http://www.gayxjw.org/forum/ A Common Bond » Recent Topics en Thu, 17 May 2012 16:41:44 +0000 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-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=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-3 Mon, 04 Oct 2010 14:26:09 +0000 Lockrobster 3@http://www.gayxjw.org/forum/ <p>One of the most disheartening things that a British ex jw finds upon finding other ex jws is that nearly everyone else is based in the States. Take this site for instance. There are ACB chapters all over the states with conferences all over too. Great if you’re American. Not so great if you’re not</p> <p>Less we be forgotten, here’s a thread for us Brits, just post a follow up and say something about yourself. Show the world we’re out there. </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=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=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=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=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=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=7#post-14 Mon, 10 Jan 2011 20:23:33 +0000 IronDork 14@http://www.gayxjw.org/forum/ <p>... more than 6 months ago. Obviously, I'm not still expecting a reply back. But I did expect one for a long time.</p> <p>It was just your basic "Why do your people treat gay people so harshly?" letter.</p> <p>Out of curiosity, what is their policy regarding the answering or processing of letters from members who express a problem with the gay hate element of the church? Do they answer? or are the pink letters taken to the furnace by men in bio-hazard suits?</p> <p>Just curious. </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=608#post-796 Thu, 28 Apr 2011 02:12:49 +0000 admin 796@http://www.gayxjw.org/forum/ <p>I am actively working to remove the spam from the forums. There are about 700 more posts to remove. My apologies. Stay tuned for for great things. </p> http://www.gayxjw.org/forum/topic.php?id=127#post-134 Thu, 03 Feb 2011 16:42:49 +0000 Lockrobster 134@http://www.gayxjw.org/forum/ <p>Well thats one way of keeping the forum alive, posting loads of weird job adverts!</p> <p>Or have we been spammed by a rabid recruitment consultant &lt;g&gt; </p> http://www.gayxjw.org/forum/topic.php?id=5#post-9 Wed, 13 Oct 2010 19:13:02 +0000 senzuri 9@http://www.gayxjw.org/forum/ <p>Some LGBT people who've left the JWs say they are no longer "religious" but say they are "spiritual." I would call my "post-JW self" agnostic.</p> <p>What does a person mean when they say they are spiritual? (I don't understand what that truly is.)</p> <p>Isn't it just deceptive emotion? Isn't it further psychological myth making attempting to assuage one's existential questions?</p> <p>Not trying to offend any one's personal belief system. Just sincerely curious. </p> http://www.gayxjw.org/forum/topic.php?id=4#post-8 Sat, 09 Oct 2010 15:12:54 +0000 admin 8@http://www.gayxjw.org/forum/ <p>Login in with your username and password.</p> <p>Click on your username.<br /> Then click on edit profile.</p> <p>Type in your new password and click update profile. </p> http://www.gayxjw.org/forum/topic.php?id=3#post-7 Sat, 09 Oct 2010 15:11:10 +0000 admin 7@http://www.gayxjw.org/forum/ <p>The new forums and the old forums used two different databases that could not be merged. As a result you have to reregister to use the forum. The only thing you need to use the forum is a valid email address.</p> <p>Go to the following Page<br /> <a href="http://www.gayxjw.org/forum/" rel="nofollow">http://www.gayxjw.org/forum/</a></p> <p>Click on the word register.</p> <p>Fill in the required fields (username and email)<br /> Wait for an email with your new password. 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