Welcome, Big D.
Stayed in the cult from age 6 to mid 60s so as to keep peace with family? You deserve a medal.
I look forward to reading more of your posts.
by Bigdummy 32 Replies latest jw experiences
Welcome, Big D.
Stayed in the cult from age 6 to mid 60s so as to keep peace with family? You deserve a medal.
I look forward to reading more of your posts.
This may sound very overboard, but if you never got in, got in but got out right away, or languished for a while before you learned what is REALLY going on with them, you still ended up in a great place: OUT.
Welcome!
Yes, we all go through the stages of grieving after learning the TRUTH about the truth!
Sadness,
Denial
Anger
etc...
It is a normal phase....
We have a RIGHT to be angry and bitter with the Org that robbed us of our lives!
Hi BD!
BD: She says I'm being picky
Isn't that how "true Christians" are supposed to be?
BD: she said she doesn't know me anymore.
Tell her, "I don't know this religion anymore!"
Bigdummy - I told my wife it looks like any other tv evangelical show. She's not happy with me since I just quit going to meetings cold turkey several weeks ago. She says I'm being picky and she said she doesn't know me anymore.
Have you retired? well yes or no you NOW have hours to put into being creative. making stuff is very therapeutic.
and consider joining up with a seniors walking club but take it easy for a start.
I live close to the coast and there are sights to see. I often wonder who invented Lycra.? ( not that it matters.)
You are brave to go cold -turkey and just quit. Dont worry. Two things will now happen.
One the 'dragon-class' will pester her for a time "You have to get him along" ( a guilt trip by extension and the un spoken suspicions of (dramatic music here ) ... ..another woman.
the second is you will 'start to fade' to the cong members and wont be missed. Ironic eh?
Peace.