i'm a born in, baptized as a young teenager, whole family is jw.
i just recently woke up after the new understanding of the fds was announced and it seemed to me to smack of power-grabbing.
i started looking at all the websites we're not supposed to, and now i know why.
Let me add a welcome too! I'm in the same boat as you, my hubby wasn't a gung-ho JW either, but became one when I abruptly stopped going to meetings. It is annoying to say the least. However, he does occasionally agree with me on select points brought into general conversation...so I do have some hope for him.
Wishing you the best, maybe his redoubling efforts won't last long and he will forget about everything.
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i have been lurking here for about a month or two.
it is really awesome to read so many similar experiences.. for example, when i was still 'in' i wondered if i was the only one in the hall that really hated the meetings.
Welcome! I enjoyed your post and the questions you were asking yourself while 'in'.
just a (slightly) quick introduction for now.
i am a 4th generation born in.
father an elder since i was an infant.
Welcome MoS-Enjoyed your introduction.
on friday the 1st of march, i went to my cousins 21st birthday celebration - she has never been a jw.
my other cousins (twins) were introduced by my mother to the faith over 20 years ago (they are now 38) and got baptised when they were about 19. they both weren't that "strong" in the faith and married "worldly partners" and stopped going to meetings.. they knew i had left and i presumed they knew i was disfellowshipped for apostacy.. at the party the one twin came over to me and we chatted about life etc and she says "oh carl is going to start studying" - i looked at her a little odd and asked what it was as he already had a financial degree.
"no silly, he is going to study the truth" my face must have been a picture and in a very high voiced squeaked why would he ever consider that, he is an intellecutal guy....... she continued about how the people had changed and were so much better than when we were younger.
LouBelle-How sad for you, to lose your cousin again. So sorry!
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me - me - me!!!.
just lois.
Sitting here having coffee, waiting for hubby to get back from D2D so we can go out for lunch when he gets home. This will probably be his only time out this month, getting it over with early...at least I hope so. It is wonderful to not have to race around early in the morning, in a groggy state, trying to get to the FS meeting on time. The FS meeting here is at 9:00 AM, the poor householders are not even up and dressed at that hour, especially in the cold winter weather.
i am the organizer of the chandler, az ex-jw meetup group.
last year our group organized a "shun run".
nine of us walked and ran to bring attention to the issue of shunning.
rawe-Have you thought of calling local news outlets in the area prior to the event? There are probably boat-loads of Mormons, as well as JW's, that would show up, plus you just might get televised publicity.
former jehovahs witness turned deacon bids farewell to local catholicsambria hammel | february 28, 2013 | 3 commentsdeacon jim mickens, reacts to words of gratitude from members of phoenixs catholic retreat for young singles group for his years of service.
(ambria hammel/catholic sun).
he was a married deacon who found his calling among catholic singles.
What a shocker for his family, friends and old congregation...definitely not going to be on JW.org!
i was at the check-out counter sitting in my wheelchair, listening to the customer behind me talk to the cashier.
he looks at her and says she looks tired.
she rings through one more of my purchases and she it has been a long day.
Lady Lee, what an inspiring and thought provoking topic. I daily battle mental negativity, it was served up regularly while I was growing up. I realised I did not want to be as miserable as my parents, and had to change myself. It will always be a struggle, as the negative mental neuron pathway, but knowledge is power, and when I see myself acting negatively, I do my best to exchange the acts for something positive.
well on wednesday i am going to be getting my first tattoo.
i have had this particular piece of art that i have wanted for years but was too afraid to put it to skin as it will require a great amount of detail.
but i finally decided to go for it.
akafreelife-knowing your family history, do you need to worry about allergic reactions to the ink?
http://oddstuffmagazine.com/have-you-ever-seen-cat-with-eyebrows.html.
"did i hear you say tutored or neutered?".
metatron.
Aw! How sweet! Cats are great.
