How do I respond to this? from my father

by alamb 45 Replies latest watchtower beliefs

  • alamb
    alamb

    A DAUGHTER

    Daughters are precious, in so many ways,

    From the day of their birth, till the end of your days.

    You show them and teach tem, and try your best,

    So as they grow older, they can stand the tests.

    You admire their accomplishments & sometime you boast,

    Not that they're perfect, but for giving their most.

    When they know they've pleased you, & you see that smile,

    The trying and caring, makes it all seem worthwhile.

    Then they become wives, and leave home and you two,

    But present you with grandkids, and it all starts anew.

    You pray for their future, and give it you all,

    That from Jehovah's favor, they never will fall.

    You hope they'll find happiness, and pray it will last,

    Because this system is ending, and it's coming fast.

    Please God! Protect her, and help her get through,

    Because daughters like ours, are seldom and few.

    _____________________

    Then he added: We tried.

    So sick of the pious attitude.

  • ex360shipper
    ex360shipper

    4 Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. 5 It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. 6 Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. 7 It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.

    8 Love never fails.

  • Scully
    Scully

    Doesn't sound like "he" tried anything. Sounds more like he "gave up". Don't you think?

    Parenting is supposed to be about helping a child discovering their wings and teaching them how to fly, to soar even. What the JWs have done to parenting is compelled parents to lock their children up in gilded cages, clipped their wings, and made them fearful of the outdoors and any ability they might ever have had to fly, or even sing.

    So unnatural.

  • Tuesday
    Tuesday

    "I stopped believing your religion, I didn't stop being your daughter."

  • Band on the Run
    Band on the Run

    How cutting.

  • OUTLAW
    OUTLAW

    A JW..

    JW`s are WatchTarded in so many ways..

    For over 130 years,the WBT$ has Preached the Last Days..

    JW`s waste their lives,each Generation in turn..

    After 130 years..

    You`d think the WatchTards would Learn..

    .................... ...OUTLAW

  • metatron
    metatron

    Reply, "I forgive you"

    It will freak him out.

    Then, plan your next move.

    metatron

  • Hairyhegoat
    Hairyhegoat

    Tell him to go to hell and never contact you ever again.. How dare he try to guilt you with this shit poem

    You don't need a dad like this.. He doesn't respect you !Send him a message saying untill he has nothing to do with the JW faith then you have no choice but to shun him and only to contat me in a emergency.. eg.. you have died

    HHG

  • Found Sheep
    Found Sheep

    I second the "i forgive you" reply

  • NewChapter
    NewChapter

    I have to third the I forgive you! This was passive-aggressive-----an insult couched in good intentions. He knows it. You know it. He will deny it if you call him on it. So don't call him on it. Just forgive him. Maybe he will feel some shame and offer an I'm sorry.---which is supposed to come before the forgiveness, but some people have to be taught.

    NC

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