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Day 1 - Fessler vs. Watchtower – Opening Statements and Motions in Jehovah’s Witness Child Abuse Trial
by AndersonsInfo in
1. watchtower
2. child-abuse
news bulletin: fessler versus watchtower – opening statements and motions in jehovah’s witness child abuse trial – day 1. .

posted on february 12, 2017. city hall, philadelphia, pennsylvania.

on a cold philadelphia morning the 7th of february, 2017, stephanie fessler walked into the court of common pleas of pennsylvania, first judicial district, civil trial division.
truthseekeriam

Thank you for the update.
Sounds like this will be a really interesting case. I hope Stephanie Fessler is holding up well, I know how stressful these proceedings are.
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Stephanie Fessler v Watch Tower - Trial on Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2017 in Pennsylvania
by AndersonsInfo in
1. watchtower
2. child-abuse
http://avoidjw.org/2017/02/stephanie-fessler-v-watch-tower/.

stephanie fessler v watch tower.

stephanie fessler was brought up as a jehovah’s witness by her parents, jodee and kevin.
truthseekeriam

It's completely disgusting that the elders nor the parents reported this abuse!!
I understand the pressure they put on you is overwhelming...but where does common decency come in?? How does their so called high moral standards get ignored?
My thoughts are with Stephanie as she faces those who failed her in such a horrible way. My hopes are that her experience empowers her and she knows within herself no matter the outcome she is doing the right thing.
One step at a time, one case at a time... always remember we are not in a race but in a marathon. One day soon, changes will happen, not because they finally decided to do the right thing but because all those that have stood up and faced these abusers made them!
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My families shunning has gone to a whole new level
by pale.emperor in
1. jw
2. experiences
8 months df'd.

loving a life of freedom.

however, my family are all shunning me.
truthseekeriam

There really is no easy way to get through the shunning, its unnatural when you really think of it. I'm sorry your having to deal with this in your life.
Many of us have experience in this and have had different outcomes. My only advise would be is to protect your heart and the heart of your child.
Just remember you have control over what you allow in your life. If what they are doing is hurting you, you need to stop and protect yourself. In my experience once I stopped letting them control my feelings and started moving on with my life they caught on and eventually came around, not to the point they use to be but enough that we can be at peace and love one another in a new way.
I wish you well.
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UK: Paul Shields "abused girls after luring them with video games"
by darkspilver in
1. watchtower
2. child-abuse
fyi from north-east england:.

http://www.gazettelive.co.uk/news/teesside-news/johovahs-witness-abused-girls-after-12538877.

jehovah's witness abused girls after luring them with video games, court told.
truthseekeriam

Sadly most likely many others suffered in the years it took to get justice. Nothing about 20 years later sounds like the process worked, in my opinion.
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"I'm Perfect, You're Doomed" . Tales from a Jehovah's Witness Upbringing
by stuckinarut2 in
1. jw
2. experiences
hey all,.

we have purchased a bunch of great books recently, and one of them is from author kyria abrahams called "i'm perfect, you're doomed".

i'm only 5 chapters in at this stage, but i just have to share that this is a great read!.
truthseekeriam

Loved this book as well!
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Any updates on the org's $4000 per day fine?
by The Searcher in
1. watchtower
2. scandals
http://www.sandiegoreader.com/news/2016/jun/24/ticker-judge-sanctions-jehovahs-witnesses/#.

it's heading towards $900,000 now..
truthseekeriam

LITS,
I'm so with you on this subject because I have been there and I know how horrible it is.
I remember going rounds with posters on another forum just hoping they would understand just how horrible the child abuse issue is and how it effects those who have the misfortune of having it touch their lives personally. It was as if I was talking to a wall! My frustration went overboard to the point I started questioning myself. I finally realized I was not arguing or enlightening anyone on that forum they all knew the truth already. There were those who made it their job to try their best to make you feel stupid and unbelievable and then there were the majority of posters that could pretty much finish my sentences, always offering understanding and support.
It took a while but then I realized my voice was better put to use sharing my experience with anyone in the real world that would listen. I know for a fact that not one of my friends or neighbors not to mention my kids friends, workmates, classmates would ever give the JWs a chance!
We all can only do what we can and I truly respect the way you handle yourself against the attacks I see here. Never allow anyone to silence you, you never know who is reading here or how much they may need someone to understand how they feel.
stay strong,
TSIA
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Honest Questions About Child Abuse
by Richard Oliver in
1. watchtower
2. child-abuse
i have two honest questions for everyone here.

i understand that most here want retribution from the courts against watchtower for child abuse allegations.

but let us take away the instances where someone was accused of child abuse and then later put back into a position of authority, such as an elder or an ms. let us just take the cases where a regular publisher or even an appointed person, with no previous accusation of child abuse has come up against that person.
truthseekeriam

Totally agree with OrphanCrow.
My 10 year old daughter had to go through that horrible gross questioning by untrained elders dressed in their suits holding a bible and book.
Worse night of our lives! Still can't believe the control we allowed them to have. I still apologize to my daughter for foolishly not standing up and telling them to get out of our home.
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Washington Post is carrying the story: Australian Jehovah’s Witnesses protected over a thousand members accused of child abuse, report says
by AndersonsInfo in
1. watchtower
2. child-abuse
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/morning-mix/wp/2016/11/28/australian-jehovahs-witnesses-protected-over-a-thousand-members-accused-of-child-abuse-report-says/.

over the course of about six decades, more than 1,000 members of the jehovah’s witnesses were accused of sexually abusing australian children, according to a new report.

victims were ordered to keep quiet.
truthseekeriam

I'm happy to see this getting more press coverage!
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Did anyone vote yet?
by NewYork44M in
1. jw
2. friends
i voted today in nyc.

a well organized process.

very busy and most of the people voting were african american.
truthseekeriam

Sure did!! First time for my husband and 19 year old daughter :)
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I'm gonna sue those f€$¥kers
by moley in
1. watchtower
2. child-abuse
well the ball has started rolling, gonna sue, can't go into to much detail.

time for some payback .
truthseekeriam

Good for you!! Be ready for a long drawn out process, but it feels amazing to stand up to them and force them to listen to you.
I wish you the best in your fight to right the wrongs that you went through.