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  My father has cancer??

  by blisterfeet in

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  i am semi estranged from my jw family.

  i am interested in a relationship but it never works.. they aren’t interested at all so we just leave it like that.. i received a text from my half-sister yesterday saying “your dad has cancer, it’s bad, i don’t know anything” i figured there was more to the story and if my dad needed me to know anything he would tell me.

  or not.. i spoke with my mom this morning.

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  That’s one of the confusing things! I’m just learning how to act like a normal functional contributing member of society (pardon the pun) and now I feel like I’m getting sucked back into the family drama that i fought sooooo hard to get out of... how do I act like myself and visit my old world?
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  My father has cancer??

  by blisterfeet in

  1. jw
  2. experiences

  i am semi estranged from my jw family.

  i am interested in a relationship but it never works.. they aren’t interested at all so we just leave it like that.. i received a text from my half-sister yesterday saying “your dad has cancer, it’s bad, i don’t know anything” i figured there was more to the story and if my dad needed me to know anything he would tell me.

  or not.. i spoke with my mom this morning.

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  Thank you cofty. The worst reaction is an overreaction.

  I should pray to Jehovah that he brings the new system quickly! 😉
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  My father has cancer??

  by blisterfeet in

  1. jw
  2. experiences

  i am semi estranged from my jw family.

  i am interested in a relationship but it never works.. they aren’t interested at all so we just leave it like that.. i received a text from my half-sister yesterday saying “your dad has cancer, it’s bad, i don’t know anything” i figured there was more to the story and if my dad needed me to know anything he would tell me.

  or not.. i spoke with my mom this morning.

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  blisterfeet

  I am semi estranged from my jw family. I am interested in a relationship but it never works.. they aren’t interested at all so we just leave it like that.

  I received a text from my half-sister yesterday saying “your dad has cancer, it’s bad, I don’t know anything” i figured there was more to the story and if my dad needed me to know anything he would tell me. Or not.

  I spoke with my mom this morning. Dad has colorectal cancer, it’s bad they might find out more tomorrow.

  I think I’m supposed to feel things. The only thing I feel is like I’m supposed to feel but I don’t. And confused.

  Im thankful they told me. I don’t know what to do to help. Usually staying away is “helping”. But this is big.. this is our patriarch...

  i guess im just ironing out thoughts out loud-ish
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  Old Magazine, New Perspective

  by neat blue dog in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  going through old junk and came across a 22 year old study watchtower, february 1996. looking at all my underlining and marking it was just nauseating how meaningless it all was.

  this "study" wasn't study at all, just a by rote exercise, an old jw custom one of the primary motivations of which is to stop others from judging you as "weak" if they don't see it all desecrated, which must surely indicate a vigorous study session.

  moving on to other articles i was confronted with more evidence of a cult that i was blind to the first time around, including an article praising those who died for refusing blood such as a pregnant mother and a boy pictured here.. .

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  blisterfeet

  When you put it that way....... lol it was a trick they made us read it twice! Jerks!
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  why the watchtower is so short of money

  by pepperheart in

  1. watchtower
  2. bible

  the watchtower is so short of money because they have to pay for all the upkeep of so many branch offices around the world.because so many of the branch offices are in very poor countries and they are not balancing the budgets.

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  blisterfeet

  While I do think this is a contributing factor I don't think that is the ONLY reason.

  If a publicly traded company saw that their stocks were stagnant or dropping, most smart business-people would sell sell sell.

  Similarly membership numbers are stagnant at best, so they are ditching property they can still make some money off of before they completely lose their investments.

  sometimes this activity in business is called a "smash and grab"
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  Jehovah's Witness now more exciting than Imagine Dragons!

  by blisterfeet in

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  i was able to meet imagine dragons, it just kinda happened!

  during my normal day to day activities, and they were very pleasant!

  they were kind and approachable.

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  My intention is not to argue. With the witnesses or anyone else. I aspire to be a kind, and understanding person of what people are and what they want and need. I don't want them to rebuke Jehovah on my doorstep. I want them to be exposed to information they may have never had the opportunity to see, if they are truly convicted anything I say will bring them right back to where they were. Teaching ME on MY doorstep.

  Sounds like you have much more experience and success with anti-witnessing! Many other things were talked about on the doorstep that morning. I usually find it difficult to tell someone how they should have behaved, when they are telling me a story of something that actually happened, that person is simply sharing something that meant something to them!
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  Jehovah's Witness now more exciting than Imagine Dragons!

  by blisterfeet in

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  i was able to meet imagine dragons, it just kinda happened!

  during my normal day to day activities, and they were very pleasant!

  they were kind and approachable.

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  @ jws

  I appreciate your feedback! This was my first attempt at anti-witnessing, I for SURE need some practice! I think for my first attempt I didn't do too bad!

  I don't understanding why it is such a shock that I have their bible. They give them away, why wouldn't people have them?

  One thing about this site that I appreciate is that we are all on different parts of our journey and we are all supportive and understanding of the struggles we all face! I am thankful I have found a community that is there to listen!
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  Jehovah's Witness now more exciting than Imagine Dragons!

  by blisterfeet in

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  i was able to meet imagine dragons, it just kinda happened!

  during my normal day to day activities, and they were very pleasant!

  they were kind and approachable.

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  OrphanCrow RE: How did you manage to get a "silver sword"?

  My mom gave it to me the year they came out. I have many different bibles and the book of Mormon. I enjoy them!

  @WingCommander RE: Let me get this straight:

  JW's show up on your porch, unannounced, then when you start to ask them questions, state that they've got people in the car and are running short on time and that YOU should make an appointment?

  I did say something about that! I said "you came to my house to talk to me about this! I was about to take a nap!" lol she didn't think i was funny though!
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  Jehovah's Witness now more exciting than Imagine Dragons!

  by blisterfeet in

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  i was able to meet imagine dragons, it just kinda happened!

  during my normal day to day activities, and they were very pleasant!

  they were kind and approachable.

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  I was able to meet Imagine Dragons, it just kinda happened! During my normal day to day activities, and they were very pleasant! They were kind and approachable. I was calm and able to assist them with the things they needed

  The next day the witnesses came to my door. I answered and stepped out onto the porch. I was a nervous bumbling mess! I couldn't find the right words I couldn't think clearly. Like a fan girl!

  I managed to get it together somewhat. The Sister looked to be 35-45 years old and she had a daughter with her maybe 14-17 years old. They began by speaking about marriage and how husbands should be respectful of their wives. I eventually asked if I could share a scripture with them as they had shown one to me. She said "okay" but she didn't have a lot of time and I should set up an appointment. She also wouldn't look it up for me which I thought was odd.

  I ran in the house to grab my bible and i grabbed my "silver sword" and was looking for a scripture in deut. but I was unable to find it. She said she had people in the car and I could set up an appointment for them to come back. I asked her "what scripture is the governing body mentioned?, I can't remember off the top of my head." She said well actually the governing body was set up by Jesus with the first century Christians. I said "Yeah! That one! What scripture is it mentioned that Jesus established the governing body?" She said she would look into it and get back to me. They left quickly.

  I was proud of my seeds of apostasy I was able to share! I was very nervous at first but I think I was able to get through a little bit! I really do not think they will return but I kept my integrity, I was patient, kind, and gentle. I was respectful that they have the right to worship in ways I choose not to.
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  introducing * drum roll* me

  by gabcol in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  i'm a long time lurker, first time writer on this site.

  years and years ago, i was on another ex-jw message board though i'm not sure if it's still around or not.

  i really enjoy reading all of your stories.

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  blisterfeet

  I appreciate your story, I find many similarities to mine.

  When you finally let go of something, the universe delivers.

  I wish for you whatever your heart desires!