Thank you one and all for the nice welcome after I posted yesterday.
I already feel like one of you. I am so sorry as I have read some of the other posts of so many people who have been hurt in deep ways by the brothers, and although I can understand that a little, I can't understand why more effort isn't made to try to correct the situtation. I could never undersatand why people were so concerned about going from house to house to visit someone who really doesn't want you there in the first place, and then neglect some brother or sister who whould really appreciate a friendly visit.
Since my situation right now is one of being alone, how does one go about looking for someone to have a relationship with. I'm not into the bar sceen and I don't like the dating sights on the net either. Could someone give me some advse on how to start looking for a female who whould appreciate a loving relationship. I apologize if this is not the right place or way to put this, but I don't know any other way to express it. I live in the WV area, northern panhandle between Ohio and PA.
Thanks again for the warm reception. I will post other thoughts as time goes on if that is ok.
Love,
RJB
Posts by RJB
-
12Thanks For The Warm Welcome
by RJB inthank you one and all for the nice welcome after i posted yesterday.. i already feel like one of you.
i am so sorry as i have read some of the other posts of so many people who have been hurt in deep ways by the brothers, and although i can understand that a little, i can't understand why more effort isn't made to try to correct the situtation.
i could never undersatand why people were so concerned about going from house to house to visit someone who really doesn't want you there in the first place, and then neglect some brother or sister who whould really appreciate a friendly visit.
-
-
RJB
-
19
New To this Forum
by RJB inthis is my first time on this board.
i have been a jw for over 40 years but currently am very discouraged and not very active.
i served at bethel for 4 years, 1963-67, spent most of my time at the kindom farms, s.lansing, ny.
-
-
RJB
Greetings,
This is my first time on this board. I have been a JW for over 40 years but currently am very discouraged and not very active. I served at Bethel for 4 years, 1963-67, spent most of my time at the Kindom Farms, S.Lansing, NY. Have special pioneered, served as Presiding Overseer for most of those years, was on the Societies speaking list while at Bethel, serviced as Instructor for the Kingdom Ministry School for elders for about 6 years. After having suffered from a long bout with depression, I resigned as an elder. After that, I was treated like I had the plague. Hardly anyone would talk with me, especially, the elders. After 25 years of marriage I got a divorce and was df'd. for two years. Got re-mairried and came back into the cong. Things were ok for a number of years, but have once again gone down hill. I have left my wife and am now living alone. I still go to the KH once in awhile. There were four months I didn't go to the meetings and no one called or came to see me. Right now I am in a wait and see what I am going to do. I still believe very much in the TRUTH, but am not so sure about the structure. I see so many of the brothers and sisters being discouraged because they are constantly being told that they just aren't doing good enough. I have been looking for others to talk with, but most of the brothers in my area cannot be trusted, that is, they would be looking for some way to get something on you so that they could df you. Actually, that wouldn't bother me anymore. I still speak well of Jehovah whenever I can and I know he is well aware of my situation. The hardest thing for me right now is being alone. I hate it and there is no chance that I will be going back to my wife. What is one to do when his only friends for the past 40 some years has been witnesses? I think if I found someone who wanted to share the rest of my life with them, I would move anywhere. Well, I guess I've said enough for now. If interested, I would love to hear from anyone who has some sympathy for someone in my situation. Thanks for listening. Love, RJB