Happy Freedom Day! - Page 2

tracilicious · 09-24-2007, 05:17 PM

Thanks you guys.

I think I would probably need pages to detail the reflections I've made. In a nutshell, my family's rejection allowed the fresh opening and subsequent healing of old emotional wounds, I gained a much greater sense of empowerment by choosing my own, very different from my then culture, path, I've learned to choose support that is authentic and has no alterior motive, and well, I'm pretty much a different person. Or, rather, I'm so much closer to the real me then the religion ever allowed me to be. There have been times that I would say that it was the worst year of my life, but in actuallity, I think it was the best.

The JW's strongly encourage that you associate only within the faith, so in the beginning we felt very isolated. But now that we've built a strong network of local friends we are feeling more a part of mainstream culture. Coming up on our second round of holidays...at least we know what stockings are for this time.

My current round of reflection is focused on cult psychology, and how people can believe so strongly in circular logic and never go looking for proof outside of the authorities. I find it to be a very interesting topic. I think it exists to a point in all religions, but the JW's indoctrinate so effectively and so thoroughly that they can change their mind about anything and nobody blinks twice. They are so loyal to their organization that family, friends, even spouses are easily dropped if they turn away. It's a bit creepy.

Snowflake · 09-24-2007, 05:19 PM

Well, bully for you Traci!

to everything you just said!

alphabassettgrrl · 09-24-2007, 05:28 PM

Well, most of that sound all right but the going to bed angry doesn't sound like much fun at all.

Seriously, I'm glad to hear that your year has progressed this way, and that you're finding such good authentic support.

€uroMeinke · 09-24-2007, 05:29 PM

I'm betting your husband supports you entirely in celebrating this holiday

JWBear · 09-24-2007, 07:38 PM

Congratulations!!! It's more fun out here with us sinners!

09-24-2007, 05:17 PM	#1
tracilicious avatar transition Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: in-between Posts: 2,487	Thanks you guys. I think I would probably need pages to detail the reflections I've made. In a nutshell, my family's rejection allowed the fresh opening and subsequent healing of old emotional wounds, I gained a much greater sense of empowerment by choosing my own, very different from my then culture, path, I've learned to choose support that is authentic and has no alterior motive, and well, I'm pretty much a different person. Or, rather, I'm so much closer to the real me then the religion ever allowed me to be. There have been times that I would say that it was the worst year of my life, but in actuallity, I think it was the best. The JW's strongly encourage that you associate only within the faith, so in the beginning we felt very isolated. But now that we've built a strong network of local friends we are feeling more a part of mainstream culture. Coming up on our second round of holidays...at least we know what stockings are for this time. My current round of reflection is focused on cult psychology, and how people can believe so strongly in circular logic and never go looking for proof outside of the authorities. I find it to be a very interesting topic. I think it exists to a point in all religions, but the JW's indoctrinate so effectively and so thoroughly that they can change their mind about anything and nobody blinks twice. They are so loyal to their organization that family, friends, even spouses are easily dropped if they turn away. It's a bit creepy. __________________ And now Harry, let us step into the night and pursue that flighty temptress, adventure! - Albus Dumbledore
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09-24-2007, 05:19 PM	#2
Snowflake lost in the fog Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: San Francisco Posts: 7,831	Well, bully for you Traci! to everything you just said! __________________ Be yourself; everyone else is already taken. - Oscar Wilde
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09-24-2007, 05:28 PM	#3
alphabassettgrrl Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 4,978	Well, most of that sound all right but the going to bed angry doesn't sound like much fun at all. Seriously, I'm glad to hear that your year has progressed this way, and that you're finding such good authentic support. __________________ Why cycling? Anything [sport] that had to do with a ball, I wasn't very good at. -Lance Armstrong
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09-24-2007, 05:29 PM	#4
€uroMeinke L'Hédoniste Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: A.S.C.O.T. Posts: 8,671	I'm betting your husband supports you entirely in celebrating this holiday __________________ I would believe only in a God that knows how to Dance. Friedrich Nietzsche
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09-24-2007, 07:38 PM	#5
JWBear Worn Romantic Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Long Beach California Posts: 8,435	Congratulations!!! It's more fun out here with us sinners! __________________ Unrestrained frivolity will lead to the downfall of modern society.
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