Posts by freedomlover

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When did you realize that you were part of a cult?

by JH in

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as a jw, i never thought that i was in a cult.

i thought that other religions were a cult, but not us.. what made you realize that the jw's is a cult?

freedomlover

pretty much yesterday I TRULY realized it's a cult. long story......I'll explain later.

like black coffee said, it takes awhile sometimes to actually getting to the point of admitting it and realizing it.

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Hello Everyone, My First Time

by butterfliorchids in

hi, i just got registered and am looking forward to getting to know others who have escaped from the controlled environment that i was so faithful to for so long.

i hope to meet others with similar backgrounds.

i've been out about 4yrs and love the feel of it, but to be honest, as much as a definiate decision it was on my part, there was still a long time of adjustment.

My Dad's story

by coffee_black in

freedomlovers post about her dads letter got me thinking about my dad, in fact, it sounds like it could have been written by my dad.

every once in a while it really hits me that he is no longer here to talk to.

unlike most of you, i wouldnt have been afraid to approach him with questions or doubts.

freedomlover

He told me that if I didn’t understand and fully believe it, then I had no business going door to door to try to convince others. Ultimately, that was what gave me the freedom to choose to leave the organization.

smart man. this was the same for me debbie. I couldn't tell someone else about this if it was a lie....

Sometimes I am asked how someone so intelligent could be a jw. I’ve come to the conclusion that it has nothing to do with intelligence. If someone with the mental ability that my dad had could be deceived, then I think almost anyone could be, given the right circumstances. I think I stayed in longer because I figured that if jws did not have the truth he would have figured that out.

I had the exact same thoughts with regard to my dad. He is so smart and wise and loving, if he hadn't found a flaw, who was I to find one.......?????

freedomlover

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My Dad's story

by coffee_black in

freedomlovers post about her dads letter got me thinking about my dad, in fact, it sounds like it could have been written by my dad.

every once in a while it really hits me that he is no longer here to talk to.

unlike most of you, i wouldnt have been afraid to approach him with questions or doubts.

ohh Debbie - that is really amazing. I too have been reflecting on what a wonderful father I have and how I can't wait to make up for all the lost time we've had together. Being able to be honest with him is going to be a tremendous gift to me.

thanks so much for sharing your dad with us. I'm glad I got to "meet" such an amazing man.

love - freedomlover

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We just bought a house in........

by Bryan in

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lafayette!

it's not exactly a metropolitan hub of excitement, but it is a quaint place.

we bought a house in a little subdivision with one street in/out.

freedomlover

awesome Bryan, love the big porch! your little boy is getting so big!!

hope this is a good home for you guys.

-freedomlover

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Who would've thought that in ten years..

by jojochan in

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i would be here speaking my mind as a normal human being.

i was thinking about that a second ago and wanted to share that thought.

ten years ago i was confronting a close freind of mine about why he was parting from the collective, of course he had valid reasons to be agnostic at the time.

freedomlover

let us know how it goes....I have a feeling you may be pleasantly surprised!

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Who would've thought that in ten years..

by jojochan in

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i would be here speaking my mind as a normal human being.

i was thinking about that a second ago and wanted to share that thought.

ten years ago i was confronting a close freind of mine about why he was parting from the collective, of course he had valid reasons to be agnostic at the time.

freedomlover

so what are you waiting for jojo?? go find him!!!

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MY LITTLE GIRLS HEART PROBLEM

by chuckyy in

i am very angry at this time.. i took my 7 yr old little girl to the hospital yesterday....she has had heart problems since birth.

i explained that we were no longer jw,s and would accept blood if necessary during open heart surgery.

the doctor told me that if that was the case, the operation must proceed without delay.

freedomlover

so sorry you are all going through this. I have two kids myself and I can't imagine how hard this is for your family.

please keep us updated as to how things go.

give your little girl a hug from me. even a stranger is wishing her well with lots of love. ((((((((((((((()))))))))))))))))) from-freedomlover

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heard back from my dad - you won't believe it!

by freedomlover in

hey all you great people - in case you read my letter i sent to my dad the other day you may be interested in his reply.

(see topic history for letter to my dad) .

i am so happy and relieved.

freedomlover

thanks you guys. I'm glad it gives hope to so many here....

Jgnat - you hit the nail on the head. LOL

it was definitly all those things combined that got the response I did.....