Posts by Coronagirl

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Working on my mother who is in - trying to get her to talk to me.

by Coronagirl in

i havent posted here in a long time.

i have been disassociated for 2.5 years and am doing really really well.

it was rough at first but things leveled out and my daughter and i made it through.

Coronagirl

Hello everyone -

Sorry it took me a day to reply, I was decorating my Christmas Tree. :) Wish my mom could see it. Thanks for all your good advice.

My one brother and his wife, might actually do the boycotting her "family dinners" - until she comes around. He is so angry at her. I dont really want to split up the family, I think it defeats the purpose... but whatever will be... will be.

I agree my daughter and I are a package deal. I will no longer give in to that.

As of today (Tuesday) - she has turned off her phones, so that no one may call her. My brother tried to call her to reason with her, and she is now "shunning" him. I guess in her mind, it is easier to "shun" then to deal with reality.

Well, thanks again for your help. I really appreciate it.

Becky

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If we were in Bible times, I would be stoned...(by my family)

by megsmomma in

jw
friends

i was just researching some things and saw an article scan from 4-15-88 watchtower.

it talks of an unrepentant "wrongdoes", like a son who was a drunkard and glutton, and if he was unrepentant when brought before the judges, his parents would have a part in executing him.

my mom had said to me last time she was here..."it's a good thing we are not in bible times, you would be stoned!

Coronagirl

HI MegsMomma -

It is interesting how your mom's behavior just echoes the control she is under. She is trying to guilt you and control you into what she believe's in, and the organization does the same thing to her. So sad. My mom is the same way. I just had a run in with her last night. It was awful so I feel for you.

Hang in there. She may never come around, but as you make a new life for yourself you will have control over it!! :)

Good luck.

Becky

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Working on my mother who is in - trying to get her to talk to me.

by Coronagirl in

i havent posted here in a long time.

i have been disassociated for 2.5 years and am doing really really well.

it was rough at first but things leveled out and my daughter and i made it through.

Coronagirl

Hello all -

I havent posted here in a long time. I have been disassociated for 2.5 years and am doing really really well. It was rough at first but things leveled out and my daughter and I made it through.

My family (2 brothers - their families and a cousin and his family) all go to my mom's (she is a witness) house at least once a month for a "family" dinner. They all dont like going without me, and finally after all this time they are tired of her not letting me attend. She tries to have my 11 year old daughter come, but I dont think it is good for her to watch her mom excluded. My one brother told me I just need to show up to these dinners and my family will stick up for me when my mom tells me I cant attend. Well we tried it last night. My family was all sitting down for dinner (11 total), when my daughter and I rang the bell. My mom answered and told me to leave - said my daughter could stay. My brother told my mom to let me stay, and that everyone wanted me there. My mom said she will not get into trouble over "my lifestyle choices". My brothers got up and told her that they quit going too, when they were younger because they hated it. They said "why do you talk to us" ? Long story short - she was not budging. Everyone was so mad, they all got up and left. My mom came outside and said it is all my fault and that I am alienating her family from her. Of course - I said "see how it feels?" - Im not trying to hurt her, I didnt ask my family to get up and leave, I honestly thought if my family wanted me there, she would have to soften up.

Has anyone out there had any success in similar situations?

Thanks in advance for your help.

Becky in St. Petersburg, FL