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yxl1
Raised a JW. Stayed until I was 22, left 15 years ago. Never been happier! My mother and most of my in-laws are still dubs.
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M.J.
You were bought at a price; do not become slaves of men. 1 Cor 7:23
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Emma
I was an active witness for aproximately forty years. My mother and sib's are still very much in the org. Instead of da'ing myself, I slowly disappeared. When I left, it was no single event that moved me but the inability to continue. The judging and negativity weighed heavily on me and had for many years; I couldn't keep it up. My decision to leave was my own and I didn't read "apostate" literature or talk to those who had left. It's only recently that I've been visiting the "Freeminds" site, and I just picked up Ray Franz's book from the library yesterday. I find it interesting to be updated for the first time on what's happening in the wts (I won't ask as I will not be witnessed to!) and that the "faithful" are still slogging on.
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Gadget
Grew up as a witness, but now disfellowshipped.
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drwtsn32
Used to attend congregations in Kennewick and Pasco, Washington. Left the org in 2002. If you want to contact me, please send an email to [email protected] -- the PM system on this board stinks!
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Holey_Cheeses*King_of_the juice.
Non-religious childhood, semi-religious lifestyle as an adult with the cult - now totally anti-religious.
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truthseeker
None
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stillajwexelder
I still attend meetings and comment, on the TMS etc. I still really wish some changes were made. Have some family in da troof - love this site - some great people on it
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Prefect
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RubaDub
3rd generation dub. Former MS for five years plus one year as Pioneer. Was in process of being appointed an Elder (gave several public talks) when I started the fade. Still technically "in" as I attend meetings about once every month or so. Got very tired of the micro-management of every aspect of a person's life. Blaming the R&F for everything drives me crazy. The R&F are not the ones publishing these things! And the UN ... and ... I am divorced from ex-dub wife (she DA'd). Several years later, I met a lovely Columbian woman (yes, she is Catholic) and married her near the end of 2001. We have been respectful of each others beliefs. We focus on what we have in common, not the differences. We are truly in love. Most of my family are JW's (parents, aunts, cousins) and know nothing about her. I live in the Southeast and they live in the New York/New England area. However, she has a wonderful family and they have shown love and respect toward me. Ten or so in her family even flew here to the USA from Columbia for the wedding. Wow, people that show love without being judgemental! How interesting! I'm not here to bad-mouth anyone or anything, just to share my thoughts, feelings and yes at times, frustrations. Also, I feel my health has also been affected. I have been diagnosed with SAS disease (Stadium Ass Syndrome) in which over time my butt has become shaped like a stadium seat.