The time has arrived, I need your support!

drew sagan

Well guys it has finally come down to it. I think I am on my way out of the organization for good! Last time I posted about my situation I wasn't sure what to do and was actually thinking about moving ahead in the organization for more confrontation which I hoped would help me get out. Of course everybody here said it was a terrible idea (and it was). I can barley sit through the meetings so "progressing" is just something I couldn't stomach. Thanks everyone for helping me come to my senses.
I talked with my wife this weekend and she basically said she dosn't care what happens. I think she realizes that the Watchtower isn't total truth, but is scared because she dosn't know where else to go. She also said that she will stick by me no matter what happens. More than anything she just wants me to tell the elders how I feel and then let whatever happens happens. Great news for sure.
I'm planning on sticking it out through the summer, a little bit past the convention for a number of reasons I can't mention. I've allready got a few elders on my butt about why I don't really talk to anybody and show no interest at the meetings. For right now I've just been pushing them away and it seems to be working.
Over the next few months I am going to be doing hard memorization and study on the WTS. I'm going to need to be fully prepared, especially if I'm going to keep my wifes favor through all of this (which I highly doubt I will loose). If anybody has an excellent point or website or article they think is perfect for someone ready to challenge the JWs I would love to read it. The more prepared I am the better. I know I will never change these people, but I at least want to walk away knowing I made a good "witness".
By the way, I have no problem saying where I live now. I'm around in the western pennsylvania / ohio area.
-drew

james_woods

Congratulations... this too will pass. You have come to a great moment in life, and it will rest with you for many years as one of the best things you have ever done for yourself.

I think your significant other concurs, as well -

James

troubled mind

((((Drew)))) I'm there with you buddy ! I am ready to make a stand soon too. Do you have any children still in ? That would be my biggest concern first as to prepare them. It sounds like your wife will be supportive of whatever you decide That has to be a huge relief for you . Good luck

fullofdoubtnow

Hi drew, and congratulations. It's a special day when you finally escape the org, something to look forward to with anticipation, and look back on with pleasure.

I am happy to hear your wife is supporting you as well.

drew sagan

Thanks for the support guys. I don't have any kids (or other family besides my wifes for that matter) in the organization so those pressures will not be present for me. It's going to be a LONG summer for me, but when it's all done fall will come I hopefully will be a free man. Thanks again guys!

Finally-Free

Please be very careful, and make sure you pay extra attention to your wife and her needs. Once the elders give up on you they will try to turn your wife against you. It happened to me.

W

serendipity

Hi Drew,

Are you preparing for the meeting with the elders? Or is this for your wife's benefit? If your doing this for the elders, it may just be a waste of time. However, if you put together a document outlining your reasons - it may be useful to share with her family. I don't know how zealous they are, but who knows - some of her family may have doubts.

Swan

Your decision is sound and sensible. You know best how you feel and if the time is right. If your inner voice is telling you it's time, then go for it.

To prepare, read all of the threads in the BEST OF... folder, look over the Quotes mirror sites, and then you can better decide what points are meaningful to YOU that you want to emphasize. Someone might tell you the UN, others 607, the pedophiles, etc. should be your focus, but it has to be meaningful to you, since you are the one presenting it.

Good luck (although we know it will also take hard work),

Tammy

greendawn

Since your wife understands your position and will not create problems for you that is an enormous advantage at least you will not have the usual JW induced disruptions in your marriage.

You got it planned well and hopefully by the end of the summer you will have them off your back.

The time has arrived, I need your support!

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