Very! I feel very free, not without sadness for my family still in and not associating with me and believing the lies, but I'm very happy. I wish I could have done some things different growing up in "the truth", like college, school activities, etc., but I was still raised with good morals and in a healthy way. I won't let being duped for so long make me unhappy, I'm free now!
petitebrunette
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Ultimately, Are You Happy That The "Truth" Is Nonexistent?
by minimus inunless you're still searching for "the truth", are you happy to know this "truth" is not even out there?.
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Today is my brithday and I feel depressed.
by TotallyADD inwoke up next to my wonderful wife after getting up she make me a great breakfast and for dinner tonight grilled steak and a brithday cake she made.
so why am i depressed?
could it be my children will not call me today to wish me a happy brithday.
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petitebrunette
ADD- Happy Birthday! Hope you enjoy your evening, and have a better day tomorrow! Everyone feels the way you do, just at different times. We all hurt, and have to remind ourselves how much better we are. You have the freedom to eat birthday cake!
HintofLime- Happy Belated Birthday! Remember, you're special everyday!
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petitebrunette
If I'm wearing brown, they're brown. If I'm wearing blue, they're brown. When I'm wearing green, they're brown. Pretty much...brown!
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Spent last few days in Hospital with our 23 yr old son
by troubled mind insevere abdominal pain turned out to be pancreatitis !
very scary .... his levels of enzymes should have been 180 ,but were 4,500 .
all the tests xrays , ulta sound and mri showed no gallstones or blockages just one mother of an inflamned pancreas .
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petitebrunette
So sorry to hear about your son, hope he gets well soon. It's so important to have someone speak for you in a situation like this, he has you to do that for him. Also sorry to you and the others on the board who have experienced the shunning of their children. I experience it for myself, but it must be worse to have your own children shunned. Hugs to all of you!
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I would describe the Watchtower's Disfellowshipping as truly merciless
by sabastious inthoughout my life i have seen many take the walk of shame that is disfellowshipping.
i have never been df'ed, but i have had many experiences reading the faces of newly df'ed ones.. their faces are always the same.
defeated by a foe that they never had a chance with in the beggining; a raping so-to-speak.
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@journey on: I agree with you. So you announce I'm no longer one of Jehovah's Witnesses, I want that. But to tell family to shun, doesn't make sense. Why develop a "bible trained conscience", if you can't use it. Don't they dictate what to believe, say, wear, do, etc...
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Im now out...
by MrFreeze indespite the fact that i officially left the jws last october i still had a big issue to deal with.
i was still living at home.
many of you are aware of the kind of pressure that parents can put on you.
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Congratulations! When I got out on my own in my first apartment it was a wonderful experience. You can do it! So happy for your new freedom!
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Most humiliating...
by Igot2bme ini was at home this morning typing up a couple legal documents for some general contractors to sign that were going to be doing some tree removal on my property, when i get a visit from a sister in the hall i used to attend.
she usually stops by at least once a week.
i haven't been to meetings for over a year now and didn't attend memorial this year, but she was quick to remind me how i missed out.
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I guess that's one of the benefits of being DF'd, I don't have to listen to that anymore. I hated running into someone, and getting the (head tilted looking all concerned) "How are you doing?". It's more like "something must be seriously wrong with you for you to stay away so long?" Now they just stay away.
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Funniest JW memory?
by stillstuckcruz inperhaps something that happened in fs, the memorial, convention etc.
i need a laugh.
last year at the memorial, an old brother was so shaky in the hands, when he passed the wine it spilled all over him.
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When I was a teenager sitting at the KH one Sunday, the sister in front of us let her toddler play on the floor with her purse. He proceeded to take everything out including a feminine protection product. He then took the back off and used it like a sticker, sticking it on everything under the chair. My sisters and I died laughing.
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Want to quit Bible study
by confusedstudent inhi i was just looking for some advice.
i have been studying with the jw's for over a year now, and attended 2 memorials and the district/assembly conventions.
at first, and up until very recently i truly believed what i was learning was the truth.
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petitebrunette
I'm sorry you're in this difficult situation, it certainly isn't easy. I've lost a lot in the last year, but have a great relationship with my boyfriend. I also only have the friends at work, they've been great. These sisters have become your friends, and they not only helped you in your time of need, but you also added to their life. If you find, that they won't continue as your friends, be patient and you have the opportunity to meet new friends in your new job. If your husband is away, and you're feeling lonely, volunteer your time somewhere that really has a need. You sound like you're a very strong person, having come through a lot, and you'll get through this. It's very hard to understand the conditional love that they give, but it is what it is...not very logical or loving. Sad but true. Hang in there!
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My Grandma's dying...I found out by way of an impersonal text message.
by petitebrunette inyesterday at work i received a text message from my sister that my 91 yr old grandmother is unconscious, her organs are shutting down, and they're just keeping her comfortable.
she said that they moved her to a group home, and gave me the address.
i thanked her for letting me know.
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petitebrunette
Thank you so much for your comments. I just talked with my ex-husband who went to see her today. She's pretty much out of it, but he thinks she responded to him. He's going to give me the phone number. I just don't know if I want to go. The last few years all she talked about was witnesses, and made me feel like crap. What if she is aware, and doesn't want me there? I just don't know what to do. I really expected a phone call from my Mom. They think they're so loving by the shunning, but they're the exact opposite. But they'll never see it.