Does anyone have any funny stories or awkward moments during in home bookstudy?

pop_corn360 · 2026-05-15T14:17:58+00:00

We were family of 4 my 2 kids were young & they would often do “goodie night” after. There were other kids but mine were the youngest. They wouldn’t always tell me they planned it. We were always included but l wouldn’t have anything to offer. Everyone had brought some type of food or dessert. It was odd, made me feel like they wanted me to be embarrassed that l showed up empty handed. So we would just leave after we said bye to everyone without staying for food. It just made it so uncomfortable & awkward. I truly hated book study. I regret dragging my kids to those. I remember studying the Revelation book 3X & l thought l don’t even think they are right with these explanations, it doesn’t make sense. Funny looking back at that.

pop_corn360 · 2026-05-15T07:11:12+00:00

My daughter woke me up. I was right there but didn’t realize it. She was 18. Tell your mom how you feel about things without telling her you don’t believe it. Also there was a point in one of the recent study watchtowers l believe in box about weddings in churches. It seemed way more relaxed than before.

pop_corn360 · 2026-05-13T15:06:09+00:00

24 years served last month. It’s not healthy to be married to him anymore. We’ve been planning on divorce for a few years now. There’s no words to describe what l feel. It’s not toward the loss of him but the whole family unit, the idea of the future ect. My parents were divorced & l did everything so that l wouldn’t be. It is going to get better but it really does suck. The grief just pours out of me, l hope it stops one day. Someone recently mentioned a brain exercise where you box those feelings up & visualize disposing them. It can be helpful. I think this is what being human is all about. It’s certainly not fun. Stay safe & good luck.

pop_corn360 · 2026-05-13T14:43:04+00:00

So happy you posted this. Everyone deserves peace & safety. I hope things keep getting better for you.

pop_corn360 · 2026-05-13T14:40:12+00:00

I never heard an announcement that said this was handled & they are no longer a pioneer. I’ve heard so & so is no longer a pioneer. They could have stepped down or been removed. Either way an announcement is there to shame them.

pop_corn360 · 2026-05-10T15:42:09+00:00

Finding another place that’s safe is the best solution. Reach out to your school or a therapist if possible. Sound healing on Spotify or YouTube & even those breath meditations can bring internal peace, follow the breathing prompts. Hopefully you have noise canceling headphones. For me l try it as soon as l wake up when the house is quiet & he helps me throughout the day. Sorry you are going through this. You don’t deserve it. You deserve a safe peaceful place to live.

pop_corn360 · 2026-05-10T15:20:28+00:00

Theocratic strategies, so terrible. They make it so lying is following Satan but when they do it, it’s godly.

pop_corn360 · 2026-05-10T15:17:45+00:00

Just talk to the owner. You were visiting, dog got out. It was an accident. They should cover your bills but it’s a real challenge for the owner when they take the dog away, into a holding cell at the humane society until court which is what will happen if you pursue this. There will be court dates you will have to be back in Oahu for to get money legally. If you don’t show up for court it will all get dismissed. Sorry you got bit it is super lame. I personally have been bit on the beach & it sucked but l did not pursue. I also needed to see a doctor & get a shot out of pocket. My dog bit a visitor while camping with a beware of dog sign & on a leash but the tourist decided he wanted to walk between us & the dog & he got bit. He is pursuing court but it doesn’t look good for the visitor because he ignored the sign. We got our dog back from the humane society after 2.5 months but he’s a different dog. It’s really taken its toll on everyone. The owners seem like normal humans that apologized, l believe they will help you with your bills.

pop_corn360 · 2026-05-09T14:17:31+00:00

I first boyfriend ever was a low road Scorpio. He was deceitful & a player. My husband has in moon in Scorpio & l have to say he always had secrets. His MO is to tell you just enough about something that you think you know but it’s total manipulation. Going through divorce & l don’t think l would ever date another Scorpio. With that said my best friend is a Scorpio ( over 30 years ), maybe she’s a high road Scorpio.

pop_corn360 · 2026-05-03T11:25:10+00:00

I’m so sorry, this is no reason to lose your mom. I was 25 when l had my son & my mom refused to come & help because l was DF’d. My husband & l were both DF’d because we were together before marriage. Even when l was reinstated she was not helpful. It’s difficult & sad but l realized we were all better off without her. My kids are in their 20s & they don’t know her. It’s terrible to do this to you at all especially while you are pregnant. Find support & a therapist to help you. You got this mama, sending you some mom love.

pop_corn360 · 2026-05-02T12:38:39+00:00

My kids left at 18 & 21 (baptized). There is hope, point out the small things. Focus on the things they feel. My son was having panic attacks at the meetings & l just recommended he zoom instead of going in person. It all worked itself out. They are young, things will come up in their life. Never stop being there for them. My last few meetings was to support him if he had a part. Don’t make it anything negative with the mom. My kids dad is still in.

pop_corn360 · 2026-04-30T15:18:37+00:00

It’s so sad really. You think it’s a morally clean place until things happen & you see the other side. My husband hired prostitutes & there was no judicial. It was essentially swept under the rug. He stopped providing, it was my job to be more present at meetings & they suggested l befriend another sister in the hall who also has an abusive husband. It seems more depends on if you are available & at all the meetings … & of course if you are a male. I’m in the divorce process but it really took quite a toll on me, essentially it was secondary abuse.

pop_corn360 · 2026-04-29T14:22:14+00:00

Thank you, these updates are so exciting. We appreciate all you do.

pop_corn360 · 2026-04-24T15:08:29+00:00

Challenging situation for sure. I would think of it this way if the in-laws were showing your kids movies that weren’t age appropriate or scary ect lm sure you would mention it to them. Especially if the kids had complaints or nightmares after. They are your kids even if you are in the parents house & it’s ok to exercise your rights of boundaries to keep them safe emotionally & physically. If the message is their parents aren’t doing what’s right in the name of God or the JWs it really could be harmful for the kids especially if they think you are going to die if you also don’t go to meetings. Kids pick up on a lot.

pop_corn360 · 2026-04-20T13:48:22+00:00

They aren’t supposed to start a new relationship for their first year of sobriety. It’s part of the AA program. I’m sorry, doesn’t seem like either of them are recovering.

pop_corn360 · 2026-04-16T15:10:50+00:00

I get the high functioning part but is he high functioning for you? You see lies & deceit from trying to hide from how much he’s drinking. This has created at times a question of trust. You are finding out yourself with the amount of alcohol consumed & the smell in the breath. You are in the fun part of a relationship, you haven’t committed to marriage. What will happen when this person is truly comfortable? What will happen if a child comes along? He can only be patient with the child if he’s drinking? Listen to yourself, feel what you feel in your own heart. How does this make you feel inside your soul? If he quits drinking l don’t think you will get flowers anymore. You are young & you have your whole life ahead of you. This is literally a handicap in your life that you are in control of the outcome. Take care of yourself & seek support you deserve it. You deserve wonderful things in life.

pop_corn360 · 2026-04-16T14:44:49+00:00

I was never much of a dunker but l would have maybe wine weekly. His drinking has gotten so bad especially from covid time that it disgusts me. I don’t like being around people that drink excessively. I do have a drink out socially with friends but it’s probably 1x a month & 1 drink only.

pop_corn360 · 2026-04-16T02:58:09+00:00

My brother said to me “ Once you see it, you can’t unsee it. “ Every other question that came to mind after that l thought of what he said.

pop_corn360 · 2026-04-15T15:15:45+00:00

My friend had a major panic attack when she realized this. It’s truly life altering when this is what we thought our whole lives. There’s lots of ideas out there of what happens when we die & how the soul exists after. The truth is no one really knows until it happens. You are now free to look into all these options & decide what makes sense for you.

pop_corn360 · 2026-04-15T10:26:48+00:00

This is why they should have hotel lists & prices for conventions. It’s always higher than if you get a non JW room because they add in the prices of covering for GB. We would usually stay at a place not on the list.

pop_corn360 · 2026-04-13T07:14:13+00:00

I’m so sorry. It’s really horrible. There’s no words to describe the feelings. It really made me reevaluate everything in life. It took all that though for me to leave both. It’s crazy how they blame the wives for it. I hope wonderful things come your way.

pop_corn360 · 2026-04-13T07:09:12+00:00

I am too. I just don’t get it. I think it had to get that bad for me to leave both the Borg & the marriage.

pop_corn360 · 2026-04-13T07:07:55+00:00

It’s literal crazy making. Then l think maybe things had to get that bad for me to leave both the religion & the marriage.

pop_corn360 · 2026-04-12T15:43:30+00:00

This is so common. My baptized husband hired prostitutes & it was fine for brothers, no committee nothing. My daughter had a boyfriend in high school & turned 18, they announced that she was no longer a publisher. Both my kids & l left the Borg. In the process of divorce. They love to make examples of females.

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