Posts by stuckinarut2

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How could I get a copy of the elders secret book?

by purrpurr in

the shepherding the flock one?

i'd love to read it and get the inside track of how the elders are meant to work.

anyone got a pdf?

stuckinarut2

Ask JWs at the carts for a copy!... (haha. Just kidding)

Can you imagine if we did that?

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You are NOT alone !

by stuckinarut2 in

this post is mainly for our new forum visitors and members.

perhaps even those who are just lurking or visiting here but have not yet signed up.

maybe you are in the initial stages of researching and finding out the earthshattering and life changing information about the religion that you once held dear and called “the truth”.. it can be a very stressful period of time as you realise that your whole foundation has changed and that the people in your life that you call friends or family may not take kindly to the things you have discovered.

stuckinarut2

Great replies! Thanks for the input everyone.

I really want those who are newly awakening to know that they are not crazy, and that they are not alone.

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You are NOT alone !

by stuckinarut2 in

this post is mainly for our new forum visitors and members.

perhaps even those who are just lurking or visiting here but have not yet signed up.

maybe you are in the initial stages of researching and finding out the earthshattering and life changing information about the religion that you once held dear and called “the truth”.. it can be a very stressful period of time as you realise that your whole foundation has changed and that the people in your life that you call friends or family may not take kindly to the things you have discovered.

stuckinarut2

And how appropriate that the first three replies came from people that I am proud to call FRIENDS!

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You are NOT alone !

by stuckinarut2 in

this post is mainly for our new forum visitors and members.

perhaps even those who are just lurking or visiting here but have not yet signed up.

maybe you are in the initial stages of researching and finding out the earthshattering and life changing information about the religion that you once held dear and called “the truth”.. it can be a very stressful period of time as you realise that your whole foundation has changed and that the people in your life that you call friends or family may not take kindly to the things you have discovered.

stuckinarut2

Hi everyone!

This post is mainly for our new forum visitors and members. Perhaps even those who are just lurking or visiting here but have not yet signed up. Maybe you are in the initial stages of researching and finding out the earthshattering and life changing information about the religion that you once held dear and called “the truth”.

It can be a very stressful period of time as you realise that your whole foundation has changed and that the people in your life that you call friends or family may not take kindly to the things you have discovered.

We know that these friends will quickly disappear. They will brandish us as mentally diseased apostates, they will speak ill about us behind our backs, and the friendships we thought were loyal and reliable will no longer exist.

But please be reassured that things do indeed get better! The circle of friends that I have made since waking up to the truth about the truth is amazing. The people I now call friends are genuine, sincere, and reliable people. And these are people from all over the world!

I am truly grateful for this network of friends. We keep in touch via social media, forums, and direct messages. We can all be there to support one another through the good days and bad. Not all of our conversations have to talk about a religious background - sure that has brought us together but that does not define our relationships.

Unconditional friendships and support does exist!

So if you are new here, or struggling in some way please be assured that you have genuine support and genuine friends to understand the situation you’re in and truly get what you are going through❤️

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New Shunned VIDcast #3 - Comparing Ourselves To Others

by dubstepped in

just released a new vidcast on the youtubes for "shunned" about comparing ourselves to others.

you have to at least watch the first 30 seconds for my sweet sweet new theme music.. in this vidcast i drop a sweet new theme song, followed by a serious discussion of how we view ourselves and our stories after leaving the cult of jehovah's witnesses.

comparison isn't typically healthy, and i discuss how it goes awry and how we can help give proper weight to our experiences.. subscribe to my podcast here, on itunes, google play, your podcast app of choice, and/or visit my site at http://shunnedpodcast.com for more information.. https://youtu.be/qo0n69vme-o.

stuckinarut2

Lets talk about Cults! hahaha!

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New Shunned VIDcast #3 - Comparing Ourselves To Others

by dubstepped in

just released a new vidcast on the youtubes for "shunned" about comparing ourselves to others.

you have to at least watch the first 30 seconds for my sweet sweet new theme music.. in this vidcast i drop a sweet new theme song, followed by a serious discussion of how we view ourselves and our stories after leaving the cult of jehovah's witnesses.

comparison isn't typically healthy, and i discuss how it goes awry and how we can help give proper weight to our experiences.. subscribe to my podcast here, on itunes, google play, your podcast app of choice, and/or visit my site at http://shunnedpodcast.com for more information.. https://youtu.be/qo0n69vme-o.

stuckinarut2

Cheers Mike!

Really appreciate your work!

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Nowadays How Does One Become An Elder?

by minimus in

jw
friends

i was appointed jan 1 1980 and back then it was a big deal to“qualify”.

i was the youngest elder appointed in the district!

i actually studied everything from the societies publications and listened to anything i was told to do.

stuckinarut2

Strong knees, and a flexible body

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Field Ministry is like 1980 Milk Carton Missing Child

by LevelThePlayingField in

imagine going to the door today and showing the householder a milk carton from 1980 with a missing child on it and asking, "have you ever seen this child?

" the householder looks and quickly says, "no i haven't, sorry.".

then the next door, same thing.

stuckinarut2

Interesting thoughts!

Thanks for sharing.

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"We're involved in a life saving work"?

by eyeuse2badub in

as my wife left for fs this morning (aka gossip and coffee time with her friends) she mentioned to me that one of the parts in the clam meeting this week was:.

to remind the 'faithful' that, "we are involved in a life saving work!".

so i just calmly mentioned to her that if he really wanted to, jehoober could save thousands of lives every day just by controlling the weather or providing just clean water or just a just a few loaves and fishes!.

stuckinarut2

They really can't hear just how stupid they sound!

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Great show! "You can't ask that! Former cult members"

by stuckinarut2 in

this is a great episode of a very candid and well produced australian tv show called "you can't ask that".

this episode focuses on cults.

while it doesn't speak about jws, we will relate to many points it raises.. http://iview.abc.net.au/programs/you-cant-ask-that/le1717h003s00.

stuckinarut2

This is a great episode of a very candid and well produced Australian TV show called "you can't ask that"

This episode focuses on cults. While it doesn't speak about jws, we will relate to many points it raises.

http://iview.abc.net.au/programs/you-cant-ask-that/LE1717H003S00