Posts by stuckinarut2

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Shunning Eventually Hurts the Shunner More Than You

by snugglebunny in

jw
friends

this is worth reading.

basically it seems to be referring to the "mean girl" syndrome where girls who were once part of an in-crowd are suddenly ostracised by their peers, the feelings of despair that overwhelm them.

however, social aggressors usually finish up with deep seated problems of their own.

stuckinarut2

Yes!

Turning the tables is the way to go.

One of our dear fellow forum members who walked away from the religion and her toxic parents has done this successfully.

When her parents told her she "has left Jehovah and should find another family" and other toxic comments, she did just that. She built her life successfully without her parents being a part of it.

Now her mother is at a hysterical level trying to beg for association with HER!

Yes, it's so funny to see the desperation of the JW parent as they try to develop a relationship with the child that THEY chose to cut off! She often says things like "you can't just ignore us..."

When the tables are turned, look what happens!

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''Special Letter'' to be Read In Canada Week of Feb 3,2019

by Beth Sarim in

i have just been informed that there is a 'special letter' to be read at the meetings week of feb 3,2019 in canada.

anybody heard of this!!

just a heads-up!

stuckinarut2

Someone in Canada, please keep us informed eh?

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How do you deal with the emotions of waking up? ---my ramble -----

by Fognomore in

good morning, .

i am just wondering how you have constructively worked through the emotions of waking up?

i am trying hard to be positive, and i know life is a gift.

stuckinarut2

Hi fognomore,

Thanks for opening up and sharing this thread.

We get it. We understand. To recognise that we were duped into a false set of beliefs that shaped our whole life is very confronting.

I know it sounds contrite, but believe me it gets better.

When I look back at my own journey from the early days here on this forum, to where I am now, it spins me out.

Let me reasssure you that there IS life after being a JW, and it is a wonderful life if we allow it to be.

Find those life activities you enjoy, find new friends, and treasure each day. You now have the choice to determine your own life free of the oppressive and controlling FOG from the society.

Sending you much love!

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"It is the victims right to approach authorities" The weak excuse used by the society

by stuckinarut2 in

we have seen that the society falls back on the line "it is the victims right to approach the authorities" during all the abuse claims.. they use this excuse to try and defend the passive lack of action in failing to report suspected cases of abuse.. a comparison came to mind:.

if we came across a person lying in the street who says they were hit by a car, would we say "it is your absolute right to call the paramedics and police"?.

or would we take the initiative and call those authorities ourselves to help the person?.

stuckinarut2

Sorry if it seems odd to revive my own thread, but given the fact that the GB has just issued the May 2019 WT dealing with "Child Abuse", I just had to chime in...

How dare they hide behind the line " it is the right of the individual to report if they wish"

If we know of a crime, it should be reported - simple.

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WT about child abuse

by Gorbatchov in

jw
friends

friends,.

there is something realy wrong if you have to tell your church members what to report to who when child abuse happens.. g..

stuckinarut2

Well said Gorby!

If someone knew of a conspiracy to commit MURDER they would go straight to the police - right?

So WHY do JWs have to ask the "elders" or "branch office" what to do when it comes to child abuse??

It is in the same category in my opinion! The murder of those little one's innocence.

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May 2019 Watchtower doubles down on the "Two Witness Rule" !

by stuckinarut2 in

this is simply disturbing and infuriating!.

the may 2019 wt has defiantly and arrogantly been released by the gb, and it is full of their disgusting excuses for not complying with authorities!.

(i have seen and read all the articles, but cant work out how to upload a link here - perhaps someone can assist?).

stuckinarut2

Well said Diogensister!

The Police investigation could indeed be the "Second Witness" that they want!!

Great observation

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''Special Letter'' to be Read In Canada Week of Feb 3,2019

by Beth Sarim in

i have just been informed that there is a 'special letter' to be read at the meetings week of feb 3,2019 in canada.

anybody heard of this!!

just a heads-up!

stuckinarut2

I'm sorry!

I tried hard to resist - But I cant hold back:

If Stephen Lett reads the letter, it certainly will be "Special".....(Cue Forrest Gump comparison)

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Infiltrated Elders?

by john.prestor in

so i'm watching john cedars commentary on the annual meeting from this last october, and at one point he shows a clip of garrett loesch talking about the struggles jehovah's witnesses faced decades before in the soviet union.

he claimed that police officers, maybe the kgb, infiltrated congregations which met in secret by studying with jehovah's witnesses, getting baptized, and then working their way up to becoming elders.

ceders jokes that this shows what kind of role holy spirit actually plays within body of elders, but another interpretation came to my mind just now.

stuckinarut2

Interesting thoughts!

Well, it does smack of paranoia by the GB.

It will also work wonders as it will now result in a very suspicious atmosphere to develop within congregations! And as the old expression goes - "A House divided can not stand!"

Well done GB - You have just caused your own flock to view one another through sideways eyes....

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May 2019 Watchtower doubles down on the "Two Witness Rule" !

by stuckinarut2 in

this is simply disturbing and infuriating!.

the may 2019 wt has defiantly and arrogantly been released by the gb, and it is full of their disgusting excuses for not complying with authorities!.

(i have seen and read all the articles, but cant work out how to upload a link here - perhaps someone can assist?).

stuckinarut2

Thanks R&R!

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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

Bumped for any new forum members!