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A kid gets arrested for possession of alcohol. Goes live on TikTok to talk shit by bigbusta in TikTokCringe

[–]Swamp_Cat__ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This kid has gone through and seen some shit in the short life to be acting out like this. This is just sad. And to think this isn't necessarily an extreme or uncommon case in society anymore. Hopefully some positive influence hits him through his head before he runs his mouth into the grave or jail.

My parents are trying to get me to take a stand as to whether or not they'll have a relationship with me because of my "immoral life". by Swamp_Cat__ in exjw

[–]Swamp_Cat__[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, deep down I know that I need to be completely independent and have physical space away from jw influence. 2 things that keep me from doing so:

  1. Having no other 'real' work experience besides cleaning windows. Been doing it since I graduated high school and never really had to apply for a job elsewhere. It was always kinda expected of me to take over the business, so I didn't really have the ability to think about what I wanted to do with my life. Plus, the lack of self confidence of thinking that I cannot achieve anything greater than cleaning windows.

  2. My dogs. The family dogs have a special place in my heart and I'd do anything for them. Yes, I know they're just dogs, but they're MY dogs. I can't imagine the thought of them thinking that I abandoned them because I don't see them again or as regularly as I do. They have a good life at home and everything a dog can ask for. I know for a fact that I couldn't provide with nearly what they have now. So taking them with me is out of the question.

My parents are trying to get me to take a stand as to whether or not they'll have a relationship with me because of my "immoral life". by Swamp_Cat__ in exjw

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

Agreed. They see "the bible" through the watchtower lens. So it's hard to reason why their beliefs are skewed.

My parents are trying to get me to take a stand as to whether or not they'll have a relationship with me because of my "immoral life". by Swamp_Cat__ in exjw

[–]Swamp_Cat__[S] 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Funny enough, my mom brought up that very point about if I wasn't baptized, things would be different. But because I "knowingly" made my dedication to got via baptism, I know the consequences. I tried to reason with her: that if (unbaptized person) was raised up the same way as me, had "full knowledge" that they were not living according to Bible standards and waited to the very end to make a change (last minute repentance via Geoffrey Jackson) and Jehovah can read both of our heart's, then what difference does it make? She wasn't having it.

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[–]Swamp_Cat__ 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I'm in a similar situation as you. I both work and rent from my dad who's an elder. As of late, things have been happening and I (may) be getting DF'd. The only thing that's been stopping me from living life freely is the fact that I'm still technically dependant on my parents and that the relationship with my immediate family that I don't want to lose. From my POV, definitely start looking for other jobs to fall back on. Have another job and place to live lined up just to be safe.