A thought experiment (page 3)

gumby

I've made friends here......why would I want to leave them? I also feel I can do a humanitarian deed/s by helping others to escape....or NOT join the JW faith. I do not do much charity work, but I feel helping others here is a type of charity. Many seem to think that if you stay here....your not moving on. For some that could be true.....but for me, I have "moved on" in MANY ways. As Bradley mentioned.....when you still have family inside the borg.....especially a spouse.....it's hard to put the dubs behind you.

Take care bradley....and good luck buddy.

Gumby

got my forty homey?

At times I go through my personal crisis when it comes to JW DUMs and being raised one and lost opurtunties and all, but this is a fun board because so many in here are so witty and intellectual. Many it's us in the world that explore many things because we get bored so fast. I remember in my worst times as a drug addict that I would me so many fascinating people who also were drug addicts. Intelligent people who only bad mistake in life is that they got involved with drugs.

Forest Gumps never use drugs.

So I enjoy being in here for the emotional and intellectual support. I maybe one day I'll never post again either.

gumby

I maybe one day I'll never post again either.

Hey Homey.....I hope you stick around awhile.

There will come a day when NONE of us post here.........cuz we're gonna be busy either pushin up daisys...........or drinking vodka in heaven with ol' Joe Rutherford! .....( i'd rather push up daisys)

Gumby

Valis

Forest Gumps never use drugs.

life is like a box of dirty needles...ya never know what yer gonna get...

Sincerely,

District Overbeer

gumby

life is like a box of dirty needles...ya never know what yer gonna get...

Life is like smokin weed......ya just never think that.......a ............ you never think that........a....... well, you just a........................................................crap!, I forgot what I was gonna say. Sorry.

Gumby

Steve Lowry

I think that most of us (former JW?s) eventually come to the place, where we ask ourselves if keeping the JW connection in any form is overall beneficial to us in our lives. However I?m not so sure that this in itself is necessarily is a litmus test of personal growth and development or the lack of it. Its just a personal decision based on whether or not you want the JW experience to be an active part of your life anymore, however small a part that that may be. Personally I don?t "need" to frequent a discussion board such as this, but I do enjoy it when I do. Without ever being introduced to the person who is posting or knowing anything about them, I can instantly relate to them and understand their experience(s) as I take in their words. I enjoy having this powerful connection with other people who have also so been associated with the Jehovah?s Witnesses organization/religion. This bond is so strong between former JW?s that it practically knows no prejudice. Political views and other hot button topics can be discussed between former JW?s and even debated, but when all is said and done, we still have that thing in common that holds us together which is stronger than our personal opposing views. There is genuine love and compassion between former JW?s. It?s a family. People seem to bond with each other almost instantly. This love between former JW?s, (even if there?s nothing else) may be the one positive byproduct of being a JW.

I have someone very good friends of mine who are now in their late seventies who were JW?s for twenty years and left the group some thirty years ago. Their whole life is the former-JW ministry. They travel all over, speaking on the subject. Helen literally gets mail from around the globe asking for help and assistance form those hurting and confused by this religion. And Helen and Joe have no intention of quitting. I assure they are quite ?over it?, so to speak. Its just that dealing with former JW?s and staying current with what is going on with the religion is their passion.

For me, I?ve decided to keep my ?hand in?. Sure I could completely extricate the JW experience from my life. And there would be nothing wrong with that. The only negative I find for me by staying connected with it is when I read these heart wrenching stories that people share about the pain of their experiences. I feel anger and frustration when I read their stories because I realize just how unnecessary the pain that they have had to endure is. But such is the product and result of being associated with this cultic religion. Ironically, it is this very same frustration that makes me want to reach out and help by being an encouragement to them. And I guess it?s kind of cathartic for me as well.

Well, good luck to you Bradley in your journey wherever it may take you. And don?t forget you have a family here who loves ya.

Steve

Corvin

"I know that is impossible for some, as they have deep connections with the organization due to family."

I have moved on, however, I cannot rest or forget the Org; I will not rest until I am certain that I have successfully and completely delivered my children from the clutches and influence of the WTBTS. It will be my daily mission until I see my beautiful kids living free and healthy and productive lives free from the guilt and hypocricy of the Org.

Corvin

Panda

Bradley, Thanks for letting me get to know you. Your decision is great because you are growing and looking at some new horizons. I hope your remaining decades work will bring you wisdom, love, and good food. Hugs and Best Wishes, Panda (oh and since you're leaving you would be a kind friend if you mentioned to Yeru to quit using MY little round head thingy

orangefatcat

dear bradley, I am so sad you are leaving this forum. I have always enjoyed your posts. In fact I hate it when any one leaves. To me it is sad because I have grown accustomed to reading your posts your ups and downs and your kindnesses and caring spirit.

I have been here since I think the begining of 2001 and everyday I long to sit at my PC and read and see are hear about people and their problems and joys. It s like a boost, my morning caffiene if you wish.

I can't say how long I will be here, but I can tell you that I don't plan on ever leaving. I would think it will be determined by my health and sanity. I need people, I love people, I need to care and share. I don't know why it is that I have this deep desire to be here daily but let me tell you I will be always here in my heart and even should anything ever prevent me from posting here my heart is here.

If this sounds stupid its not meant to be this way. I just enjoy helping people and if I can help just one person do stay away from the WTBS I will. I don't want people to be in a cult that brainwashes its congregations of people to become robots and yesbots. I want to assist and support anyone, to help them stay away from this horrid organization. So for what reasons you leave bradley it's okay, but I was hoping you'd stay, but I know people need to get on with their lives and that is okay.

I know I am healed from being a JW and I will not allow any thing or anyone to ever do what that organization did to me, by brainwashing.

I am a very happy and content person despite my bodily frailties. My mind is keener and sharper and the only reason i can say that is because I got my strength from others here in the forum. Their healings have become mine. To them I will always be greatful and I am greatful each day of my life for those who have helped me. May God bless all of you and you to Bradley, be happy and come and visit us from time to time.

All my love
Orangefatcat

xjw_b12

Bradley. Sorry to see you go, but best of luck to you.

BTW Do you have any one you can nominate to initiate "sex threads" in your abscence?

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