free and happy, I think OODAD is right it is the hallmark of a dysfunctional relationship not talking about the elephant in the room. When we were waiting in the relatives room in hospital to find out if my husband was going to live or die (he died) his father was talking about a documentary he had seen on the BBC the previous evening! I find my inlaws exhausting as we all have to pretend everything is happy happy, even now. I tend to only make a point of talking about what is really happening if I can cope with the stress. It doesn't mean your parents wont respond, my inlaws did leave eventually. Good luck.
Xanthippe
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Parents - How can I tell them what I have learnt and hope they leave too.
by free and happy inmy husband and i and our children having been left the jws for 5 years now, for me it was how we were treated, the lies elders told about us and the blood issue that really opened my eyes and while all this was happening, my parents watched, supported and even sympathised with us,they said they understood our decision and even though it sadden them we were leaving, they understood.
they have never shunned us and we have a really good relationship with them.. what i don't understand is how they can still stay and play happy families with the people who caused us so much pain and anxiety, without the transfusion my eldest had, she would be dead, it truely was a life saver, why did they not question the religion that was quite happy to let her die for it.. i think the problem for me is that when i was at home, we never really talked, any problems were just glossed over , in fact i don't think i have ever had an indepth jw talk with my parents about how i felt about being a witness which makes it so hard to tell them what i've learnt now, i haven't a clue where to start.. for my husband it seemed quite easy for him to have discussions with his mum and step dad as he never had the same closeness that i had with my parents when growing up even though we were raised in witness families, but then it dawned on me that we never really spoke indepth about anything much so how do i start now?.
so i'm asking for any advice anyone can give, if you have any suggestions i would love to hear from you..
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Do you have a favourite scripture?
by Ucantnome ini have two.. luke 4.
16 he went to nazareth, where he had been brought up, and on the sabbath day he went into the synagogue, as was his custom.
he stood up to read, 17 and the scroll of the prophet isaiah was handed to him.
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Xanthippe
Thanks for your reply Ucantnome. I don't think you're weak. I think your reaction to pain is normal. Take care.
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The time is near for my families crucification
by Gojira_101 ingood morning jwn-land.. since my parents and my husband and i have learned ttatt we have been keeping quiet, mostly.
we have held off on revealing our true names, my dad has held off joining jwn and telling his story because we have been waiting for one special event.
my dad talking to his mother about ttatt.
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Xanthippe
Keeping my fingers crossed for your Dad. Really hope it goes well
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Do you have a favourite scripture?
by Ucantnome ini have two.. luke 4.
16 he went to nazareth, where he had been brought up, and on the sabbath day he went into the synagogue, as was his custom.
he stood up to read, 17 and the scroll of the prophet isaiah was handed to him.
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Xanthippe
Others tortured, refusing to accept release, in order to obtain a better resurrection.
This changed your mood in the night Ucantnome? How? When I look around the world and also historically at insane dictators who tortured people I am appalled.
When I read the yearbook about Malawi and Nazi Germany I thought why not agree to whatever these psychopaths want? Sign the form, just pretend to acquiesce to their demands. God knows your heart surely.
I felt the same way when I read about early Christians who would not burn a pinch of incense to the Roman emperor. When you think about Nero et al how could you reason with these monsters, why not just do it I thought.
That scripture you love says they allowed themselves to be tortured to obtain a better resurrection. I don't get it I'm afraid. Why fight monsters when God knows your heart anyway?
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Lars: Can we examine your Messiah qualifications ?
by mP inhi lars,.
if you want to claim your the messiah, thats fine but first we must examine the facts and ask a few basic questions.
i am of course accepting your word as honest.. i think everybody is well aware that the messiah will come thru david.
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Xanthippe
Dunno what Mr Xian-hater is talking about this time but if he's still offering free ice-cream I'm in.
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I'm new, please come and meet me!
by Julia Orwell inlong time lurker, first time poster.
i'm really glad i can join your community because i've been in the wts for the last 14 years and now i'm on my way out and it's great to meet like-minded people!.
about me: i started learning jw ways when i was in my teens.
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Hi Julia and welcome.
Yes I had depression too and went through hell but I got better and life is good. Yours will be too.
So glad your husband respects you and lets you point out the BS.
Hope it wont be long before he's out too.
Great that your family are good people and will support you, it all looks very positive.
It's good to have you here
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Service as a way of relieving our painÂ…
by Londo111 inservice as a way of relieving our pain.... .
no, not field service.
i cant believe all the empty hours i spent knocking on doors, going where i was not welcome, not wanting to be there either, foisting magazines on people, occasionally studying with people in an effort to indoctrinate them.
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Londo that sounds great. I know just what you mean I volunteer as a befriender for a mental health charity and it has helped me enormously too. Yes it does make me feel alive instead of feeling my life's been a waste of time. We have a lot of life experience to share and we have a lot of empathy for people who are suffering or struggling.
good thread
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Being an Orphan Hurts No Matter What Age
by WhoLovesMagic inwhat kind of parents forget the day you were born?
jehovah's witness(es)!!!.
yes today is my 3rd birthday (only started celebrating 3 years ago).
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Xanthippe
Happy Birthday!
Make your own happiness, no-one else can do it for you. Think of all the things you would like to do and gradually work through your list.
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I Got disfellowshiped..wana die!
by Chichi89 ini jus got dissfellowshiped at th last week..i feel like dying..i attended th meetings yesterday and ita ws jus horrible..came back home in tears....... people i used to cal my friends nw cant look me in the eye..so heartbroken confused and giving up on life !.
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Xanthippe
Hope you're doing OK Chichi. Let us know how you're getting on.
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Truth be told, documentary on March 27th
by yalbmert99 innew documentary aims to lift veil on jehovah's witnesses.
http://gothamist.com/2013/02/19/new_documentary_aims_to_lift_vail_o.php.
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Lots of excerpts on www.hereliesthetruth.com
Thanks. It's very good.