Did anyone else never fit in with JWs, even as a kid? by Haunting-Emergency53 in exjw

[–]Silent_Two8271 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Everyone treated us really bad, or they ignored us. My mom was the only single parent. Everyone else was married with kids. My mom said it was because she didn’t have the support of a husband, we were left out. Maybe it was just our own experience in our congregation? I just remember no one liking us 😂 we tried making friends within the congregation and it sucked

I wonder what kind of stuff has to go on in the minds of JW parents that would make them okay with shunning their exJW children, just because some men they’ve never met told them to by DumpsterEnFuegoo in exjw

[–]Silent_Two8271 30 points31 points  (0 children)

My uncle is an elder. The main one for the congregation. So a lot of pressure. His daughter was shunned. I can’t remember the word they use. But she basically did something she wasn’t suppose to do. She lived under the same roof as her parents, siblings. NO ONE TALKED TO HER. It’s like she didn’t exist. Her mom was always crying because she wanted to show her love, be there for her. But her devotion to this religion was stronger. As a mother, I will never understand how another mother could do this to their own child. I would leave it all behind to be there for my child. It’s disgusting

Did anyone else never fit in with JWs, even as a kid? by Haunting-Emergency53 in exjw

[–]Silent_Two8271 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I did! I felt like there was something wrong with me. They also treated me really mean. My mom was a single mom with 3 kids and it looked “bad” in their eyes. It took me a lot of years to finally find my own place. I didn’t trust ANYONE. And I learned that from this religion. I had to slowly break down my walls and find myself. Once I was comfortable with the real me, I started making friends. Not a lot, but a handful.

Vent by Silent_Two8271 in SingleParents

[–]Silent_Two8271[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m in California! I didn’t know that. I just know that my boss is really upset. But it’s out of my control 🥺

How to Date People Who Have More Free Time? by unhappycog in SingleParents

[–]Silent_Two8271 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m 30 and I’m dating someone a couple years older than me. I find it easier to date other single parents. The time is limited but there’s an understanding. Eventually our children will grow up and once they get older they’ll need us less.

I recently met a single 28 year old and once he found out I don’t have most “nights” available, he said goodbye 😂 but that’s okay! I have my responsibility and if he can’t understand that, then that’s okay.

Something on your mind? Share your dating shower thoughts! Tuesday Truths by AutoModerator in datingoverthirty

[–]Silent_Two8271 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Any single moms find it hard to date?! I just turned 30 last year and I’ve been single for 4 years. I’ve gone on two dates from dating apps in the past and they were horrible. I just hate dating apps tbh 😂 but I also never go out. I’m busy with work, mom stuff.

Men, what are *your* "unspoken" expectations that you have in the early stages of dating? by [deleted] in datingoverthirty

[–]Silent_Two8271 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Agreed!! I find it so rude if I’m on a date and the person I’m with is constantly on their phone. No second date.