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Sooooo....here I came with updates for my story: I told my parents everything! Every single thing! And it all went better than expected. Firstly I told my father, then he told my mom and then we...
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Sadly Clunker is right .... your parents may have plans to keep at least one of your feet firmly planted in jdub soil, but so long as you're aware of that and are strong enough to keep your other foot...
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With all said here I have to agree on the one hand that your parents have not fully 'reacted' to your decision...........there could be some rough times ahead.........but still, I think you did well....
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I have been a soldier yet daily I witness so much courage and bravery on this site that I am humbled both you and your folks are an absolute inspiration and I would be proud to shake the hand of a...
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Good luck with your attempt to get out, I missed this thread but hope it goes well!
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Hello there. Sorry guys for the long absence. But so far I have nothing new to add. Everything seems to work pretty well, until now at least. I don't attend meeting during the week because of...
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Hi Dana. Its great that you told your parents how you feel. Its similar to what I went through. My dad was an elder for over 20 years and my parents were highly respected. When I told my mum I didnt...
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Hi Dana, great to hear your story so far. It's pretty close to how things went with my daughter. When she let us know she didn't believe, it was a big shock; I was still in, although with the benefit...
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Dana - I've just read your story for the first time. Reading through the comments, I agree with those who advise caution. Your parents are to be commended for not freaking out. However, asking you...
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Sooo...I came with updates...after 2 years. If you remember (or you could just scroll up an read...) I was planning to leave (stop attending meetings, not DA myself) in August 2012. Which I did! My...
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Well, kudos to your parents but I agree with Sam. Being inactive means inactive, no meetings, no service and certainly not hanging out with your JW friends. You will be disfellowshipped.....so if you...
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I know what you mean, belladiane. I am very careful with what I do and what I say when I know that there are JWs ears listening or reading what I say/post (like on facebook. I restricted their, JWs,...
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Thanks for the update Dana ..... I'm so glad that you have the backup of your folks and that your dad helped you through those little shepherding calls. In time you may not even think twice about that...
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I didn't mean to brag, or anything, with my "successful escape from the Borg". No, please do! The more happy endings we get to hear the better! Just knowing that some can escape with their families...
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Thank you for your response and kind feedback. Even though I wasn't very active on this forum, ever since I found it, I have been here and it helped me so much, so thank you all for just being here...
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It's so good to hear of a positive outcome as far as your parents are concerned. It sounds like your dad isn't really in, like he's just going along with things for now. I'm happy for you.
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Good to hear, Dana, of all the hurdles you so elegantly overcame. You took your life into your own hands, got an education, remained loving towards your family and now--congratulations of your...
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So happy that everything has worked out so well for you Dana. I suspect your father will leave after his parents die. And especially with all the information coming out.
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AndreaIsFree, I suspect the same thing. And I hope I'm right. And my mother will just follow him, as she always does. Keep my (and your) fingers crossed... Anyway, so far, so good (very good)....
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