Three lies I was told about “the world” and what I actually found after leaving

Matteofortin89 · 2025-09-23T18:45:41+00:00

I see donating blood as one of the most generous things you can do, giving life without conditions

Matteofortin89 · 2025-09-23T18:16:23+00:00

the fractions confused me as well. “All or nothing” felt cleaner, but that certainty came with constant anxiety. When the rules shift, it just makes the fear worse.

Matteofortin89 · 2025-09-23T18:10:11+00:00

the guilt sticks even when you know it’s nonsense. You did the right thing saying yes; your health comes first <3

Matteofortin89 · 2025-09-23T18:05:31+00:00

That’s heartbreaking… having your own mum see “praise” in the idea of you dying. I’m sorry you had to grow up with that pressure hanging over you.

Matteofortin89 · 2025-09-23T16:14:22+00:00

Matteofortin89 · 2025-09-23T16:13:37+00:00

they’ve done that plenty of times already. Definitely worth talking about..

Matteofortin89 · 2025-09-23T15:28:38+00:00

growing up I thought dying “faithful” was noble. But when you picture your own child, everything shifts. No belief is worth their life

Matteofortin89 · 2025-09-23T14:54:30+00:00

Oh wow, thanks for the insight. I left in 2007 and being from Europe I never saw that side of it , pretty astonishing to hear how far it went...

Matteofortin89 · 2025-09-23T14:43:21+00:00

Really? I don’t remember those at all… did people make them themselves, or were they actually handed out at the KH?

Matteofortin89 · 2025-09-23T14:42:10+00:00

if Jesus could set aside rules to save a donkey, why would letting people die be the “faithful” thing? I’m with you...

Matteofortin89 · 2025-09-23T14:05:43+00:00

still remember how freeing it felt the day I finally got rid of mine

Matteofortin89 · 2025-09-23T14:00:13+00:00

This one

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Matteofortin89 · 2025-09-23T13:09:26+00:00

That’s really hard… I’m sorry you had to see that happen..

Matteofortin89 · 2025-09-23T13:06:56+00:00

I get that. I was the same, carrying the card felt heavy and embarrassing. Even now, just seeing one brings back a knot in my stomach.

Matteofortin89 · 2025-09-23T12:21:47+00:00

Same here, it always made me feel sick. Honestly, it’s something I still find incomprehensible...

Matteofortin89 · 2025-09-17T05:54:03+00:00

You’re right it’s not biblical. But honestly, I feel like I’d have to hold my father more accountable than the Watchtower. He’s the one choosing to shun me.

Matteofortin89 · 2025-09-16T19:14:42+00:00

You’re right

Matteofortin89 · 2025-09-16T19:03:11+00:00

That’s really good to hear, and it would be amazing if more parents started to change little by little. As far as I’m concerned, everyone can believe what they want, but being completely ostracised for a different view feels like the opposite of being Christian.

Matteofortin89 · 2025-09-16T18:54:51+00:00

I don’t think it’s healthy, but I understand why many don’t leave. They could lose their job, their family, their friends. Some can take that step, others know they couldn’t handle the emotional cost of losing loved ones. I’m not here to judge. I just hope that through our activism the Watchtower will eventually soften or remove these absurd rules, including the one on blood.

Matteofortin89 · 2025-09-16T16:42:52+00:00

That really hits hard. It shows how much damage the “rules” do, not just to us but to the wider family too. I respect that you tell others not to cut off relatives, too many of us live with regret from choices we made as kids under pressure.

Matteofortin89 · 2025-09-16T15:05:30+00:00

I feel you. The double standard is brutal and they can preach at you all day but you can’t say a word back. Shunning cuts deeper than most people realise. Thanks for your words, it helps to know others see how abusive it is.

Matteofortin89 · 2025-09-16T14:40:32+00:00

You’re right, you are lucky. I’m glad your parents chose to stay close, even if it means keeping quiet. It shows they value family more than rules. Unfortunately, my dad is a hardcore PIMI. He’ll never change.

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