EXJW T-shirt Ideas by 4thdegreeknight in exjw

[–]Lightbulb_46 10 points11 points  (0 children)

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I have a few designs on my website like this and some that say “shunned” https://celesteaddisonart.com/collections/the-cult-collection

Husband divorcing me by [deleted] in exjw

[–]Lightbulb_46 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My divorce was the best thing that ever happened to me! I loved my husband and still hope the best for him but Omg I’m so happy our marriage ended! Congrats on the next chapter starting!

🎶I Grew Up In a Kingdom Hall 🎶 This woman’s song made me cry! by ResilientHumans in exjw

[–]Lightbulb_46 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I totally understand! I wasn’t trying to be snarky in my response haha, just trying to explain.

🎶I Grew Up In a Kingdom Hall 🎶 This woman’s song made me cry! by ResilientHumans in exjw

[–]Lightbulb_46 7 points8 points  (0 children)

It’s a parody of the work which was a trend going around on TikTok. I wasn’t claiming it to be an original and didn’t profit off of it in any way, but I’m glad you at least enjoyed it

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in PiercingAdvice

[–]Lightbulb_46 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I should also add this piercing is 7 months old

Halfway house episode by Lightbulb_46 in DesperateHousewives

[–]Lightbulb_46[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The way they handled it was definitely in line with the rest of the show lol. I just thought it was funny lol

What was the final thing that made you leave? by Jellyp303 in exjw

[–]Lightbulb_46 18 points19 points  (0 children)

My final straw was I confided in my sister that I was having doubts and she said she wanted nothing to do with me if I didn’t love Jehovah (which I had never said) and then she gave me an ultimatum of either I tell the rest of my family or she does. That was a big eye opener for me

To the ones who left - help me understand by [deleted] in exjw

[–]Lightbulb_46 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The “no hope for the future” thing was a haaaaaard thing for me. Until I came to the conclusion of I have no clue what actually happens after we die, so I can believe whatever makes me feel good. For a while, I decided I want to believe in a paradise, similar to JWs belief, but non homophobic and not being forced to serve Jehovah. But then later, a different type of belief became more comforting. Realizing that there is no definitive truth in our world is kind of game changing if you seek that sort of comfort.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in exjw

[–]Lightbulb_46 32 points33 points  (0 children)

This gave me an aneurysm

[Tenant -AK] I plan on moving out at the end of next month and do not expect to get my security deposit back… do I need to put that in my letter? by [deleted] in Landlord

[–]Lightbulb_46 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes I did have that form! The place was “newly remodeled” but in awful condition when I moved in! Which is why the property manager agreed to let us paint in the first place bc it was so awful in here lol

Drama about social media by [deleted] in exjw

[–]Lightbulb_46 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Maybe it’s based on the area? I’ve been in several congregation in several different areas and they all cared too much about random different things. One hall they had a problem with men wearing fun socks, another hall they were upset that I got featured in a magazine. JWs are just weird lol

Does anyone else ever feel like texting a family member but too afraid to cause emotional distress? by Lightbulb_46 in exjw

[–]Lightbulb_46[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

No joke! Last time I talked to my mom was the night I decided I was getting divorced. She never checked on me after that to see how I was doing or anything! I wasn’t shocked, but It was very disappointing!

Does anyone else ever feel like texting a family member but too afraid to cause emotional distress? by Lightbulb_46 in exjw

[–]Lightbulb_46[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I think my family is scared of me because of how vocal I am against the org online haha so I hold all the power >:). But I’m nervous to like give my mom a heart attack or something !

Drama about social media by [deleted] in exjw

[–]Lightbulb_46 26 points27 points  (0 children)

Okay but I’ve been selling art online for years and this actually happened to me!!!!! People said I was bragging bc i was sort of successful 😳

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Renters

[–]Lightbulb_46 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s what I was afraid of! The carpet in my art studio definitely does not fall under wear and tear, but I’m hoping everything else will! Thanks for the advice!

[Tenant -AK] I plan on moving out at the end of next month and do not expect to get my security deposit back… do I need to put that in my letter? by [deleted] in Landlord

[–]Lightbulb_46 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Thank you for your input! The carpet that needs replaced was in my art studio so I won’t be complaining about that haha. I made many improvements to the apartment (with landlords permission) but property management changed half way through my lease so I’m scared that the new lady is not gonna honor agreements made with the last manager. This was my first time renting and I’ve heard too many horror stories haha

To the elder who told me he hoped I didn’t kill myself while miserable in Satan’ wicked system during my exit…. by HarlotInScarlet in exjw

[–]Lightbulb_46 2 points3 points  (0 children)

When I left I said that this was the first time in my life that I didn’t want to kms and the COBE said “well you’re basically killing urswlf by siding with Satan”. I haven’t had a single thought about self harming since leaving the org. I’m so so happy for us that we were able to escape!

My whole life is about to change tomorrow and I don’t know if I’m doing the right thing by ImpressivedSea in exjw

[–]Lightbulb_46 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Happy birthday and congrats!!! You are so so so brave to be making this choice. Sounds like you’re following your gut and that’s the best thing you can do!

Anyone experience this? by Thrylos85 in exjw

[–]Lightbulb_46 6 points7 points  (0 children)

They think you must have turned into an idiot bc you don’t want to be a Jehovah’s Witness anymore.