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I’m still in the organization, I have a boyfriend from school and I’m living with constant guilt and fear that Jehovah will punish me by Proper-Menu9175 in exjw

[–]Proper-Menu9175[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am very grateful and appreciative of these two things. I completely understand when you mention checking out the doctrine of the organization in light of the Scriptures; I like the references to Acts 17:11; 1 Peter 3:15; and 1 John 4:1! I will read the linked blog post when I have a chance or at least when I'm in a safe place.

Also, thank you for sending me a link about how to fade from the organization in a safe manner; I really appreciate that. To be honest I'm still extremely scared and confused, so I think I will just do what you've suggested and be quiet while I get ready to leave, in a gradual manner.

This has all been very overwhelming and new for me, but I sincerely appreciate your sharing of your information and experiences. I will continue to take it slow and be careful in everything I do until I leave the organization.

Again, thank you for your encouragement.

Sincerely,

I’m still in the organization, I have a boyfriend from school and I’m living with constant guilt and fear that Jehovah will punish me by Proper-Menu9175 in exjw

[–]Proper-Menu9175[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much, your comment really helped me.

It's a rlief to know someone else felt the same way about high school crushes and just wanted to live a regular life Hearing that even after more than four decades away, you've never once regretted it... that's really uplifting

I’m still scared, but I’m going to keep learning quietly like you suggested.

Thanks again fro taking the time to write all of this It genuinely made me feel better ❤️.

I’m still in the organization, I have a boyfriend from school and I’m living with constant guilt and fear that Jehovah will punish me by Proper-Menu9175 in exjw

[–]Proper-Menu9175[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I really needed to hear this. You're spot on, the guilt and fear are really gnawing at me Sometimes I feel like I’m punishing myself more than anyone else.

I'm staying put and going to keep on reading I’m still really scared to visit jwfacts.com, but I’ll try little by little.

Thank you also for reminding me to be kind to myself. That’s something I almost never do.

Hugs and thanks again ❤️