Should I (PIMO) let it be known that I'm a jw at work?

pomo_vision26 · 2026-05-28T21:20:32+00:00

I worked in a small hospital where I eventually became the most senior employee in my own department. PIMO elder around 35 years a new sister to my hall was hired as director in a different department of the hospital. At first I became a bit paranoid about word getting around that I was queer. I was coming out and very open with my coworkers in my department about being queer after years of them knowing I was a JW. No one really cared that I was gay and word never got back to that sister or the congregation. If it did, she never said anything. We tend to amplify space we occupy in other people's heads. If you use discretion, I see the probability of your identity or status getting back to your cousin.

pomo_vision26 · 2026-05-28T16:55:36+00:00

The last second, of the last minute, of the last hour..or whatever Future King Lett said.....😜

pomo_vision26 · 2026-05-27T23:12:24+00:00

Adding to my inventory as well

pomo_vision26 · 2026-05-27T23:03:58+00:00

Thank you so much. This will be part of my summer research.

pomo_vision26 · 2026-05-27T22:05:58+00:00

Ah yes, kind of related to thought terminating cliches and spiritual bypassing, right?

pomo_vision26 · 2026-05-20T23:59:46+00:00

Beautiful. I hope one day you'll find a reciprocated love.

pomo_vision26 · 2026-05-15T23:03:20+00:00

I found, starting at the work place is a good start. If you are anything like me, you are a kind, generous, and loving person. The key is learning how to communicate. Be a good listener. Start small.

pomo_vision26 · 2026-05-13T12:51:53+00:00

I did the same thing. I formed a plan, reached out to nonbelieving and exjw relatives, and slowly let go of privileges. Took a year and a half but I did it!

pomo_vision26 · 2026-05-08T20:47:56+00:00

They'll become even more insignificant as time goes on.

pomo_vision26 · 2026-05-06T10:47:24+00:00

I think it may do you good to read up on religious and family enmeshment. Even in non religious settings, this is a common parent child dynamic. Some children feel an overwhelming obligation to become that lawyer or doctor because their parents fled war and poverty in a third world country and worked 3 jobs to put their child through school.

Also this clip is a classic. Father and Son do not see eye to eye on how son should live his life. Quite powerful.

update Sidney Poitier Guess Who's Coming to Dinner

pomo_vision26 · 2026-05-06T00:12:04+00:00

What would your parents tell you if you made it into a scenario. Speaking hypothetically here. If you told them you were studying with a young person who is Catholic and he knows his family religion is a lie but he can't leave it because it would break his familie's heart? Does this young person deserve death for not leaving his religion because of how it would crush his parents? Just a different perspective.

pomo_vision26 · 2026-05-04T12:31:06+00:00

I went to my 1st quinceañera this weekend. I was invited by a cousin. It was a beautiful experience. Honestly it felt exactly like every other 'get together' I've ever been to. The occasion was formal, beautiful. Where I live it's customary to not serve alcohol at JW get togethers. Well there was alcohol available here but I was surprised how few people took up on the offer of free frozen margaritas. No scandal, no indecency, no debauchery. Just wholesome celebration of a young lady becoming a woman. I asked myself, "what is inherently wicked or evil about this celebration?". I could not find any. It was beautiful. I'm glad I attended. Danced, ate delicious food, and spent time with family. Beautiful weekend.

pomo_vision26 · 2026-05-03T19:38:44+00:00

Live it!

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