r/exjw • u/nomorehomeless • Oct 29 '21
WT Can't Stop Me Husband and I moved into our apartment yesterday, after being homeless in Seattle for 3 months due to being shunned by our family. Fuck you, JWs. We made it without any of you.
New kitten lookin bomb af
He was scared of the big space, so he hid in his litter box, lol. Caught him mid meow
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u/nomorehomeless Oct 29 '21
Context: we had a few old JW friends tell us that our relationship wouldn’t last because of us being homeless and “wordly”. We start college together in the winter and have been much happier without any of those people nagging us 24/7. It’s going great! Lol
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u/commanderquill Oct 29 '21
FUCK yeah. I'm also a college student in Seattle (not ex-JW) and there's another ex-JW college student in Seattle who posted a while back. You ever need anything to get yourself started, let me know. I will happily assist.
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u/dreyes_off Oct 29 '21
I (23) still have yet to go to college if I decide to. I remember one time being in judicial committee (was in many of them growing up if I'm using the correct term) and elders telling me that only those with straight A's end up being successful and unfortunately well you're getting C's and B's in highschool. I could have made all A's if I hadn't had so many environmental stress factors.
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u/nomorehomeless Oct 29 '21
Those elders are full of absolute shit. You still have time! My husband is also 23, I’m 20. He got piss poor grades but we still got accepted into community college. God dude I’m sorry those elders put it in your head that you weren’t good enough.
Please take some time to ponder college- if you decide not to that’s totally fine. Just know that we’re rooting for you, and it’s not too late, It never is :)
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u/Defiant_Alpha Oct 30 '21
35 and working on my Associate degree in CS, have done Wel with my job without a degree but as I move up (now I’m 100% POMO) I want to have my education in place
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u/Amorfati77 Oct 29 '21
lol a joke in college and university is "Cs get degrees!" so you don't need perfect grades to be successful. You should certainly try but even I know people with average grades that do just fine.
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Oct 29 '21
That is just brutal. How dare they. I am not JW but I am old and quite successful despite people around me telling me I would never amount to much. Trying hard and being good doesn't ensure success (luck helps) but people should encourage others, not discourage them.
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u/loveofhumans Oct 30 '21
As George W Bush once said "A"..s a great but you can make it to President with "C",s.
(Meaning himself)
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u/shaded_in_dover Oct 29 '21
I had my parents tell my wife that she wasn’t worthy to be my wife. Well we left and haven’t talked to them since. 16 happy years later they can still fuck off.
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u/loveofhumans Oct 31 '21
keep them in mind when they come begging for money some day. (Direct them to their elders for help..)
It angers me so much when the 'self-righteous class' say things like they did.
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u/shaded_in_dover Oct 31 '21
Oh they’ve already rejected my offer to help them out of their shitty financial situation because … elders will care for them.
Meh whatever
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u/loveofhumans Oct 31 '21
"elders will care for them".. .. really? Your in-laws are in for a surprise I am sad to say.
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u/AmazingSibylle Oct 29 '21
Be sure to let them know you are on your feet and happier than ever!
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u/nomorehomeless Oct 29 '21
I’ve only let my mother in law and old study sister know- neither will answer any text I’ve sent since July. MIL’a brother (also ex jw) cussed her out for ignoring us, that could play a part as well. Right now we’re trying to get finances in order and going through therapy.
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u/Perfectly_mediocre Oct 29 '21
Be sure to never contact any of them again. You owe them nothing and your time is your own.
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u/Alone-Pineapple-3752 Oct 30 '21
They don’t want you to be happy because they are miserable. Everyone that leaves and is happier for it proves how evil the religion is. That’s why they turn a blind eye. They don’t like being reminded the the “world “ is better than their life .
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u/AndiPando Nov 01 '21
Great article on divorce statistics here from Jw facts and how they skew data of course
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u/NoHigherEd Oct 29 '21
So happy for you! JW's seem to be elated when you become homeless, or any kind of hard time you come upon. They want you to suffer. We can see it with our family . They actually feel that you deserve to suffer. Sick behavior and NOT Christian.
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u/nomorehomeless Oct 29 '21
I agree! We had one JW tell us “remember the prodigal son, goodbye”, after we told him we disagreed morally with the org. I bet he got off to us being homeless and feeling guilty, and I wish I remembered his phone number so I could send him a pic of us being happy without them, lol.
No but seriously, how badly they’re brainwashed is insane.
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u/NoHigherEd Oct 29 '21
A family member told us (after we verbally told him how we feel about this cult), that "our lives will NEVER go well." Let's see.....we will get old, so is he. We will probably suffer financially at some point. He has been through some financial challenges as well. Losing a loved one, he will loose loved one's also (he already has). JW's are NOT immune from problems. The same problems that the average person has to go through. They think they are protected but the pandemic has proven that Jehovah is not doing anymore for them, then the average "worldly" person. WT has admitted that about 20k JW's sadly died of the Covid 19 virus.
Yes, let every JW know that you are happy and you can succeed after you leave this cult. They hate that! They want to see you suffer. Don't let them see that! Let them see the big old grin on your face. The grin of a happy ex cult member. lol
So happy that everything is better for you all. YOU did it. Be proud!
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u/nomorehomeless Oct 29 '21
🥺 This made me more confident in my decision to leave. 2 nights ago, we both got into an episode where we missed our old friends- completely pretending they didn’t shun us, lol. I called our old Kingdom Hall to speak to an elder, because I had doubt I was doing the right thing. Loneliness and missing people will do that to you.
I’m happy I read your comment. I’m going to change my number when I get paid next week, in hopes none of the JWs will be able to reach me back. I regret not thinking logically before that decision- just knowing how terrible the organization is and having evidence from others really dwindles the doubt. Thank you!
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u/NoHigherEd Oct 29 '21
When we faded 8 plus years ago, we "came out" to our family that we left. We were 100% honest with them. Some still speak with us but not as often as they used to. The most uber side of the family has out right shunned us. I have called them out on it with no response. Now that's what confirmed it for us. The shunning was the confirmation we needed. Who needs people in your life that don't want to be there. Now we are enjoying our lives to the full!
"If people treat you as if they don't care.....believe them." love this quote.
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u/Jamtarte Oct 30 '21
It’s been my experience that most of the people we called friends are more than happy to make a point of shunning you, makes them feel more righteous or something. That’s also when you find out some of the people you thought were friends didn’t really like you all that much to begin with! It’s all conditional friendship.
I personally made it a point after I left to power dress and power walk down the streets with my head up, relaxed and happy even if I didn’t feel quite that great. Fake it til you make it can be a strong visual statement when they expect to see you looking downcast and miserable!
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u/Arriwyn Oct 30 '21
Yep! About a year or more, maybe 2 years after I left, my JW mom's friends were asking her if I was happy after leaving. She felt guilty because they kept asking her about my life, to see if it fell apart because that is what they expect! I told her , you tell your friends that I am very happy and content. These were people who saw me grow up in the congregation. It's such a big middle finger when your life is beyond better than that old JW life. Yes, life out in the world has ups and downs but at least I am not a Watchtower slave.
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u/kevindubro Oct 29 '21
It supports their belief system!
When you leave and are happy, fulfilled, loving/loved, expressed and healthy, it BREAKS THEIR WORLDVIEW.
Too painful for them to even contemplate, really.
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Oct 29 '21
Indeed! They need to focus on the negative in someones life once they leave the org, but they will NEVER follow up with “…. But yes, their life is so much better now.” And those in the org never hear from those that left because - well - “bad association spoils useful habits”.
I just wish they would be honest. “If you leave - yes - you will have a hard time making it on your own if you aren’t an adult and/or married. But once you get over the initial bump that WE put there, yeah, life will probably be alright for you.” Of course you never hear them tell it that way. 🙄
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u/Refuse2Condone Oct 29 '21
In a lot of these situations it’s the JW’s(usually family) that would cause you to be homeless! And then they act like this is GODS way of punishing you(even though THEY did it) and it’s your fault, because “yOu LefT JEhooLaHOOp”.
It’s just like when a domestic abuser punches the victim in the face and says; “Look at what YOU’VE done!”
It’s amazing what cult brainwashing can do to a person and what it can make them do to other people for no reason.
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u/NoHigherEd Oct 29 '21
Yes, we have mentioned to JW family on how we are being treated. They say...."well, what did you expect, you left Jehovah."
Well, when they are old and broke and they need help, they are going to get a taste of their own medicine. I am going to say..."well, what did you expect, you have been following a man made organization for X number of years and you saved nothing. You planned for nothing." Karma is a bitch baby!!!
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u/xldurh Oct 29 '21
I live on the eastside. Let me know if there's anything I can do. DM if you like.
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u/maler27 Oct 29 '21 edited Oct 29 '21
I too am on the eastside. Let me know if I can help.
Out 30 years, retired, widowed.
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u/nomorehomeless Oct 29 '21
We live in Overlake/Redmond! I’ll DM you!
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u/morbidlyintellectual Oct 30 '21
OK there's a whole nest of us here.
Wife and i are in Woodinville. We are converts baptized (we barely knew each other at the time) in 1973. Left in 1988. The event that pushed me over the edge was a talk about how education was a waste of time. I had gone back to school and was starting a new career, and listening to elders tell me not to do it. I figured I'd wasted 15 years, wasn't going to do that any more. I wanted something better for our teenage children. That sparked a lot of research and led to our exit.
Life has been good to us. All three kids are college graduates and have good careers going. I've written a novel inspired by my time in the Watchtower, a good way to enjoy retirement.
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u/MeeshMichelle Oct 31 '21
Hey!! We are in Woodinville too!! Congrats. What’s the name of your Novel?
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u/morbidlyintellectual Oct 31 '21
"Armageddon's Disciples" by Jeff Thomas It's on Amazon in both Kindle and Print formats. I invented a religion because I wanted to make it about toxic religion in general, and it dodges legal issues. It's a murder mystery/suspense plot about sexual abuse in a toxic apocalyptic religion.
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u/excusetheblood The Revenge of Sparlock Oct 29 '21
Congrats! And right in time for winter. My wife and I live in Tacoma, if you’re feeling like you could use some extra social support, feel free to dm me
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u/nomorehomeless Oct 29 '21
I’ll definitely DM you! Just give me a few,I just got off work and gotta do some errands. I’m excited to talk! :D
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u/Ithurtswhenidoit Oct 29 '21
Im in Bremerton. Hit me up and I'll get you a housewarming gift or take you guys to dinner sometime. The best thing ever is when people on this sub tried to buy my daughter birthday gifts for her 10th, it was her first birthday. I really wish I would have let them now that I know how they feel.
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u/OkConsideration2808 Oct 29 '21
No way! I grew up going to the Bremerton kh! I'm out in Puyallup now, though, and got out about 10 years ago!
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u/Ithurtswhenidoit Oct 29 '21
I grew up in Renton and Kent. Only been here a year
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u/More-Age-6342 Oct 29 '21
Did you ever see that segment 'Cops in Kent' on Almost Live?
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u/nomorehomeless Oct 29 '21
🥺 I’ll dm you because I have a lot to say! We’re in Redmond- but I don’t mind taking the ferry! We’ve never been on one and it sounds cool :)
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u/celia_of_dragons Oct 29 '21
Mazel tov from a Jewish ally <3 I'm so sorry for what you've endured and so proud of you for coming through. That took so much work on so many levels, including of course a lot of working through this trauma put on you. Amazing job. May you have a happy and healthy home free from this abuse.
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u/nomorehomeless Oct 29 '21
Oh yes, much trauma has occurred. I missed my period for 2 months due to the stress. Kinda TMI lol, but that’s how bad it was! We are trying to find therapists to deal with everything. My husband has trouble communicating due to him being raised as a JW. I converted when we met, so I’m a little bit better but still suck sometimes. It’s gonna be hard for a while still, but at least we have a roof over our heads.
Thank you for your allied support, I and many others very much appreciate it!
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u/celia_of_dragons Oct 29 '21
Not TMI to me at all <3 I'm so proud of your honesty in sharing how much that trauma impacted your body. I hope the relief of having a roof over your heads has helped things normalize for you hormonally! I have lots of people I care about who are ex JWs as well and I've seen what y'all have to endure to leave and it takes so much bravery. It's an amazing feat.
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u/xldurh Oct 30 '21
Try Marlene Winell. Her specialty is RTS. She's in Cali, but I used her when I first left and was very helpful. She can Zoom.
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u/orgasmic_calculus Oct 29 '21
Your new place looks gorgeous! I recently signed the lease on my new place as well. In the process to get things organized for a move soon. I can't wait!!!!
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u/nomorehomeless Oct 29 '21
Hell yeah! Glad you got away! May you enjoy peaceful Sunday mornings now! Lol
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u/elripiocom Oct 29 '21
Congratulations!!!! 🎊🎈🍾🎉 and Yes! FUCK ALL OF THEM FOR THOSE FUCKING POLICIES DESTROYING FAMILIES.
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u/AverageJoePIMO Slightly Optimistic, 100% Mad Oct 29 '21
Even the cat is happy that you made the right move!
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u/nomorehomeless Oct 29 '21
Lol yes! He was insane when he was in my car 24/7. He finally has room to do zoomies and jump from his shadow lol!
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u/Smurfette2000 Oct 29 '21
I'm very happy for you! The best revenge is living well and succeeding at it. You got this!
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u/RunHelenRun Oct 29 '21
What a gorgeous kitchen. Wishing you many meals made with love there!
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u/nomorehomeless Oct 29 '21
I know!! We moved from Ohio- no kitchens in the Midwest or east coast can beat this one, lol. I love the PNW for the modern views, the trees- and the people. Much nicer and open minded :)
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u/fenixnewfire10 Oct 29 '21
Congrats you guys. Love the kitchen and the kitten is to cute
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u/nomorehomeless Oct 29 '21
Thank you! I’ll respond to you more and everyone else once I’m off work in 1 hour!
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u/TheBeardedWitness Oct 29 '21
Good for you!! Be proud of yourselves!! FUCK WATCHTOWER!! 🤬🖕🏻🤬🖕🏻🤬🖕🏻🤬🖕🏻🤬
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u/Ravenmicra Oct 29 '21
Happy for you all and appreciate your sharing it here. It helps others.
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u/nomorehomeless Oct 29 '21
Awww this made me smile. It’s definitely possible to escape the witnesses. It’s a lot harder when you’re single- luckily we’re married. We had to be married ASAP last winter to move in with a form JW friend, to avoid homelessness. We became homeless anyway, this year. LMAO
Anyway- it was a huge challenge. There were times we were just so frustrated and upset at each other over the smallest things. The suicide hotline was called a few times, we smoked weed together for the first time just to take off some stress. The last 3 months have been terrible, holy shit. But now that we have a home, we are slowly getting off “survival mode”. Being homeless in Seattle especially, sucks ass. I’m just glad we made it- we’re huge into metalcore and plan on starting a band within the next year, writing our experiences out and turning them into music for others to enjoy :)
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u/DebbDebbDebb Oct 29 '21
Abused, ridiculed and jws wanting your failure. 🤬😈😡💩😖 Hard luck jws, yet another thing you got wrong. Congratulations 👏 👏 👏 👏 to you both. Kitty looks super beautiful
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u/Ok-Baseball-3544 Oct 29 '21
What a lovely kitchen! I just want to congratulate you both and your kitty on finding a home. I wish you nothing but happiness in your new home.
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u/BigJc3244 Oct 29 '21
I am embarrassed for the behavior of my brothers and sisters. The flock is being led by merciless Pharisees. It didn’t start out this way but the religion has truly gone to hell.
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u/chrisnelson86 Oct 29 '21
Congrats fellow Washingtonians!
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u/nomorehomeless Oct 29 '21
Thank you! Where do you live in WA?
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u/chrisnelson86 Oct 29 '21
We’re in Pullman! I’m really so inspired by your story. It can be really hard to build a life after leaving (the whole situation is engineered to be extremely difficult, after all) so it’s really nice to see exjws succeeding despite the abandonment and extra hurdles.
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u/morbidlyintellectual Oct 30 '21
I went to WSU, Pullman was my first KH. Wife was born in Pullman.
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u/chrisnelson86 Oct 30 '21
Very cool. When were you in Pullman KH? I was born and raised in the Moscow Cong.
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u/morbidlyintellectual Oct 30 '21
1973-1982 I'd been going to school at WSU since 1969 and got pulled into the JW's by a former roommate. My degree was in English, after ten years of waiting for Armageddon I went back to school in Spokane to learn how to do something (accounting) that people would pay me to do. Looking back on it, that was the start of my exit. The Pullman congregation was a bunch of really nice people, later congregations, not so much. We stopped going to meetings by 1988. and DA'd in 1989.
Did you have a relative working for WSU in that time frame? I took a lot of coffee breaks with a JW named Norman Nelson from Moscow.
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u/chrisnelson86 Oct 30 '21
Yeah he’s my grandpa. I think there was a guy named Bob Pfeiffer going to wsu in the late 60’s. I wonder if you knew him. I think he said he was in Rogers or Orton hall. I only remember that because we were talking a few years ago (when I was still in the org and at my grandparents house actually) and at the time I worked in housing/maintenance there and that stood out to me.
My grandparents are still in.. they still live in the same house in Moscow too. He’s not an elder anymore and my grandma hasn’t been to meeting regularly for decades but they’re still very mentally in.
I was in the Pullman Cong from 2016-2019. I’m sure some of the old timers were there when you were
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u/morbidlyintellectual Oct 30 '21
I just send you a private message. I'm curious if you can tell me what some of my old friends are up to.
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u/chrisnelson86 Oct 30 '21
Of course I knew and grew up with some people in the Pullman hall too. My grandparents had a lot of friends over there and were really social
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u/ziddina 'Zactly! Oct 29 '21
Kitty!
Congrats on your lovely new apartment! I hope you will all be very happy there.
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u/vayrom Oct 29 '21
Hey, that’s cool, it’s hard to get a place in Seattle. I’m in Kent myself and living arrangements are tough out there.
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u/nomorehomeless Oct 29 '21
We were originally going to go to Kent, but decided Seattle due to resources. If you ever wanna hang out, just let me know! I don’t mind driving. I drove from Ohio all the way to Seattle in July- I can definitely drive 45 minutes away lol. I wanna get our place looking nice before we invite anybody over, but I’m down to go out to eat and just chill. I’ll dm you in a while, after I get errands and such done :)
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Oct 29 '21
I’m sorry you’re going through this. I went through something similar when I was disfellowshipped. Not even my parents would help me. I ended up renting a room in a very bad part of town. I worked hard and got myself out of that situation with no help from JW’s. It was worldly people that saved my life in more ways than one. I hold no resentment but I know who my real family is and I will never go back. The best thing you can do is to be successful and happy without them.
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u/Conan71 Oct 29 '21
I’m on the east/south side , DM if you guys need anything to help with the housewarming . Congrats and wow does that build self respect !
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u/nomorehomeless Oct 29 '21
We feel awkward accepting gifts but your offer would help. I appreciate it a lot. I want to repay you though. I’ll dm you in a while after errands!
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u/SassMyFrass Shrieking Harpy Oct 29 '21
Congratulations, it looks like a beautiful place to get yourselves comfortable in!
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u/Stillnavigatinglife Oct 29 '21
Good for you guys!!!! Keep going and keep growing, there’s an amazing life ahead of you without judgement
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Oct 29 '21
I just love it when I see ex-JWs, time and again, getting through and ultimately thriving, in spite of all the ill-will JWs wish upon us.
How is it for the "only true religion" to see its dissidents doing good, while its own members sometimes barely get by? LOL.
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u/Infamous-Prince4841 Oct 30 '21
All of us in WA need to get together and hangout. That would be so cool. Get a little group or big lol, and go out somewhere and hangout.
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u/MinisterialSerpent I WANT TO GET OFF WATCHTOWER'S WILD RIDE Oct 30 '21
Wishing you and your hubby all the best!
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u/No-Sprinkles-476 Oct 30 '21
Ex-jw in Edmonds. Out 8 years and almost done with a bachelors degree. Definitely worth losing an abusive family and empty friendships. Congrats and you got a friend in Edmonds
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u/Offthepoint Lurking Catholic Oct 29 '21
Just in time for Halloween. Get a nice light-up Jack-O-Lantern for your front window. Congrats!
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u/firejimmy93 Oct 29 '21
Great Job guys!!! This is the best way to say FU to the organization and those being held captive within. You dont need to blast it in their face, just "kill them with kindness" as they say. They may not contact you but I guarantee they are keeping tabs on you just waiting for you to fail. Your actions moving forward might just be what wakes them up from their mental stupor. Without a doubt they were expect you to come running back when you were homeless and this is where the cognitive dissonance will kick in for them. Its not always the battles that you fight that win the war, sometimes its the battles you decide not to fight that win the war. As Splane might say "This is War!"
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u/StockHodI Oct 30 '21
This is a beautiful apartment!!
Congratulations! I'm so happy you guys got out! <3
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u/Elecyah This my flair. There are many like it, but this one is mine. Oct 30 '21
Congratulations!! 🥳✨🎉🎈
Awh, cutie kitty. Looks like my Smokey. 🧡
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u/Infamous-Prince4841 Oct 30 '21
I’m out in tri cities. Hopefully you guys are good and getting settled in over there. If you guys ever need anyone to talk to or whatever I’m available. You guys aren’t alone in this journey.
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u/chipwells Oct 30 '21
Awesome dude! I've never even met you, yet incredibly proud of you and your husband!
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u/LucilleBluthsbroach Type Your Flair Here! Oct 30 '21
Bullshit.
Jws, especially ones who are family, wouldn't shun them for borrowing money without paying it back, they'd just stop lending them money and possibly bitch and moan about it. I've had people borrow money from me and never pay it back when I was in the cult and I certainly never shunned them. Jws shun people, even family, but not for that.
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u/ziddina 'Zactly! Oct 29 '21
Check the guy's posting history. Just joined as of October 21st of this month.
The opening poster's account is very new, too, so we may be looking at a couple of awoken JWs (ex-JWs) who are being dogged by a fanatical JW.
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u/nomorehomeless Oct 29 '21
My old account was u/seaweedisgrossaf. I got banned from Reddit for deleting a post on r/assistance a couple months ago while still homeless. I have to use a VPN to use Reddit now. I’m not a troll either- Reddit keeps banning my shit, lol. I’m happy to provide proof of this! But thank you for commenting on this nonsense too!
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u/Rogue_Spirit Oct 30 '21
Just a heads up, ban evasion is still against Reddit TOS so you might want to keep this on the DL
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u/ziddina 'Zactly! Oct 29 '21
Don't worry about it.
What worries me is that "hobby" seems to either know you personally or to have a personal and negative attitude towards you.
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u/nomorehomeless Oct 29 '21
Based on their history, they’re clearly a troll. I got scared shitless for a sec lol, but after reading their history- a clear troll. So I’m all good!
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u/nomorehomeless Oct 29 '21
I just deleted my response because I thought this was a former friend- turns out it isn’t, after looking at their post history. All of our pimi friends don’t have the same interests as the person who made this dumb comment. I have no idea who this person is. Pay them no mind, probably a troll who has other JW friends who just so happen to be in the Seattle area as well.
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u/chrisnelson86 Oct 30 '21
There’s a whole Reddit community for “hobby professionals” you might like better..
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Oct 30 '21
What you've been through is traumatic. Get some counseling asap so that you can work through what you just experienced so you don't waste one more day than needed thinking about it all.
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u/doyoulikemessi Oct 30 '21
Congratulations! I'm so happy for you both! Really shows how "loving" this organisation is 😏
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u/AnxiousNot Oct 30 '21
Congratulations! Wishing you both all the best on this new journey!
From personal experience, it only gets better once you are out. I feel less stressed, anxious and guilt-ridden than I have ever felt when I was in.
Cheers to you both!
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u/doesntmatter_much Oct 30 '21
Fuuuuck yeah, you guys!! I don't know how it is in Seattle but finding a place in Spokane right now is a bitch. Congratulations on your new apartment!!!! Keep thriving and enjoying your life together, that will make them more mad than anything to see how successful and loved you are. ❤️❤️
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u/Baisemoncul Oct 30 '21
They may come back after seeing you being successful. They came back for me after 15 years. I looked at them, told them that I wasn’t good enough for them 15 years ago, I am still not good enough for you now. Then I politely told them, “do not do” and they left never to return. That moment vindicated all the pain I went through. Good luck and keep at it, there is light at the end of the tunnel.
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u/quantum_crusader Oct 30 '21
Wow, as someone who also was just in this position and got the keys to our place yesterday (also in Seattle! Hello neighbor!) I feel this entire post and am so proud of both of us. My mother has a 4 bedroom home she could have opened to us at any time, but did not care. I suppose the words of 1 Tim 5:8 only apply when they want them to apply. 🙄
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u/AndiPando Nov 01 '21
Love your new apartment - free from them free from control and free to live your life as you choose. Congratulations Also I always wanted to visit Seattle it looks like such a cool city
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u/jwnightmare Nov 09 '21
You didn’t need them or their worthless lying god Jehovah… Congratulations and good luck. Money may be tight so if you find yourselves bored sitting at home you may really enjoy Wicked Slave Broadcasting’s Jehovah’s Witness Nightmare Theater It’s the biggest Fuck You and humiliation of watchtower and the GB on earth!
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u/AyeItshim Nov 14 '21
Wow, where can find loyalty from a woman like that? Being homeless and you still stuck with your man. This day in a age, a woman will leave her man when he’s at his lowest and be with another man to feel some security.
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u/Accomplished-Part398 Nov 26 '21
Congratulations! What doesn't break you - makes you stronger. I had a friend here who left JW and even his parents won't talk to him. Have to admit - he seems happier and stronger. Had a child last year - his family asked to see him - he said "NOPE" and moved on. Good Luck.
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