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GetBusyLiving

Confession, I just read your account. How are things going at home now?, if you don't mind I ask.

GBL

Thanks for your comments, folks... Things are weird now, but I'm surprised they're not weirder. After finding a couple documents in my computer, my daughter was basically in bed for two days. She seemed to do better for awhile--then that weekend she called me up. I was on business in Chicago, but had gone to a Cubs game. She called my cell while I was at Wrigley, asking me hysterically,

"Dad, I just want to know: Is Armageddon coming or isn't it??!!"

It was incredibly heartbreaking. I did everything I could to comfort her over the phone. Then a week later she told me, "I just want you to be happy, Dad." The problem here is she doesn't get how serious things will be for me should certain ones in the congregation discover my current position. She doesn't understand a lot, it's clear. But I've tried my best to explain, without being bitter. I've told her that I am convinced beyond a shadow of a doubt that the organization is not what it purports to be, but that i will support her in whatever she decides to do. I just want her to know that she should be able to have ALL the information--yes even the information the Watchtower Society would threaten her to stay away from.

The other thing working against her is that, for about the last year or so, she has struck up a very strong fondness for a group of Witness youths in California--and that's where she and I are moving together over the 4th of July weekend. She has never really felt a part of the young people in our congregations, so this has been very important to her. To move out to California, join this group of fun, hip, Witness kids, and be in "The Truth." Right now her desire to be a part of this group may be stronger than anything else. The future is going to be tough. No telling how this will play out.

avishai

Oh, careful. Young, hip, witness kids are wayyy more trouble and sneakier than the worldly kind. Introduce her to some fun worldy ones.

Confession

Easier said than done, Avishai... Ever try engineering your 17 year old's associates? I'm not going to emulate the Watchtower Society by demonizing those I don't agree with. I realize the danger here, but need to keep communication open between us.

jgnat

Wonderful letter, confession. I laughed at this:

Ever try engineering your 17 year old's associates?

My daughter took up with an old school chum who was convicted of murder. She felt sorry for him as he lost all his friends. I figured if I forbade her, her sense of justice would override good sense and she would visit him anyways.

So I simply told her she had no obligation towards this young man, and when she had enough, she was free to stop visiting him in jail. It worked. Eventually she dropped him ..... eww, eww, icky poo.

kls

Jgnat, as one mom to the other ,,,you are a wise mom and you can be my mom anyday

diamondblue1974

Welcome Jamesd2004 and Confessions.

I cant really put anything more than the comments below down on a post than what confessions has already posted as it contains excellent advice.

Some advice given to me as I began my studies was 'accept nothing, question everything' keep that old maxim close to heart, it wont let you down.

DB74

RichieRich

Ever try engineering your 17 year old's associates?

YEAH!! It's hard as hell ain't it??????

kls, jgnat, will you guys me my message board mommies? Can you guys cook good?

DaCheech

Once you're in you're stuck! Look at me...... I can't leave without fear of loosing my family!

jgnat

Ritchie, PM me your address and I will mail you some cookies. Something marshmallowy gooey sure to squishy on the trip.

You will feel the love, I promise!

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