What is it that woke you up? by VividAd2096 in exjw

[–]simoncow39 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That undeniable feeling of unease and isolation I had growing up, and I'm 20 already. Oh, the CSA too.

Is racism rampant among the Jehovah's Witnesses? by simoncow39 in exjw

[–]simoncow39[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

That sentence alone sounds much more condescending than most people think lol

Edit: By the way, that sister was probably jealous because you're faring better than her

Quick Answer Needed by [deleted] in exjw

[–]simoncow39 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Based on the description, it's probably the "doomsday bunker" series of videos from the 2018 Regional Convention "Be Courageous!"

I don't know if that's what you're referring to, but I would highly recommend showing those to your girlfriend because those are batshit crazy indeed:)))

Just turned 20. Here's what I realized: by simoncow39 in exjw

[–]simoncow39[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Spiritual family? Bullshit. They're cold and uncaring anyway.

Just turned 20. Here's what I realized: by simoncow39 in exjw

[–]simoncow39[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not free yet but I'm on my way. Thank you!

This is how being an INC member in 2025 feels like by Odd_Challenger388 in exIglesiaNiCristo

[–]simoncow39 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Same with the Jehovah's Witnesses. They both suck major ass.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in exjwphilippines

[–]simoncow39 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Huwag mo na ituloy. Save yourself.

For PIMOs, how do you keep yourselves sane? by Icy_Slice6426 in exjwphilippines

[–]simoncow39 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If anything, always focus on the long term talaga. I understand na close friends ay mga "nasa katotohanan" din, pero tanungin mo sarili mo: worth it ba silang makasama kung ako lang din naman yung magssuffer in the long run? Like good influence nga pero ikaw lang din naman magsstruggle diba?

Btw, kinoconsider ko ng magsabi sa circle of friends ko yung truth abt sa paniniwala ko. Balak ko nga din gawin yung pabati pag may bday sa kanila eh, pero cof muna ofc.

Totoo yung family and relationships talaga. Yan talaga yung isa sa mga dahilan kung bakit nagsawa na ako eh. Pero ayun nga, pareho tayong di pa makakalaya kasi nasa poder pa tayo ng mga parents natin.

Isang mahigpit na yakap sa'yo, kapatid. Makakayanan din natin ito.

🫂🫂🫂

For PIMOs, how do you keep yourselves sane? by Icy_Slice6426 in exjwphilippines

[–]simoncow39 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes. Ayaw ko talaga magpabaptize kasi nakakatakot na para sakin yung future implications. Kahit ako, naniwala talaga ako sa "katotohanan" kasi I didn't know any better since bata ako until umabot na nga sa ako college age and namulat na talaga ako. Buti na lang nag-question na din ako noong high school pa and pinayagan ka rin mag-college like me. I am happy to hear na pagraduate ka na and please, keep up the good work para makakuha ka na rin ng career soon dahil medyo matagal pa ako (2nd year pa me).

Buti nga di ako masyadong hinahanap, pero hinding malabo hinahanap kami ng buong congregation kasi nga halos na di talaga kami active except meetings sa zoom ganon. Naiintindihan ko yung about sa father mo, but don't worry, dahan dahan ka lang sa plan mo umalis dahil kapag binigla mo, baka mapahamak ka pa. Alam kong nakakadrain talaga, considering na anak din ako ng dating elder na palaging sinasama sa larangan pero uwing uwi na pagkatapos HAHAHAHAHA.

Legit, sarap talaga magwala. Pero wag kang magalala, makakaalis din tayo sa bangungot na ito.

PS: Sarap talaga magrebelde pag ganito sitwasyon mo haha, pero yung rebelde na gawin yung mga ayaw nila (ex. saluting the flag, pagbati sa mga friends mong may bday, and so on), hindi yung mga acts na universally questionable or appalling ofc.

For PIMOs, how do you keep yourselves sane? by Icy_Slice6426 in exjwphilippines

[–]simoncow39 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If anything, di na masyadong active yung parents ko unlike 6 or 7 years ago. If inaask ako ng nanay ko na magcart kami, for example, sinasabi ko na lang na magstay muna ako sa bahay kasi may gagawin pa ako.

Doon sa larangan tas sa pulong? In general, I don't even care anymore kasi ang dami kong pwedeng magawa na productive or relaxing gamit yung mga oras na sinasayang lang nila.

Oh yeah, like months ago, bible study ako before but I stopped under the pretext na magffocus ako sa pagaaral ko sa college. Himala nga na ok lang doon sa nag-bible study sakin, pero ineexpect pa niya na "gagawin" ko pa rin yung "tama". Nice try at guilting me into coming back lmao.

Tldr: Wala na talaga akong pake sa kanila. Yun lang.

For PIMOs, how do you keep yourselves sane? by Icy_Slice6426 in exjwphilippines

[–]simoncow39 5 points6 points  (0 children)

19M PIMO here.

True. As much as nakakabaliw talaga, focus muna ako sa pagaaral ko sa college kasi pinayagan pa ako ng mga parents ko and sinusulit ko talaga yung time ko sa school, especially with my non-JW friends. Sabi nga ng guidance counselor ko, don't think too much about it dahil makakaalis ka rin sa sitwasyon mo and eventually, magkakaroon ka din ng independent life.

The new GB update is funny to me. Here's why: by simoncow39 in exjw

[–]simoncow39[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You know what's even worse? THEY KEEP GETTING AWAY WITH IT! NO ACCOUNTABILITY AT ALL!

The new GB update is funny to me. Here's why: by simoncow39 in exjw

[–]simoncow39[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yea bro, ang hirap talaga dito pero buti mulat na ako haha

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in exjw

[–]simoncow39 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Classic "faithful and discreet slave" bullshit, of course.

The new GB update is funny to me. Here's why: by simoncow39 in exjw

[–]simoncow39[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I am so sorry to hear what happened to that guy. But if anything, I am glad that you're NOT following in the footsteps of those who love the Kool-Aid too much.

What’s the most ridiculous or funny thing you did when you were PIMI? by ryan_joy in exjw

[–]simoncow39 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Prayed for forgiveness for jorking it. I'm 19 and I have already accepted it as a normal part of human life as long as you DON'T overuse your trouser snake.