elder david nesler was arrested in jackson california for striking his teen-age daughter (also a jw) in front of a high school.
he is currently released and an active jw member who is allowed to participate in meetings, although his status as an elder is unknown.. this was not alleged to be sexual abuse, but it does certainly call into question the discretion of this elder.
if this is what he does in public...?.
Follow the Leader, maybe I'm still half asleep this morning, but I didn't quite get your point. We're very aware that the "organization" is far from perfect. We're more concerned on how to communicate that piece of information to other people. And there's no way that I'll ever go door-to-door again.
Cellist
as many of you know, i left my job about 2 weeks ago.
it was a sinking ship, and i'm glad i got off when i did.
well, i still needed money.
That's great, Richie. We were wondering how you were doing. It's been a good many years since I've worked in retail, but the memories are mostly good. A good sense of humor is definitely an asset. Hope your orientation goes well.
Cellist
it took me a bit of reading through some posts to realize that this site is exactly what i have been looking for, for such a long time!!
people to share my blown away realization i experienced after i quit going to the meetings and went against my mother!
it feels great to see people who have gone through and felt the same as i and who have taken the steps to change their life.
Hi Krisiva10. Welcome to the board.
Cellist
i was sooooo happy to find this site the other day.
i have been free and happy for a little over 6 years now.
i too grew up jw, pioneered, blah,blah blah, until around the time i moved out.
Hi knot4me. Welcome to the board.
Cellist
well i am new to the board, i have faded away from the truth lies about 6 years ago.
it still has an effect on me today, so much so i gave the warning in the title.
this is because one of the things drilled into me, was that its far worse to lead a member of the flock away.
Welcome to the board, void.
Cellist
hi folks whats up?.
i grew up as a strict jw until my early 20's when an event happened that made me start thinking for myself, thank goodness.
what i mean by strict was i think most of you will undertsand that i really believed in what i was doing, baptised at the age of 13, seriously considered bethal, pioneered and was offered to be a ministerial servent.
Hi, welcome to the board.
Cellist
i still dream about this often!
some of my childhood friends stop being jw's so i can have them back as my friends, it would be like a dream come true.
but some of you might say: "you would take them back as friends?
We have former friends that we hope will someday "see the light", also.
Cellist
there's a very exciting development in our little jw family.
i've kept the news close to my chest, as i wouldn't want to jinx it.
it's a great story full of drama, intrigue, a mild sunday school teacher, the internet, and a bunch freaked-out elders.
Hi jgnat. That's good news. My suggestion would also be, get decked out and go out on the town. Restaurants, concerts, art shows, etc. Let him enjoy his suits, getting dressed up can be fun when you don't have to do it all the time.
Cellist
i have lived at my current address for approximately five years and i have not had any visits from the witnesses.
i don't really want any but here's the deal: i left "the truth" about fifteen years ago.
i wasn't disfellowshipped or anything and (since i moved to another state) it was a relatively clean break.
Welcome to the board, tfsm. They don't call on us either. We haven't even had the Mormons. Thank goodness. I have seen them "out in service" around town, though. (JWs that is).
Cellist
long time reader, 1st time poster.. still in the 'borg'.
trying to disconnect from the hive.
family and many friends are still in.
Welcome, hallowedbethyname. I hope you find lots of help and healing here. There definitely is light at the end of the tunnel.
Cellist
