by OnTheWayOut 31 Replies latest members private
OTWO
Thank you for posting your story. I feel that we will all know you better now, knowing some of your background.
I would love to see the world and travel. Glad you had the opportunity.
Also, I hope that writing and hitting the enter key helps you to unburden yourself somewhat. Writing is cathartic sometimes, isn't it?
I have loved reading your posts. Hang in there.
Hugs from Bobbi( who hopes to sometime use her real name)
Thanks for sharing with us the struggles in your life. I hope all keeps going in the right direction for you and problems from the past do not always haunt you. You are a wonderfull asset to this board and I appreciate having you here.
I respect you for your honesty and the reasons for your path. It's all a growing experience all the way through. I think many or most people going into JWs were looking for a better life, to improve and make sense of perplexities within themselves. The problem with the organization is it put a 'hold' on us to keep us from our personal progress in that process. We 'learned' the truth like it was all a 'done' deal except for possibly some minor 'new light' stuff that really has nothing to do with real life or the 'real' us. It actually stunted us I think for awhile. Thankfully, we can move forward. Here, I left long ago but have more recently come onto this forum and don't post often and still have anger or 'righteous indignation' -whatever- for the insidious control the WTS has over some innocent people (at least the youth) there but I am so happy to see so many getting free of cultism and I actually find happiness to see the WT organization finally losing many people & money & beginning to reap what it has been sowing for a very long time.
Thanx man. I have been privy to a bit of that before - but it is, IMO, more for you than for us that you have posted it now.
The stages of healing are different for us all. I for one look forward to the time when you can invite me over for a good cold... er.... coke, right there in front of the wife and everyone. That may be a bit off now, but you are moving along quite well it seems.
And just for your peace of mind - there is no tag that would lead the WTS to you in your story. Genericosity works well. [I know, I know, it's not a word.]
Jeff
thanks for your great experience....the good and the bad...best of luck.
i've been out for over eight years, wife still kind of 'in', 'in' enough to still think the fds is practically inspired and scared when i bring 'outside' literature into the house.
i think when her mom, queen of jw dogma, dies, she'll be able to be more open about leaving...it's sad, but there's no relationship with her mom w/o jws b/c she can't relate to anything else and it dictates her whole personality. ((shudders)).
again, thanks.
Thank you for sharing your story with us.... I do hope you will be able to lick the booze problem. The only reason I say that is because I had a Hubby, & son that were heavy drinkers & I feel it was the reason their lives ended (son 46) hubby 62)
But as I am one of those OLD biddies on here _ you know the only thing I can do for anyone is pray not all like it but - this is a "sharing" site ---& I find 80 year olds get away with a bit more
I dont wish to offend anyone- but I believe prayer is like medicine -it heals> me if not others. I will remember you in my private prayers at night .but just to let you know - I love you & happy your mind is out of the WT control.
" Heavenly Father! I come before your throne, I have just read OTWO thread, & I beg you to intervene- help him to overcome his addiction, but I also ask a special prayer for his wife. THEY BOTH need you
He has had a very hard life it seems - broken home- broken heart- loss of faith, But I believe your the restorer of all( if we ask) Help this couple dear LORD to continue to love each other -keep temptation away from his mind. Let her be the wife that encourages NOT to be a JW but to keep well- as I consider alcholism a illness that can continue in families- I ask all this LORD -I ask it in the NAME ABOVE ALL OTHERS!!!!! JESUS CHRIST AMEN"
OTW- Thanks so much for sharing your life experiences with us. I feel for you my friend. I too had much doubting for years before the cracks in the hull of my personal ship started taking on water , which caused me to reach for the real lifeboat , getting out of the organization. It took a lot I know to post this story for you , I'm quite sure. My wife feels as do I that your touching story will help others who are going through similar problems , even though I know you said you have posted for self therapy. Please be assured of our unconditional caring and love for you my friend . If you ever need to talk please feel free to pm me, anytime day or night. My wife and I wish you all the best, Peace out, Mr. & Mrs. Flipper
WOW, OTWO...thank you for being so brave in sharing yourself with us...
I hope that you can find a good counsellor or therapist to help you get at the root of why you felt suicidal those years ago...
It probably will be like unlocking a door for you and you will feel relieved and free when you figure that part of yourself out...
We are here for you, we love you and we have learned so much from you...
sending you positive vibes and good thoughts...
Thanks for sharing your story otwo.
Hang in there, i have confidence you will pull thru.
Time heals everythings.
