Here I am again... what posting here has done for me!

out of the box

I have posted a few subjects here and am new. I have received a LOT of support here and encouragement to post. It has affected me in ways I didn't think possible. First, I did not think that I would be affected in just discussing JWs. But I was wrong. Some memories came back, and things I thought I had forgotten. It did change me to be a JW for 9 years. I took away some good things, things like having courage to stand up for what you believe in. I was shy and quiet. I went door to door and found the courage to speak out to the point of being told to be quiet, but I learned. Now, I am learning to discuss and bring it out again, but this time, learn from it, digest it, reason with it, and make the lessons count. Take the good from it and LEAVE the rest behind!!!

If you get anything out of your experiences, remember the things you tried to stand for, the ideals of courage and being upright and good. After all, isn't that what we wanted to be, and stand for that attracted us to the JWs?

out of the box

Carol

Touche' OotB! Have you been reading my mind?

stillajwexelder

absolutely - and being on the theocratic school was the best and cheapest public speaking course I have ever been on

talesin

Yes, there is good and bad. For a lot of folks, the bad was really bad... I do understand what you mean, though.

Carol, I would love to meet you!

tal

damselfly

I am learning to discuss and bring it out again, but this time, learn from it, digest it, reason with it, and make the lessons count. Take the good from it and LEAVE the rest behind!!! If you get anything out of your experiences, remember the things you tried to stand for, the ideals of courage and being upright and good. After all, isn't that what we wanted to be, and stand for that attracted us to the JWs?

It sounds like you are in the right mindset to heal and move on with your life. Everything in our lives is an opportunity to learn and hopefully grow and develope.

I wish you the best of luck on your journey.

Damselfly

riotgirlpeeps

I agree the theo school and pioneering were two very helpful things in learning how to do public speaking and approach strangers without attending expensive courses.

I don't regret my decisions especially to make my grand finale.

Starting to post here has been a HUGE help to me.

banished1

Words of truth. Many of us, in our hearts, would have to agree there were alot of good things about being a JW. We stood up for what we believed in. We declared it to the world. We stood up to alot of pressure. We should be proud of ourselves for taking a stand. But isnt that also what we are doing now?

Lynne Y

Yeah.. I agree.. having strong moral values.. learning to smile and greet everyone at the meeting even if I didn't want to (social skills? hehe).. and many other good stuff I appreciate..

Now that I'm stepping towards the exit.. I'm bit confused and bit scared..

Hopefully.. leaving this organization doesn't mean the end of my relationship with my mom and family... and with God.. heh..

katiekitten

Yes, standing up for what we believed in! I was terribly proud of that, and still am.

Well said OOTB.

BrendaCloutier

Theocratic Ministry School = Excellent speaker training

Door-to-door Ministry = Excellent training and how to talk to anyone about a subject no one wants to talk about

Pioneering = I am not a sales person. I was never successful at the ultimate closing - bible studies.

Here I am again... what posting here has done for me!

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