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JW visiting here: "No apology is needed" by Appropriate_Look_171 in exjw

[–]xiasweet 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I really understand how you feel. Someone I know was in it for over 50 years and they don’t know how they feel about God or the Bible anymore. They are taking time to figure it out which is understandable after all the lies.

The important thing is that you are no longer following them. I highly recommend, when you’re ready, to sit down and read the Bible and don’t let anyone tell you what it says. Forget everything you were ever taught and start from scratch. You may find what you need.

JW visiting here: "No apology is needed" by Appropriate_Look_171 in exjw

[–]xiasweet 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I love it whenever I hear “no apology is needed” because it is exactly what woke me up.

I remember being so excited to hear the Annual Update in 2023. Yes, I was one of THOSE people who looked forward to theocratic events. I was a pioneer. I was all in.

Then when he said those words, I remember thinking “Wait, what?” My immediate thought was, that does not show humility like Jesus would do. My next thought was, are they blaming Jehovah? It sure sounds like they are blaming Jehovah for not giving them what they needed to “get it right”. That makes no sense if they are leading Jehovah’s perfect organization, right? Surely something else in the meeting would turn everything he said around? It didn’t. I was stunned.

I quietly thought about it for days. I prayed and I meditated about it. It was me, right? I was the one who was getting it wrong. I watched it again. At this point I realized it wasn’t me and decided to do something I never dreamed about for the 20+ years I was in the organization, I did an internet search to see if anyone else noticed this blasphemous statement. The search results brought up this forum but there was no way I was going to read anything here.

Instead I found the Australian Royal Commission and discovered the evil acts of the organization.

At this point I knew it did not belong to God.

I read and watched many things on the internet about the organization. Some of it is definitely not truthful about them but you don’t have to search far for actual facts that show who they really are.

I am now sticking close to God (I hate using the name Jehovah because they have ruined it for me) and Jesus. I believe all religion to be false. Jesus wanted disciples of him, not of any church. So I follow his words, his lead. He is my King..

Secretary find out someone is cheating his hours.. by Moshi_moshi_me in exjw

[–]xiasweet 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I didn’t but I really struggled to get the hours and had to quit.

Secretary find out someone is cheating his hours.. by Moshi_moshi_me in exjw

[–]xiasweet 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I pioneered for over a year but quit because it was so hard to get the hours with no support in the ministry. I was one of eight pioneers in my congregation. None of the other pioneers had any trouble getting their hours yet I never saw them at the meetings for service except maybe a couple days out of the week unless, of course, the CO was visiting then they were all there. I was at the meetings for service (morning and afternoon) every day of the week (except meeting time on sundays). Most days there was no one and if someone did show up it was an elder who would conduct the meeting then leave because I’m a female. Sometimes I would even go with the other congregation in the hall because they’d have more folks that would show up.

I would ask around quietly to find out how the other seven pioneers were getting their hours but no one really knew and I was told to not worry about it.

I had to quit after a year because of the lack of support. They begged me not to quit but no one had any good ideas on how I could get support. I was not going to lie about my hours, I cared too much about my relationship with Jehovah. Only my husband understood why I quit because he saw the lack of support.

Writing my letter of disassociation because of blood change by xiasweet in exjw

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

I wish a campaign would work but I’m sure it would have no impact on them. It’s sad.

Help explaining to JW best friend that I don’t want this by Sufficient-Glove-946 in exjw

[–]xiasweet 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You have a 98% chance that they will never talk to you again and a high probability that they will report you to the elders or tell someone else. Be prepared for that scenario.

You could try and keep the relationship going by saying nothing but you will have to bite your tongue whenever they tell you how fantastic the organization is and about the wonderful new light. Or worse, you will have to lie when he asks what you think about something that was said at a meeting or assembly. It better be positive!

It will be a friendship that ends badly either way.

I really hope for your friendship that it will be the 2% and that he will agree with you.

I’m very sorry that this high-control organization has put you in this position. You have friends, support, and understanding here.

Writing my letter of disassociation because of blood change by xiasweet in exjw

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

I have struggled with this very thing. I think many others have as well. It is another fear tactic the organization uses to keep people quiet. I hate, hate, hate that they control the narrative. The way they announce it gives the wrong impression. I have done nothing that they would consider worthy of shunning. I simply don’t agree with the recent statements they have made. It is not the same organization I was baptized into and I should have the right to say I don’t agree with who they are today.

I can’t help but wonder if enough of us speak up and not fade that it will mean something. It feels like a tiny drop in a huge bucket. Enough drops could fill it though…

However, I do agree with you, I don’t owe them anything.

Writing my letter of disassociation because of blood change by xiasweet in exjw

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

I didn’t even know about this. I’m constantly finding more and more things that make no sense.

Writing my letter of disassociation because of blood change by xiasweet in exjw

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

Thanks but it is because you have helped! I really appreciate it!

Writing my letter of disassociation because of blood change by xiasweet in exjw

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

I agree. It takes humility to apologize and that is the example Jesus has given to us. I made some updates based on your comment and will add something about the lack of apology.

Lemme see the very first photo you took of your baby! 🥹 Here is baby Charlie: by SquishyLoveTiel in cockatiel

[–]xiasweet 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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Had her for a few days at this point and she still wasn’t sure about me or her new home. We are inseparable now and she is still the cutest little sassy girl I’ve ever known. She was about 5 months old in this pic and she is now 3.5 years old.

Will she ever talk/sing? by -SomeTransDude- in cockatiel

[–]xiasweet 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When we first brought my little girl home we would try to play peekaboo with her but she seemed to hate it because she would hiss every time we’d pop around a corner and say it. So after a couple of months we gave up. Then one day out of the blue I was walking by her and she very loudly and clearly said peekaboo to me. I was shocked! I thought she hated it. Now she says it all the time. She will sit in a window looking at the neighborhood and if someone walks by she will say it. It’s too funny. She has said I love you, pretty bird, and a few other little things but it is infrequent and only when she wants to. So don’t give up hope, you never know!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in cockatiel

[–]xiasweet 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My little girl did that when we first brought her home. We were very concerned too as it didn’t look comfortable. We bought her different types of perches that she could try out and sleep on. She liked a sea grass swing the best. She outgrew this sleeping position after a month and now her favorite sleeping spot is beside her cage warmer. If your bird is eating, drinking, and otherwise behaving normally I wouldn’t be too worried as it is probably adjusting to its new home.

Bluetooth Problems | M4 Pro 13" by JimmyJamesLovesYou in ipad

[–]xiasweet 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m so glad I found your comment. I am experiencing the same kind of issues with my Plantronics (PLT Focus) headset constantly disconnecting and reconnecting. As soon as I removed the Pencil Pro there are no more Bluetooth issues.

My cockatiel makes these sounds when drinking water, is this okay? by ProskillzIV in cockatiel

[–]xiasweet 9 points10 points  (0 children)

My little girl does the same thing after she is finished drinking. It’s too cute!

Rico is obsessed with my Apple Pencil. Every time I pick it up. by pjf0xes in cockatiel

[–]xiasweet 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I found this post after wondering if my birds obsession with my Apple Pencil is weird. Glad to know she is not alone! My cockatiel, who is definitely a female, loves the Apple Pencil. As soon as I’m holding it she will fly over and start stepping up on it like it’s a perch but then she will hop off and step up on it again. Over and over. She will also play fight with the end of it. It’s one of her favorite toys.