i'm still in the matrix(the truth), but 'morpheus' and his team are valiantly working on a way to get me out.
in the meantime, everyday i am discovering so much about being a jw i never knew, like don't buy girl scout cookies, that i keep asking myself "what have i got myself into".. maat.
really lame for a first post, but i figure i should start some where.
Welcome onboard Maat.
'This is a perfect organization ran by imperfect men.' Its so easy just to assert something/anything nowadays.
Many people never check to see if what they have heard is true. And in any case, the JWorg discourages that.
Yet checking has never been so easy. However, never believe the first thing you hear/read.Check several sources.
Looking forward to hearing more of your experiences.
jlp
i remember reading a thread when my exit was starting, about inspirational songs.
someone posted a link to the "shins" for a fool.
this was a surprising help to me.
carry on regardless- the beautiful south, was an inspiration for me:
I want my sundrenched windswept Ingred Bergman kiss, not in the next life, I WANT IT IN THIS
nasa.apod.gov.
(astronomy picture of the day) shows the sizes of 12 exo planets (compared to earth), that have been found to be in the habitable, liquid water 'goldilocks ' zone of their sun-like stars.. may be it is more than a 'world-wide brotherhood' and sad that we have to be the lucky ones with satan confined here.
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I recall the offical gb line in the 70's: "there is no proof that there is even other planets outside our solar system."
So, thats another thing they got wrong. I suppose they were banking on the big A coming before man had progressed this far and discovered what waffal they published inthe mags.
here's my story.
i'm 24 years old and i live in brazil.
i'm a 3rd gen born-in jw and all close relatives in the borg (parents, grandparents, uncles, wife, inlaws) except my little sister (she's 16 and didnt buy jw doctrine).
hello alonein.
you say that you are not willing to do anything to save the mariage, but are sorry that it has been so short.
Remember that this is just a sentiment. mariage is based on love and respect.
Think carefully, but dont waste your life or hers either. Honesty. be honest with both of you.
and whatever you decide, may you find happiness
since finding the meetings too morally repugnant to attend (coupla months now) i have.
been reaquainting myself with the joys of sat morn's at home.. imagine my disappointment to find the group study overseer and his wife pulling up out front.
the thought bubble over my head read "oh poo, poo and double poo!!".
Me replies "youre right, no one could accuse you of thinking "
That really made me laugh
my first special pioneer assignment.- part 1.. in australia, western civilization is a thin strip of land, that hugs the coast.
all the major cities are on the coast.
i grew up on the east coast of australia where the great dividing range, as its called, runs parallel to the coast, and limits the extension of cities like sydney and brisbane.
"Where's your mate?, Hey! is he still fxxking the XXXX bitch?"
I just love the frankness of Australians.
I used to have a good Aussy friend, but have lost touch with him since he went back home. Hope to come over there one day. Maybe I'll meet up with him again.
PS he's a never was JW, who helped me alot when I left the borg.
Really enjoyed your story.Thanks.
a story from my days as the accounts servant (not verbatim).
me: hello, [brother] here's your copy of the money slip for this meeting, i just finished the count.. cong.
secretary: thanks... who counter signed that there?.
and the r&f just accept this kind of thing.
my wifes family has not really kept in contact with her after we left the cult.
i am the main reason but she never was a strong believer she just went with the flow as to not cause problems.
she has not heard much from her mother since the death of her brother 3 years ago.
my mother gave me a wt a while ago. I flicked through it but realised that it made me feel physically sick. Really!
What did your wife do with them?
i am just putting this out there.
notice how they repeatedly stress that the proceedings are not a trial or legal proceeding?
is this their way of putting out their position so that they have a legal defense against challenges of those disfellowshipped?
maybe protecting the corporation against over zealous elders. or " if theres a problem, your on your own."
but i plan to buy her a gift and a blank card in a week or two to show appreciation to her as wife and mother in substitution for valentine's day and mother's day.
Mrs P ( a Catholic) says she isn't bothered about special days, and usually I dont do anything.
But today, I decided to get a box of chocolates, specially made in a small family business.
As she will not be expecting anything, that WILL be special, and I will feel good too.
Enjoy life. jlp
