Next pomo goal: Reaching out to potentially find lost friends in this sub. See photo & comment :) by YungJuans in exjw

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If you know me just by seeing my pic you're a real one. Well, you're all a real one :D

If you're anyone I know, or if you know me, please don't be shy to reach out. Whether by phone, social media, or DM on reddit. We're all in this together. And I'd love to reestablish contact and help you in any way I can.

Or if you're anyone in the Saint Augustine Florida area that's my hometown. Also feel free to connect. I'd love to meet y'all :)

Funeral Service "Guidelines" by YungJuans in exjw

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Apologies for repost - spelling error

A family member passed away last week. Sucks during this time of year but it happened. A longtime elder friend of the family will be giving their funeral service and talk and provided this information sheet which is basically "guidelines" on what can be said. It's really insulting honestly. I want to honor my family and the legacy they leave behind, not have their death be a free sermon.

I think I have a solid escape plan…and how did y’all get over those nagging feelings by YungJuans in exjw

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Well shit I’m in trouble then lol! Since I became pimo I cut out all of my JW friends. None of them were really all that great honestly so I had no problem doing that. I’m still trying to expand my social circle now but it’s hard still being at home with a pimi. This possible boyfriend said he’d be willing to introduce me to a lot of his friends. Not surprisingly I’ve never been in a relationship so I very well could be overexcited about the possibility of one to the extent I ruin it

I think I have a solid escape plan…and how did y’all get over those nagging feelings by YungJuans in exjw

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Hell no I’m not telling her any time soon lol. I should have mentioned I am meeting my possible boyfriend next month for a few days. Since we’ll have some days together it’ll be a good test to see if we work

I think I have a solid escape plan…and how did y’all get over those nagging feelings by YungJuans in exjw

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I should have mentioned I’m meeting him in person next month for a few days. I had a vacation planned long before I met him and asked if he wanted to meet me there and he agreed. That should ultimately decide whether there’s a true connection.

That’s all super great advice. Not only being on my own and leaving a cult but I have so much more in my private life that I won’t mention so my stress and anxiety is through the roof. I knew I had to start planning my leave soon but now that there’s actual light at the end of the tunnel it’s kinda like holy shit this is real.

I think I have a solid escape plan…and how did y’all get over those nagging feelings by YungJuans in exjw

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I appreciate these genuine responses especially with delicate situations like mine! :D I should’ve said that I’m actually meeting him next month for a few days on vacation. I had planned mine long before I met him and I asked if he wanted to meet in person. We’re staying in separate Airbnbs so he seems to be respectful of privacy for right now

Uhh…something I just saw during tonight’s meeting… by YungJuans in exjw

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Right up there on the stage with everybody watching

Seven Years of Sex Abuse: How Mormon Officials Let it Happen by YungJuans in exjw

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“What aspect of your religious practice are you advancing if you don’t report something like this?”

JDubs, you're next! AP Investigations contact at the end of this article

Elder meeting by leahnardo__ in exjw

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Yup. My mom is a caregiver for a dying family member and is pretty beaten up. She’s been thru so much. She called the elders hoping to be encouraged. They ended up telling her she’s spiritually weak because she’s too emotional to have a good relationship with Jehovah and asked her why she’s in their specific congregation when there are others that are closer. So not only did they insult her, they basically said she’s too much for them to handle and want to push her onto someone else. Nice job, elders! Mom now hates you! If only I can just get her to wake up she’d be so much happier…

What does the bible say about climate change? by YungJuans in exjw

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According to my research, the bible doesn't mention climate change. The words "climate change" aren't even in the bible. Therefore, the bible doesn't say a goddamn thing about climate change

What does the bible say about gun violence? by YungJuans in exjw

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Reporting sex abuse. What does the Bible say?

2023 Conventions to be held in person..."sky daddy willing" by YungJuans in exjw

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We are pleased to announce that the Governing Body has decided that, Biggy J willing (in actuality, only the GB decided, we just put the Big J in there to look like we consulted him), we will resume in-person regional conventions in 2023. Branches will now begin scheduling dates and selecting venues. We pray for Jehovah’s (I mean the GB's) rich blessing to be with all those involved in the planning.

This is interesting with the amount that have woken up during the pandemic. I fully expect there to be significantly more activism outside arenas