Introducing myself

Hello David. Good to have you here. Sorry to learn of your MH issues. Learn to love yourself first and allow others to love you when you have. No one can love you if you do not love yourself. Love of self is key to not only loving others and understanding their needs, but of having love to give away. As things stand with your experience, you will possess a healthy amount of empathy. That is a gift to treasure in valuing others. The key to truth is love. The more you give, the more you get back. The common denominator is Jehovah and its application is wisdom. Here is a life boat worth getting in to. It is unsinkable.
Thank you. I am over it.

There is a big advantage of living off grid in a rural area. My phobias are gone! My health has improved and I am physically stronger(for obvious reasons). Because I guess I am closer to nature, and not in a crowded city(last place was Vancouver). The phobia part was a surprise, because I had it for decades. I wonder how many of the society's problems are due to big city living?

Also big part of the depression was that I was 36 when I moved out of my parents place. I know it's my fault, but they were also the type which can be described as long-suffering and because of the times they grew up in like most baby boomers they think their kids need to be protected against everything. If you believe your kid shouldn't do anything they complain about or find difficult, you need to wake up. Those parents aren't showing love, rather eventual, and excruciatingly slow death for their children. Imagine at the end when they are in their 50's after their parents are dead and they face Jesus? "What have you done?" "Ummm, absolutely nothing".

I still have problems but even though I have to take care of myself I am much better at motivating myself. I can tell you the problems are especially serious with men because they feel lot less need to improve on themselves under the home of their parents. They need that push, they need that hardship. Most of "mental health problems" can be solved with simple solutions such as with me. The pills they gave me to take I stopped because all it did was make me drowsy the whole day(you can't hurt yourself because you are too drowsy to even walk or sometimes to eat!). Also the nurses were busy filing redundant paperwork and had no time to be human with us, when a simple person-to-person talk may all be needed.

Hospitals are for life and death scenarios. All other things it's an unnecessary garbage.

So this part I do not regret. I just wish the whole thing was more attuned to how it's supposed to be.
 
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Thank you. I am over it.

There is a big advantage of living off grid in a rural area. My phobias are gone! My health has improved and I am physically stronger(for obvious reasons). Because I guess I am closer to nature, and not in a crowded city(last place was Vancouver). The phobia part was a surprise, because I had it for decades. I wonder how many of the society's problems are due to big city living?

Also big part of the depression was that I was 36 when I moved out of my parents place. I know it's my fault, but they were also the type which can be described as long-suffering and because of the times they grew up in like most baby boomers they think their kids need to be protected against everything. If you believe your kid shouldn't do anything they complain about or find difficult, you need to wake up. Those parents aren't showing love, rather eventual, and excruciatingly slow death for their children. Imagine at the end when they are in their 50's after their parents are dead and they face Jesus? "What have you done?" "Ummm, absolutely nothing".

I still have problems but even though I have to take care of myself I am much better at motivating myself. I can tell you the problems are especially serious with men because they feel lot less need to improve on themselves under the home of their parents. They need that push, they need that hardship. Most of "mental health problems" can be solved with simple solutions such as with me. The pills they gave me to take I stopped because all it did was make me drowsy the whole day(you can't hurt yourself because you are too drowsy to even walk or sometimes to eat!). Also the nurses were busy filing redundant paperwork and had no time to be human with us, when a simple person-to-person talk may all be needed.

Hospitals are for life and death scenarios. All other things it's an unnecessary garbage.

So this part I do not regret. I just wish the whole thing was more attuned to how it's supposed to be.
Hell @DavidCJ it’s nice to have you here with us on the forum. I enjoy reading your comments and totally agree with what you’re saying here. You seem to be pretty level headed and thinking straight…just taking one day at a time.

Also, thank you for sharing your story with us too.
 
Hi David, nice to meet you.

Everyone who calls on the names Jehovah will be saved. Even though most witnesses are pro C19 vaccine there are a lot who are not. They are mostly quiet about it, (I keep finding new ones). There are some schools that some people can't attend if they are not vaccinated but that is about it right now. The congregation has an organized preaching campaign to help others learn about Jehovah, this way you can save yourself and those who listen to you. There will be many people in the congregation that will respect your decision about vaccination and many others that will communicate from subtle to overt ways they think you are wrong. Just forge stronger friendships with the former. Those friendships can and will be very helpful as the system falls apart.
Although the majority of witnesses support the C19 vaccination, there are several who do not. Most of them remain quiet about it (I keep finding new ones). But that is about it at the moment. Some institutions have policies prohibiting non-vaccinated students from enrolling. To spread the word about Jehovah, the congregation has a well-organized preaching programme. By doing so, you can both rescue yourself and those who listen to you.
 
Assuming that we are anything other than dust on a pair of scales on the back shelf in a far-off ruin of a cupboard in a dungeon on an asteroid in the furthest reach of the deepest black hole in a corner of a lost universe in another dimension may be a truly magnificent scale of self-indulgent self-importance, but Christ started out with only 12 apostles, and one of those was of somewhat dubious character.
 
Welcome to the forum @DavidCJ .
I won't suggest to anyone to leave or to return to the Watchtower org. or stay in. What I can and will say is:
1) prayer and lots of it, honest, heartfelt prayer.
2) read God's word and meditate on it, study it. Search for Jehovah.
This, coming to KNOW Jehovah, to trust in him completely, not relying on your own power, money, intelligence, or on a group of people or an organization. And to have faith in the shed blood of Jesus Christ to cover your sins and shortcomings. This is what saves. And of course, don't hide your light. Preach the love of God at every opportunity.
I'm sure that you are aware of these things but sometimes we make things more complicated than they are. Lean into Jehovah, he will give you peace. Maybe you are where he wants you, perhaps you can save some of the "off the grid" folks sooner or later. Or maybe not. Keep praying for answers. God is faithful. Hang in there.
Very nice reply. And as hardy welcome to David. There will be surprises ahead that is for sure. I have no doubt this site will be shut even before the WT corporation. TPTB are watching and preparing to control all "misinformation" whether convid's or some other gov BS. I'm sure the GB will welcome such controls

I think of this when it comes to what Jehovah will allow - “At that time I will carefully search Jerusalem with lamps, And I will call to account the complacent ones, who say in their heart, ‘Jehovah will not do good, and he will not do bad.’ Their wealth will be plundered and their houses will be devastated. They will build houses, but they will not occupy them; And they will plant vineyards, but they will not drink wine from them.” (Zep 1:12, 13)
 
If you allow them, the Brothers and Sisters on this forum will make you smile. Jesus said that until he declares it to be done, he will be among those proclaiming the good news. Thus, you need not worry about what is occurring elsewhere in the world since He has it covered. The moment has come for all of us to grow in our love and faith for Jehovah and one another. Have you heard of the book Bro. King wrote? In putting what is happening in the world into perspective, it is really beneficial. We are here for you, David, so keep your head high.
 
If you allow them, the Brothers and Sisters on this forum will make you smile. Jesus said that until he declares it to be done, he will be among those proclaiming the good news. Thus, you need not worry about what is occurring elsewhere in the world since He has it covered. The moment has come for all of us to grow in our love and faith for Jehovah and one another. Have you heard of the book Bro. King wrote? In putting what is happening in the world into perspective, it is really beneficial. We are here for you, David, so keep your head high.
Very refreshing to see that said. It’s true. We all try. We have all learnt more about ourselves, now being free of watchtower. Different aspects of faith widen the understanding of how faith works within us. I have learnt far more here about diversity in faith and how this is assimilated into the understanding of truth. Perspective is very much an ally of belief without compromise because it is fed and nurtured by experience, feedback and results. One such perspective for me was thinking about Jesus’ first miracle of turning water in to wine. Can you imagine how that would have been received at watchtower headquarters? Neither can I. They would have missed its meaning completely. That is how differing perspectives in like minded seekers of truth help each other to embrace the whole.
 
Hi @DavidCJ, welcome. Depression is a real thing and sorry you went through those rough times. Hope you are in a stable setting now. I too was reading this forum's content for months before joining and overall, yes, as @Citrine said, many good people here. Those that try to stir controversy are quickly managed by @Watchman. Just want to say, you are not crazy in suspecting something is wrong in the org, yes, there are issues, however, perhaps focusing on the positive reasons you got baptized and became part of the org could help you maintain a balanced view. Everyone has their reasons for staying in, or leaving, who are we to judge (Rom 14:4,12)? However, reading the bible, following God's commandments and Jesus' example, well, those are constants that haven't changed. In any case, all the best and thanks for openly sharing your thoughts and sentiments.
 
Although the majority of witnesses support the C19 vaccination, there are several who do not. Most of them remain quiet about it (I keep finding new ones). But that is about it at the moment. Some institutions have policies prohibiting non-vaccinated students from enrolling. To spread the word about Jehovah, the congregation has a well-organized preaching programme. By doing so, you can both rescue yourself and those who listen to you.

The majority may have taken the stuf, but do they all support it? They may have done what their god (G/B ) ordered them to do prehaps. Welcome to the forum. Tenii8.
 
I loved this 80’s song. But so very true! Lol 😆
Personally, I think THEY were letting us know…THEY ARE WATCHING US! 🫣 😳
But seriously though it is unsettling to know everyone is being watched/tracked somehow. From use of credit cards, baby monitors, cameras everywhere, phones, our online activity and of course those theories on appliances. Anyone ever have their TV come on and you did not turn it on. Scared the stuff outta me. 🤯 🤯!!. UGH
 
But seriously though it is unsettling to know everyone is being watched/tracked somehow. From use of credit cards, baby monitors, cameras everywhere, phones, our online activity and of course those theories on appliances. Anyone ever have their TV come on and you did not turn it on. Scared the stuff outta me. 🤯 🤯!!. UGH
They can turn my television on at any time they want. There is nothing but rubbish on and if they have half a mind to watch it, then half a mind is probably all they will need!
 
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