pinkylovely:


Quite happy to read through this! I'm at that phase where I no longer use the NWT Bible at the kingdom hall anymore. I still listen and follow up with the watchtower study articles though.

Thanks so much for your encouraging words. Really. If you don't mind, I'll love to reach out to you.

pinkylovely:
I haven't. It's a book I've always wanted to read. Once had a PDF file of it but for some reason, can't find it any more.

Alright. Will definitely send you a message via email

pinkylovely:
To start with, I'm aware that this will spark some negative reactions from JW PIMIs but please if you are a strong member of the JW denomination, avoid being part of this discussion.

Just in case you are wondering, PIMO is an abbreviation for Physically In Mentally Out. At this point in my life, I've realized a lot of wrongs about the JW denomination and their belief system. From the criticisms with going for higher forms of education, the kicking against blood transfusion (but accpetance of blood fractions�), the idea that the GB are meant to 'control' us since they are the only channel in which God passes through, the outright discrimination against other denominations with the belief that they all are destined for destruction, down to the disfellowship arrangement for people who question the belief system! All of these makes me see that a lot about the denominational belief system is faulty.

But as most PIMOs, I am at this point FORCED to keep being part of the JW denomination especially because I'm not completely independent at the moment. It has been a battle. I have been HEAVILY criticized for voicing out what has been weighing my heart all these while.

And as a human, chances are, I feel down sometimes. I'm just looking to reach out to any other PIMOs here. Thanks for reading up to this point.

Courz:


I am POMO. First of all, Congratulations on knowing The Truth about 'The Truth'. Your eyes are now open and trust me, there is a deep rabbit hole to go through as you continue to research this Cult. Don't stop researching. You will be amazed at what you will find. You have seen why JWs are always accused of twisting the Bible and turning it upside down. When I Was still in, I never understood that accusation. But when I woke up, all the scales fell from my eyes and I began to see everything clearly. I myself have stopped using the NWT and ever since I did that, the Bible began to make more sense to me as long as I maintained reading the Bible alone.


It is not easy to be a PIMO in this Cult. It is like living a double life. And I have seen many JWs in this situation. Some only attend conventions or Memorial and after that you won't see them again. But it is part of the reasons why JWs are regarded as a Cult. Leaving isn't easy when your whole family is PIMI and when you still are dependent. Leaving is easier once you change location and become independent. Some change congregation and fade away to oblivion.

One advice I would give to you is, I know how much you really want to express your thoughts and findings you must have made about the religion. But try as much as you can to avoid discussing your doubts with PIMIS. It never ends well and will bring undue attention and pressure onto you that will affect you psychologically. The word 'Apostate' will be flying around you and the Elders will have to keep an eye on you. See? This is why JW is a Cult. If you need an avenue to vent, you could go to ExJw reddit. There are many PIMOS there. Here in Nairaland, there are posts made where you are free to discuss with people like us. PIMOs that eventually became POMOs had to do it the slow and steady way. Although, there are some bold people out there who just leave without a word. Depending on your circumstances, play along but make sure you do it to the barest minimum.

How active are you? Do you still report for field service?

pinkylovely:


Exactly. I agree to all you've said. Can't wait to be physically out because it's emotionally draining already. Well, I still attend the meetings regularly when I visit home. I still report for field service as well. But I barely go out for the field service organized by the congregation.

pinkylovely:


Exactly. I agree to all you've said. Can't wait to be physically out because it's emotionally draining already. Well, I still attend the meetings regularly when I visit home. I still report for field service as well. But I barely go out for the field service organized by the congregation.

Courz:


At the bolded, Very good. You cannot be awake and do the bolded. It will affect you psychologically. Keep at it. Don't worry, It will pass. You just need a thick skin. And remember, the only power they have over you is the one you give to them. Take away that power by researching the Cult. Do a very deep research.

pinkylovely:


Thanks so much. Sincerely appreciated. God will see me through.

Courz:


He will. He never fails.

How long have you been PIMO? The Pandemic has woken up a lot of JWs.

pinkylovely:


Maybe up to 3 years, I believe. But it had really been a gradual process. And yes, you are right about the pandemic-ish.

Bondatt:
POMO here.

Executed my fade recently. I wish you well as you try to escape the Organization.

Feel free to reach quote this comment and reach out if you ever need to talk.

Are you M or F?

pinkylovely:


Hi!! . How's it been so far being a POMO? Thanks so much for your encouraging words. I'm a female. I'll definitely reach out to you soon.

reubenobi:
It is well.. may GOD see you all through. I have a good friend who is a Jehovah Witness, i just hope that GOD opens his eyes.

Templee333:
at the same time he (your jw friend) is also praying that God opens ur eyes to understand their truth.that's how it goes.

Bondatt:

He thinks his JW friend is lost, his JW friend is convinced he is marked for Destruction. Funny world.

The JW Organization is false from its foundation to the top. Yet, this does not mean that the other Christian churches existing are any better.

It is important that people especially "concerned" folks like the you quoted learn that as exjws, we are not seeking sympathy or a pity party. We took a stand against falsehood even at the great cost it came.

We don't even want to start with the religion of the person you quoted. That is an entire seperate kettle of fish.

Courz:


He will. He never fails.

How long have you been PIMO? The Pandemic has woken up a lot of JWs.

Templee333:
some exjw groups i've found on facebook are often full of western people. I would like to know if any of you have found a group where exjw in Nigeria could mingle. it's clear to me that those jw who are unserious and non jw don't realy understand what it means to be a former jw.

Bondatt:

He thinks his JW friend is lost, his JW friend is convinced he is marked for Destruction. Funny world.

The JW Organization is false from its foundation to the top. Yet, this does not mean that the other Christian churches existing are any better.

It is important that people especially "concerned" folks like the you quoted learn that as exjws, we are not seeking sympathy or a pity party. We took a stand against falsehood even at the great cost it came.

We don't even want to start with the religion of the person you quoted. That is an entire seperate kettle of fish.

reubenobi:
It is well.. may GOD see you all through. I have a good friend who is a Jehovah Witness, i just hope that GOD opens his eyes.

Janosky:
The thread where sifia pained WAILERS come and console themselves typing GIBBERISH.

pinkylovely:

if you are a strong member of the JW denomination, avoid being part of this discussion.

Aemmyjah:
I am not having rest from my precious Masonic Cult being exposed left right and center. Watchtower warned me to stay away from Apostates but I just can't listen to them.
Watchtower has washed my brain with Bleach. There is nothing in there except fantasies of Watchtower like this last Sunday Watchtower study.

Aemmyjah:
Janosky, you better leave this group for them
Laugh wan nearly kill me

Max, laugh wan nearly kill me
They say there are happy and have found me but claim they are looking for a group to identify with around them

Courz that has been shouting has no organization... Did one is hoping to find a brotherhood of such ones in Nigeria called exjws so they can console themselves with ranting.

Like a lion looking for an cave in a tree to live

So Mr Courz is to hoping to find his organization online

What a shame

Templee333:
no my dear u don't understand,anyone (including u) can leave the jw religion when its ur time,it is possible. it is what will happen whenever u are ready to stop pretending and asuming that u know the whole truth. I take it kindly with u guys sometimes because i was once in ur shoes. But to be honest, the level of absurdity of ur organization stings to outsiders. No offence intended, I love u all brainwashed kids,if there's a way to help u out i would