Anyone who is standing up for and seeking justice for the children who are subjected to this horrible organization is alright by me! Even if they made a mistake along the way. As frustrating as it is to know that the WTS did not get smacked down as much as I would have liked, it is still good that they have sent the letter to order the elders to comply with the law. I hope that their complete downfall comes while I am still alive to see it. I was one of those children, and if my parents had gone to the authorities, it could have possibly prevented several other children from being victimized. I know of at least one other that was, and I have always felt guilty that I didn't just do it myself. Thank you to all who strive to protect the children of this organization.
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THANK YOU Steven Unthank
by cedars inohiocowboy has just posted this information on the two other threads dealing with the sudden collapse of the unthank cases.. i don't know steven unthank, but i just want to thank him from the bottom of my heart for having the courage against overwhelming odds to try and bring the watch tower society to justice over their deplorable neglect when it comes to protecting children from abuse and molestation.. steven is a man of justice and integrity who i deeply admire.
his actions will never be forgotten, and i only hope he can find it within himself to continue his work in whatever avenue may become available in the future.. they have won this battle, but they can never win the war.. .
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New here...need some support
by Freeof1914 infirst of all i am happy to be here..this site has been an invaluable tool which helped me get to the point where i am today.
i was born and raised as a jehovah's witness and i am now 30 yrs old.
my entire family are die hard witnesses; pioneers, elders, bethel etc.
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Welcome! This is a great site for gaining knowledge and support. I agree with all who say that you should take your time. Let things sink in. If you love your wife, let her see that leaving the Org. does not make you a crazy, demonized person. Good luck and please keep us updated!
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I need your advice to reach my daughters!
by Cirkeline ini just spoke to my eldest daughter (i'll name her liv here) on the phone.
i am still shaking all over my body.
partly cause i'm scared to death, partly cause i feel there is a small hope.
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Treading lightly is good advice, I feel. As, nonbelievers, or "apostates", we are already trying to swim upstream. We are viewed by JWs as crazy, demon-possessed individuals. The stronger you come on, the more likely she will react by clinging on to the Org. even tighter. I know how hard it is to hold back, when you just want to shout all you know at the top of your lungs and shake them into reality, but for your daughters' sakes try to be calm, and give her little bits at a time. It is a tough thing to swallow all at once.
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Where is the nicest hotel that you ever went to in your lifetime?
by Iamallcool ini want to vacation somewhere sometime later this year, but i am not sure where i want to go yet.
i need some ideas.
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Hmmm, I stayed in a hotel in Chicago right next to the House of Blues. I went there for a Kenny Wayne Sheperd (I think that's how you spell his name!) concert. For the life of me I can't remember what the hotel's name was. But the rooms were beautiful and had a very current style, and most importantly, it didn't smell like a hotel room! Just a nice fresh, clean smell. Not the typical "aroma" of bleach and shame!
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Such a tragedy: My cousin and her BF died in a apartment fire in Kansas...
by Joliette inthis is sad news...my j-dub mom called me today to tell me that my cousin and her bf died in a apartment fire.
the batteries in their smoke detector was not in...there were no batteries in their smoke dectators.
her mom couldnt talk for two days.
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Joliette I am so sorry to hear that. My smoke detector in the goes off eveytime I am cooking and drop something on the burner. But I haven't checked the bedrooms to make sure they are working. Thank you for the important reminder. I'll be thinking of you and your family.
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Gay and proud for a year
by TimothyT inwow... i cant believe it has now been a year since i accepted that im gay.
it has been the best year of my life for so many reasons.
i have met my boyfriend who i adore, i have stopped lying to myself, my family and my friends, i am doing really well financially and spiritually, and of course, i am no longer a part of a deluded and oppressive religion.. it feels so good to be free!
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Congratulations Timothy! The world is a much better place when people are actually happy. I think every happy person makes the world a bit better.
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Sometimes writing to myself is therapy. I thought I would share
by Indian Larry ingrowing up.
taught that the whole world will end any time.
everyone in the town i live in will die.
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Indian Larry--I don't have any children, but I understand the fear of disappointing , and possibly losing your family. I have tried to gently approach the subject with my mom, and it seems like her brain cannot process what I am saying. She just gives me the same one size fits all, canned responses. Breaks your heart. Makes you wonder why you were able to free yourself, but they are not. I guess for some, it is their whole life (which is what the org. wants), and they cannot even wrap their head around being outside of it. I was lucky enough to be disfellowshipped and see life on the outside. It hurts so badly to know that your friends' and family's love is conditional.
I am glad that you have found the truth about "the truth", but I am sad for the complications and heartache that comes along with it.
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Shun Run/Walk 2012
by rawe ini am planning a public awareness event for april 1, 2012, i calling "shun run/walk 2012" to draw attention to shunning policies of jehovah's witnesses.
i use to help out as a moderator on the ex-jehovah's witness recovery forum on yuku, so this is a cross post from that site.
what you'll see below is a letter i have sent to "sdb:ssy", the otherwise anonymous jw author from us branch who wrote me.
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Great idea! I am on the other side of the country or I would certainly be there! I hope that there are many who participate!
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Glad to have you back! A big CONGRATULATIONS on your florist business, your weight loss, and the improvement of your marriage! Those are all HUGE accomplishments!
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SushiLuffy--- I am agreeing with the advice given here. Research the religion from both sides so that you can make an informed decision. If you only look at it from the side of the person who is studying with you and what you hear at the meetings, you will NOT be fully informed. Good luck! And please stick around and keep reading!