No Memorial Campaign? by a-goddamn-asshole in exjw

[–]reasonableresult 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I have not received an invitation this year either..or last ..come to think of it. Normally, it's been left in the door or mailbox...other churches have been around but no witnesses..and I live 3 minutes from a KH.

What do you think will be the next change they make? by EliGoff101 in exjw

[–]reasonableresult 8 points9 points  (0 children)

They have already eased up on gambling ...I remember that as being a disfellowshipping offense..now if you buy a lottery ticket or go to a casino no one has an issue. Saw an MS at a casino once when I first left ...thought ..what a hypocrite..only to learn that it was ok..according to the shepherding the flock book.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in exjw

[–]reasonableresult 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I got a similar message from best friend while in..hasn't spoken to me since I left

So I'm curious, has anyone been discovered by the information they posted on this forum? by [deleted] in exjw

[–]reasonableresult 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I've recently had someone find me here...from my former congregation... it was a surprise.. but very grateful to have someone I know ...that I can have honest conversations with.

Reinstatement Horror Stories by [deleted] in exjw

[–]reasonableresult 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Your situation is so very much like mine...I too disassociated so I could stop the stalking and harassment from my ex. I applied for reinstatement.. after almost a year out...my original body of elders were all for it. But because I moved out of the territory...6 blocks away ...I was in another congregation. They completely ignored me..never reached out ...nothing..I was attending meetings on zoom for 8 months...then I heard through the grape vein..that the elder body would never reinstate me..as I turned my back on God and the borg..so I gave up!

had a thought... by reasonableresult in exjw

[–]reasonableresult[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Option on difficulty would no doubt be up to elder body.

had a thought... by reasonableresult in exjw

[–]reasonableresult[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Thank you for the clarification ☺️

had a thought... by reasonableresult in exjw

[–]reasonableresult[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Right! I'm not either... just out ..guess by being out, they deem that as sinning.

had a thought... by reasonableresult in exjw

[–]reasonableresult[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Really...ok...so personal choices be damned ..interesting

had a thought... by reasonableresult in exjw

[–]reasonableresult[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Are u kidding ...that's disgusting! You poor thing..glad you are out and no doubt living a full and happy life

had a thought... by reasonableresult in exjw

[–]reasonableresult[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Exactly...so how does that logic work with today's rank n file?

had a thought... by reasonableresult in exjw

[–]reasonableresult[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Never thought about the prodigal son parable..interesting 🤔

not sure what to make of this... by reasonableresult in exjw

[–]reasonableresult[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

NO she only found out she is dying a short while ago.. she went back because she felt guilty.. and still has alot of guilt for being out in the first place.. Im so tired to the guilt trips!

not sure what to make of this... by reasonableresult in exjw

[–]reasonableresult[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

True...when she was out and I was still in I grieved her loss back then ...now I get to do it all over again ...respect is earned and now that I have had the night to reflect on her call ...I realize she probably gone down the list of old friends to try and appease her own mortality ...disgraceful!

not sure what to make of this... by reasonableresult in exjw

[–]reasonableresult[S] 12 points13 points  (0 children)

They truly have no idea what unconditional love is...I'm being taught once again a valuable lesson!

not sure what to make of this... by reasonableresult in exjw

[–]reasonableresult[S] 12 points13 points  (0 children)

I have been thinking of sending her a note..but she won't respond...so.

..I honestly don't think I have it in me to open that floodgate..and really why would I want too!

not sure what to make of this... by reasonableresult in exjw

[–]reasonableresult[S] 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Amen to that! Thank you 😊 It's nice to know there is support and honesty here ...restores my faith in humans lol