Posts by stillin4now

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New here

by NanaR in

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i just found this place and thought i'd post.

i'm a 50+ year old grandmother who was "raised in the truth".

i have been on my way out of "the organization" for several years now, but have moved cautiously because i don't want to jump from the firing pan into the fire so to speak.

stillin4now

WELCOME NANA

People here are very nice. You came to the right place.

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I took for the first time my kids tricker-treating !!!

by Lapuce in

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yes i did it, i finally took my two kids out on halloween for their first time!!!

i will remember this i think for the rest of my life!

my two boys, the oldest 9, dressed as a pirate and the youngest 5 as spiderman.

stillin4now

We gave out candy for the first time ever! All years past we would either go out and stay out until late after trick or treat was over or

turn out the lights and hide not answering the door (hated that). We are still (technically) active JW but on the way out and I don't want to

avoid something as innocent as giving out candy. It's a small thing but after a lifetime in the org. it felt like a big step to me.

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Thinking like a Jehovah's Witness would think

by The wanderer in

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thinking like a jehovah's witness would think on a prior discussion thread a couple of individuals pointed out.

to me, that i am more or less infected with "witness" think.

other words, i still think like a jehovah's witness.

stillin4now

I've been trying to read the Bible with a new, open minded point of view to learn what the scriptures really mean. But, as I come to familiar verses that are always quoted in the WT literature I automatically think of the WT application of that verse. I have to really make an effort to look at things from a new perspective. It's gonna take a long time for my mind not to default to WT doctrine. But it's getting better and I am starting to look at things alot differently already. V.

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Therapy or Counseling for ex-jws

by stillin4now in

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.

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

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.

stillin4now

Thanks Arthur and "onthewayout".

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Therapy or Counseling for ex-jws

by stillin4now in

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.

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.

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

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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?.

.

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!

stillin4now

"Pumpageddon" ha ha ha