Posts by truthseekeriam

I know its completely overwhelming right now because everything is all happening at once but try to think of it as a band-aid being ripped off quickly.

In the end you are done with these wacko people and on your way to a new life.

Just be glad you see where your husbands alliance is now, instead of 10 years from now.

I have family members stick in loveless marriages completely misrable all in the name of being a good little JW. It's completely ugly with no end in sight.

Just try to look past this ugliness and into your future.

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Elders are going to the CO on me

by cognac in

jw
friends

i celebrated halloween and my birthday and the elders have been told.

husband told the elders i've called the religion a cult.

they said i'm "heading down a road to be an apostate.

truthseekeriam

I'm really sorry your going through all this, especially the fact that it was your husband who turned you in.

By what you shared so far seems they have no idea what to do with such a strong woman...lol.

Trust me, they are trying to figure out how to put you in your place and yes they will use anything and anyone to do it.

My advice would be not to meet with them...refuse any communication and just let them do what they're going to do. The only control they have is what you give them.

I wish you and your kids all the best.

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Got ratted out for celebrating Halloween...

by cognac in

jw
friends

one of two things will happen.

i'll get disfellowshipped and never have to worry about being "told on" again for living a normal life, or; they won't do anything.. either way, it's freeing and i feel relieved... it will be sad if i get disfellowshipped but i've come to terms and made peace with it as much as can be expected.

it's a huge weight to have off.. was told on a week ago and haven't heard anything.

truthseekeriam

Just live your life, your kids are what matter. The sooner they get to live a normal childhood the better.

We didnt leave until mine were I their early teens and while they are enjoying their new lives the JW childhood has negatively effected them each in their own ways.

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Governing Body Member Gerrit Loesch Must Eventually Take The Witness Stand In Child Molestation Lawsuits

by frankiespeakin in

with many more cases in the offing the zalkin lawfirm will press the issue again and again and force gerrit loesch to testify.

what say you?.

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truthseekeriam

I agree.

Hopefully someone contacts the lawyers with that information. It can only help, right?

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Child sex abuse cases mentioned at weekly meeting?

by HeyThere in

okay, tonight someone told me that one of the elders actually addressed the child sex abuse cases at the weeknight meeting this past week.

she said the speaker said that accusations are being made against the truth but that they should stand firm in the truth and that they are going to continue fighting these allegations and that all should stand firm for jehovah or some similar comments.... did anyone else hear this from the stage?.

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truthseekeriam

Love that quote!

Turning a blind eye only allows the evil to continue and more children to be victimized.

Makes me sick at how passive JW's continue to be...such a weak bunch of followers.

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Zone Visit: An Announcement That Will "Test Your Faith"

by breakfast of champions in

this is the scuttlebutt in one of the "bethel congregations" by us.. no details as to exactly what this "faith-testing" announcement might be.. anyone else hear any of this pre-zone visit hype?.

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truthseekeriam

I personally think this pay by credit or debt card is only hurting them. Think about it, JW's do everything to impress others. I remember a few waving around their checks as the walked slowly toward the donation box, hoping everyone would notice. I'm going to guess if no one is watching them they would choose to use their hard earned money in other ways.

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ALERT: NEW LAWSUIT settlement - $13 MILLION

by Watchtower-Free in

http://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/local/135m-awarded-to-bible-teacher-gonzalo-campos-alleged-abuse-victim-jose-lopez-281031832.html.

(published thursday, oct 30, 2014).

thursday, oct 30, 2014 updated at 11:58 pm pdt.

truthseekeriam

I think it's also a very healing process for the survivors. They get to say what they have been through and how it has effected them and actually be heard.

For many, their voice has been ignored, their pain has been seen as weakness. I'm so happy to see them stand up for themselves!