Abuse from within the JW ranks
I just read the horrible story of abuse by Alloma Gilbert who was severely abused by her JW Foster stepmom, Eunice Spry. The whole story got me to thinking . I have read of other horrible abuse...
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I presonally think it is any organization that permits control and shame that allows for this. Be it catholic priests or JW's. Anytime our natural desires are forced restrictions we turn more devious...
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Quote: Anytime our natural desires are forced restrictions we turn more devious I agree!
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I hate to admit it but Iwas one of those "abusive" mothers..........I used to beat up my two older children because i was so angry with my self i took it out on my children....If they failed to meet...
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That must have been hard to write Whandi. We all make mistakes, but it's huge as far as personal growth goes, when we can admit it. I hope you have a wonderful family life now. All the best.
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This is an interview by a former Elder talking to a Pyschiatrist that was also a former JW. He gives the stats of mental illness amoung JW's as opposed to the general population. It was only posted...
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Whandi Thanks for such an honest response. The fact that you stopped a cycle of abuse you learned by means of good self awareness and therapy is truly great. Not many would do what you did.
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Here are my thoughts on the question raised: Since leaving, I have had a chance to reflect on those I remember coming into "da troof". This is all anecdotal, but most I recall were troubled people....
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I would also add, and maybe some older ones could correct me if I am wrong, but it seemed to me that in the 30's through the 60's it was all about JW's being different from other religions. They would...
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The first research into the JW'sand mental health was conducted here in western Australia in 1973 by sSpencer. I was drawn to the "Truth" by the fact that they said they would love me and look after...
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I feel that the coldness, phonyness and restrictiveness makes it attractive to abusers. I personally feel that many are mentally ill in some way or another. i feel that 25% are nice kind loving...
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"but it seemed to me that in the 30's through the 60's it was all about JW's being different from other religions. They would get the religiously dissatisfied. Since 1975, they have been getting more...
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Ballerina Doll I would put the percentage of Self-Rightuess and Haughty way higher than that. I have never met a JW that wasn't those two things except when I was visiting someplace and didn't get to...
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"That is the worst thing about JW's is that arrogance " I agree, tetsuo...and combine that arrogance with ignorance. The JW's, as a whole, are ignorant. They are so badly educated, that they actually...
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AllTimeJeff wrote: "It is my opinion that JW's have a structure with a built in schedule. To people who have lived chaotic lives, it does have the benefit of organizing their lives somewhat." and " If...
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no bird woman that doesn't sound arrogant, its the truth. i agree, many are extremely ignorant. they can mimick what the WT says and that is it. they know othing else. and tetsoujackson i agree with...
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I don't think in my 44 years I could tell my stories on just this site. There is an astonishment that comes with who are real and who are fake. The snakes all look the same for their own "skeletons"...
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Helloooooooo Darwyng. Wow. this is form the archives ay? I think people fill all the same niches no matter what they claim to be. Actions speak louder than words.
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There are different degree's of abuse, and then you have to deal with the definitions of 'abuse'. And what the current society defines as abuse in regions vs. professionals clinical definitions of...
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