Posts by strawberry cake

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My life growing up as a witness...

by RFlores in

i have just spent the last 4 hours reading many various posts and finally built up the courage to register and share my experiences.

i am only 20 years old, but my young age should not overlook my intelligence as an observing individual.

i was born into the religion of the jehova's witnesses.

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Welcome R. Flores
I am new here and also have just left the Organization with my husband and youngest son. I have a son who is 20 and one that is 16 still in the organization. I am hoping that in time they will pull away and realize that they can still serve Jehovah without this corrupt organization. It gives me hope when I see the way you wised up. I hope my sons will, soon, before JW girlfriends and wives complicate matters.

You will get such a lot of support here. Its so helpful to have others see what you see. The falseness of the WTS.

All the best xxx Strawberry Cake

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Family shunning

by LunaFing in

this is my first time in a discussion forum.

i'm an ex-jw who hasn't "officialy" left the religion because i'm afraid my family will shun me.

i've been "inactive" for 10 years.

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Who would think that this seemingly innocent organization could be so evil. To tear apart families the way it does and in the name of God.

I hope your mum is making empty threats and ultimately will not follow through.

I am now , recently started experiencing this spiteful shunning from 'friends'in the org, because I openly said I don't agree with the WTS.This is what happens when you are honest with them.

It seems we have to play a strategic game...One elder(off the record) said to me, I should not have said I don't believe. I should have said I don't understand, that would have kept them from shunning me. He was telling me to bend the truth.

Stay strong you're not alone.

xxx Strawberry Cake.

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Did you see Jones town last night ?

by mouthy in

it was horrible.

i had seen before a documentry about it.

also i had read the book.

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We saw this here in the uk not long ago. It cemented to me how dangerous blind obedience is. Also, how perfectly intelligent people can be fooled and mesmerized. I can see how I was indeed fooled and mesmerized by the WTS.

xxx SC

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Hello!

by MisfitMeL in

jw
friends

as you can probably tell, it's my first post here!

i've visited this forum several times over the past few months and i've just decided to join and wade into the community.

i'm looking forward to some interesting conversations and meeting new people.. .

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Welcome! xxx Strawberry Cake

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Local Needs.

by strawberry cake in

this week, my husband and myself were the subject of local needs.

our older children were there...we stayed away.

reported by my sons... it started thus.."do not leave the organization!

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Thank you all for being here for us. xxx Strawberry Cake

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Local Needs.

by strawberry cake in

this week, my husband and myself were the subject of local needs.

our older children were there...we stayed away.

reported by my sons... it started thus.."do not leave the organization!

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Is this elder so stupid that he can't see there's no difference? The end result is the same - no communication with the JWs. W I think the borg has turned them stupid. xxx SC

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Local Needs.

by strawberry cake in

this week, my husband and myself were the subject of local needs.

our older children were there...we stayed away.

reported by my sons... it started thus.."do not leave the organization!

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This week, My husband and myself were the subject of local needs.

Our older children were there...We stayed away.

Reported by my sons... It started thus.."Do not leave the organization!"Then the elder explained how some in the congregation have decided to leave and have been sending messages by text and phone to inform congregation members of their decision.( I had said goodbye and explained my absence to a some friends)The elder warned them not to phone us to encourage us as they would be putting themselves in danger. Also he said these ones will have been visiting apostate sites and reading apostate literature.(oops!)He lied and said that he had listened to what we had to say and it had no substance.( a guess he has to discredit us as he could not give us sufficient answers )He then stressed that we are bad association.( The day before, we were also warned by another elder to stay away from the brothers and sisters or else he would not be able to stop us being DF for Apostacy.) He ended his item with "Do not leave the organization!" again.

Non of my loyalest friends have called to report...I wonder what's up..???The power of the borg!has taken them over...

I have my husband, my non JW, loving family.My children accept our decision.

I am grateful.What about others who whole family life is WT?

xxx Strawberry Cake

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I can see clearly now the watchtowers gone

by jacethespace in

isnt it so strange that the moment that you get away from the watchtower and live life everything soon begins to get better ?

at the moment things seem to be looking up for me now.. it seems to me now that a lot of watchtower routine week in and week out is a complete waste of time and effort that could be spent in other more healthy pursuits in life.. as a jw your time is caught up in a never ending pursuit of work,study,meetings,field circus.its no wonder all jws want to see the end come about.but could they also be longing for an end to the never ending monotony there in?

ironically enough.. plus as a jw [ personally for me ] you are constantly feeling tired and worrying about fitting time in to do everything that needs to be done in a given week.also there is very little time for family especially if your family are none witnesses.i found this intresting when i mentioned to an elder whithin the congregation that my family complained about me never having time for them.he told me his mom was often saying the same things about him.. then theres good old field circus.most time i spent in " the field" i feel was wasted as most people see this door to door work as annoying and even if they do have the magazines or even agree to a study most never ever convert to the tower.its anything but a life saving work.. its also tiring just trying to keep up the appearance that everythings fine and being a jw makes you oh so happy when thats not true.or as the elder who lives nextdoor does whenever i see him lately and say hi he walks away whistling.as if whistling shows your happy.its a front.. in contrast now out of the tower theres plenty of time to plan life and think for yourself.you have plenty of time to take an intrest in family and friends and do good things for others.. i also feel a lot healthier mentally and physically for not having to constantly be running around none stop.and the other thursday when it was time for meetings and the elder left the house next door i didnt feel like i was doing anything wrong when i to walked out the house and said hello and then carried on my own way, maybe next time i,ll whistle too.. the only thing that still bothers me is just not knowing all the answers to where the worlds heading.. but im still waiting for all those demons to pop up and plague me for leaving truth.i guess there on holiday.. .

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I love this song! xxx SC

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Did you get to say Goodbye...?

by strawberry cake in

i know that they are conditional friends.

i also know i will make more friends.

i have said goodbye to some and upset the elders by telling jw friends that i don't believe the wts any more.

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Thank you so much sharing your experiences and encouragement. You guys are so supportive. When you are frozen out by the organization it really does become a strategic game. My husband and I (who is leaving at the same time) are spending hours discussing what they may do next. What we should do next.We also do not want to compromise our own faith in God and lie to keep them at bay. We are very close to the clean break. Your support helps us to think straight. I hope my experiences can forewarn others of what tends to happen when you disagree publicly with the WTS. All the best xxx Strawberry Cake.

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Did you get to say Goodbye...?

by strawberry cake in

i know that they are conditional friends.

i also know i will make more friends.

i have said goodbye to some and upset the elders by telling jw friends that i don't believe the wts any more.

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Dear Hopeforothers Yes, they most probably will... x SC