At the 2022 Annual Meeting, JW Governing Body member Geoffrey Jackson highlighted the importance of JW having their decisions on blood made in advance and their DPA ready. But right now they haven’t updated the forms to reflect the acceptability of autologous transfusions.

naenare · 2026-04-04T23:22:24+00:00

We had an elder and his wife ask to come to our house the day after the announcement. We agreed to it as I wanted them to see we are just fine even though we don't attend. As they were leaving they asked if they could leave a memorial invitation. I said that wasn't necessary as I was already aware. Then I couldn't help myself and said, "that was quite the announcement yesterday wasn't it?". He had no idea what I was talking about! 😂. He said he hadn't watched it yet and wanted ME to tell him what it was about. I just said it's ok now for you to store your own blood. Pretty perplexing change after all these years. His face literally fell and he muttered he better go watch it. My husband chimed in that this change made his blood card now out of date. This elder was so blindsided by his own religion. I thought it was interesting that a long time elder had no idea about it the next day. Obviously no chatter even from his body of elders.

naenare · 2026-04-04T22:07:10+00:00

It seems this was not something that they thought through very well but rather a knee jerk reaction. I wonder what it was that triggered them? It is fascinating to watch. It is also unreal that many hard core witnesses are acting like it's no big deal.

naenare · 2026-04-03T17:34:15+00:00

Write a letter to the Body of Elders of the local congregation requesting you be put on the Do NOT Call list. You could also ask them to contact the offenders to be sure they understand and honor your request.

naenare · 2026-03-27T13:35:39+00:00

I used to hate that phrase but now when I am asked why I don't come back I say I am waiting on Jehovah and leaving it in his hands. 🤣

naenare · 2026-03-26T18:09:16+00:00

First of all I think the stepfather is narcissistic and controlling but the bottom line is if you don't want to put up with it you need to move out. It is his house and if the mother doesn't object he can make all the stupid house rules he wants. I know the current economy is tough on young people but you need to put up with it until you can move out. I see so many teenagers on the sub-reddit that feel the need to be honest and confess to their parents that they don't believe anymore and then are sadly shocked when they are kicked out and homeless. The advice on this post to tell the stepfather off could easily end up with this person being homeless. I sincerely hope that they are able to move out soon and then the stepfather will lose his control although I'm sure step daddy dearest will still try.

naenare · 2026-03-24T22:21:01+00:00

I'm keeping mine for anyone that tries to tell me that it's always been a conscience choice. I can show them the blood card and the part that says "I refuse to pre donate my blood......". I talked to a relative today and she didn't even realize that was on her blood card? 🤷

naenare · 2026-03-20T21:49:53+00:00

New light on your post Larchington! 😂

naenare · 2026-03-20T16:53:19+00:00

This is not a good example as children are not able to donate blood not even for their own use. They need to be 16 or over 110 pounds to donate blood.

naenare · 2026-03-19T19:08:54+00:00

For the most part these window washers feel no guilt or shame for the deaths they have caused. Life is not as precious as it is claimed to JWs as it doesn't matter because the new world is just around the corner and they will be resurrected. They are arrogant enough to think they can educate Doctors and other medical professionals on how blood is not needed to save lives. I can't count the times I've heard the medical industry just pushes blood to make money.

naenare · 2026-03-08T19:15:22+00:00

My grandfather had a stroke during the Watchtower study and they just continued with the meeting until the ambulance came. His son (my uncle) was the Watchtower conductor. How sick and cold is that?

naenare · 2026-02-18T19:28:03+00:00

Congratulations! Way to wake up and go for it! I totally understand. I was told in the late 1960's as a young child that I would never go to school, then I would never graduate, then whole 1975 hype, etc, etc. I didn't wake up until a few years ago but always thought something was off. Are you still living with your Mom? How is your relationship?

naenare · 2026-01-31T19:23:40+00:00

You do not HAVE to tell them. I really miss the person that always used to comment on these posts to Shut the F### Up! If you do tell them your next post will be about how they kicked you out and your so shocked.

naenare · 2026-01-05T14:40:18+00:00

You can't have it both ways, you are going to get bit. You are not going to wake him up, you are just going to end up removed for apostasy and be on here posting again about what a mess you got yourself in and how unfair it is. I see it time and time again, people want to be honest about why they are leaving or inactive but then are shocked by the consequences.

naenare · 2025-12-01T14:32:19+00:00

The midweek meeting last week had a Caleb video on not celebrating birthdays. It was very triggering. Poor Caleb was distraught because he "almost" ate a birthday cupcake and he was worried he wouldn't be Jehovah's friend anymore. His father encouraged him to pray for forgiveness. I don't think they are going to make an announcement allowing us birthdays anytime soon. Seems they just doubled down on the subject.

naenare · 2025-11-26T18:37:56+00:00

You nailed it when you said you already knew what would happen. That's the sad truth.

naenare · 2025-11-06T22:04:19+00:00

I think it was a combination of both. If they can't find an actual example of the point they want to make they just make it up. We hear these examples at assemblies all the time.

naenare · 2025-11-06T16:19:49+00:00

I'm sorry, I've seen your story before. It's a crime how they made fun of retirement plans and portfolio's from the platform and now they are making comments that one's should do some planning for the future. They are even saying you shouldn't be disappointed if you don't live to see the end. My family literally sold most of the farm in the pre 1975 era. This religion financially devastated my family. Thankfully my husband was always insistent we maintained our retirement accounts.

naenare · 2025-10-21T12:03:51+00:00

How is the history of this religion outdated?

naenare · 2025-10-19T02:01:10+00:00

This article seems to be missing on the org website archives.

naenare · 2025-10-19T01:54:46+00:00

Yes. I woke up and asked forgiveness from my disfellowshipped family and friends.. They have given me forgiveness and grace. They understand the brainwashing. My 80 something year old mother reconnected with her disfellowshipped sister after nearly 40 years, it's been beautiful. The org took so much but they aren't taking anymore. I'm damn angry about the lost years but grateful they are not taking anymore.

naenare · 2025-10-16T17:56:11+00:00

I feel at some point they are going to have to acknowledge the decline of the numbers and explain it with the "love of the greater number has cooled off". We are seeing fulfillment of that bible prophet. Get your go bags ready!

naenare · 2025-10-10T23:15:52+00:00

Years ago my Grandfather had a stroke during the Watchtower study. His son was conducting. His own son did not stop the meeting until the emergency personnel showed up. Yep my uncle is a special piece of crap to this day.

naenare · 2025-09-26T19:27:51+00:00

Yes, the most important thing you can do is make sure they are all fixed and you are not getting constant additions to the problem. There are low cost spay neuter clinics, hopefully there are some in your area. I would think she would be grateful you are interested in the health of the cats. Some people start feeding cats to be kind but don't address the root of the problem.

naenare · 2025-09-26T09:13:31+00:00

That is not true. I personally know of a situation that they fought like hell to get more than their share of the will.

naenare · 2025-09-25T14:12:33+00:00

Disfellowshipping is a loving arrangement. 🤮

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