by cognisonance 96 Replies latest members private
Cognisonance,
That is very sad. I encourage you to find your brother and help him with any troubles he may be having. It is important to have someone in the same situation to lean on. It will also help that your parents see that both their son's can do well without the organization.
Your OP sums up the many conversations I have had with my parents over the past 3 decades. They just . don't . get it.
We understand your heartbreak. You are not alone.
So much pain
Such a harmful cult.
Thanks for sharing .
Now go out and prove them WRONG be a success/positive in some way .
I would second the motion to continue to check up on them, saying you just wanted to know that they are ok and if they need you for anything. Your loving concern will surely make them feel bad about the way they treat you.
Thanks for sharing your story, so sad!
I wish peace for you!
Mrs. Thor
Thank you for sharing this. Can't imagine how hard that must be to go through. It made me feel very sad for you and your parents. It also made me feel angry that you, we, us: all victims of this ridiculous policy in some form or other.
I'm sorry. That was very hard to read.
About half way through your Mum said something interesting, she described you as a "different person". But, you are not, you are the same as you always were. It's clear that your parents have differentiated between the old you (JW) and the new you, and this person is someone they don't even know.
But, that's not true is it? Man, this cult f**ks up people's brains!!!!
I just want to sit down with your parents & smack some sense into them! Because this new definition is how they are able to do what they do, and it's based on what an organisation has defined, not, based on the bible.
Sorry you are going through this.
damn.
it's an awful religion.
cognisonance...you story have me in tears. I really hope you stay in contact with your parents and their human side will strengthen.
this give memory to my never been a JW father in law. He said to me, I know you are a JW, but I'm not....so I will be buying my grandson xmas gifts, birthday, etc. I didn't have anything to say to counter this.
....now I use this logic with my elder father and mother....You are under the WTBS rules, but I don't follow them. So under obligation of God's word, I must honor my parents. Ephesian 6:1 -4. So if you choose not to speak to me or associate that's your decision. But I will continue to call and visit to make sure you are alright. If you choose not to respond that is your issue, but I'm still under obligation. I've been surprised, but they have accepted this.
That was depressing beyond words..
I'm so sorry....
