Well, I often shared with Benjamin the things I learned through this board, not just the serious stuff, but also some funny fluff. But most importantly what I've learned about human nature - ex-jws are, in the main, just ordinary people like him and me. Although some of you are extraordinary (in a nice way!)
I suggested to Benjamin that he post on the board, I was surprised that he agreed; he's pretty fed up with the whole JW thing and can't be bothered either way. Anyway, I think he was impressed at the warm welcome he received. He posted below as ‘Gromit’.
I know many JWs would be spitting teeth at the thought of me enrolling an impressionable young boy into a den of apostate villainy like this! To be honest, I don’t think he’ll post much, he’s much more balanced than I am and doesn’t need the feedback and validation that many long term JWs do.
I think the longer you are abused by the Organisation the more bitter you are when you leave.
Also, he’s very busy having a life, unlike his sad old dad!
For some reason I do feel uneasy, perhaps I feel that I’m imposing my beliefs on him – indoctrinating him in a similar manner to the JWs? Or perhaps I feel he’s a little young to be embroiled in the whole sorry saga?
So, am I an evil parent for introducing him to you dangerous apostate scum?
