Hello, Lightgrowsbrighter, I have been a jw since 1981 have always loved being a jw also pioneered, when i was single, I feel guilty sometimes being on jw.net but this is the only place i received support after my son was dfd, i felt so alone in cong. my husband was also dfd, after serving as an elder for many years (hes now reinstated) but not my son, and i thaught i had true friends, people ive known for years, we saw a complete change in the way we were treated, they say they forgive but i feel the cold shoulder my husband receives, i question what happened is it me whos changed or wathtower, all this has affected me to apreciate what the elders say on platform, but i love Jehovah and very conflicted. welcome to jw.net
Rebecca 619
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Thanks!
by Lightgrowsbrighter inthanks to all of the friends here at jwn who commented and encouraged me on my 1st and 2nd post.
it was pointed out that my 1st post was on page 5 of the recent elders thread and that i should properly introduce myself with a new thread.
the lightgrowsbrighter name is somewhat of play on words.
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My sister died
by poppers injust got word that my sister died.
she had surgery for heart valve replacement about 5 weeks ago, and when they opened her up for it they found cancer.
we had an extra special relationship since i was her "birthday present" when she turned 10 in 1951. this is my second sibling to die of cancer in 14 months..
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poppers, im so sorry for your loss, its a dificult time for you, i lost my brother 10 years ago , i miss him have fond memories of him, cherish your memories.
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making connections
by losingit inone of the thing i appreciate most about this site is reading other people's experiences while in and out of the cult.
when i read other people's stories, it helps to validate my own experiences.
i rarely talked to anyone else besides my husband concerning my doubts, and so for the entire time that i was in i thought i was the only one having these negative experiences with the brothers in the kingdom hall.
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losingit, we feel depressed somtimes because you never feel good enough, or we need to do more, now i do what i can and Jehovah see whats in my heart...... do you think your friends husband has autoimune disease reumatoid arthritis, flare ups are caused by stress,
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making connections
by losingit inone of the thing i appreciate most about this site is reading other people's experiences while in and out of the cult.
when i read other people's stories, it helps to validate my own experiences.
i rarely talked to anyone else besides my husband concerning my doubts, and so for the entire time that i was in i thought i was the only one having these negative experiences with the brothers in the kingdom hall.
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jen1 welcome to this site, i am sorry you are going through this difficult time, the most important thing to know is your valuble to Jehovah and what i have done is go to meetings for Him, if i dont feel good i no longer worry what is anyone going to say if i dont go to service i no longer worry its a relief do what you can and when i feel down i visit the older ones in congregation, they are so apreciative and give you love,
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The effects of shunning on The View
by Rebecca 619 insheri sheppard spoke about this as a ex jw how it affects a person to be dfd,you feel like you loose your identity, its very difficult, i see my son struggling, i wish this practice can be done away with,so hurtful for everyone..
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gma-tired2, i always remember your words to learn to be accepting, and i so apreciate the support i have received from all you wonderful people.
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The effects of shunning on The View
by Rebecca 619 insheri sheppard spoke about this as a ex jw how it affects a person to be dfd,you feel like you loose your identity, its very difficult, i see my son struggling, i wish this practice can be done away with,so hurtful for everyone..
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jgnat, thank you, for your words.
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The effects of shunning on The View
by Rebecca 619 insheri sheppard spoke about this as a ex jw how it affects a person to be dfd,you feel like you loose your identity, its very difficult, i see my son struggling, i wish this practice can be done away with,so hurtful for everyone..
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jgnat, its difficult he was raised a jw and his whole life was the jw life and i think what he misses most is his best freind, we do things together all the time its just hes learning to fill his time with school and work and new freinds.
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The effects of shunning on The View
by Rebecca 619 insheri sheppard spoke about this as a ex jw how it affects a person to be dfd,you feel like you loose your identity, its very difficult, i see my son struggling, i wish this practice can be done away with,so hurtful for everyone..
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Rebecca 619
Thank you Kate for your words, my son lives with us, I love him with all my heart and will never shun him.
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The effects of shunning on The View
by Rebecca 619 insheri sheppard spoke about this as a ex jw how it affects a person to be dfd,you feel like you loose your identity, its very difficult, i see my son struggling, i wish this practice can be done away with,so hurtful for everyone..
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Rebecca 619
It was todays episode with Kellie Pickler, during hot topics first 15 minutes .
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The effects of shunning on The View
by Rebecca 619 insheri sheppard spoke about this as a ex jw how it affects a person to be dfd,you feel like you loose your identity, its very difficult, i see my son struggling, i wish this practice can be done away with,so hurtful for everyone..
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It was todays show, they were speaking about scientology and Leah Remani, shes been shunned by scientologists.