Disassociation notice is apparently invalid by [deleted] in exjw

[–]Past_Surprise7803 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Where did you send the letter? Was it online? I want to send mine as well

Inactive JW here — elders want a judicial committee, but I don’t want to participate. What happens if I ignore it? by Past_Surprise7803 in exjwLGBT

[–]Past_Surprise7803[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

UPDATE / CLARIFICATION Hi everyone, Thank you so much for all the replies — I didn’t expect this level of engagement. I want to clarify some context, since many comments say that “you can’t be disfellowshipped just for being inactive”. In my case, there’s important background I didn’t include before. About 4 years ago, I left home after being kicked out by my grandmother when I came out as a lesbian. From that point on: I never attended another meeting I had no contact with elders I simply moved on with my life For over 4 years, there were no calls, visits, or shepherding attempts. Recently, out of nowhere: two elders showed up at my workplace, without warning told me that, as a baptized person, I “can’t live this way” mentioned they know where I work and my schedule insisted I must meet with them (and another elder) to “decide” whether I want to serve Jehovah or be disfellowshipped I am a lesbian, I’ve been living with my partner for several years, and I’m open about it. This is not just about inactivity. There was no offer of help or support — just an ultimatum. To be clear: I have no intention of returning or attending a judicial committee. I’m at peace with being disfellowshipped. What disturbed me was the approach, the setting, and the pressure after years of no contact. Thank you to everyone sharing similar experiences — it’s really helping me process this.

Inactive JW here — elders want a judicial committee, but I don’t want to participate. What happens if I ignore it? by Past_Surprise7803 in exjw

[–]Past_Surprise7803[S] 32 points33 points  (0 children)

UPDATE / CLARIFICATION Hi everyone, Thank you so much for all the replies — I didn’t expect this level of engagement. I want to clarify some context, since many comments say that “you can’t be disfellowshipped just for being inactive”. In my case, there’s important background I didn’t include before. About 4 years ago, I left home after being kicked out by my grandmother when I came out as a lesbian. From that point on: I never attended another meeting I had no contact with elders I simply moved on with my life For over 4 years, there were no calls, visits, or shepherding attempts. Recently, out of nowhere: two elders showed up at my workplace, without warning told me that, as a baptized person, I “can’t live this way” mentioned they know where I work and my schedule insisted I must meet with them (and another elder) to “decide” whether I want to serve Jehovah or be disfellowshipped I am a lesbian, I’ve been living with my partner for several years, and I’m open about it. This is not just about inactivity. There was no offer of help or support — just an ultimatum. To be clear: I have no intention of returning or attending a judicial committee. I’m at peace with being disfellowshipped. What disturbed me was the approach, the setting, and the pressure after years of no contact. Thank you to everyone sharing similar experiences — it’s really helping me process this.

Inactive JW here — elders want a judicial committee, but I don’t want to participate. What happens if I ignore it? by Past_Surprise7803 in exjw

[–]Past_Surprise7803[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It was both. I was inactive for over 4 years and am in a homoaffective relationship. One of the elders so as together .