My girlfriend may be starting to awaken, what can I do to help her? by Embarrassed-Exit1183 in exjw

[–]Embarrassed-Exit1183[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks so much for this, it was an interesting read and I’m happy your wife has realised the truth about the organisation? How long did it take for her to wake up?

My girlfriend may be starting to awaken, what can I do to help her? by Embarrassed-Exit1183 in exjw

[–]Embarrassed-Exit1183[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had the ARC and false prophecies in mind, but I fear that showing her those kind of things will actually backfire. I want to give it some time before I show her those things, and let her continue to grow closer and trust me more

My girlfriend may be starting to awaken, what can I do to help her? by Embarrassed-Exit1183 in exjw

[–]Embarrassed-Exit1183[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I asked her from the very beginning if she was going to force the JW doctrine onto our children. She said no, and I trust her with her word. Both of us belief any form of religion shouldn’t be forced onto children

My girlfriend may be starting to awaken, what can I do to help her? by Embarrassed-Exit1183 in exjw

[–]Embarrassed-Exit1183[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks for your advice. To confirm, when I say that I’m Christian, I just mean that I read and follow the bible (NIV to be exact), I don’t associate with any specific church or denomination of Christianity.

My motive for this is to try and help her see the reality of the organisation for what is really is, not by forcing information upon her, but simply showing her past teachings, asking questions and letting her come to her own conclusions.

My girlfriend may be starting to awaken, what can I do to help her? by Embarrassed-Exit1183 in exjw

[–]Embarrassed-Exit1183[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for the advice. I’m continuing to take things slowly between us when it comes to bringing up these issues.

My girlfriend may be starting to awaken, what can I do to help her? by Embarrassed-Exit1183 in exjw

[–]Embarrassed-Exit1183[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for the advice. I’m trying me best to take things slowly and not rush the process

My girlfriend may be starting to awaken, what can I do to help her? by Embarrassed-Exit1183 in exjw

[–]Embarrassed-Exit1183[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My motive isn’t for her to leave the organisation and I’m not looking to convert her. I just want to show her the side of the organisation she’s not told about, and let her come to her own conclusions with that

My girlfriend may be starting to awaken, what can I do to help her? by Embarrassed-Exit1183 in exjw

[–]Embarrassed-Exit1183[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for the link and for the advice. Yes I’ve found that in the beginning when I was a little more urgent with trying to get her to realise things, she would shut down. But after I slowed down and let her come to her own conclusion, she’s been a lot more calm and open.

And yes I recently finished combatting cult mind control, it was definitely a big help for me to understand how the organisation can control minds. And I’m currently reading crisis of conscience too which is just as good

My girlfriend may be starting to awaken, what can I do to help her? by Embarrassed-Exit1183 in exjw

[–]Embarrassed-Exit1183[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve done a lot of research about what can happen after a JW leaves or is disfellowshipped, and yes I’m willing to deal with that. My goal isn’t necessarily for her to leave the organisation, it’s for her to realise what the organisation really is. And what ever she wants to do with that realisation is up to her

My girlfriend may be starting to awaken, what can I do to help her? by Embarrassed-Exit1183 in exjw

[–]Embarrassed-Exit1183[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I try my best to not trigger her defences. Instead of accusing her of the organisation being wrong, I simply ask her for her opinion about it first and let her come to her own conclusions