A few weeks back I posted about trying to place an ad for an x-jw support group:
http://www.jehovahs-witness.com/6/58343/1.ashx
Some of you gave me very good advice - that basically I still have ties (my mother) which would preclude me from being a very good administrator for the support group. I still wanted to start one and was thinking maybe I should go back to the paper and speak with the manager about the issue of anonymity. I prayed about it - and each time got this feeling that I shouldn't go. Well...interestingly...I found out tonight quite by accident that a JW's work at both of the papers here where ads can be placed. Hmmmmm - what do you suppose a 'dub would say to my prayer about THAT being answered??
Ok - so for now starting a public support group is on hold for me. But I'm not done yet. You see - there is this popular christian rock song right now that really strikes my heart - the lyrics are
But if we are the body
Why aren't His arms reaching?
Why aren't His hands healing?
Why aren't His words teaching?
And if we are the body
Why aren't His feet going?
Why is His love not showing them there is a way?
There is a way
There are so many lost x-dubs out there that have been damaged by that organization and they really need to know the truth about the org so they can begin to heal and to be able to choose for themselves what they will believe without mind control.
So here's my new plan....I have a good friend who was raised as a JW until she was young teens but has been out for years - never baptised. Unlike me, she has no ties left in the org and could care less what they think. She told me she would place an ad for me - in fact she hopes they give out her name and address so the 'dubs will stop coming to her house . So I think I should have her place an ad with this website address such as...
"Jehovah's Witnesses: are you an ex-member who has been damaged by shunning - or do you have questions about the history of the organization and it's doctrines? www.jehovahs-witness.com
So........here's your chance - give me your feedback (please please please!!) - I really value your opinions and support. Thanks!
Oh.......and stay tuned........some day I'm going to have a ROCKIN' support group!