On Thursday evening, I received a phone call from a young woman, I have been helping by talking and emailing. I have never met her. Bill Bowen put her in touch with me nearly a year ago. She is very fragile, and suffering the effects of a lifetime of abuse by her parents. (physical abuse) She is now married, but dealing with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, and is desperately in need of support. Her husband is determined to stay an active JW, and it is causing her untold misery, because she believes the WTS is responsible for her suffering. Her parents were never dealt with and she and her siblings are not believed that they would beat them and kick them the way they did.
I often send her links to this site, because I believe some things will help her. On Thursday she registered to post, but instead went into chat, and began telling her story. She didn't remember the names of those in chat, but told me one person said "Show us your boobs."
Was that necessary? I'm sure whoever said it thought they were being really cute and clever, but it caused her to leave. I thought she would get support, but I should have known someone would do something like that. I explained to her that there are some jerks on the site, but most are good people, who won't be like that. She wasn't terribly upset, but I doubt she will come back anytime soon.
So, be careful you guys! Try to be more sensitive, okay??