Welcome to the board Sandy.
Please stay around awhile and don't let the boogy man scare you. There really are not demons around every corner. Yes there are some very very hurt people here, that does'nt make them demons. They come here to heal from their pain. They can vent here and have people who know what they are talking about. The only protestors here I think, are the ones trying to protect the kids from molesters. Somebody has to do it and my hat goes off to those who can. (I personally do not know of any people who have been molested in my little world) but that does'nt mean there are'nt any.
You won't find me protesting anything. I was raised a JW. I was kicked out of the JW's because I was'nt perfect. My biggest gripe is how they take the spirit out of children, they expect them to be perfect little adults. They are children and have an over abundance of energy. They are constantly corrected at meetings for doing what kids do best. They don't let children learn in a fun, age appropreate manner. Did you really have fun in the KH as a kid? I was there. I can count on one hand the times growing up that we had anything like fun for kids. Yes, children should be taught to behave, no question about that, but how? Fear? Were you afraid as a child? I was terrified of God. I was terrified of Demons, I was terrified of Armageddon, I was terrified of being tortured, I was terrified of getting sick or hurt and not getting blood to save my life. How does a small child cope with these fears? There were some fun loving families, but I was'nt in one them, maybe you were? Yes, there were some families that thought of their children as kids and let them do things kids do (very few) but I was'nt in one them. I was in my family (my JW Grandmother) and that is what I learned. Believe it or not after reading posts on here, my life was moderate, compared to the strictness of some. I can hardly tell you how painful it was for me to stand out in the hall during Birthday parties at school, or standing out in the hall for a Valentines party, Halloween party, or Christmas party, knowing I would not have any little cards or cupcakes or bags of candy. I felt isolated, unexcepted, and unloved and I was suppose to wear this with a badge of honor? Did'nt work out that way. In my little mind I could not understand all the little cut and dry answers they told me to tell my little friends, and I surely could'nt feel good about it in my little childs heart and mind.
Sorry, I did'nt mean for this to be so long. I just could'nt do that to my kid. After many years I have found a loving God. Everyone here has a story to tell. Some are very bad. Bashing is a way for them to heal and move on. If you are around long enough you can see many of them healing after venting a few times and getting a few doses of understanding, and support. We won't try to convert you. Ask your questions, we will answer. Don't be afraid to listen.
