Posts by Zef

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How to organize to support people transitioning out of the JWs

by Zef in

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i've been watching escaping polygamy (a show where a group of people help people get out of lds polygamist organizations) and have been thinking a lot about how one could organize to assist jws fleeing.. would love to start a discussion on what would be needed, how it would work and the problems one would have to overcome.. brief outline of services to provide.

1. community: i think most here would agree, that family/friends are a primary reason why people stay in despite no longer believing.

no way to replace that, but providing a group of supportive ex-jw's to share experiences, hangout, do worldly activities with :) could go a long way to make a former jw transition easier.

Zef

I've been watching Escaping Polygamy (a show where a group of people help people get out of LDS polygamist organizations) and have been thinking a lot about how one could organize to assist JWs fleeing.

Would love to start a discussion on what would be needed, how it would work and the problems one would have to overcome.

Brief outline of services to provide

1. Community: I think most here would agree, that family/friends are a primary reason why people stay in despite no longer believing. No way to replace that, but providing a group of supportive ex-JW's to share experiences, hangout, do worldly activities with :) could go a long way to make a former JW transition easier.

2. Real World Practical Assistance: Not everyone would need this, but some definitely would. . .helping with the practical stuff that happens when there is a separation, i.e. moving, applying for health care, protection from retaliation/eldera via physical presence or hiding the escapee.

3. Put together a network of professionals: Professional help will be very useful in many cases. Helping people find the professionals that they need is very important, in my mind.

A. Legal Professionals: People that can assist with legal needs like divorce, custody, restraining orders, abuse, etc.

B. Counseling Professionals: There are a lot of unique stresses that happen to JW's as a member, then more when they are able to separate. Finding professionals that can work with us would be important

What else could a group of us do to help out in our cities?

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I have listed 10 facts I have learned coming on this site,please feel free to add yours

by smiddy in

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i would like to list 10 facts i have learned since coming on this site ,facts i wasn`t aware of while in the movement and facts that have set me free from a religous movement that really is not interested in facts per se.. these are not listed in order of importance , and feel free to add your own list that applys to your circumstances.

1.the wtb&ts involvement with the u.n.. 2.the wtb&ts investments/shares some of which are questionable.. 3.their real estate properties around the world, millions if not billions, of $$$, while being a not for profit organization.

4.their pretense of obeying the law on" blood" while conveniently adjusting it to minimise their legal obligations in threat of a lawsuit.

Zef

1. That other ex-JW have recovered their sense of humor. (There is no better smart-ass than an ex-JW smart-ass)

2. Some numbers on the financials

3. Reading Bethel-ites descriptions of that environment

4. Reading posts from elders has allowed me more insight into the horrible stress an uncle was under trying to be both a good guy and fulfill his role as an elder.