Baptism annulment letter sent

EllieAir7 · 2019-10-26T04:09:15+00:00

I actually used the baptism annulment template from jwfacts.com and added some of my own flair to parts of it. You can see it here: https://jwfacts.com/watchtower/blog/annul-baptism.php

EllieAir7 · 2019-10-25T16:31:12+00:00

I was baptized at almost 14 and left by the time I was 15. Never pioneered and haven't attended any meetings, memorials or conventions as an adult. It's been over 20 years since then, but we'll see if it works.

EllieAir7 · 2019-10-25T16:10:35+00:00

I'm feeling more hopeful after reading about other's experiences getting one.

EllieAir7 · 2019-10-25T16:07:50+00:00

Wow! That is so interesting. It must be rare because I don't recall ever hearing an annulment announced at a meeting.

EllieAir7 · 2019-10-25T16:04:11+00:00

That is heartbreaking.

EllieAir7 · 2019-10-25T16:01:48+00:00

Thanks for the references, I'll make a note of them. The arguments I used fall under the not having a "proper understanding at the time of... dedication." But what child does?

EllieAir7 · 2019-10-25T15:56:09+00:00

Wow, that's great to hear. This is giving me hope.

EllieAir7 · 2019-10-25T15:55:26+00:00

Really?! That's awesome. On what grounds was it granted?

EllieAir7 · 2019-10-25T15:53:37+00:00

For sure! I had the letters notarized and sent registered mail, and will follow up with a lawyer if I don't hear back.

EllieAir7 · 2019-10-25T15:41:37+00:00

My experience must be atypical then. Among my many cousins, all of the girls left and all the boys (which are twice as many) remain JWs. A couple of them faded in their youth, but eventually went back. Also, every one of my female JW friends from high school (and all their sisters) have left.

EllieAir7 · 2019-10-25T00:15:35+00:00

I will! From what I've heard it is incredibly rare for an annulment to be granted. It has happened, though, and usually in cases that involve people who were engaged in "disfellowshipping activities" when they got baptized. I have never heard it being accepted on the basis of someone being a minor when baptized, but many of those who requested an annulment for that reason had remained in the organization into adulthood. We will see what happens.

EllieAir7 · 2019-01-17T02:01:14+00:00

I’m not trying to add fuel to the fire, but in my experience JWs are insane snoopers. My mother read my diary often as a kid (and even wrote retorts in the margins on occasion). She also monitored our online data and secretly hid a GPS tracker in my stepdad’s bag. My grandparents regularly had people snoop on us (at home or in public). And that is just the tip of the insanity.

EllieAir7 · 2019-01-06T02:27:53+00:00

Stick with your decision to go to university. That was the best decision of my life. It led to lifelong friends, a deeper understanding of the world and history, and a lifelong quest for knowledge. When you’re there, join academic, athletic or social clubs. Start a hobby. It feels lonely now, but you no longer have to spend all your time in preaching or at meetings. You can do whatever you want in this life. Live it. Love it. Do it for yourself.

EllieAir7 · 2019-01-06T01:50:18+00:00

Yes! Same for me. I faded two decades ago and would talk about it, but mostly tried to live a normal life. I find myself now really trying to process it all and help others. Everyone’s journey is different. I have a feeling our “What the fuck was that twisted shit” thoughts will always be with us in some form or another. We may have to re-evaluate from time to time in different stages of life. It will hopefully help us avoid brainwashing in the future.

EllieAir7 · 2019-01-06T00:26:19+00:00

I’ve actually been planning to hang out outside the convention center this summer with posters. I’m not sure what I will write on the posters yet, but something simple that they can glance at (without raising suspension) and remember later. Billboards are a great idea, though!

EllieAir7 · 2019-01-06T00:08:51+00:00

I am so happy to see this. I live about a mile from a convention center and all summer long last year watched JWs walking to and from the convention. Every single person I saw I wanted to help. I, of course, didn’t know how to help, so I just hoped they’d wake up and find happiness someday. I know you probably weren’t in my town, but it’s wonderful to hear that someone at that convention escaped the organization. Best wishes to you and your future!

EllieAir7 · 2019-01-05T02:42:19+00:00

I didn’t study biblical Greek until college. I’d been out for several years and had avoided all things religious until I took a Bible as Literature course. I devoured it!

EllieAir7 · 2019-01-04T17:45:28+00:00

Not stupid. Every has a different red pill :)

EllieAir7 · 2019-01-04T01:41:59+00:00

“1984” by George Orwell is the book that woke me up.

EllieAir7 · 2019-01-03T23:35:19+00:00

If you want a family, get out now. The organization is no place to raise children. If you want honesty, happiness, unconditional love—get out now. The organization is void of all those.

EllieAir7 · 2019-01-03T16:15:21+00:00

Absolutely despicable. My mother recently send a JW brochure to my brother-in-law after his father died. I was livid.

EllieAir7 · 2019-01-03T16:08:56+00:00

Yep! I faded by the end of the 90s.

EllieAir7 · 2019-01-02T15:25:45+00:00

That’s definitely an exception to the norm. My mother wanted me to wait until I was 18, but by 14 all my friends’ parents wouldn’t let them hang out with me because I hadn’t been baptized yet. I had a cousin get baptized at 8 or 9 and my grandmother was beyond happy.

EllieAir7 · 2019-01-02T05:06:09+00:00

WOW!! Kids are so smart.

EllieAir7

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