Hi Nancy,
Welcome to a great site. I don't get to log on as often as I would like but have read some fantastic personal experiences. Would love to hear a little more about you when you are ready. I hope you enjoy the site as much as I have,
scots lass
i'm trying to get some comments that active jehovah's witnesses may have heard after dateline aired back on may 28, 2002.
do you remember any comments made about the dateline program either made from the platform at the kingdom hall, or in private conversations with other jw's?
how were the people who where on dateline viewed in your area, especially at the kingdom hall or by other jws?
As you know we in UK had the BBC programme re child abuse within the JW's. I knew of the family that was featured, but that is the tip of the iceberg I think.
I know of several other (now) ex jws who were abused and know that their abusers were able to take part in FS ect. When I think of the potential harm I was in as a child - I feel sick to my stomach. Although I was never harmed physically by any of them - one of them used to sing to me at the KH a song he made up specially for me - yuk!!
The society do hold a database of these animals and still do nothing to protect these inocent children!!
They must be called to account for their actions!!!!!!
remember a few years ago 97 and down even more there use to be food at the assemblys(not the big rent-astadium ones).
i remember back then probally being 5,6,7,8 they use to give out food like hots hamburgers chips and so.
any idea why there isnt anymore?
My goodness, this takes me back! I used to be one of the volunteers to go through to Edinburgh at my own expence I may add - as a poor pioneer - and paint the stands that would be used to sell the food from!!
During the assembly time I would arrive early each day to help prepare the food to be cooked that day!!
What did they do with all that equipment?
PS - Edinburgh was where our District Assemblies took place
Kind regards
Scots lass
my sister and i were talking the other day and she told me that when you are first assigned to bethel they make you sign a letter of secrecy or something like "secret service agreement"?
i was just wondering if this is true.
if it is true then don't you agree that it is a hot bed for paranoia?.
Not sure about bethel, but would be interested to hear if they did have to sign something. I know that when I went through pioneer school I was told that the school was special to us as pioneers and although they did not directly say don't share the experience - it was implied that it was to be kept private.
Kind regards
Scots lass
you will soon be cordially invited to the kh.
its mem-bore-ial season and the hunt is on.....for you!.
plan your escape today!!!!
I have not been for years but think I may go this year to hand out some info about the whole UN issue. It would be great to ruffle a few feathers! I will have to give this idea some serious thought.
i just thought that i would share my life as a jw.
i was born into this cult in 1973. i was born as a hermaphodite (both sexes) this was of great shock to my parents, apparently the confided in one of the elders asking him what thay should do?
his respones was that i should be made male (the doctors at the time said i should be female) my parent took the avice of the elder and i was the made to be a male.. as i was growing up i beged my parents to allow me to be the person that god had wanted me to be but the elders kept reasuring me and my parent that god wanted me to be a male so that i could one day be a elder or s/overser.. in my teen years it became very apparent that my parents had made a mistake as i would act in a very female way.
You have been through such a horrific experience but are on the mend! What a truly amazing person you are. I hope you find as much comport and healing as I have in this forum, it is a great place to be. Be assured you are among friends who truly care about you and your future.
If only the Watchtower, Bible & Tract Society, could be sued for spiritual-malpractice as doctors can be for medical, you'd be set for life. If only.
I agree ? but all churches and organisations must have public liability insurance; in fact they must display their certificate in a public place. I am sure that there must be a way to bring these elders to justice either by bringing a lawsuit for abuse or for giving false information. It would be worthwhile finding out where in law stands where you live on this subject.
My thoughts are with you.
http://www.chuckchamblee.com/dom/fun/yankee_dixie_quiz.htm
closer
What a laugh - I was more dipsy (bbc teletubbies!) than Dixie and more LaLa and Po ( more teletubbies) than Yankee. We ahve very few of these terms over here but I tried to answer based on my memories from living in US as a small child.
last night, i decided to finally finish off the book.
it takes me forever to read a book, and after a year, i've finally completed it.
quite a good book, although i found myself skimming through the last chapter called "perspective".
I would like to read this book - will try to get hold of it asap.
Has anyone ever written to Ray about this forum? Maybe someone should. He would be a great guy to have on board.
i was off work.
i bought my "friend" a pair of expensive jeans.
a "starter" red shirt.
Hi Tatiana,
I am new to this forum but was really moved by your story.
Here is a wee tip from Bonnie Scotland!
If you have any claims to the house no matter how trivial or small the claim is - here is what you should do -
By the time he getts all that legal stuff sorted you can be long gone - livin the good life.
Oh and who said you were alone from what I can see there are lots of people out there who care -
The world is waiting for you!
from a wee scots lass
i was raised in 'the truth ' from the age of 9, when my parents came 'into the truth'.
i was the perfect little witness girl, went out in field service - without complaint, gave talks (well the way you do in two's when you are female!
), i was even on the list of people they called on when someone did not turn up to give their talk and would get up with only 30 min prep time!
You mention your friend and the abuse scandal - was it at the congregation on the TV panorama programme? They were in scotland and their elders had to step down and admit they hadn't reported abuse to the authorities.
No it was not that girl, although I did know of that family. The whole abuse thing is so much more widespread than anyone would imagine. Lets hope for the kids sake they learn from their mistakes, although I have never yet heard of a cure for arrogance!
Why don't you go to Uni now - it's never too late!I did actually go back to college and now really enjoy the work I am involved in.
Thanks to all who gave such a fantasic welcome to the forum. You are all a little mad, but then it takes one to know one!
