i saw that other people had done this and i figured it would be a good way to introduce myself.
i've been reading many of the threads and let me tell you that it's comforting to read that others feel the same way i have felt about being in the organization.
i'm not sure how much i can contribute as far as delectible tidbits of information, but i have replied to a couple of threads to, if nothing else, interject some 'humor' into things.
Welcome Forsharry,
You have been through so much! And now you can heal. You are absolutely right, surround yourself with people who love you and understand you. Don't waste your energy with those who hurt. Come to the board lots and read, many others have the same pain.
All the best to you and I promise, it will get better.
joanne
new to the forum, new to the truth.
trying to get a better understanding of what i'm looking for.. .
i'm a young married mother of three beatuiful babies.
Hello Mrsjg:
Welcome to the board. I hope I don't sound too cynical, but when I read that you have been studying for the past 7 months and everyone is treating you wonderfully, please do not be mislead by that. It happened to me and maybe many others on this board. Once you are baptised, that will all change. Its called 'lovebombing'.
The blood issue is a very important issue to think about. It goes against our natural, god-given, instincts to refuse treatment that may save yourself or your child. I urge you to read our experiences, keep an open mind, and really think about how your life will change.
hope this helps a bit....
joanne
it may sound like a strange question, but aspects of jw behavior that are incomprehensible to outsiders actually make a morbid kind of sense when viewed through the lens of jw doctrine.
for example, about 10-12 years ago there was a single mother in my wifes congregation.
during the course of conversation, she learned that my wifes grandmother had recently passed away.
I do believe they do. I have a close friend who has gone back into the religion and he feels that sometimes death would be much easier and better. He quotes the scripture 'in the blink of an eye.....' (cannot remember the whole thing), but along the lines, that been dead would not be bad and in no time you are in the new system.
The witnesses get so tired, worn out, discouraged from the world...they are just aching for that new system.
joanne
just wondering if this happened to any of you.
did you ever go to the service group and be assigned to the different car groups.....and then....the sister that is assigned to go with you...decline and say...'i am just going by myself today and do my return vistits by myself'..... damn, i should have complained about that one!
it was very rude!
WOW!!! that was quite a discussion.
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hello to all, i was raised pretty much as a jw and became one of the super goodie two shoes type, you know......didnt even swear when i was alone.. im now disfellowshipped and since i followed the guideline of not having friends outside the organization i now find myself completely alone, my friends are all jw's and none of them can talk to me.
so now i feel lost....on another planet almost .
Hi there, this is such a big change for you in your life. You will be okay as long as you follow your heart, whether to stay in or come out of the organization. For the first time in your life you can chose what you truly want to do.
All the best to you, and don't be hard on yourself. Just take baby steps.
joanne
just wondering if this happened to any of you.
did you ever go to the service group and be assigned to the different car groups.....and then....the sister that is assigned to go with you...decline and say...'i am just going by myself today and do my return vistits by myself'..... damn, i should have complained about that one!
it was very rude!
Wow Tyrone, dont know quite what to say. Obviously you are still happy in the organization and thats good and that is your choice. On this forum, we all have a right to our opinion. So please let us have our comments and opinions and you can have yours.
Sincerely, Joanne
sorry about that title.
i rarely use such language - except when it makes a point that needs emphasis - and this one does.. .
i have run into 3 witnesses in the past couple of days.
jeff, you did the right thing in the eyes of God and thats all that matters in the end.
joanne
sorry about that title.
i rarely use such language - except when it makes a point that needs emphasis - and this one does.. .
i have run into 3 witnesses in the past couple of days.
jgnat, the way they are treating your husband...this could be a blessing in disguise. he may soon be walking out.
joanne
do you think god's original purpose was for us to live forever on earth?
and if so, why has it not happened yet?
joanne
just to add to my last post...i am just curious what others think about this 'restored earth' and everyone living on it forever.
do you think god's original purpose was for us to live forever on earth?
and if so, why has it not happened yet?
joanne
hi jgnat...so do you mean...we all will go to heaven?...sorry i am not up on the scriptures...have not looked at a bible for a long time..
