Posted by ExDub [ExDub] on November 03, 1999 at 13:43:57 {eZOTANvCI6S2pgVcL2CgYwT5J/kZ46}:
I've been reading and learning and listening. This has been more than a little interesting to me. I've come to the conclusion that I am far enough along in my healing process that I don't really need a forum like this one, and don't really have the time to hang around to try to help others. It is too busy and confusing for me to work on. Otherwise, I might hang around and see if I could connect with anyone who is where I have been and offer them moral support.
Now, the reason I'm writing is to have one last word on the big topic here, the WTS.
Please, if you are on the fence, do some research. You might consider not jumping out of the society without first developing a safety net for yourself by getting some counseling. take it a step at a time and don't let the pressure get to you too hard.
Remember, the society sets up the hoops, you do NOT have to jump through them.
If you need to, keep coming here and coming here and reading and absorbing. But don't trade one addiction for another. Cling to the people here who will help you and who really do seem to care. There are a few whose only agenda is healing I think. I bet they would find it beneficial to their own healings to help you with yours.
If ever I've seen a toxic religion it is the WTS. Please be careful of yourselves. Cut those chains that tie your minds to Bethel and the publications. Think, inquire, enjoy your life. Learn and pursue happiness.
God gave us our lives to enjoy, not to beat ourselves to death with guilt and heartbreak.
Get on with things and love yourself.
Love,
ExDub