When I came to this site, it was with a chip on my shoulder. I was upset because of something that had taken place in my congregation. Looking over the threads here I decided I'd jump in and cause some havoc. It wouldn't have mattered what the topic was ... I was here to vent. My vent was not directed in the proper manner though.
Having solved the problem that started my posting here, I really should have packed my bags and left. But ... I kept looking in to see what was going on. Some posters do really have my sympathy ... some got a raw deal. We all are responsible for ourselves though and must see to it that mistakes get rectified.
It took being dealt with in a poor manner by a poster here, in private that made me see that, as my mother says ... there is no honor among thieves. What many of you appear to be on this site is not a true picture. No reason it has to be ... just an honest assessment on my part.
My problem is I think everyone is as honest with me as I am with them. I've lived a sheltered life .. obviously.
The reason this thread is called ... Thanks ... is that my eyes have been opened to what to expect outside my safe haven. I will now view exjw's for what they really are. Not just disgruntled exes but ones who will do anything to dishonor the truth.
So ... thanks a lot ... you've made me see where my loyalties lie.
Rose