Who all here was personally helped by JWD (page 4)

lilybird

Even though I have been disassociated for about 18 years, and I knew I made the right decision, every once in a while little nagging doubts would come up as to "what if Armaggedon really did come, what if they were right after all". Finding this board made me aware of the total hypocrisy of the organization and the brainwashing and wasted lives. Case in point,,, U.N. involvement as one of many...... With all the research and time so many posters put into keeping others informed of the false teachings of the society, I really know I made the right decision in escaping...... Not to mention,, so many funny and at times heartwarming postings that are so enjoyable, informative and/or thought provoking...Thanks to everyone who posts here , whether they are debating , arguing or encouraging,,,,, Its always great to meet here.

Pwned

I never really felt a desire to go back to the JWs because my reasons for leaving werent so much about doubts about their teachings but doubts about religion in general, however I didnt really know about the extent of their deception until I read this site and a few others. Now it just makes me feel really sorry for my family who are still in and completely hopeless it seems.

Insomniac

I was a happy little board member for about a year and a half. No big problems, just the typical sadness and isolation felt by so many who've left a cult. It helped to come here and just chill with people who'd been there too.

Then in February, something horrific happened in my family. Actually, several things, pretty much all at once. It all hit me very hard, and even more so because I had to be the one strong, capable person in my family who wasn't getting stoned or drunk to cope. I can honestly say that having some human beings I could talk to, albeit via a discussion board and through emails and pms, was a lifesaver, literally. People, most of whom I'd never met, were so kind and patient with me while I wailed my grief into cyberspace. There were a few especially bad moments that I'm very thankful I had this board to come to, because the alternatives would have been far less healthy and life-affirming. I hope one day to be as comforting to someone else, as my friends here were to me in my darkest hour.

Momofmany

I know I was. I know LadyLee really was a big help getting the kids used to things. Oh so many people helped me, reading the posts when I was too tired or worn out to post. Just to read and not feel so alone any more. Pointing me in the right directions. Letting me read, and explore and grow. I love this site.

mtbatoon

OK not a major life change being out more years than I was in but I still had/have a few JW hangups lurking around, silly things for the most part but reading others experiences and thoughts has given me the slap round the face and pointed them out to me. Very helpful.

Ticker

Wow thats awsome experiences! I too started looking in around 1998/99 on some other sites. I believe one was created by a "Tim" fellow but cant remember his last name now. The one with the picture of the watchtower on the homepage with a hole in it where you can escape. At the time I was very scared to look and only briefly looked, reading a few personal experiences. It took some time but I kept coming back and then found this site and many others. I guess I lurked a long time before posting but my progress in the last 2 years has been phenominal. I also agree Rays books are a godsend. Thanks for your wonderful posts.

Ticker

happehanna

JWD has made me laugh and made me cry. It is truly an amazing place.

Reading and then starting to think for myself has made me a real person for the first time.

thank you Simon and the posters on this site

and for any lurkers out there keep reading start living a real life and not a fake one.

Wolfgirl

I have been. I was DF'd but was considering going back when I found this board. It opened my eyes to a lot of things I didn't think about before. Now I am well and truly free.

joelbear

this board has kept me from going over the edge many times. kind thoughts coming back at me no matter how angry or depressed i might have been when i posted.

just read my posts to see the history of pain.

BUT I HAVE SURVIVED!!!!!

count me as very thankful this board exists.

PaulJ

Its opened my eyes to so many things. Cos of that it stopped me feeling so guilty. Its helped so much! Thank you to everyone on here!

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