I have trauma from being raised with Jehovahs Witnesses. I was Baptized as a JW in 1985. I thought I was doing what was expected of me.
However I honestly never agreed with the teachings of man being the head of the household as all I experienced in life showed me that man is weak. The cliques in the congregation isolated the single parent women from the families. They were not included in social events.
It was hypocritical and sad to watch a "brotherhood" preach about agape' love and yet ignore their own. To knock on doors and ignore those whom they felt didn't fit in.
A type of bullying in fact especially for teens during that time occured. I felt very alone and unwanted. I know now I am not the only one who felt this way. So many of the people I knew from back then walked away for the very same reasons.
I feel that Jehovah is the only true God. I don't need to associate with hypocritical people or to be ruled by a man's law.
Now men can grow a beard. Really? In 2024 this control has been relinquished? Why now? A man wanted to wear a beard probably. So they had to give women something too, SO now women don't have to wear dresses. It's called control.
Sigh.
Anyway 2024 stay positive and focused. Don't have to shave or wear dresses. Does that apply to both genders? Lol
Colorado Gal