Posts by KimKat

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Lies, Damn Lies, and "Experiences"

by AlmostAtheist in

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once, discussing the recently passed circuit assembly.

he had interviewed a young pioneer that was able to pioneer without a car.

she "arranged her schedule" (translation: bummed rides well in advance) to make sure she had a way to and from the hall.

KimKat

I have a couple to tell:

One time my parents got up on stage as a 'good example' of raising thier family 'in the truth'

They got up and bragged about how to do it. In reality, my sister was rarely at meetings, I hated

going and didn't believe, and they also bragged that my brother in law was so faithful - bull -

he beat my sister and thier kids and abused them sexually. He is a sick man - my sister

finally left him - he is still considered a 'faithful witness' she is considered bad, as she quit

attending meetings completely.

Another time I was on an assembly part about pioneering and how my parents encouraged me.

Which - was bull - my parents never encouraged me - everything was for show. Put on the happy

family face for meetings and public, after all your dad is an elder. I got up there and lied that

they were encouraging, when in reality I would have been kicked out if I wouldn't have pioneered.

what a crock - amazing what we do for acceptance. KimKat

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WAS YOUR JW HOME DYSFUNCTIONAL?

by stillAwitness in

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some days are just worse than others: my mother screamed at me for like 10 minutes because i was running late for the bookstudy!

i don't even wanna go to these things!

and ever since that damn km that came out a couple months ago telling family heads the importance of having a regular family bible study my father won't even let a week pass by without us all gathered around the living room doing a question and ansewr out of the secret to family happiness book.

KimKat

Boy your description of your family sounds just like mine.

My dad use to hit us on the top of the head with a yard stick for mispronoucing words.

Crazy - I agree those years of nothing but being under a microscope were awful -

I wouldn't go back for anything!! KimKat

30

My own Brother writes.....

by geevee in

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just receieved this this morning.

initially i was seething.

but now i think that the best reply is no reply.

KimKat

Tough!!

My mother called my sister (who is inactive and has no desire to go back) and told her

that I was dead to her. She stated that she didn't care if she ever talked to me again or not.

What true love the JW's have - LOL

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My own Brother writes.....

by geevee in

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just receieved this this morning.

initially i was seething.

but now i think that the best reply is no reply.

KimKat

geevee

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family fights on the holidays...

by under74 in

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anybody have any yesterday or in the past during holiday gatherings?.

i kind of expect for there to be tensions with some people over the holidays because it can be stressful...but i also think that since my siblings and i didn't grow up celebrating anything that it adds an extra tension and can sometimes cause fights.

any experiences?

KimKat

The second Thanksgiving we ever had was with my sister's family. (they also use to be JWs)

Anyway - the one nephew was having a hard time of things with bad memories of his dad (abusive)

and religion. He got really drunk and beat up his younger brother. We had to take the brother to the

hospital. We haven't had Thanksgiving with them since. My husband thinks that our being there

stirred up too many bad memories for the nephew. I still keep in contact with my sister. Kim

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Christmas in 1 month from today

by JH in

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.

one month from today, and it's christmas day .

did you start buying christmas gifts or start decorating yet?

KimKat

I agree the brain washing is very strong. I still get guilt feelings about stuff too.

It gets better in time. The guilt becomes less - the more hypocrisy you see

in the organization. Kim

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Greetings

by Justino00 in

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hello, it is a pleasure to be here and read such interesting posts.

i have had experience with jehovah's witnesses and their current and future events interest me.

so far i like what i see here, very informative.

KimKat

I am a newbie too. We left about 5 years ago -

This is a good cite. Enjoy reading everyones posts.

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Brief Announcement: I have disfellowshipped the Watctower Society

by bigmouth in

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it is with little or no regret that i have found it necessary to disfellowship the watchtower bible and tract society in order to protect my good name.

after unrepentantly fornicating with the scarlet coloured wild beast for 10 years and having been exposed by a worldly organization, i have not been able to find any note of contrition or shame.plenty of time has been allowed for an apology but nothing has been forthcoming.indeed, minimising the sin indicates a haughty attitude.

i,for my part,will forever be ashamed of my association with wtbs.i apologise to bible students i've had and the fear i have displayed in saying nothing for 24 years.