http://www.gayxjw.org/forum/ A Common Bond » Recent Posts en Thu, 17 May 2012 16:42:24 +0000 http://www.gayxjw.org/forum/topic.php?id=1725#post-2711 Wed, 16 May 2012 01:46:39 +0000 jbond007 2711@http://www.gayxjw.org/forum/ <p>To Me1981 - I have not been on the site for quite a while but I am always willing to talk JW experiences! I can be reached at <a href="mailto:jbpepper007@gmail.com">jbpepper007@gmail.com</a>. My name is Jamie </p> http://www.gayxjw.org/forum/topic.php?id=1725#post-2701 Mon, 14 May 2012 15:21:44 +0000 Mario 2701@http://www.gayxjw.org/forum/ <p>Hi,</p> <p>Just wanted to let you know there is a Facebook group that you might find useful:<br /> <a href="http://www.facebook.com/groups/jwlgbt/" rel="nofollow">http://www.facebook.com/groups/jwlgbt/</a></p> <p>We also have an e-mail address if you don't feel ready to join the group yet but need to talk to someone.<br /> <a href="mailto:jwlgbt@gmail.com">jwlgbt@gmail.com</a></p> <p>Looking forward to hearing back from you. </p> http://www.gayxjw.org/forum/topic.php?id=1482#post-2665 Wed, 09 May 2012 21:55:45 +0000 WelshGuy 2665@http://www.gayxjw.org/forum/ <p>Hello all, I'm always happy to chat if anyone needs to! Am just returning to ACB after many years away, living in Birmingham, England. </p> http://www.gayxjw.org/forum/topic.php?id=2445#post-2664 Wed, 09 May 2012 21:53:53 +0000 WelshGuy 2664@http://www.gayxjw.org/forum/ <p>Hi everyone!</p> <p>After many years away from the forums I've decided now is a good time for me to return and offer my support to those who may need it. I used to be very active with ACB back in the early 00's. I can honestly say that ACB saved my life in a very difficult time. It was also through ACB that I met someone and moved across the world to Canada to be with him. Although we are no longer together he is still a dear friend. So being part of this group changed my life in so many ways.</p> <p>As happens over time I fell away from the group, felt as though I didn't need it's help anymore. But now I'm at a stage in my life where I am happy and comfortable enough with who I am to help those that may be in those stages where they need help, or advice. If so just let me know, I'm happy to share my experiences at being outed as a teenage JW and offer whatever help or advice I can.</p> <p>If you remember from the "good old days" please say hi and I look forward to reconnecting with you all.</p> <p>Much love,<br /> Michael G. (from Wales originally, then Canada, now in England). </p> http://www.gayxjw.org/forum/topic.php?id=2#post-2663 Wed, 09 May 2012 21:49:13 +0000 WelshGuy 2663@http://www.gayxjw.org/forum/ <p>Hi, I'm a returning member, used to be very active in the early 00's but gradually dropped away. Am based in Birmingham.</p> <p>Michael </p> http://www.gayxjw.org/forum/topic.php?id=1482#post-2646 Wed, 09 May 2012 00:57:55 +0000 zay2003 2646@http://www.gayxjw.org/forum/ <p>hey, just joined the group today. My name is Isaiah and I live in West Texas. There doesn't seem to be much going on here though...<br /> I'd love to talk with others who have gone or are going through the same things I did/am since leaving the organization.<br /> <a href="mailto:zay2003@gmail.com">zay2003@gmail.com</a> </p> http://www.gayxjw.org/forum/topic.php?id=1725#post-1956 Sun, 18 Mar 2012 13:22:20 +0000 Alex 1956@http://www.gayxjw.org/forum/ <p>Hi Me1981</p> <p>It would be great to talk to you about any issues. There could be experiences and feelings to share. My email is <a href="mailto:galex67@msn.com">galex67@msn.com</a> if you wish to contact me. I live near London, England. </p> http://www.gayxjw.org/forum/topic.php?id=1482#post-1937 Thu, 15 Mar 2012 03:52:16 +0000 Me1981 1937@http://www.gayxjw.org/forum/ <p>hey, im looking for the same, stateside </p> http://www.gayxjw.org/forum/topic.php?id=1725#post-1936 Thu, 15 Mar 2012 03:50:46 +0000 Me1981 1936@http://www.gayxjw.org/forum/ <p>I have been reading and reading this website, i really have no where else to turn besides here. I am a male 30 years old, I have a non witness BF for almost 5 months now. I am truly just looking for someone to talk to about everything I have been through, my feelings, my bitterness, ext. </p> http://www.gayxjw.org/forum/topic.php?id=1482#post-1772 Wed, 01 Feb 2012 16:34:54 +0000 Mario 1772@http://www.gayxjw.org/forum/ <p>Hi Alex &amp; Ant,</p> <p>Hope you are both doing well.</p> <p>Did you know there is a Support Group on Facebook for LGBT JW?<br /> <a href="http://www.facebook.com/groups/jwlgbt/" rel="nofollow">http://www.facebook.com/groups/jwlgbt/</a></p> <p>We also have an e-mail address if you don't feel ready to join the group yet but need to talk to someone.<br /> <a href="mailto:jwlgbt@gmail.com">jwlgbt@gmail.com</a></p> <p>Looking forward to hearing back from you. </p> http://www.gayxjw.org/forum/topic.php?id=1482#post-1759 Fri, 20 Jan 2012 21:55:27 +0000 Alex 1759@http://www.gayxjw.org/forum/ <p>Hi Ant</p> <p>I have tried contacting you by the email you give, but it is not going through. Thanks for replying on here, I am still willing to chat with you. Just not sure how to contact you. Thanks, Alex </p> http://www.gayxjw.org/forum/topic.php?id=1482#post-1744 Fri, 06 Jan 2012 14:36:07 +0000 antonio 1744@http://www.gayxjw.org/forum/ <p>Hi alex, </p> <p>Im ant from peterborough, found this website on the off chance! soooo im up for chating let me know whn you on line email me <a href="mailto:antgriff.referee@googlemail.com">antgriff.referee@googlemail.com</a> if you want..chat soon... </p> http://www.gayxjw.org/forum/topic.php?id=1482#post-1689 Sat, 17 Dec 2011 23:57:01 +0000 Alex 1689@http://www.gayxjw.org/forum/ <p>I have joined here 2 days ago, but everything seems quiet. How many members here? I was hoping to meet friends here.</p> <p>My name is Alex, live in Hertfordshire, England, and would like to be in contact with any who can provide support and genuine friendship. </p> http://www.gayxjw.org/forum/topic.php?id=1227#post-1685 Thu, 15 Dec 2011 22:16:47 +0000 Alex 1685@http://www.gayxjw.org/forum/ <p>I am near St Albans, I have just joined this site, hoping for some feedback and support! I would like to get to know a few here in the area if possible. Thanks. </p> http://www.gayxjw.org/forum/topic.php?id=1462#post-1668 Sun, 27 Nov 2011 18:57:37 +0000 Mario 1668@http://www.gayxjw.org/forum/ <p>Hi,</p> <p>Just wanted to say that we have launched a European LGBT JW Support Group.<br /> <a href="http://www.facebook.com/groups/jwlgbt/" rel="nofollow">http://www.facebook.com/groups/jwlgbt/</a></p> <p>Purpose of this support group:<br /> - Unite the LGBT Jehovah's Witnesses Community based in Europe (people from Africa, Middle East and Asia are also more than welcome).<br /> - Listen to how people are coping with their sexuality and religious background<br /> - Provide support, encouragement &amp; positive energy<br /> - Share personal stories &amp; experiences as a source of encouragement<br /> - Organise meet-ups and activities to establish a bond with group members<br /> - Provide information and direct people to available help groups &amp; professionals<br /> - This group should be a place where people can be themselves, have a good time and feel energized</p> <p>Languages we provide support in:<br /> English / Spanish / Italian / French / Dutch</p> <p>If you don't feel ready to join the group but still want to keep in touch with us, please, e-mail us at <a href="mailto:jwlgbt@gmail.com">jwlgbt@gmail.com</a><br /> Discretion guaranteed. </p> http://www.gayxjw.org/forum/topic.php?id=2#post-1667 Sun, 27 Nov 2011 18:44:02 +0000 Mario 1667@http://www.gayxjw.org/forum/ <p>Hi,</p> <p>I just wanted to mention that we have recently launched a European LGBT JW Support Group.<br /> <a href="http://www.facebook.com/groups/jwlgbt/" rel="nofollow">http://www.facebook.com/groups/jwlgbt/</a></p> <p>Purpose of this support group:<br /> - Unite the LGBT Jehovah's Witnesses Community based in Europe (we welcome people from Africa, Middle East and Asia as well)<br /> - Listen to how people are coping with their sexuality and religious background<br /> - Provide support, encouragement &amp; positive energy<br /> - Share personal stories &amp; experiences as a source of encouragement<br /> - Organise meet-ups and activities to establish a bond with group members<br /> - Provide information and direct people to available help groups &amp; professionals<br /> - This group should be a place where people can be themselves, have a good time and feel energized</p> <p>Languages we provide support in:<br /> English / Spanish / Italian / French / Dutch</p> <p>Feel free to reach out to us.</p> <p>European LGBT Jehovah's Witnesses Support Team<br /> <a href="mailto:jwlgbt@gmail.com">jwlgbt@gmail.com</a> </p> http://www.gayxjw.org/forum/topic.php?id=1448#post-1666 Sun, 27 Nov 2011 18:37:51 +0000 Mario 1666@http://www.gayxjw.org/forum/ <p>Hi,</p> <p>I am based in Cambridge, UK which is only 50 min from London.<br /> You can pass over my details if you wish to. (mariovanhaal@hotmail.co.uk)<br /> My story is published on your website ... Samuel's story.</p> <p>I also would like to take the opportunity to tell you that we have launched a support group for European LGBT JW.<br /> The purpose of this support group is to:<br /> - Unite the LGBT Jehovah's Witnesses Community based in Europe (we also extend our support to people from Africa, Asia and Middle East as well.)<br /> - Listen to how people are coping with their sexuality and religious background<br /> - Provide support, encouragement &amp; positive energy<br /> - Share personal stories &amp; experiences as a source of encouragement<br /> - Organise meet-ups and activities to establish a bond with group members<br /> - Provide information and direct people to available help groups &amp; professionals<br /> - This group should be a place where people can be themselves, have a good time and feel energized</p> <p>Languages we provide support in:<br /> English / Spanish / Italian / French / Dutch</p> <p>We would like to work closely with ACB and were wondering whether we could be of any assistance.<br /> Our e-mail address is <a href="mailto:jwlgbt@gmail.com">jwlgbt@gmail.com</a>.<br /> The link to our Facebook Support group is the following:<br /> <a href="http://www.facebook.com/groups/jwlgbt/" rel="nofollow">http://www.facebook.com/groups/jwlgbt/</a></p> <p>Do you think you could mention our e-mail address on your website?</p> <p>Looking forward to hearing from you soon.</p> <p>Best,</p> <p>Samuel </p> http://www.gayxjw.org/forum/topic.php?id=1438#post-1665 Sun, 27 Nov 2011 18:35:52 +0000 Mario 1665@http://www.gayxjw.org/forum/ <p>Hi Jamie,</p> <p>Let me know if I can be of any assistance. Together with 2 other gay exJW we have set up a European LGBT JW Support group:<br /> <a href="http://www.facebook.com/groups/jwlgbt/" rel="nofollow">http://www.facebook.com/groups/jwlgbt/</a><br /> Our e-mail address is <a href="mailto:jwlgbt@gmail.com">jwlgbt@gmail.com</a><br /> You can read my story on this website (Samuel's Story).<br /> Feel free to contact me any time (mariovanhaal@hotmail.co.uk)<br /> Samuel </p> http://www.gayxjw.org/forum/topic.php?id=1435#post-1651 Tue, 01 Nov 2011 01:27:41 +0000 xjwbalto 1651@http://www.gayxjw.org/forum/ <p>Hi,</p> <p>I actually live in Baltimore. I'd definitely love to chat with other gay ex JWs, so shoot me a line if you'd like. Take care! Alex </p> http://www.gayxjw.org/forum/topic.php?id=1448#post-1650 Tue, 01 Nov 2011 00:01:39 +0000 admin 1650@http://www.gayxjw.org/forum/ <p>There is a journalism student in London looking to come in contact with people who have been brought up in communities which does not accept homosexuality, and am particularly interested in people from a Jehovah's Witnesses background. If you are interested respond back to me directly with this message at <a href="mailto:webmaster@gayxjw.org">webmaster@gayxjw.org</a> </p> http://www.gayxjw.org/forum/topic.php?id=1446#post-1648 Sat, 29 Oct 2011 02:24:13 +0000 jbond007 1648@http://www.gayxjw.org/forum/ <p>As I previously stated, I would love to write my Master's project on the effects of membership as a JW upon gay and lesbian people! This is two years away but I would like to start formulating my ideas and a survey. I spent from 1992 to 2010 associated as a JW. I was an elder and pioneer. I left when I realized how much I hated myself! This is not healthy! I am working hard to learn to love myself and let in the love of my partner. I would really appreciate to hear from my gay and lesbian brothers and sisters. You can email me at <a href="mailto:jbpepper007@gmail.com">jbpepper007@gmail.com</a> to say hello and please let me know if you would be willing to anonymously answer survey questions to help with my project. Thank you! Jamie Bond </p> http://www.gayxjw.org/forum/topic.php?id=1438#post-1638 Mon, 10 Oct 2011 14:14:21 +0000 jbond007 1638@http://www.gayxjw.org/forum/ <p>Within the next two years, I will be completing my Master's degree in Social Work. I would like to write my master's project on the topic the effect of religion and its role in socializing us into specific roles (or something like that). I think it would be powerful to add a component of ex JW's like ourselves perhaps with an anonymous survey. I have a lot of time to think about it but I hoped to have some feedback about the topic. Feel free to email me about it too if you're interested. Thank you!! I have not been on the website for a long time as I have been working on my "recovery" as an 18 year member of JW's! Also, it's dificult to stay connected living so far away. I would LOVE to have this website as a source of mutual support. Jamie Bond </p> http://www.gayxjw.org/forum/topic.php?id=7#post-1637 Mon, 10 Oct 2011 14:05:42 +0000 jbond007 1637@http://www.gayxjw.org/forum/ <p>I wrote a letter recently for purposes of closure. I received no response and did not really expect to. They probably don't respond because they worry about lawsuits. </p> http://www.gayxjw.org/forum/topic.php?id=1435#post-1636 Tue, 04 Oct 2011 20:00:17 +0000 pmfc79 1636@http://www.gayxjw.org/forum/ <p>I live in Northern VA and was wondering the same. </p> http://www.gayxjw.org/forum/topic.php?id=1435#post-1633 Tue, 20 Sep 2011 13:40:55 +0000 jcpix 1633@http://www.gayxjw.org/forum/ <p><code>Hi, I&#39;m new to the group. Anyone on here live in/near Baltimore/DC area? I would love to meet others near me. Was wondering if there&#39;s a chapter near me? how to get in touch with the Mid-Atlantic Chapter if there still is one....? Have yet to meet other gay former witnesses. Any leads would help. Thanks!</code> </p> http://www.gayxjw.org/forum/topic.php?id=1434#post-1632 Tue, 20 Sep 2011 01:08:37 +0000 admin 1632@http://www.gayxjw.org/forum/ <p>I am going through and deleting the SPAM users. If I delete your profile by accident I apologize. You can always contact me through the contact link and I will reinstate your account. </p> http://www.gayxjw.org/forum/topic.php?id=2#post-1504 Thu, 08 Sep 2011 18:59:06 +0000 Ukrose 1504@http://www.gayxjw.org/forum/ <p>Hi I am new here and wanted to say hi I've been studying with the JWs for some time and I am a lesbian who dresses more butch. I've tried hetrosexual marriage but it was a disaster for two reasons one being my sexuality and also he was abusive I don't see gay lesbian bisexual trans being wrong. Yes I love Jehovah but I don't agree with what the JWs say about sexuality issues I live in north west UK </p> http://www.gayxjw.org/forum/topic.php?id=2#post-1486 Wed, 07 Sep 2011 02:55:42 +0000 admin 1486@http://www.gayxjw.org/forum/ <p>We will broadcast the conference online. So if you guys in the UK want to attend virtually we would love to have you. You just need an internet connection to tune in. If you have a microphone and camera you may even get the chance to talk with us! </p> <p>We are going to embed the video right on the website stay tuned for more details. </p> http://www.gayxjw.org/forum/topic.php?id=2#post-1475 Tue, 06 Sep 2011 05:49:48 +0000 Mario 1475@http://www.gayxjw.org/forum/ <p>Hi Lockrobster,</p> <p>Are you still up for starting a European version of ACB?<br /> I have been discussing this for a while with another gay ex JW who is based in London. We will actually have a meeting the first weekend of October 2011 to discuss how to best move forward.<br /> Let me know if you are up for it.</p> <p>My e-mail address is <a href="mailto:mariovanhaal@hotmail.co.uk">mariovanhaal@hotmail.co.uk</a><br /> Am based in Cambridge and you can read my story of this website (Samuel's story) </p> http://www.gayxjw.org/forum/topic.php?id=1227#post-1474 Tue, 06 Sep 2011 05:43:48 +0000 Mario 1474@http://www.gayxjw.org/forum/ <p>Hi Chris,</p> <p>Sorry you are going through a difficult time.<br /> You can read my story on this website as well (Samuel's Story).<br /> I am always available for a chat. Feel free to mail me on <a href="mailto:mariovanhaal@hotmail.co.uk">mariovanhaal@hotmail.co.uk</a><br /> I am based in Cambridge, UK.</p> <p>Best,</p> <p>Samuel </p> http://www.gayxjw.org/forum/topic.php?id=1227#post-1472 Mon, 05 Sep 2011 17:41:39 +0000 fordulant 1472@http://www.gayxjw.org/forum/ <p>Chris,<br /> I don't live in Hertford but I work in North London and live in central london. I am happy to chat - I know how difficult these times are. If I can help I will.<br /> Please contact me: <a href="mailto:fordulant@hotmail.com">fordulant@hotmail.com</a><br /> Chris x </p> http://www.gayxjw.org/forum/topic.php?id=1227#post-1420 Mon, 29 Aug 2011 21:06:22 +0000 Ashcore 1420@http://www.gayxjw.org/forum/ <p>Hello All, Just asking if there is anyone near my home town of Hertford. Im in a pretty bad state and really need to chat to someone who has gone through difficult times hard to deal with.</p> <p>Thanks Chris </p> http://www.gayxjw.org/forum/topic.php?id=608#post-1317 Mon, 15 Aug 2011 00:58:10 +0000 admin 1317@http://www.gayxjw.org/forum/ <p>Had my first chance today to really dig into the forum. Thanks to Google and some wonderful plugins I was able to delete all of the spam in the forums. Now I have to delete the spam users and make sure they can not register again. Please feel free to start posting again. </p> http://www.gayxjw.org/forum/topic.php?id=608#post-1287 Thu, 11 Aug 2011 01:51:29 +0000 admin 1287@http://www.gayxjw.org/forum/ <p>We have installed an anti spam tool which is helping things. Just last month it caught approximately 850 spam posts. 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