Just finished my second study book (page 5)

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I have pretty much decided to end my relationship with the Watchtower.

Very wise.

I assure you, you will not regret your decision.

{{breathes a sigh of relief for your children}}

sKally

OnTheWayOut

I have pretty much decided to end my relationship with the Watchtower.

Another happy ending. You only wasted a small portion of your 3 years, and
you are now able to keep your kids out of it for the rest of their lives. GOOD JOB.

I wish you all the success in the world. Feel free to keep us posted.

Saywhat - May I suggest a couple of reading materials for you? Please, please read Crisis of Conscience and In Search of Christian Freedom, by Ray Franz. When my husband and I first decided to leave the JWs (we were in for 14 years), I was quite uneasy with the feelings of 'Is this the right thing to do?' and 'Where do I go from here?'. These books provided tremendous relief to me.

As far as your children go, they'll understand, and they'll be overjoyed at getting to do fun family things again. My son celebrated Christmas for the first time last December at age 8, and it was such a happy and wonderful experience.

You are fortunate that you wised up before you got baptized. As many others stated, its SO much more difficult to leave after you take the plunge. You'll have to cut them off clean and sharp. Don't give them any reason to think you might still want to study, or they'll pester you till kingdom come. If they try to talk you out of quitting, please don't let them; come back to the forum and we'll help you with how to answer them. Good luck!

LeslieV

I am so happy for you and your kids!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! You made a very wise decision. Thank goodness you posted here. Keep coming back we are here for you.

Leslie

saywhat?

I was quite uneasy with the feelings of 'Is this the right thing to do?' and 'Where do I go from here?'. exwitless, I already have those feelings and it just adds to my already high stress level. I feel more accepted in this forum than I ever felt at my KH. The people at my hall are very nice, but the feeling of genuine acceptance was never there. My next step is to cut myself off from the jw's. My self esteem is very low and I have bowed to pressure for as long as I can remember. Right now my strength lies with all the positive reenforcement I receive from this community.

What-A-Coincidence

I already have those feelings and it just adds to my already high stress level

I think most did. I know I did. But remember ... "this too shall pass"

WAC - 10 Year Brooklyn Bethelite and Elder (Owned by the Watchtower) but no mo!

saywhat?

I don't know how much to thank all of you. You are my strength right now. PLEASE, don't let go of the rope. I'm 41 yrs old and in tears in front of my computer. What's up with that???

cognizant dissident

You may be shedding tears of grief now, but they will soon turn to tears of relief. I was in for 42 years and out for only 2. I am so relieved! Cog

What-A-Coincidence

I was depressed and suicidal when I found out the truth about this High Mind Control group known as the Jehovah's Witnesses. Just repeat the mantra. "this too shall pass, this too shall pass, this too shall pass," that's cause it will :-)

sending good vibes your way }}}}}}}}}}}}}}{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{

jwfacts

Welcome to the board. It is a good thing you have done research prior to dedicating your self to the Watchtower Society.

When I was confused and in the process of leaving my daughter used to cry because her study conductor would tell her I was going to die at Armageddon (unbelievable as that sounds). But by the time I left I was able to explain clearly to my children why and they were very relieved. My daughter was 12 at the time and said "thank goodness I don't have to go anymore, why did I have to be brought up in that stupid religion" I am sure your children will say the same.

One thing I used to discuss with my daughter was about her non witness school friends. I would ask if she thought it was fair and loving that God was soon going to kill them all. She would say no, to which I would respond that I could not believe in a religion that taught such terrible things about God.

In regards to birthdays most JWs find it hard to accept they are wrong and so i do not think your children will be confused if you say that you have done more research and there really is no reason why they are wrong. Also with Christmas, if you choose to start celebrating it your reasoning can be the same as when the Watchtower used to celebrate it; tell your children it is not the birth of Jesus, but it is good to come together each year and remember him and what he did for mankind.

Just finished my second study book

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