It's because it is a cult, the issues bring about cognitive dissonance behaviour, it is easier to not think or believe in the truth about 'the truth' (TTATT).
happy@last
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I just can't believe how in the dark they are
by joe134cd inok the term i can best describe myself is a "neutral witness".
im neuteral in the sence that i know there are points that they are clearly wrong on, but just go along with it anyway because it the easier course of action.
i am fully a wear that things aren't the best, but like a bad marriage i just put up with it, do the best i can with the circumstances i find myself in, and hope things will improve, although they know deep down they won't.. anyway that aside.
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Off to the Doctor.
by LouBelle inin a couple of hours i'm going to the doctor - an intervention.
i don't want to be a burdon to my mother, she has her own life to lead with her own responsibilities.
i've always been able to take care of everything for myself.
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happy@last
When I realised that all I was thinking of was ways to end my life, I then went to the doctor, and it was just knowing that I was doing something about it and realising I was doing it because I didn't really want to die that helped.
Accept what they give you, and yes, find things you enjoy doing. I love the idea of sleeping with a happy momento, tell yourself there wil be happy times in the future also, because there will be, I'm sure of it. Some people have an easy care free life, I seem to be one of the people who lives in peaks or troughs, when I'm in a trough I try and tell myself there will be a peak at some point.
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When all seems ok....
by Tylinbrando inmany of you know what has been transpiring with my daughter and the abuse she suffered for years at the hands of a congregation elder.
the abuser is still incarcerated awaiting trial.. today she had a substitute teacher that reminded her of the abuser.
there was a confrontation and she had a breakdown.
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Hi, can I just pick up on something you said: "by all appearances doing great"
She is doing great, getting through each day after what she went through is doing great, achieving what she is achieving is amazing. I suffered abuse for 5 years until the age of 12, and I didn't do anything great at school, I couldn't be bothered.
I didn't get help until I was nearly 30 years of age, I am now 40 and still not a day goes by without some reminder. I have learned how to cope through therapy and talking to a close friend.
I would say the one thing she needs to feel is the love of her family and friends, a reminder like that can take you back to the time of abuse, but there will be things she has learned to help her, and each day is an opportunity for her to flourish and achieve, which she will do with the love she receives.
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NEW video on Youtube MUST SEE! the elder's meeting is ridiculous!
by Newly Enlightened inbrother of the hawk, newly enlightened & gojira, recorded an elder's meeting on 5/7/03.
both does a great job of defending me and making the elders look foolish!.
thank you raypublisher/jj and jwstruggle for the awesome job you did on it.. follow up story was not recorded but we will post it here hopefully over the weekend.. enjoy, it's pretty hilarious how they try to control us and come after me on a work of fiction!.
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happy@last
They are numpties, and plainly making an issue over something that had nothing to do with them. I found it interesting that they changed their story on how they heard about the book, and the 'humanity' side coming out in suggesting using a pen name.
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Amazing Video, A must watch for every JW
by His Excellency inhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jespkydgizu.
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Why does Jesus need glasses?
A good video, quite informative, their teachings today are just a weird
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Need Help - Parent in ICU
by AudeSapere indf parent is in hospital icu and surgeon wants to give blood.
parent is df for almost 20 and firmly refused blood for personal reasons (spiritual).. .
my concern is that parent is taking strong stand based on outdated jw gb hlc guidelines.
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happy@last
I was told to explain to R & F fractions like this: if the Bible said we mustn't have apple pie we wouldn't have apple pie, nor components such as apples or pastry, however things like cinnamon or sugar are like the fractions. Bizarre I know but it worked with every JW I told it to.
Addition: My heart goes out to you in this situation
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New Video On Youtube About Shunning
by Watchtower-Free inhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b2hsoolwac4.
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happy@last
Great video, direct and to the point without being confrontational
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Hello
by Seraphim23 innot sure if this is the place to say hello and im new but hello and im new here.
i was a jw years ago but not for many years now.
i joined here because i was kicked off the last jw related board i was on.
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happy@last
Welcome
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How to fade?
by naazira ini am suppose to become an unbaptized publisher in a few days.
however ive changed my mind.
i finished my bible study and progressing in the org.
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happy@last
Welcome. You are in a great position where you do not have to do anything and they are still hoping you become a member. Just stop going and don't look back is my advice. You are already seeing behind the scenes and seeing it for what it really is, a cult.
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BRITAIN - 23 April 2013 - Criminal Damage to Jehovah's Witness building in Felpham
by jwleaks incriminal damage to jehovah's witness building in felpham .
23 april 2013. .
police are appealing for witnesses after the jehovah's witness kingdom hall, flansham lane in felpham was subjected to religiously aggravated criminal damage overnight between thursday 11 april and friday 12 april.
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happy@last
It wasn't me !!!!
Nor me!!!