Beautiful news!
Yes, as you mentioned, now is the time to just show support. Say little, and let her talk it all out.
Simply be "the safe landing place" that she needs.
Slowly introduce the real life to her.
Much love to you all!
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Great news!
by Half banana init's a case of two down and one to go.
my darling daughter has announced to the extended family that she has left jehovah's witnesses!
deep joy!.
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How many child molesters do you personally know of in the J.W's?
by karter inwere are they now and what position are they in.. lets do a running count.. c.o.b.e was interfering with his daughter,d.f,reinstated died in good standing.. branch oveersear multiple young children d.f,reinstated in good standing.. publisher interfeared with small child in the k.h d.f not sure were he is.. publisher sexually abused 3 relatives no action taken in good standing.. current elder raped his sister years ago little action taken was not an elder at the time.. publisher sexualy abused young girl d.f,reinstater now in good standing.. m.s multiple young girls d.f,died trying to get reinstated.. so thats 7.. karter..
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I knew of two cases in my last congregation. Also one other possible one.
Plus I knew of one case in my childhood congregation.
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Healing & Rebuilding Your Life - Feedback Wanted
by jp1692 ini have been invited to speak at an international cultic studies association workshop this fall.
i could use your help in focusing on my presentation subject.. these workshops are for former members of any cult or other high-control, authoritarian group, not just jehovah's witnesses.
last year, i spoke at one of their larger conferences in europe.
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Great thread jp.
I'm so happy that someone of your calibre has this opportunity to assist others in such a forum as that event! It sounds fascinating. I know you will do very well at it.
I guess all the points are very valid. If pushed for time, I feel that highlighting to the audience the point about discovering the "authentic self" is very helpful.
Also, of course, is the need to "give oneself permission to look behind the curtain at the cult's / group's teachings"
Unless someone ALLOWS themselves the PERMISSION to analyse, then all else is a waste of time. They need to "Let go of any GUILT" that comes from doing so.
Highlighting to such ones that it is actually OK and indeed beneficial to question things with a sincere motive is vital.
Highlighting too that there is NO absolutes in all of this. There is no "black or white" "right or wrong" in such a process may also help.
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Watchtower Victims Memorial Day
by dubstepped inanybody here doing anything for it?
i just learned of it's existence and its a cool idea.
apparently it's today.
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stuckinarut2
It will happen. The momentum will build.
As I mentioned, I don't see us all as "victims", but rather as "survivors". However a day like this does give strength to those who need it.
So I think it is a good thing.
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Watchtower Victims Memorial Day
by dubstepped inanybody here doing anything for it?
i just learned of it's existence and its a cool idea.
apparently it's today.
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stuckinarut2
https://www.jehovahs-witness.com/topic/5677573179703296/watchtower-victims-memorial-day-2018
The Assembly Hall for our region was a focus this year. It has Regional Conventions held at it every Friday, Saturday, Sunday.
It was rather appropriate that the sign for "Be Courageous" was present!
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Direction to elders on handling rape
by purrpurr infrom the shepard the flock book.... "discernment is needed in considering claims.
of rape, taking into consideration such factors as the.
mental disposition of the person, the circumstanc-.
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Ah well, from the Society's point of view, if the person delayed in reporting it, that may indicate that it wasnt actually rape.
This really highlights their stupidity and ignorance...
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You are NOT alone !
by stuckinarut2 inthis 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.
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Oh LOLS, so sorry to read about your situation.
Please remember that he is not thinking in his right mind at the moment, and may very well be influenced by the cult mindset. That cult persona is choking out the "real" him.
Be strong in your resolve to be the same kind loving mother to your kids that you have no doubt always been. He will see that, and it may help bring out the "real" him again.
Much love to you
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Excellent Netflix Documentary: Deprogrammed
by pale.emperor ini watched this really interesting documentary on netflix the other day.
it's about a man called ted patrick who became a cult deprogrammer after his son was recruited into a cult in the 1960s.
he basically self taught through trial and error and interviewing many cult members and former-members.. i must say i dont agree with his method, maybe as a last resort but i think it's likely to do more harm than good.
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No new releases? How are the r&f taking this?
by purrpurr inis it true that there's been no new releases at this summer's convention?
if so it will be the first convention in decades perhaps ever to not produce at least a new tract.. how are the r&f explaining this to eachother?
surely they must have noticed the absence?
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Why bother to release "new" stuff anyway, when it will all become "OLD light" within a few years and obsolete?
So they are just saving the hassles now....
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No new releases? How are the r&f taking this?
by purrpurr inis it true that there's been no new releases at this summer's convention?
if so it will be the first convention in decades perhaps ever to not produce at least a new tract.. how are the r&f explaining this to eachother?
surely they must have noticed the absence?
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Why do they need a new release when they just had the final video with bearded Jesus riding on clouds wielding a bow and arrow to save them from the hordes of worldly people!?
No time to read new stuff. They have JUST GOT TO BE COURAGEOUS AND HANG ON!