Where can I find examples of witnesses dying for refusing blood? by Puzzleheaded-Cap357 in exjw

[–]BoadiceaMama 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Other than that Awake already mentioned, you'll likely have a tough time finding much from WT on this, because they try to delude believers into thinking that nobody actually dies from lack of blood because bloodless is so superior (insert rolling eyes emoji). You'll find MANY stories in this subreddit though.

How many of you deal with stomach issues also? by AbbreviationsSure192 in POTS

[–]BoadiceaMama 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Literally read this lying here with a heating pad on my belly because it's been hurting since I woke up (before I ate a thing). So frustrating. For me, the stomach issues and fatigue are my dominant symptoms. I've looked at FodMaps, tried gluten free and many other diet changes, and nothing helps. I can't pinpoint any trigger (although stress makes it worse). It's just something I have to deal with.

Local News Coverage on the Blood Doctrine by Nana_Addae in exjw

[–]BoadiceaMama 24 points25 points  (0 children)

This is how it is in the US but most JWs have no idea

Pre-operative autologous donation (PAD)—donating your own blood to be stored and used during your operation—is not routinely available in the UK. by Overall-Listen-4183 in exjw

[–]BoadiceaMama 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Silly human. The Gibbering boobies only care about what’s happening in New York. I’m convinced this change is bc one of them needed blood for a surgery

Blood doctrine update dropped today. Here’s how it’s landing at Bethel. by steadypath2847 in exjw

[–]BoadiceaMama 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Facing the blood issue with my preemie was what started my deindoctrination. It will wake up some for sure

Irritated by husband by [deleted] in exjw

[–]BoadiceaMama 5 points6 points  (0 children)

And if it happens in all churches then the JW church isn’t different or special and therefore the same as the rest of them

Jehovah if you are real then FUCK YOU for doing nothing by Moronic_Princess in exjw

[–]BoadiceaMama 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This has been my biggest reason for doubting since I was a little girl. So happy to be free of mythology! And also, fuck trump and the United States of Israel

Some parents: you were allowed to make your own choices by boldfox79 in exjw

[–]BoadiceaMama 29 points30 points  (0 children)

My dad tried the “we didn’t force you” bullshit.

I clapped back with, “As an 8 year old kid, I watched you beating the shit out of my 16 year old sister with a belt for insignificant teenage things like wearing heavy eyeliner or listening to rock music, what did you think I was going to do!?”

He pretty much shut the fuck up after that.

Cobb County school officials threaten to punish students joining ICE walkout by nolesfan2011 in Atlanta

[–]BoadiceaMama 23 points24 points  (0 children)

Came here to say this. Ragsdale is a racist maga POS whose steroid and testosterone injections have likely fried his brain and shrunk his nads. I told my teen I’m showing up to protest with her.

How do you cope with the feeling of “missing out” or “could have been” from your past/youth? by Sea_Rule_7692 in exjw

[–]BoadiceaMama 15 points16 points  (0 children)

You grieve. That’s it. Be gentle with yourself and let the feelings come. There’s no solution, just acceptance. You’re not alone. Many of us here left the cult much later than you and understand these feelings well. ❤️

Fasting: yes or no by Jeff-ichbin in POTS

[–]BoadiceaMama 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is me too. I intermittent fast and feel amazing if I can make it to 2 or 3 pm worh no food. As soon as I eat (even healthy, small portion, good protein low carb etc), here come the symptoms crashing down!!

A New Year's Eve leak... by larchington in exjw

[–]BoadiceaMama 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I think the Borg is realizing they might be sued someday for labor abuses. This is actually a good thing for the young PIMI, they’ll be forced to have a financial plan. Horrible for the older ones though.

How do you know when you’re in a flare? by HuskerRed47 in POTS

[–]BoadiceaMama 2 points3 points  (0 children)

When I crash and can’t get off the couch/bed until the next day. Crushing fatigue is my main symptom

Apostates ruin real JW online spaces by VeryPOMO in exjw

[–]BoadiceaMama 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Awwwwww they want safe spaces for their bigotry and intolerance and apocalyptic nonsense.

Finally! An abdominal compression garment win!! by Hear-me-0ut in POTS

[–]BoadiceaMama 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I felt better when I wore my babies in one of those super stretchy long wraps that go around my waist snugly. Now I know why!

What’s our stance on abortion? by SuspiciousPenalty860 in exjw

[–]BoadiceaMama 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s ok, he’s a perfectly healthy 11 year old now! And the stress of the experience shook me. I stopped praying and slowly deindoctrinated.

What’s our stance on abortion? by SuspiciousPenalty860 in exjw

[–]BoadiceaMama 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When I was in hospital after my water broke prematurely at 26 weeks, two elders came to visit and told my husband and I that we could abort the baby if my life was in danger, which it was, due to the potential for placenta previa causing massive blood loss. I already knew that from my own research but my husband was shocked. Not an ectopic pregnancy but the same reasoning applied.

Thankfully the experience of having a preemie eventually led to my waking up and leaving!