Posts by HappyGal

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Netflix “Explained: Cults”
by Butterfly607 in
1. social
2. entertainment
has anyone else seen the netflix documentary “explained: cults”?

i thought it was well done.

i feel like a jw might watch it and feel uncomfortable as the show goes through the definition of cults and then the step by step indoctrination process.
HappyGal

I just watched it yesterday. Yes it was well done.
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How Long Did It Take To Finally Leave The Organization Once You Realized It Was Really Not The Truth?
by minimus in
1. jw
2. friends
it actually took me a few years to finally leave the organization so i was mentally out for a while before i simply stopped all meetings altogether.. how long did it take you to finally make the break?

?.
HappyGal

I left thinking the truth was no fun. Just meetings study and service. I didn't want that life anymore. That was the 80s and information was not available as it is today. It took years to realize it wasn't the truth. Had google and YouTube been around then it would have been quick.
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New Boy The Book is Free For The Next 30 Days
by The Bethelite in
1. jw
2. friends
for those of you that have not got my book new boy yet, it will be free for down load on amazon books.

you can down load it on your kindle for the next 30 days at no cost.

enjoy keith.
HappyGal

Just finished reading the book. I got it for free on Amazon unlimited but later decided to buy the kindle version for 99 cents to have a permanent copy. It is jaw-dropping and eye opening. Thanks to the author for sharing his story.
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CRISIS OF CONSCIENCE
by Newly Enlightened in
1. watchtower
2. beliefs
https://youtu.be/dpq7j8lkc98.
HappyGal

Thank you Deborah Dykstra for all your hard work in getting this book published. You persisted through the difficulties and the criticisms. Many will now benefit from your efforts.
My deepest sympathies on the loss of your dear husband.
Thanks also to Mike & Kim for getting the word out that this book is available.
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How many years did you waste away in the Org?
by Tallon in
1. jw
2. experiences
in my case; 27 years.

7 of which were as a ministerial serpent ... sorry, i mean 'servant' ;).
HappyGal

From age 5 to 27. Not to mention all the years spent undoing the damage.
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Best statement a householder made to get you to leave them alone.
by Esse quam videri in
1. jw
2. experiences
knocked on a door on a saturday morning.

a window opened on the floor above me.

a grizzled old man stuck his head out and said, " we're all heathens here!
HappyGal

I had a bible study once and she began attending the book study with me. I'd drive the five miles each week and pick her up and drop her off. Suddenly she was not home for her book study. I called and spoke to her husband. He said she had left him but I could still call on him. I had never met this man and I got a funny feeling about it. We arranged a day and time and I took an elder with me. The husband opened the door wearing a bathrobe. The elder and I said a few words and quickly left. It was extremely awkward. Needless to say I never called or visited again. Now, thinking back, I believe this was a ploy to stop all visits. It worked.
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No more official visits to disfellowshipped & disassociated ones
by AverageJoe1 in
1. watchtower
2. beliefs
new letter today (please visit avoidjw.org for a copy of the official letter and yes, i also noticed they got the date wrong!).

february 28, 2017. to all bodies of elders.

re: visiting disfellowshipped or disassociated individuals.
HappyGal

In recent years, many disfellowshipped or disassociated individuals have returned to Jehovah after having seen Jehovah’s Witnesses carrying out their ministry in public places. Others have approached the elders after reading a copy of the Return to Jehovah brochure or watching JW Broadcasting.
One thing I've learned to always ask is ---"Is this true?" So WBTS - how many individuals have returned to Jehovah after reading the brochure or watching JW Broadcasting? One? Two?
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Poll - Will you accept blood?
by OrphanCrow in
1. watchtower
2. medical
i have made a poll to try to determine the impact of the wt's no blood policy on ex members.. if you are an exjw, please participate.. vote here:.

*oops...hang on here...i have to make a new poll...this one lets you vote more than once.

i will post the new one .
HappyGal

Ten years ago I had three surgeries in a four month period. The first two with no blood transfusions. (it wasn't needed) The last one with multiple blood transfusions. I am alive today because of it and have no regrets or guilt.
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My Introduction - An ex-elder's story of waking up later in life.
by doubtfull1799 in
1. jw
2. experiences
background:.

my parents got the “truth” while i was in primary school.

i was baptised at 14. i loved school and was extremely studious.
HappyGal

Welcome doubtfull1799!
Thank you for sharing your story. I agree with many of the other posters that you shouldn't disassociate as you have family still in. Better to fade. There are experiences of other people on this site who has helped their spouse get out by being very patient over time.
I can relate to alot of what you wrote and for a long time was angry at all the 'wasted years' I spent as a JW. I was in for 23 years. Still that is better than 23 years and one day. The time I have left is my own.
You are a good writer and I hope you share your manifesto here.
There are alot of resources now (like the books mentioned by other posters and youtube sites) which are very helpful.
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Reopenmind is having a brithday tomorrow
by Still Totally ADD in
1. jw
2. friends
happy brithday my dear wife.

what a lucky man i am to have you as my life mate.

i am so happy we are free from this damm cult.
HappyGal

Happy Birthday Reopenedmind! How could being happy to have been born ever been bad!
Have a wonderful day. Celebrate Celebrate Celebrate.