When you started talking about your calendar, I got chills! I have a permanent appointment on Saturday mornings for cartoons, and Saturday afternoons for movies! I also reserve Monday evening for Martial Arts 🙂
Dude! So happy so get an update from u! Congrats on the engagement :D when I got engaged, it was sometimes hard for me to get super excited because I was bummed that my side of the family was way smaller than his side. And choosing maids of honor was also kinda sad cause I didn’t have many close friends to choose from, compared to all the groomsmen my fiancé has. But don’t let it get u too down. You’re starting your own family, your own support group, and you’ll get to start your own traditions. Take care!!
Thank you so much for the encouragement and kind words! Yeah, I'm trying to not let it get me down and just think of the future instead of the past! :D
Congrads!! two times...one for getting out the JW religion...one for your future wedding...welcome EX-JW, keep using your voice to encourage others and ENJOY your new journey in life!
Good for you young man ! May you and your future wife have a great life . Unfortunately i waisted two thirds of my life in that horrible cult before i woke up and disassociated myself in 2014 . You'll be able to enjoy your life for years to come ! In time you will acquire wonderful people who will become like family . That happened with me . They'll stick by you through thick or thin . Unlike those so called Christians ! Enjoy every day and look forward to the future .
Thank you for the heartfelt comment. I truly is sad to hear what this cult has done to so many people and stealing much of their lives. I'm happy to you were able to disassociate and reclaim your life back though! That's what it's all about, to be able to take control and live life the way we want rather than how someone has told us to. Thanks again for the comment!
Great advice on accepting our family will shun us. I never once contacted my blood brothers and sisters after I got DF. It was a long time ago and I was 18 at the time. I am 59 now and just went on with my life. Only 2 of my brothers are still in. My one sister is a fringe witness, she doesn't shun me ever since she got DF but has been back for years... for her kids but she does believe their doctrine.
Since I posted the video my mom made it known she won't be part of my life anymore, so all the more that your comment rings true. We can't change their thinking so we have to live our lives and give it meaning as well as live it up as much as we can. I've never been this happy and fulfilled before in my life, so it's sad that they just can't be part of it.
Hi I just found you on your Channel and I want to say thank you for making this available to us I have been out of that Organization for 31 years and I still have a lot of pain and recently my mom has been trying to get me to go back to live with her and take care of her and she seems to have forgotten that I've been disfellowshipped and I feel like she is either tricking me she going back making me feel guilty to take care of her and my dad because both of them are old and sick I miss them all very much but I am very far away from them and I did not see them for many years until there was a death in the family and I went back and ever since then they have been trying to get me to go live with them I think it is a trick but I don't know how to prove that and I'm afraid that they are going to die very soon I'm afraid that I will never get to see them again I'm afraid that if I go it will be a big fight and that will be the last time I see them right now the last time I saw them was 2 years ago and we left hugging each other but I think it was just about the death in the family that I mentioned before anyway I'm stuck I don't know what to do they shouldn't be talking to me and they are what do they want they don't love me enough to visit me so I think this is a trap I'm not sure what to do to find out what I'm getting myself into does anybody understand what I am saying can anyone help me with my next step I feel very vulnerable and guilty at the same time I don't have any friends I don't want to tell anybody about my past because I'm embarrassed and ashamed I do not want anyone to know that I was in that organization once I hate my life my life is not normal I am alone I know there are a lot of exjw out there but I am still alone where I am
I feel for your situation. It definitely is such a struggle to find your place in life after your entire purpose as a JW is no longer important to you. You know it's a lie. You know it also is hurtful to other people, so there's no going back to that. However, when it comes to your parents I believe it should be stated up front your feelings on taking care of them. If you want to be part of their lives then you need to set up boundaries so that way you're not being taken advantage of and hurt. You also might want to look into joining a community of some sort in your area, whether it be something to do with a hobby you enjoy or even something you are just interested in. Or even, why not volunteer at an animal shelter or a homeless shelter? Sometimes the best thing to help us feel better is seeing how good we can do for others who have it worse! Then on top of helping others you'll also meet like-minded people who are also giving their time to help other practically and in no time you'll find friends. Unfortunately, in real life there are no quick fixes or answers but with a little hard work and motivation you can begin anew and enjoy a satisfying life.
Dude! The similarities continue! 😂 I watch tons of philosophy and history videos too! They really fill a void in understanding why people and the world are the way they are, now that the JW explanations for those things no longer make sense to me. Congrats on your engagement! I guess you're married by now, so congrats on the wedding! 😃
Great advices, unfortunately we are a minority of people dealing with a religious sect which our resources are limited. We need to become better and wiser than our past which is a hard thing too do. You seem like a mature person and I find it very admirable. To bad I can't visit you because I lived in a different state.
THE TWO WITNESS RULE: Watchtower DEFENDS the Two Witness Rule - John Cedars TH-cam Video Deut 19:15 (the Mosaic law); Matt 18:16 (read verse 15 too - This clearly shows that this is regarding two ADULTS - and It's always assumed that the two or three witnesses have witnessed the original transgression, which that is NOT the case. They are brought forward to be witnesses to the DISPUTE not the CRIME committed that is going on between the two opposing parties. The Bible says if someone commits a SIN against you….Rape is first a CRIME and then a SIN. When a CRIME is committed the authorities are to be called. Deut 22:23-27 = Shows there were NO OTHER WITNESSES except for the woman [herself] to verify what was done. (she was raped in the field yet it was sufficient for JUST HER TESTIMONY - no other witness around (Jesus would say it is NOT required to have two witnesses in the case of RAPE - A CRIME).... Luke 6:1-11 and Matt 12:11 = Shows there were times when Jesus and David BROKE the LAW. Jesus JUSTIFIED when you should set aside a LAW when it comes to saving a life or doing what is right. (this also applies where blood transfusions are concerned.) Ignoring JUSTICE is NOT something Jesus would have done. It is IMPOSSIBLE in the cases of child molestation to PROVE something where there would NEVER be a Witness. We know that Jesus would most certainly protect children from FURTHER ABUSES. There are times when the LAW should be SET ASIDE as Jesus CLEARLY shows.
When you started talking about your calendar, I got chills! I have a permanent appointment on Saturday mornings for cartoons, and Saturday afternoons for movies! I also reserve Monday evening for Martial Arts 🙂
Thank's for the update. Good words of wisdom you put out there. Never stop questioning, verifying and thinking critically. ✌
Thank you for the encouragement! I'll try to update more often with new videos!
Awesome man. These videos are so important in helping others escape the Watchtower. So happy for you !!
Appreciate it!
Love the video thanks for the shout out always gonna be here for you and you have been great being there for me ❤❤❤
Always!
Congratulations on the wedding. Have a great life.
Thank you! :D
Dude! So happy so get an update from u! Congrats on the engagement :D when I got engaged, it was sometimes hard for me to get super excited because I was bummed that my side of the family was way smaller than his side. And choosing maids of honor was also kinda sad cause I didn’t have many close friends to choose from, compared to all the groomsmen my fiancé has. But don’t let it get u too down. You’re starting your own family, your own support group, and you’ll get to start your own traditions. Take care!!
Thank you so much for the encouragement and kind words! Yeah, I'm trying to not let it get me down and just think of the future instead of the past! :D
Congrads!! two times...one for getting out the JW religion...one for your future wedding...welcome EX-JW, keep using your voice to encourage others and ENJOY your new journey in life!
Good for you young man ! May you and your future wife have a great life . Unfortunately i waisted two thirds of my life in that horrible cult before i woke up and disassociated myself in 2014 . You'll be able to enjoy your life for years to come ! In time you will acquire wonderful people who will become like family . That happened with me . They'll stick by you through thick or thin . Unlike those so called Christians ! Enjoy every day and look forward to the future .
Thank you for the heartfelt comment. I truly is sad to hear what this cult has done to so many people and stealing much of their lives. I'm happy to you were able to disassociate and reclaim your life back though! That's what it's all about, to be able to take control and live life the way we want rather than how someone has told us to. Thanks again for the comment!
Great advice on accepting our family will shun us. I never once contacted my blood brothers and sisters after I got DF. It was a long time ago and I was 18 at the time. I am 59 now and just went on with my life. Only 2 of my brothers are still in. My one sister is a fringe witness, she doesn't shun me ever since she got DF but has been back for years... for her kids but she does believe their doctrine.
Since I posted the video my mom made it known she won't be part of my life anymore, so all the more that your comment rings true. We can't change their thinking so we have to live our lives and give it meaning as well as live it up as much as we can. I've never been this happy and fulfilled before in my life, so it's sad that they just can't be part of it.
Hi I just found you on your Channel and I want to say thank you for making this available to us I have been out of that Organization for 31 years and I still have a lot of pain and recently my mom has been trying to get me to go back to live with her and take care of her and she seems to have forgotten that I've been disfellowshipped and I feel like she is either tricking me she going back making me feel guilty to take care of her and my dad because both of them are old and sick I miss them all very much but I am very far away from them and I did not see them for many years until there was a death in the family and I went back and ever since then they have been trying to get me to go live with them I think it is a trick but I don't know how to prove that and I'm afraid that they are going to die very soon I'm afraid that I will never get to see them again I'm afraid that if I go it will be a big fight and that will be the last time I see them right now the last time I saw them was 2 years ago and we left hugging each other but I think it was just about the death in the family that I mentioned before anyway I'm stuck I don't know what to do they shouldn't be talking to me and they are what do they want they don't love me enough to visit me so I think this is a trap I'm not sure what to do to find out what I'm getting myself into does anybody understand what I am saying can anyone help me with my next step I feel very vulnerable and guilty at the same time I don't have any friends I don't want to tell anybody about my past because I'm embarrassed and ashamed I do not want anyone to know that I was in that organization once I hate my life my life is not normal I am alone I know there are a lot of exjw out there but I am still alone where I am
I feel for your situation. It definitely is such a struggle to find your place in life after your entire purpose as a JW is no longer important to you. You know it's a lie. You know it also is hurtful to other people, so there's no going back to that.
However, when it comes to your parents I believe it should be stated up front your feelings on taking care of them. If you want to be part of their lives then you need to set up boundaries so that way you're not being taken advantage of and hurt. You also might want to look into joining a community of some sort in your area, whether it be something to do with a hobby you enjoy or even something you are just interested in.
Or even, why not volunteer at an animal shelter or a homeless shelter? Sometimes the best thing to help us feel better is seeing how good we can do for others who have it worse! Then on top of helping others you'll also meet like-minded people who are also giving their time to help other practically and in no time you'll find friends.
Unfortunately, in real life there are no quick fixes or answers but with a little hard work and motivation you can begin anew and enjoy a satisfying life.
Dude! The similarities continue! 😂
I watch tons of philosophy and history videos too! They really fill a void in understanding why people and the world are the way they are, now that the JW explanations for those things no longer make sense to me.
Congrats on your engagement! I guess you're married by now, so congrats on the wedding! 😃
Great video, and congratulations on your upcoming wedding!!
Great advices, unfortunately we are a minority of people dealing with a religious sect which our resources are limited. We need to become better and wiser than our past which is a hard thing too do. You seem like a mature person and I find it very admirable. To bad I can't visit you because I lived in a different state.
BTW, I'm on the ExJW subreddit as Irish_Warrior_2020 🙂
Sure would like to talk to you privately.
THE TWO WITNESS RULE:
Watchtower DEFENDS the Two Witness Rule - John Cedars TH-cam Video
Deut 19:15 (the Mosaic law); Matt 18:16 (read verse 15 too - This clearly shows that this is regarding two ADULTS - and It's always assumed that the two or three witnesses have witnessed the original transgression, which that is NOT the case. They are brought forward to be witnesses to the DISPUTE not the CRIME committed that is going on between the two opposing parties.
The Bible says if someone commits a SIN against you….Rape is first a CRIME and then a SIN. When a CRIME is committed the authorities are to be called.
Deut 22:23-27 = Shows there were NO OTHER WITNESSES except for the woman [herself] to verify what was done. (she was raped in the field yet it was sufficient for JUST HER TESTIMONY - no other witness around (Jesus would say it is NOT required to have two witnesses in the case of RAPE - A CRIME)....
Luke 6:1-11 and Matt 12:11 = Shows there were times when Jesus and David BROKE the LAW. Jesus JUSTIFIED when you should set aside a LAW when it comes to saving a life or doing what is right. (this also applies where blood transfusions are concerned.) Ignoring JUSTICE is NOT something Jesus would have done. It is IMPOSSIBLE in the cases of child molestation to PROVE something where there would NEVER be a Witness. We know that Jesus would most certainly protect children from FURTHER ABUSES. There are times when the LAW should be SET ASIDE as Jesus CLEARLY shows.
Leona Banks I agree.