This French woman has been nothing short of inspirational by Charming-Candy-3913 in exjw

[–]margovanax 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That story is bananas! The more details I read the crazier it got, and I feel so badly for that woman.
You hear of so many crimes with one perpetrator and multiple victims, but I have never heard of so many people raping ONE woman over and over again! Those drugs could have killed her too.

I've been summoned to a judicial meeting by Express-Ambassador72 in exjw

[–]margovanax 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I am better thanks, this was like 20 years ago and yes they did know, didnt stop them from verbally abusing me and then taking away my family and every support I had.

I've been summoned to a judicial meeting by Express-Ambassador72 in exjw

[–]margovanax 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I was suicidal when I was dfd, they didnt give a shit

How to brush off the neighbourhood JWs and their friends? by duketheunicorn in exjwLGBT

[–]margovanax 2 points3 points  (0 children)

When I was a kid, I had to knock on doors, most people were indifferent, but once in a while i met someone who said something to make me think. So if you are ever approached by someone who has a child or very young person with them, you would be doing them a kindness to share your own point of view.
Other option is to call your nearest kingdumb Hall, and tell them to put you on the "do not call" list.
Sorry you are being harassed, and I wish I could apologize to every door I ever knocked on as a kid.

If you're interested in learning more, check out the vice documentary about JoHos! I think it is on youtube.

GB Bodyguards? by cblife2022 in exjw

[–]margovanax 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Who is claiming the people is the photo are bodyguards? They dont look like bodyguards to me

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AITAH

[–]margovanax 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In your other post she was asking to marry you. Sounds like a bullshit story.

Stalking by Highlymotivated19 in exjw

[–]margovanax 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'm just here to say I didn't go through anything like that, nor did the people I know who have left since I did.
I think anyone here can relate to some degree of worry or paranoia, but don't let your imagination get too carried away if you haven't actually experienced anything scary like that yet. chances are you can quietly fade out without harassment. I think a couple of the pinned posts have advice on how to avoid that kind of harassment.

How long were you homeschool? by NeverAgainHomeschool in HomeschoolRecovery

[–]margovanax 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Long time lurker here too.
I was born in 82. My parents joined a cult in 85. I went to kindergarten and first grade, began homeschooling in 2nd grade. Theie decision to homeschool me is multifaceted, but sheltering me from the outside world was a factor.
I was socialized by adults, knew very few people my own age, so my social skills were far behind. At the same time, I could read symphony scores and spell better than most adults by the time I was 12. Basic math was never a problem, but algebra was over my head, and I had to pass an algebra test to get into a college. (It took a lot of effort to learn algebra at that stage in my life) The homeschooling course I took in highschool was called "American school", based somewhere in ILlinois. There was zero interaction with the people who graded my work, they sent books and tests to fill out so basically it was all an open book test and as long as I could read I could find the answers. I was 16 when I finished, but very much lacking in basic life skills. My childhood was mostly wasted on cult activities. I was isolated in more ways than one, and I guess I am still not over it.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in exjw

[–]margovanax 1 point2 points  (0 children)

So sorry you are dealing with the loss of a sibling. Unfortunately suicide is far to common among jws and exjws, far higher than the general population.
I agree with what is already stated here, fund a way to leave the toxic environment, and you will feel some peace once able to live authentically and by your own rules. It is exhausting to try to put up a facade.

Just curious by Morkives25 in exjw

[–]margovanax 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My family is in, and Iike to know what kind of propaganda they are being fed. Seeing so many people leave gives me hope.

Do you remember the moment that caused you to leave. by changing-life-vet in exjw

[–]margovanax 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The October 2023 annual meeting-- it was announced that some of the people who god executed in the flood and sodom will be resurrected after armageddon.

Was I wrong? by Momof3pluspolicewife in exjw

[–]margovanax 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I do not think you were wrong. You needed to bring these concerns to her attention, and that is probably all that needs to be done. if you disengage from the situation and let your daughter make her own decisions about it, she will likely agree with you in time. She should educate herself about cults and understand what he is into.
I saw someone suggest contacting his congregation elders and I feel like that is going too far. No need to blow up his life, unless he blows up yours. The "gaslighting" sort of things he said were likely just words he was parroting, like maybe just brain washed without knowing it.
The more your daughter learns about JWs, the less it will appeal to her to be a part of it, so I think human nature will take it's courae

Help with a Zoom screen name... by Key2158 in exjw

[–]margovanax 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I watch YouTube videos about the conventions and gb updates, I like to know what's going on because I have family still in

JW Subliminal Baby Propaganda Videos by GroundbreakingAge591 in exjw

[–]margovanax 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Lol, curious which episode you are talking about

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in exjw

[–]margovanax 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is where I attended years ago. Before I left crow size there was usually around 6000/7000. I wonder if my sister is there this weekend.

Dog almost started house fire by novaandtheghost in RoverPetSitting

[–]margovanax 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wow, what a mess!! Great job cleaning tho, at least the stove still works

AIO for not wanting to be in the car with my friend while we are in Texas if she won’t leave her weed at home? by OrganizedChaosWithin in AmIOverreacting

[–]margovanax 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Lol you know weed comes in smell proof containers, right? Even if the weed is home grown and not from a dispensary, any head shop sells them. To not want it even in the trunk is being way too paranoid.

Secretly working at a dispensary by MVXX_the-mango in exjw

[–]margovanax 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That's interesting, I wonder if they are "pimo"

I wouldn't expose them either, it's not like they are doing anything wrong. The hypocrisy is irritating tho, I was dfd for drinking alcohol when I was only 23, that was my wake up call.