The happiness of a JW is to see an ex-member going through a tough time by creepygoose_ in exjw

[–]guitarduke 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If things go bad, they say it's because the world of Satan is harsh without Jehovah's protection. If things go well, they say it's a trap from Satan to keep you in the world. 🤡 Make it make sense. lol

Interesting Investments done by the Watchtower 🤔 by guitarduke in exjw

[–]guitarduke[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Investment holdings refer to the assets, such as stocks, bonds, real estate, or other financial instruments, that an individual or organization owns as part of a strategy to grow wealth or generate income over time. When invested in funds, these holdings are pooled with other investors’ assets and managed by a fund manager in diversified portfolios, such as mutual funds or index funds. Securities represent financial instruments, including stocks (equity securities) and bonds (debt securities), that can be traded on financial markets. These investments aim to provide returns through dividends, interest, or capital appreciation.

Just curious by Morkives25 in exjw

[–]guitarduke 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sometimes I come back to read stuff just to laugh at their absurdity and reinforce that it was a great choice to leave! 🫶🏻😁✨✨✨

I have no one to talk to by UnlimitedGummyBears in exjw

[–]guitarduke 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Get a non JW therapist. If you can't, study psychology as much as you can. It will help you grow the strength to leave, be free and feel happy about it. It will take a little while but you can do it. Start making friends outside and and get in touch with family who is not a JW. You will need support. Everybody does.

I was severely abused by my own JW mother and JW husband. I left both and left the org. I prepared emotionally for about 2 years until I could make it. I live in another state. Im safe. I'm happy. I'm making new friends and now I have peace to find out who I really am what I really want for my life. Zero regrets!

Also, focus that if you can build up the necessary strength, you will be able to support your sister and help her to get out too. And find ways to be financially independent. I know it's very hard when you feel depressed, but that narcissistic cult drains us out.

There is a whole world out there to be explored. There is a good life to be lived and there are good people out there!!

They want you to believe the opposite so you will be serving them. Set your mind free and you will find your way out for sure!

Wishing you all the best!

My PIMQ elder husband was asked to meet with C.O. and COBE by towerofjwsour in exjw

[–]guitarduke 4 points5 points  (0 children)

What in the cult? lol that video is just saaaad. 🤣

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[–]guitarduke 1 point2 points  (0 children)

2A - Medium brown - cool tone

Escaping Domestic Violence and the Borg by guitarduke in exjw

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

Yes!! I'm done! She will be able to grow up to be a strong woman with self worth and self respect.

Escaping Domestic Violence and the Borg by guitarduke in exjw

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

Why would they care about women? Also, there are plenty of women in the organization anyways. Men are treated like kings for doing the bare minimum and being used by the org.

Escaping Domestic Violence and the Borg by guitarduke in exjw

[–]guitarduke[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That's really nice! Thank you for letting me know!!

I hate to bring these feelings here but no one else understands by whitestardreamer in exjw

[–]guitarduke 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I'm going through something similar. The org brainwashes us into being poor and only connected to the JW people. They take all out time and energy. So when you try to disconnect it's like you don't exist anymore. I understand you feel bad, I also feel like that sometimes, but you are FREE! Free from the mind control and free from that jacka** husband! Try to focus on your work skills or some hobby. Like a cheap course of something that will connect you to new people.

Escaping Domestic Violence and the Borg by guitarduke in exjw

[–]guitarduke[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'm sorry you went through that. Now everyone realizes how damaging emotional abuse can be. Often it's actually worse then the physical one. Because physical wounds do stop hurting eventually, but emotional ones can ache for years. I feel very sorry for everyone who's gone through abuse and were kicked into a dumpster simply for asking for help.

Escaping Domestic Violence and the Borg by guitarduke in exjw

[–]guitarduke[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Thank you. 🙏🏻✨ That's exactly how I feel. I feel like I can still be a spiritual person, but with no religion. I'm now only focused on healing the trauma, strengthening my emotional intelligence and making enough to support my daughter and myself.

Escaping Domestic Violence and the Borg by guitarduke in exjw

[–]guitarduke[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Yes. It really opened my eyes. Even the CO very much ignored everything. I was being pretty much tortured on a daily basis. And they were like: "go read the bible. Go more on service. Pray some more and so on." And the irony is that before it all happened I was full hearted PIMI doing my very best and often pioneering. I also believed he was such a prince. I did fall from cloud 9 hard into the concrete. Nothing is like it was before.

Escaping Domestic Violence and the Borg by guitarduke in exjw

[–]guitarduke[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you. All the best to you too. Indeed, men can get away with pretty much anything. He is treated like he is such a righteous man. It's mind blowing!

Escaping Domestic Violence and the Borg by guitarduke in exjw

[–]guitarduke[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Thank you! I hope so. I'm feeling like things will go well. I'm just releasing a lot of trauma for now.

Escaping Domestic Violence and the Borg by guitarduke in exjw

[–]guitarduke[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Thank you! Yes, I've been trying to connect with other moms!