The story of my life (part 7- Bethel, the end)

by onacruse 20 years ago 42 Replies latest 20 years ago jw friends

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  heathen 20 years ago

  This is sounding like a stephen king novel . LOL I can't blame you for not wanting to talk about it but if it weren't for people like you telling the facts then they would most certainly get away with it . What a bunch of hipocrytes .

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  Black Sheep 20 years ago

  That was some story Craig.

  A bit of an eye opener for me.

  Thanks for sharing it with us.

  Chris

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  TheListener 20 years ago

  I can't stop reading your story, it's like some sort of drug.

  It's fascinating. I'm just sorry that you had to live through it.

  For those that are uninitiated; leaving bethel before your four year (and now 1 year) term was up was/is a big big deal.

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  blondie 20 years ago

  Craig, your story explains why so many go to Bethel with high hopes and leave disillusioned, worse than if they had stayed home and stumbled over the errors of the JWs in their home congregation.

  Blondie

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  BrendaCloutier 20 years ago

  Brain washed, torn, and quilted. The quilting came loose!

  (((( Craigster ))))

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  AuntieJane 20 years ago

  Onacruse, thank you for sharing your story. I wish you well on the path of continued healing.

  It is so good that you came here and took the time to journal your history. I, like others, would encourage

  you to consider writing a book. Seriously. You are a gifted writer and this type of personal story should

  get lots of attention!

  Shalom,

  AuntieJ

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  xjwms 20 years ago

  Now I see what you were going through.

  I was the same way, ... Pioneering, ... as my draft number was high.

  Instead of being a prisoner in the SS, we were prisoners of the WT.

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  blondie 20 years ago

  A brother commented to my hubbie that there were so few young brothers pioneering these days. He said if the US restored the draft, there would be a big increase in brothers pioneering (remember Vietnam?).

  Blondie

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  upside/down 20 years ago

  a prisoner in the SS, we were prisoners of the WT.

  At least there is some "glory" in the "SS"...

  There is only shame and humiliation in serving the WT...followed by life long shunning.

  I think the Vets got the better deal...

  u/d(of the formerly a WT stormtrooper class)

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  willyloman 20 years ago

  I assume by "the end" you mean the end of the Bethel chapter and that your story will continue? Keep 'em coming! Another fascinating read.

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