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  Therapy or Counseling for ex-jws

  by stillin4now in

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  i am in the beginning process of trying to "fade" and have been dealing with depression and anxiety for a variety of reasons for a long time.

  does anyone know of resources for finding counseling that is appropriate for someone like me?.

  i have never been to a therapist and am afraid that they won't understand the unique issues of a person who is.

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  stillin4now

  Thank you everybody for all your good suggestions. I know this is gonna take time but it's well worth it.

  This forum helps me every day. Thanks, V.
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  Therapy or Counseling for ex-jws

  by stillin4now in

  1. watchtower
  2. medical

  i am in the beginning process of trying to "fade" and have been dealing with depression and anxiety for a variety of reasons for a long time.

  does anyone know of resources for finding counseling that is appropriate for someone like me?.

  i have never been to a therapist and am afraid that they won't understand the unique issues of a person who is.

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  stillin4now

  Thanks Arthur and "onthewayout".
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  Therapy or Counseling for ex-jws

  by stillin4now in

  1. watchtower
  2. medical

  i am in the beginning process of trying to "fade" and have been dealing with depression and anxiety for a variety of reasons for a long time.

  does anyone know of resources for finding counseling that is appropriate for someone like me?.

  i have never been to a therapist and am afraid that they won't understand the unique issues of a person who is.

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  stillin4now

  I am in the beginning process of trying to "fade" and have been dealing with depression and anxiety for a variety of reasons for a long time.

  Does anyone know of resources for finding counseling that is appropriate for someone like me?

  I have never been to a therapist and am afraid that they won't understand the unique issues of a person who is

  trying to leave the JW organization. Changing religions is probably no big deal to "the world" but to people raised in

  "the truth" it's like becoming a new person. Any suggestions would be appreciated. V
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  CA members

  by Chameleon in

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  who here is in ca?

  i'm in southern ca, and that's all i'm willing to reveal for now.

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  stillin4now

  Anyone in northern California?
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  Did the Watchtower Organization make you "Cry" at a time or another?

  by JH in

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  let it be the elders during a judicial meeting or just the way you were treated by your fellow brothers and sisters, did the emotions of being reprehended or deceived make you cry?.

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  stillin4now

  Thanks Frannie Banannie! You all are so nice here. It really helps to have this group here to talk to and share experiences.
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  Did the Watchtower Organization make you "Cry" at a time or another?

  by JH in

  1. jw
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  let it be the elders during a judicial meeting or just the way you were treated by your fellow brothers and sisters, did the emotions of being reprehended or deceived make you cry?.

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  stillin4now

  I'm pretty emotional anyway but I cry often when I think about how I've been lied to my whole life. Being raised a JW means it affects

  every part of your life. But I don't blame my parents, they were duped too. They came in the "truth" just before 1975.

  But here's the thing, My husband has just started researching things on the internet about JWs and after about 2 days of constantly reading

  it kind of hit him like a ton of bricks. He woke up yesterday totally crying. He had to call in sick to work he was so upset. He's been in

  "the truth" for about 8 years. Now we are rethinking everything. It is very upsetting but at least now we can move forward in a positive direction

  from now on.
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  Vegetables on Front Porch Cause Uproar of Scandal and Intrigue for Local KH

  by Check_Your_Premises in

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  apupi - illinois.

  local jw, susan estrogen, recalls her horror when she first saw the large, orange vegetables on the porch.

  "there i was between breaks while out on field service when i saw it!

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  stillin4now

  "Pumpageddon" ha ha ha
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  "Newbies"

  by Butters in

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  uh, hello, uh, well, i wanted to know how long it will be before the "newbie" title comes off?

  i noticed that some others who have been here since 2004 still have the title "newbie".

  how many years do you need before you move up?

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  stillin4now

  Thanks for the good wishes. It seems that my hubby and I were both silently questioning the org and

  checking things out but were afraid to say anything to the other. Now that we are both on the same page

  it will be easier.
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  Are Faders "better" than DF'd or DA'd?

  by ESTEE in

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  2. experiences

  this is something i've been mulling over.

  just would like to hear opinions as to whether faders, or inactive ones think they are superior to disfellowshipped or disassociated ones?

  what is your experience with this?

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  stillin4now

  My husband and I are just at the beginning of what I think will be our exit.

  He wants to DA formally because he wants to present all his findings about the org's dishonest

  teachings in writing and make a clean break so to speak. I, on the other hand am more likely

  to avoid confrontation and just fade away and hopefully move away to make it easier.

  We still have a way to go with this decision though. I don't think any more or less of someone

  because of which way they exit the org.
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  "Newbies"

  by Butters in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  uh, hello, uh, well, i wanted to know how long it will be before the "newbie" title comes off?

  i noticed that some others who have been here since 2004 still have the title "newbie".

  how many years do you need before you move up?

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  stillin4now

  Hi Butters and everyone, I,m new too. I've been lurking for quite a while now, but finally signed up a few days ago.

  I was raised a JW but have been questioning everything off and on for a long time. Seriously questioning

  and reading "apostate" sites for about 6 months now. Now my husband is looking at the sites too.

  We aren't ready to make any moves yet because of family and friends but I know the time will come

  that we will have to take a stand. Anyway, I hope to get to know you folks and share experiences soon.

  The time will come soon that I'll be needing support from people that have been through this. You all seem so

  nice. Thanks for being here for us. V