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The Jehovah's Witness Recovery Forum has been one of the most valuable resources for me in understanding my experience as one of Jehovah's Witnesses and creating a happy, healthy outlook for the rest of my life. The information, support, and friendship I have found on this site are just wonderful."
-Elsinore
"This forum is a great source of support. I was fortunate to find similar like minded individuals.
What I find different on this board versus others, though stories are shared how we got to this point, the focus is on healing in a positive supportive manner. There is not the bitterness or negativity, found on other boards. This is the first board I found this way, I am also fortunate to have made friends with some very nice people on this board. Also lucky enough to meet another likeminded individual only 10 mins away, this has provided great support. It is very helpful to have a great moderating and support staff that is available and engaging.
I am very grateful for Moxie for creating this and a great social networking site."
—jocl6
"The Jehovah's Witness Recovery Forum is a community forged by our coping with the Watchtower society that provides an avenue to share experiences, knowledge, advice, consolation and friendship between members. I appreciate the interchange of ideas and beliefs and the atmosphere of acceptance, healing and support."
—Alan
"I'm so glad I found Jehovah's Witness Recovery. Where else can you find people that will understand your situation when you're thinking about stepping out of the Organization? I was lonely and scared in my theocratic imprisonment, didn't know where to go, but on this board good people celebrate true freedom. Everyone is so helpful and interested! This forum has been a major tool for my liberation and for rearranging my life. Thank you!"
—Rien
"For years after leaving JW's, I struggled with knowing that none of the new friends I made could possibly understand my state of mind. I felt alone and abandoned, I had no idea who to talk to about the mess I felt I was. It was such a relief finding JWR. So many people who have so many of the same issues I've been carrying around. Although it reopened some old wounds, I realized there were things I was locking away in denial that are finally being dealt with. Not only am I finally getting the support I've needed, I'm able to offer support to people in even harder situations than mine."
— Memnoch
"JWR isn't only for ex-JWs. It's also for those who are still in, but who are having doubts. No one told me to get out of the [Organiztion], they respect my choice to stay in and I've met other members who are in the same situation.
I would say that JWR has helped me to break free from my 'locked in syndrome'. For the first time, I was able to set my thoughts free, take them outside of my head. I could then express my feelings without worries. Other [forum] members actually told me to take my time and that there's no rush making a fast decision. I think that that's what not being judgmental really means. They're very understanding and caring.
Also, I found out that different people have different ways to cope with all that's involved when doubts show up, and there's not one way better than the other. It just shows me the options and helps me to find out which one is better for me.
Thank you very much for this discussion forum, it really comforted me. That is priceless."
—Girafe
"True to their statement of "Promoting Positive healing & Recovery", JWR is the best source of information, empowerment & post-JW community, that's available online. Thanks to Moxie & the admin' staff for putting together a forum that really does live up to it's name."
—nightgoat
"In all the years I've been out of the organization I never looked in ex-JW websites for different reasons. Then I found Moxie in youtube and she led me to JWR. I can't be more thankful for that link. I really only visit the site whenever I feel like it, when I need to vent and be understood. So, I login only about twice per month. It feels great not being made to feel guilty for not being here 3 times a week plus service time, lol. BTW, there's all kinds of topics and while most of us focus on the ex-JW aspect we are a lot more than just ex-JWs and there's so much more you can find in the forums. It really is an amazing place."
—Gabby
"Having never been a Jehovah's Witness, I was nervous about sharing my experiences here on Jehovah's Witness Recovery. I watched as individuals I cared about became involved in this religion. I felt helpless and paranoid. I sought help for my problems and the people I spoke to did not understand the issues facing someone involved with the Jehovah's Witnesses. I did not know where to turn until I discovered JWR.
JWR and its members helped me to accept and to come to terms with what has happened to me. Everyone on this forum has been understanding, supportive and sensitive, while helping me to start over. I hope that others can find help here and draw upon this immensely useful resource. Thank you everyone."
—Adam
"I'm still fairly knew here , but I'm already feeling like I'm doing a little better. Just in the ability to begin to forgive those that have shunned me . I feel like I have a long road but I'm finally ready to face my DEMONs and I have many hands to hold now in my healing process. I look forward to coming home and reading the new posts and threads. I look forward to seeing who has been in here that I am stating to recognze and also meeting the newcomers."
—Bex
"At a time when I thought I was falling apart because of serious doubts about the "truth" I found this site, there is real freedom of speech here, and a wealth of information too on everything related to being a witness. Life can be so much better when you escape the trap of the organization and this site can certainly help with the emotional baggage that you have when you have doubts. There are trully genuine people in here who are ready and willing to help you, no false friends in here.
I admit I was very scared of coming into a non witness forum, I thought I would be swallowed up by the ground but I am still here and feeling better with who I am more than ever, and enjoying true freedom now!"
—LR
"As a Jehovah's Witness I have been pleasantly surprised to discover that all of the Watchower Society's warnings about "apostates" and ex Jehovah's Witnesses are complete lies. Here I have found friendship, acceptance and support whilst I have recovered from the realisation that the religion I was raised in is full of deception.
John 8:32: "and YOU will know the truth, and the truth will set YOU free.”"
—MM
"I once felt like a lost sheep maybe that is how you are feeling at this exact moment, here though is where true and real recovery will start."
—Kala
