation from the Org. But I am still learning too. I am glad you found this support group. Much welcome...

    Love, cybs

    PS....Orangefatcat--you are so cute--love your posts--you always make me smile.

  • Huxley
    Huxley

    Welcome Suzyque,

    Welcome!

    Take a deep breath and be patient with yourself. You've just embarked on a big scary, wonderful journey. (Like most of us here!)

    Glad you posted!

    Huxley

  • eyeslice
    eyeslice

    Nicolaou,
    an excellent post!
    Suzyque,

    Welcome and hang on in. The ride out is not likely to be easy but can be made easier by help from all the people on this site.
    eyeslice
  • iiz2cool
    iiz2cool

    Nicolaou: Excellent post!

    Don't be an outsider in your congregation, going through the motions but never being true to yourself and please, please don't be an outsider here.

    I spent years in such a state, not fitting in with any congregations, no friends, and not being able to speak to people honestly about my thoughts on anything. I didn't fit in with non JWs either because I still had some belief in the org at the time. I wasted what should have been the best years of my life.

    Suzyque:

    WELCOME!!!

    Walter

  • Nocturne
    Nocturne

    That's a wonderful post Nic. I hope it encourages more to come out openly and start posting on the forum.

  • talesin
    talesin

    bttt

  • nicolaou
    nicolaou

    Hope no-one minds me 'bumping' this up again but Minimus thread reminded me of the need to 'widen out' when it comes to new ones - lurkers. Anyway, welcome!

  • Fleur
    Fleur

    great post Nic, I missed it the first time. Thanks for bumping it, I hope the lurkers will take it to heart!

    hugs

    essie
    (I have always been 'pro-lurker' myself!)

  • Kenneson
    Kenneson

    Welcome Suzyque. It's always easier after the first post. Hang around. You will see.

  • gdt
    gdt

    Nic, hi there. Missed your original letter to 'lurkers' which I don't put myself into that category as I have occasionally offered a few words on the board, but your words seemed very reasonable to those who are unsteady and waving about not sure of anything much except a certain objection, even resistance, toward oversight by others as in a congregation. And of course many other issues, it would seem that whatever you wanted to be, there is a mater here on the board! How easy it is do 'do our own thing', especially to be able to hide behind anonymity and fire 'bullets' at how badly we were treated etc.

    But I had to say you came over very nicely.

    Regard,

    gdt geoff.

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