Hello to all,
I'm brand new to the board. Long time, "big shot" elder, ....taught at KM School, conventions, etc. etc. Yeah, I know it means nothing....but it gives you an idea of how deep I've been a JW.
I don't even really know what to write at this point. My story is long and convoluted. A fatherless boy, rebel, then highly respected elder. I've just 'disappeared'..........
There were many, many things I didn't appreciate...but in the end, it was the gross lack of love that I was exposed to as an elder....the back room conversations about precious 'sheep' that included calling them names, seeing families destroyed.....etc. etc..........that lead me to a lonely few years of hurt.
I guess I don't know what or how to contribute at this point because I'm an emotional guy....which made me a popular elder......but lonely person.
Thanks.....and please be patient with me as I try to understand how an organization that claims love can be so cruel to people.