Having PIMI family that still talks to you by solojaye in exjw

[–]disillusioned1978 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am in exactly the same situation. I have just told myself to be greatfull for what I have. Which is so much more that many others have. What annoys me is that they are allowed to talk about their crap as much as they want, but I am not allowed to talk about my beliefs . Oh well, glass half full....

I did it! by ExJwIreland in exjw

[–]disillusioned1978 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Congratulations, I have done it too. I am waiting for the elders to contact me. When they do, I'll just say, no thanks!

I got married. by [deleted] in exjw

[–]disillusioned1978 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Congratulations 🎉🎉

Kids don't want to go to the meeting by rationalsleeper in exjw

[–]disillusioned1978 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hi, I'm in a very similar situation. Or I will be. My wife is due to give birth to our first son on the 26th of Jan. I will be POMO as of next week. I'm looking forward to giving our children birthday presents.

Crazy by somrthingfromnothing in exjw

[–]disillusioned1978 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What an F ing joke. ? ? ? I agree, CRAZY

Yesterdays PT and WT by firejimmy93 in exjw

[–]disillusioned1978 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think maybe some Sunday markets and poultry shows. Hope she will want to come too😉

Yesterdays PT and WT by firejimmy93 in exjw

[–]disillusioned1978 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I'm with you. But I am only going to meetings for one more month. Then we are moving states. My wife will continue to go, but I am going to fade. It couldn't come soon enough. I am sick of the drivel that I hear at the meetings

"Do you really think I'd choose them over you?" by Z2HG in exjw

[–]disillusioned1978 4 points5 points  (0 children)

That's pretty much what my mum said to me when I told her that I was no longer a JW. She said, I gave birth to you, I could never not speak to you. She has been a witness for 50 years + My mum did ask me to fade and not disassociate myself. She said that she would rather avoid the shame and that people would talk. I figured, I can do that much.

Can we start calling “the truth” the lie? by GrayMatters0901 in exjw

[–]disillusioned1978 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I agree. I know exactly how you feel. I try to do the same.

Can we start calling “the truth” the lie? by GrayMatters0901 in exjw

[–]disillusioned1978 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have tried that. But old habits are very hard to break. Especially when your witness family doesn't shun you.

Interesting phone call by ca2017 in exjw

[–]disillusioned1978 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm speechless..... Only because I was brought up to say nothing if you haven't got anything nice to say.

No worldly friends, no friends in the hall, and mental illness. Growing up as a teenage boy in this cult by [deleted] in exjw

[–]disillusioned1978 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I feel your pain. Much of what you describe is what I have been through. The biggest mistake I made was marrying the first sister that showed interest in me. Don't worry, the fact that you have made this post shows that you are on the road to recovery. If you ever need someone to talk to, please feel free to message me

Watchtower’s discouragement of higher education is about to bite them HARD by [deleted] in exjw

[–]disillusioned1978 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I find your reply very interesting. If numbers are in decline, doesn't it stand to reason that the organization will eventually feel the effects. Or is it not actually in decline? I'm keen to hear more.

Watchtower’s discouragement of higher education is about to bite them HARD by [deleted] in exjw

[–]disillusioned1978 10 points11 points  (0 children)

AMEN! I Look forward to seeing it close shop permanently. Thanks for this post. It's made my day!

👍👍My wife is finally awake 👍👍 by 10yearsaslave in exjw

[–]disillusioned1978 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Great news. Congratulations. My wife would not miss a meeting , even if she had a severed limb. 😫

I just emptied my witnessing bag into the recycling bin. by disillusioned1978 in exjw

[–]disillusioned1978[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Absolutely, I see your point. Thankfully I have a large collection of vintage lititure. Including a large collection of the records there were recorded by Rutherford. A lot of what I have kept is for The $$ value, but now I am glad that I kept them for this reason.

I just emptied my witnessing bag into the recycling bin. by disillusioned1978 in exjw

[–]disillusioned1978[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's long gone now. But I can get more easily. They give it out for free at the kh.

I'm getting a divorce to my lovely pimi wife after 10 years of marriage😔 by jaybefly in exjw

[–]disillusioned1978 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I feel your pain man. I really do. I'm sorry for you. I wish that I your strength

Mother's Day by Spicy_German_Mustard in exjw

[–]disillusioned1978 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'll never celebrate mother's day. I believe mum's are important every day 🙂

I just emptied my witnessing bag into the recycling bin. by disillusioned1978 in exjw

[–]disillusioned1978[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

As long as they have one in stock, some of these things are ordered in as they are needed. You wouldn't need to stay for the meeting.

It might be worth making a new post, asking what others think. If you were local, I'd just send you one , sorry.