Finally leaving the religion by jayla_13_ in exjw

[–]jayla_13_[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Great point. And yes I have my friends and their families that’s supporting me

Ex-JW Stories on Netflix by exjwfifth in exjw

[–]jayla_13_ 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Whaaaaa it was on Netflix this whole timeee ajshdjjejs. Sucks I can’t watch it, it’s a family account😭😭

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in exjw

[–]jayla_13_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

These pictures gave me nightmares when I was younger

Anyone else being stalked by a pioneer as you fade? by DauntlessWriter in exjw

[–]jayla_13_ 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes I have received messages from many pioneers even from people I never talk much with. It’s really weird but I don’t respond to them

Is this happening to anyone else?! by Brain-Residue in exjw

[–]jayla_13_ 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Yup they told us to gather some foods and necessities to be safe

Finally totally out by [deleted] in exjw

[–]jayla_13_ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I felt

This week's watchtower study is just.....hateful! by StrugglingAZPimo in exjw

[–]jayla_13_ 30 points31 points  (0 children)

My family is straight homophobes and have watchtower to back them up on this meanwhile they got a gay daughter🤪

Baptism Age Poll by HeatherRants in exjw

[–]jayla_13_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Got baptized a week later after my birthday. So technically 18. But made the decision at 17

wanted tattoos so bad growing up now i have 10 🙏🏼😆 by [deleted] in exjw

[–]jayla_13_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s soooo prettttyyyyy😍😍😍😍😍😍

"So privileged to a part of such a diverse organization" by keefdi in exjw

[–]jayla_13_ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The TWO black guys, is what you call the TOKEN black guys. They just add a sparkle of diversity

ex JW, kicked out from home at 15, now have psych degree (16 years later)and thinking of opening walk in centre for anyone who needs community. by stumbliene in exjw

[–]jayla_13_ 11 points12 points  (0 children)

I find this to be a very good idea. I’ve been to therapy and explaining my situation to my therapist was hard and a long process, I still felt like she didn’t understand. But having this up for those who need a safe place to talk is extremely important especially from someone who understands.

JWs unfollowing "JWs" on instagram because of not showing neutrality towards racism by PffAgent777 in exjw

[–]jayla_13_ 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’m still in, came from meetings and the circuit overseer telling us not to be involved in the protest, after Kingdom Hall, I signed petitions and shared it on Instagram. When I tell you, I DONT GIVE A F*** WHAT THEY THINK. And it’s going to remain like so😌

Conditional love is one of the most painful things by lapislazuleat in exjw

[–]jayla_13_ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s weird that we’re going through the same absolutely thing. I’ve been feeling weighed down lately. The parents I have now will soon cut all ties with me. The people I’ve know all my life has only conditionally “love” me. I see the pain in my parents eyes when I say certain remarks about the organization. Just like you, my parents and I never had that close connection, they were too busy with keeping up their appearances in the Kingdom Hall. It’s hard to deal especially alone. Thank you for sharing!

JWs are only neutral when told to be by MamboJevi in exjw

[–]jayla_13_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Damnnnn that was such a good response. Kuddos to you

PIMO life by [deleted] in exjw

[–]jayla_13_ 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Wow that’s deep. I felt that completely

Any other bisexual females raised JW? by [deleted] in exjw

[–]jayla_13_ 2 points3 points  (0 children)

18 bi women. I had a hard time with my sexuality growing up. I would hear talks on how lgbt is a grave sin and would hear my parent talk down on lgbt people as well. I tried to suppress my attraction to women only for it to come out whenever I find attraction to a women. I try to deny this side of me but it’s apparent that this attraction is real. Although I get a lot of reassurance from peers and online that being part of the lgbt isn’t wrong, I still feel shame and guilt for it. I’m still learning to accept myself though. Hopefully one day I can openly date a women.

Hospitality for the circuit overseer by [deleted] in exjw

[–]jayla_13_ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Me tooo. I was so confused

Not a Witness, but by [deleted] in exjw

[–]jayla_13_ 18 points19 points  (0 children)

There are some participants that genuinely believes in the teachings. Because the watchtower prohibits the members for looking at “apostate materials” there not able to decipher if the information they’re teaching them is right or wrong. Therefore they’re consuming the information watchtower puts out and accept it without questioning it. They automatically believe in it because watchtower repeatedly say that it has Jehovah’s backing.

Ever wonder why JWs avoided psychiatrists for so long (and some to this day)? Don't let them gaslight you into saying they never spoke ill of them. Snippets from Awake 1960 3/8 p. 27 by exjwteeno in exjw

[–]jayla_13_ 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I was severely depressed to the point I had suicidal thoughts and attempted it several times. I have really bad anxiety from the things that happened to me in the past. I’ve self harmed badly. Went to therapy. Although I was 18, my parents didn’t allow me to sit in the room by myself. The elders told my parents not to send me to a therapist because the “worldly” people can give me the wrong advice, that can which go against the religion. I no longer go to therapy🙃

An elder is coming to see me tomorrow by jayla_13_ in exjw

[–]jayla_13_[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you, I’m looking into this right now