I am new to this forum, and so far all I read is how we all hide from the wittnesses we now, or don't answer the phone, or walk the other way when they walk down the street. To tell you a little about myself, i grew up a j.w, I was married when i was 21. My first wife was abused by a brother in her hall for years. We were married for about a year , when one day I got a phone call from a man at the watchtower and track society. The brother on the line wanted to know if it was o'k with my wife and I if the brother that abused my wife could be appointed as a elder...meaning he was already a M.S. The brother who abused my wife was caught and reproved, so the society knew full well that this man was a molester, hence the reason they called us. My wife first said it was o.k, but in the weeks following that decision, her personality started to change. We eventualy called the brother back and said that it was not o.k. But unfourtunetly, the damage was done. within 6 months my wife had left the j.ws and became a lesbian. And i am telling the absoulute TRUTH, this happend. My life has not been the same since . I am 29 now and hate this religion.I'm not sure what it is, if its the changed policys, the lies, the judging, or just the complete bull ship that this religion offers.
The thing is...I can't leave. All I know is this religion...friends...family. But the best thing I have done is the fade. It works like a charm. But to get back to my original thought is there is no need to be afraid. These hypocritical people are more afraid of you than you are of them. Hell, they probly wish they had the balls to do the same thing. So people, don't be ashamed for how you feel. You made a decision that has made you stronger and better then them. There is no need to get d.f.ed. Just be who you are and be proud.