Are you still the nice polite witness person inside?

by prophecor 18 Replies latest jw friends

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  eyeslice

  Yes.
  
  Eyeslice
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  jeanniebeanz

  Or have you shed that polyester portion of your personality?

  <<I was never the quiet follow the leader type, and bucked it a lot and loudly.>>

  Might that personality trait truly been authentic?

  <<Don't know. Never tried it.>>

  How do you interact with the world and family members now that politeness and civility are no longer a requirement, as you are no longer under the control of the WTBTS?

  <<Not really any differently since I was not a doormat to begin with and never went along with the 'if you have nothing nice to say don't say anything at all' crowd...>>

  That's what got me into so much trouble over the years.

  Jean
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  Preston

  I've become less kind since I've left particularly to people who think they have the spiritual right to "mold" other people. Since my career as a full-time door knocker is over I take pleasure in telling self-proclaimed spiritual leaders that I have never met in my life to go take a hike. I'm a completely different person now that I think its more admirable to be less tolerant to intolerance. If Jehovahs was here I'd give him a swift kick in the ass!

  - Preston
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  Es

  I used to be so naive, and have such a conscience. I felt like my dad was always watching my behaviour, when i was the good little pioneer daughter. Now i dont give a damn, my conscience has totally gone out the window, i will practically give anything a go once and if i like it i will do it again. I feel so much freedom its unreal

  luv ya

  es
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  prophecor

  luv ya' more!!!
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  Incense_and_Peppermints

  i'm still nice but the difference is i'm no longer a doormat - if someone f---s with me, i'll let them know...
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  FlyingHighNow

  Or have you shed that polyester portion of your personality?

  Yes, polyester doesn't breathe like cotton does.

  Might that personality trait truly been authentic?

  I was raised in the south and my very southern belle mamma taught us to be gentile and mannerly.

  Was that really who you were, or a cover because we were required to be so civilized?

  It's who I really am.

  How much of that civility still remains despite no longer being a witness?

  I'd say the same amount. Because I am more mature though, I am much more assertive.

  How do you interact with the world and family members now that politeness and civility are no longer a requirement, as you are no longer under the control of the WTBTS?

  I am still polite. If they step out of line and get in my face, I will let them know it. I also have a policy: don't be toxic or you'll lose the privilege of my company. I won't shun them. I will keep a distance though. Life's too short to be around always unpleasant people. When I say unpleasant, I mean deliberately mean and nasty.
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  prophecor

  4FHNPower
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  stillajwexelder

  Yes I like to think I am. Years of being a witness has had some good effect on me