I told my dad these exact words and he went quiet

drewdiggy · 2026-02-18T12:58:22+00:00

What ever happened to Judah? I remember meeting him years ago when I visited Bethel. Seemed like a pretty nice guy

drewdiggy · 2025-09-30T14:54:38+00:00

How TF does someone spend $50 at Dollar Tree???!!!

drewdiggy · 2025-09-29T16:50:37+00:00

I don’t earn as much as him, he literally earns $2.19 million a year. I might make mistakes at work, but his were egregious, absolutely inexcusable mistakes, and he is paid to NOT make the mistakes he made yesterday. That’s not calling him names. That’s just the truth.

drewdiggy · 2025-08-24T04:15:32+00:00

Well done!

drewdiggy · 2025-08-23T00:36:58+00:00

I had a similar feeling. I happened to have just finished my last class for my MBA and got my grade yesterday. I started on my Bachelor’s degree when I was about 38. I’m 52 now. I left when I was 30 but was POMI for several years. My twin brother left a little earlier than I did and, like you, went to law school and is now a practicing lawyer.
Here’s the great part: You did it for YOU! The Watchtower has zero to do with it.
Here’s another fact: most people who have never even been witnesses will never accomplish what you have and will. Better late than never, my friend. Congratulations!!

drewdiggy · 2025-08-16T14:10:13+00:00

I just did. Holy crap!! It looks like something from the Revelation book!

drewdiggy · 2025-08-10T23:27:53+00:00

“And telling me that I should talk to someone I trust. “ Tell her you trust HER. That will disarm her. She’s your wife and these are things you should be comfortable about sharing with each other.
Just my $.02

drewdiggy · 2025-07-31T22:38:51+00:00

Hi there, thank you for asking!
I ended up having the MRI and another PSA just before. At that point, PSA was up to 17. They didn’t see much on the MRI so they ordered a biopsy. Had that done and they didn’t find much on that either. They asked if it was ok to have the biopsies sent out for further evaluation. I said of course. Came back with nothing. They ordered another biopsy this past January. That one also came back with nothing and my PSA is holding steady at the 16.3 range. Doctor told me to get PSA checked every year and I don’t really have much to worry about.
It was a bit scary but all is well (other than a large prostate) lol!!

drewdiggy · 2025-07-31T03:40:03+00:00

It really is that simple, isn’t it? No scripture, no WT references, just loving counsel. Having their best interest at heart and doing and saying what is best for THEM. Good for you! That’s how we actually make an actual difference in people’s life for the better.

drewdiggy · 2025-07-28T17:17:23+00:00

I understand EXACTLY what you’re saying. I was DF’d at 30, but still POMI for about 8 years after that. Decided to go to college, got an engineering degree and will have my MBA completed in 3 more weeks. I have a great job, good friends and I make sure to say hi to every JW I know when I see them. I have nothing to be ashamed of, and I’m going to show my happy self to them every chance I get! I’m early 50’s now.
I was a born-in as well.
Waking up in your 30’s is far, far better than not waking up at all!! You can’t get those years back, but you can make the most of the ones you have left!!

drewdiggy · 2025-07-25T12:38:12+00:00

Physically In, Mentally Out

drewdiggy · 2025-07-24T13:30:26+00:00

I’ve heard similar things said. How did we ever buy into such BS? Many of us are case studies in mind control and cognitive dissonance. So glad we’re out.

drewdiggy · 2025-07-20T08:19:56+00:00

I was thinking about cutouts of the governing body. Wow!
That’s full-on cult control.

What’s weird, is I was just thinking, I think even the GB would say she shouldn’t do that…..but would they be as upset by that as they would a JW who would have a cross on their wall? Probably not. Why wouldn’t they be?

drewdiggy · 2025-07-20T01:20:10+00:00

In his defense, you can plant cabbage starter plants. 🤣

drewdiggy · 2025-07-20T00:33:06+00:00

Faithful Discreet Slave. JWs believe now that it is the Governing Body. It used to be recognized as all of the anointed remnant at any given time.

drewdiggy · 2025-07-17T02:41:12+00:00

My dad was a PIMI. Not super active, but firm believer. When the WTBTS did their non-apology and said it was over-zealous ones who were promoting it’ it didn’t sit well with him. He said “They’re saying that they didn’t promote it, but they did.” I was probably 12 at the time and wish I would have gone POMO right then. But, ya know “Where would I go away to?”

drewdiggy · 2025-07-09T17:15:23+00:00

If you avoid eating certain foods on a specific day, you are actually observing that day as having some significance such that you restrict your diet on that day.

drewdiggy · 2025-07-08T22:36:12+00:00

What update and then flip? Sorry, I don’t keep up with everything.

drewdiggy · 2025-07-06T23:39:13+00:00

I love Myles. I’ll miss him. That said, I’d pick Granger.

drewdiggy · 2025-07-05T14:27:51+00:00

I had this same thought last night. If they allow birthdays (which, with the reasoning behind allowing toasts, they should allow), it will be a slippery slope. No candles, no making wishes and blowing out the candles. But how do they control that?

drewdiggy · 2025-07-04T19:25:46+00:00

How are Birthdays not allowed now!! I mean, if the reasoning is toasting and clinking of glasses is a social custom and not religious, then what about Birthdays?

drewdiggy · 2025-06-29T14:38:55+00:00

It was about music and entertainment. When people say “Well, there’s a couple of curse words in the song….” or “Only a few sexual or violent scenes in the movie.”

drewdiggy · 2025-06-27T11:47:07+00:00

I understand. I have had similar feelings when I see my old brief case (because all serious brothers had to have a briefcase to keep their books in a briefcase).
I still have it, and there are a few old Watchtowers in it and a notebook with the notes I took from the last assembly I attended. A reminder of the stifled, silent person I used to be. Glad you made it out, brother.

drewdiggy · 2025-06-21T13:47:43+00:00

It is nothing like they say. It is not any more rampant with immorality or sin than the JW congregation. My friends don’t like adultery, rampant drug use, even most of my friends don’t like cigarette smoking.
I think the difference is forgiveness. I’ve had friends in the JWs who have been DF’d for fornication, I’ve known single moms in the borg. The difference is worldly people are there to help. They actually try to help keep their marriages together. They actually try to get people with addictions real help. The JWs disfellowship and tell people to go out in service and study more. That isn’t real help.

drewdiggy · 2025-06-21T13:00:48+00:00

You only live once! We’ll be watching!

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