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Comments: Si..... hi What a sincere and moving comment, it truly does reaveal where your heart is. Your desire to be faithful shines clearly as well as your appreciation for the truth . It can truly be difficult to face these feelings alone, i have first hand experience in that area as most of my life this is basically what i had to do. So i'm very glad that you have found this group and hope you will gain strength and courage through the interchange of encouragement here, should you decide to join.
Comments: I wonder if it is possible that there aren't any JWs from Portugal posting here? It would be quite encouraging to know that there are other spiritually inclined brothers and sisters from my country visiting this site ...
Comments: Oh man. This is nuts and I feel slightly overwhelmed. I thought I was the only person who had this issue. I am so ashamed of what I am that I feel myself drifting away from what I want to do - serve Jehovah. Hi everyone :-) erm I don't really know what to say to be honest. Just - thank you for being brave and posting. Thank you to you Phil also, this is potentially a really amazing resource. I hope I can become stronger in the truth. I really hope Jehovah hasn't given up on me. Truthfully I love Him and I love all my brothers and sisters, even the ones I haven't met yet. Wow ok. I'm being daft and emotional! So I'll shh now! Take care all :-) Simon
Comments: Well, I'm newly baptized sister. I have made connections with sister that have also struggled with things feelings, but were on worldly sites. I think that I should try to make spiritural progress.
Comments: Welcome back, Tito. I hope you may find here and in your congregation the encouragement you need. The right path is side by side with Jehovah.
Comments: Hi Tito, welcome on this support website. Fear is probably the first emotion anyone in this situation must have experienced, later followed by love and frustration. This site is all about providing the needed acknowledgement from others and moral support from the community, so please feel warmly welcome. we look forward to hearing from you again and getting to know you. much love PA
Comments: I am so happy to have found this site again. I have been struggling with these feelings since I was a young boy, and because of that I felt closed off from everyone for fear of revealing too much. I recently talked to the elders of my congregation about it and hope to stay on the path. I found this website a couple of years ago, but was too nervous even to sign up on it for fear of being discovered. I feel a little better now, though, and am hoping to continue receiving the encouragement you guys are providing on here. I thank Jehovah first and then you Phil, for this aid in support.
Comments: Am so pleased to read these stories of our bros and sis who for reasons best known to themselves have always had these feelings.
Comments: I really needed this! I never realized there were so many other brothers and sisters going through the same thing. With Jehovah's help we can all get through it together 
Comments: i just love this, it makes me feel like i'm not alone and that there's ppl who are going thru the same things. I thank so much to the guy who made this,
Comments: Hello S Thank you so much for your encouraging and compassionate comment. Coming from someone in Jehovah's organization that does not share our "thorn" it is truly reassuring to know that we have brothers like you and elders like the one you mentioned who truly reflect Jehovah's love for all who are struggling to serve him faced with ours or any other kind of challenge. It seems that in the past few years there has been slow but sure acknowledgement of our existance, as there is another comment to that effect in the recent March 15 Watchtower's first study article. The brothers in general seem to be slowly coming to as well and are becoming less "homophobic", hopefully we will not hear any derogatory comments at all in time, as it only serves to discourage those of us who are trying our best to remain faithful. I truly hope that your brother will find his way back to Jehovah . The fact that he mentions returning to a meeting is promising. I hope he will eventually see this world for what it truly is , empty and void of any kind of lasting purposeful happiness. Without Jehovah life is shallow and without much meaning. Thanks again for your kind comment it made my day. It certainly encourages me/us to hang in there, so to speak.
Comments: This site is amazing. My brother is homosexual, he left the truth when he was 16 and revealed his orientation to us a few years after. We spoke to the one elder we knew would understand, due to his age and background. He was so encouraging and so understanding, he helped my mum balance out her viewpoint and reassured her that my brother's orientation would not make it impossible for him to return to Jehovah if he wished to do so some day. He shared experiences about homosexual brothers and sisters he had heard about in the past and spoke about the compassion that they especially neeeded. The elder has since moved on to another congregation but I've sent him a link to the site and I will be showing it to my brother who has made comments recently about maybe going to a meeting or two again but is conflicted about our stance on homosexuality. It will be so difficult for him if he ever decides to come back, he's in a relationship right now and that will leave him with a painful choice. Also, he might have to deal with the jaundiced viewpoints of some. It amazes me that some brothers are unable to fathom that among a group of over 7 million people, there are bound to be some individuals who are homosexual and therefore we all have a need to be balanced in our comments and talks and not make hurtful generalisations. We are a united brotherhood from all walks of life so what do you expect? It's refreshing to see a website that accepts this reality without attacking Jehovah's organisation or encouraging people to compromise on Jehovah's standards. I can only express my greatest admiration to all those who serve Jehovah despite these feelings and the fact that there are so few people they can confide in and even fewer who can understand. Jehovah must love you brothers and sisters so much for the extra sacrifice you make.
Comments: I am impressed by the way this site is handled. I have been serving for about 30 years. I pioneered and served as an elder for 20. I am married with 2 kids. I thought marriage would cure me. I had same sex attraction since I was 5 years old. I recently resigned as an elder since I've been dealing with family issues that have consumed me. My wife was aware of my orientation before We got married. The problem resurfaced and I was honest with her. I've been faithful to Jehovah and my wife all the time. I still struggle daily. I have a network of support from friends dealing with the same issue. There a few elders aware of my situation. I'm glad to find others to offer encouragement.
Comments: Thank You for this site!
Comments:  while browsing a not so PRO-CONGREGATION site for gay witnesses, I found they didn't MIND that there were other sites out there encouraging brothers and sisters who are 'heterosexually challenged' (that is just genius) to remain in the truth.While frowning upon that condescending remark I realized i had googled for 'the wrong thing' and was 'tickled pink' (no pun intended) to find this web site. I think Phil is doing an awesome job and from what I've read so far I think we all benefit from this forum, from the chance to talk about what's inside of us apart from the love towards Jehovah... (and David.. loving the Yentl reference). Keep on walking on the 'narrow path' and never loose sight of the goal.. and if it gets you down.. we're here like we are at the meetings, for encouragement and support for a situation we all understand all too well...
Comments: Hello Brothers and Sisters I hope to give and find encouragement from this site. It has been too long that I have been alone coping with this 'thorn in the flesh' and lacking trust in those around me; Feeling like an outcast and not quite fitting in. A sister told me about this site after years of feeling alone and I hope that this finally brings relief and friendship with other like minded brothers and sisters. I have often felt like giving up the fight however consider matters..... ' Where would I go'? Without Jehovah our lives have no meaning, purpose or direction. I know Jehovah understands our situation however ; to quote Yentl ' I'm not so sure about the neighbours'..... I hope that I can find connections to lift the spirit with those that love Jehovah and fill the void that needs to be filled. I live in the UK and I am married and serve faithfully in a congregation. D x
Comments: Hello Everyone! I've recently found this site and have been encouraged tremendously. We are living in difficult times as it is without this "thorn in the flesh". We definitely need one another to stay strong until the end. I've been battling these feelings for the longest time and look forward to an interchange of encouragement.
Comments: I recently found this website and most of what I have read sounds encouraging. I am gay and I recently came forward with the news to my mom and brother. The reason I had to is because I developed feelings for a man at my job which he in turn expressed feelings for me. He is married by the way but regardless I told him I could not engage in a relationship with him. Yet, his desire to be with me only grew. The fact is he is my boss. There were a few friends from the congregation that knew and that I have confided in and they have been a pillar of support for me to maintain my stand for Jehovah. I still work with him and although the intensity of the issue has subsided my feelings for him have not. This has been a very tough test for me snd I do feel weakened by it but I still make great efforts to go on. I am trying my best to do what I can do move away because even living near or having him assessable is dangerous for me. I often feel alone even though I know I am not. I am looking forward to being strengthened because being who I am has greatly impacted me terribly.
Comments: I'm a straight-oriented sister in the truth who has by circumstance been single a very long time and sometimes finds it really hard to cope with. I have close friends in the truth who are gay and that is the only reason I know about this site - I realise it is a very vital source of encouragement for many of you - and have not discussed it with anyone else, but I just wanted to say how much I appreciate the positive comments and outlook displayed by you all on this site and that you have in turn strengthened me to keep going too. The times we are living in are proving to be a very hard struggle for us all who are trying our best to please Jehovah. Much love to you all, and Jehovah's blessing. x
Comments: Hello Everyone, I am so happy to find this resource. I have a 20 year old son who I think may be Gay, as well as a good family friend who just confided in me that he is. I feel vastly uneducated about this issue and really don't want to say or do the wrong thing - I'm looking forward to reading comments from real, live, witnesses to see how you are coping with this challenging issue and hopefully learn how I can best be supportive. Thank you all for sharing and being a part of this on-line community - what a resource. Warm Christian Love, BC
Comments: Hi Brothers and Sisters, I am glad I found this website. It has been so long that I've felt so alone fighting this. I hope Jehovah bless our efforts to serve him. Love to all of you. 
Comments: Dear Brothers and Sisters,
I wanted to say a brief greeeting to you all to say how encouraging it was to know that people who struggle with this situation are finding comfort and solace (if not a solution) during these awful last days.
This has been a situation that I also have struggled with, having had attractions to men and women, but it was something I was never honest about until a good friend of mine left the Truth as he had never felt able to discuss it with anybody.
Now, despite my wariness at using the Internet to get this comfort (as I battle a certain apprehension about approaching anybody in person to get comfort) I have read your posts and see what a positive tool this site can be if used appropriately and I look forward to posting here in future.
Comments: Ciao Cely! Benvenuto!! Estendo l'invito anche a te ad unirti al Forum  Son certo che troverai l'incoraggiamento di cui hai bisogno per continuare a perseverare nell'opera di Geova. A presto! JC
Comments: Hello Carlos and Cely, welcome to this site. We're looking forward to seeing you inside ...  B.
Comments: Sono Cely dall'Italia meridionale. Sono molto contento di aver scoperto questo forum, che è una grande fonte di incoroggiamento dato che mi fa rendere conto di non essere solo
Comments: Hello friends! I'm glad a brother have told me about this website. It makes me feel that i'm not alone. and there are brothers out there who share the same problem as I.
Carlos.
Comments: Ciao Luca! Grazie! Sì sono contentissimo di essere di nuovo in mezzo al popolo di Geova. E' un privilegio immenso che già apprezzavo prima e ora mi sembra quasi un sogno ogni volta che ho la possibilità di guardare i miei cari fratelli e sorelle e accennare anche solo un semplice sorriso, mi scalda il cuore Dato che è un pò che non commenti, volevo farti presente che qualche settimana fa ho creato un post 100% Italiano nel Forum quindi mi faresti veramente felice se ti unissi a dare il tuo contributo sia a livello d'amicizia che spirituale Un abbraccio! JC
Comments: Ciao jc my name is luca sono italiano come te,da anni conosco questo sito e devo dire che mi è stato di aiuto in un momento difficile della mia vita.Sono molto contento che sei rientrato,immagina la festa che hanno fatto gli angeli come dice la scrittura.A presto.
Comments: Hi everyone,
Oh, I hope this site can help me. I've felt many of the things mentioned in this guestbook and forum. I am currently a baptized brother in good standing with the congregation but i've been struggling with these same sex feelings for sooooo long now. I stay busy with my ministry and studies but I often find myself without anyone to talk to about my very serious issue. Sure, my parents know im curious and I have a best friend that knows about me, but they don't have the same feelings and therefore it is difficult for them to relate. I speak to Jehovah extensively at times to just help me through this world because we are soooooooo CLOSE!!! Anyway, enough of my rambling. I hope to meet some other brothers and sisters on here that understand my plight and are willing to assist in a theocratic and christian way.
Comments: Hi brothers and sisters! I've known this site from a brother. I'm Italian. I think this site is very helpful. I wait for the password for the forum from Phil, bye
Comments: Hi, I just heard from this site via Brother L, and I'm so happy about this. It was just at the right moment. I really wanted to give up my fight, that endures about already 30 years. I live in Middle Europe. I just waiting for a password from Phil to get access to the Forum. Take care G.
Comments: Hi I'm"Daveybear" and I'm a newbie on this site-woohoo! I don't label myself as gay or bisexual-but I'm certainly not straight either! I label myself as a people person-an all rounder!
Comments: am happy so much for you jc but u already know that:-) jehovah is blessing you:-)
What is your email address Phil@witnesses.plus.com Comments: Welcome jc and jd!
Comments: Ciao JC welcome on the forum and welcome back in the congregation ! This was the good news of the day for me, and for all others I'm sure. There is always more joice in someone coming back than in someone just coming in, especially with someone sharing this difficulty in life. grazie a te
Comments: thank for this site.... I have been struggling for too many years on my own. i love the truth and Jehovah so much. Am in midlands uk and know there will be others like me and its so reasurring. satans system is so geared up on selfishness that its hard not to get caught up in it. remembering Jehovah loves each one of us and has drawn us is reassuring. He sees the prospect of us being perfect, he saw in us the ablity to become perfect, isnt that amazing!
Comments: Hi JC and welcome back. It's always very encouraging to hear of someone being reinstated and coming back to Jehovah. The applause of the brothers and sisters upon your reinstatement, although not encouraged by the organization truly shows how they feel about you and how it is truly a privilege to be associated with the worldwide congregation , which is truly founded on love. I applaud your efforts as well and i'm sure in the invisible realm there were thousands feeling the same way , most importantly our loving , merciful and forgiving heavenly father. May he continue to bless you in your efforts to make spiritual progress . It serves as a lesson for all of us here as well , that the world has nothing to offer in comparison to the meaningful existence that Jehovah desires for us. I'm looking forward to your being part of our group and the encouragement you will offer. take care
Comments: When someone comes back to Jehovah it is always a happy day. Welcome back, JC.
Comments: Ciao carissimi fratelli e sorelle  Everything is getting better and better and you can't even imagine how surprised I am about my fast, increasing positive attitude and reaction since I'm back. And you know....NO ONE knows what I have done. Everybody says I'm the 1st case where they were not focused in what I have done but extremly sad because they lost a dear brother. I visited over than 10 families in 3 days, went in the ministry twice, went to my 1st whole meeting as an official brother 30 minutes in advance and staying until they were going to close the Kingdom Hall, went back home at night always after midnight (this morning I went to sleep at 3am!!) and I'm always sleeping 4 or 5hrs and I wake up by myself without alarm and I do not feel tired or sleepy! I'm feeling great, powerful, full of energy, joy, love, compassion, zeal and it's all equally balanced! I can't believe it's just me and my personality. I feel Jehovah read in my heart I was totally depress and concern, because I was afraid I would not enjoy anymore to be again active in the truth like I did in the past, but now I'm enjoying even more and more and more and more comparing when I was active in the past!! I'm looking forward to be regular pioneer again! Of course I will be patient and glad to wait the proper time Jehovah is completly performing an undeserved miracle with me! Now I just finished to work and I'm going straight in the ministry and also tomorrow, perfect! I hope the special campaign is going very well everywhere you are assigned to preach
Comments: Sorry Phil...I meant the words you said in September "For any who have been disfellowshipped from the Christian congregation for reasons connected with attraction to the same sex". I will look forward to join the forum
What is your email address Phil@witnesses.plus.com Comments: Welcome, and thank you for sharing your nice news. Quote: And I hope all those who are DF for same sex attraction can find encouraging my experience and take their strenght from Jehovah to be agian part of His people. Nobody is expelled from the Christian congregation for feeling sexual attraction, either to the opposite sex or the same sex.
Comments: Hey my dear beloved brothers and sisters!!! I have a great news for you! I am again a JW!! I have been DF in February 2011, but I never left any meeting and assembly since then. I was quite sure to be reinstated after 6 or 7 months, but my elders prefered to wait few more months. I was really sad at that time and descouraged, because I never wanted to be DF. I was feeling I was going to stop to fight, when I decided to type on Goooooogle "queer jehovah witness" and I found this website!! You can't even imagine how revitalizing was for me. And I regret I didn't think in the past to type these words before. This website is active for over 10 years...unbelievable, well done Paul! As I read the WHOLE Guestbook and I read comments from other DF I thought I could leave a comment too, but then Phil recognized it wasn't a good idea and that's why he wrote that msg in September about those DF...he was reolying to my comments and I totally understood and respected his position. It has been really hard, but now that I'm back I feel like all this year I was just in standby and I started again where I left when I was still a brother! I was announced this Wednesday but only now I have the chance to write, because I went to visit all my dearest friends and on thursday and yesterday I went back home always after midnight and I was too tired to write. the elders told me I could start to preach immediately and I didn't need to be invited twice: this morning I started ti preach with the special campaign for the Memorial so for me it was double special! And in a couple hours I have my public meeting, the first whole meeting as an official brother! Oh right...after the announcment most in the congregation clapped or applaused and they were not supposed to do so, in fact I started to laugh, but I really appreciated that, because it was spontaneous and genuine and also...I knew the congregation after the prayer was not going to kill me!!  And my daddy had the final prayer so it was really touching I'm so glad to be back. I didn't need to be in the world to realize how much I love the truth. If I have time I will explain why the elders were forced to DF (I'm not going to tell you what I have done...just to make sure!). Anyway I apologize about my English, because I'm from Italy. I can speak also a little bit of French and few words in Portuguese. And I can understand Spanish. In September I promised to Phil that once I was back I would have given my whole support to those in need who find this website. Jehovah gave me so much comfort and support and now I feel the need to extend what I benefit to those in our same situation. I can't wait to hear from all of you and finally join you into the Forum! And I hope all those who are DF for same sex attraction can find encouraging my experience and take their strenght from Jehovah to be agian part of His people. With deep brotherly affection, JC PS: Since the elders decided to reinstate me I always have in my mind these words and I want to share with you Psalm 126 1 When Jehovah gathered back the captive ones of Zion, 2 At that time our mouth came to be filled with laughter, 3 Jehovah has done a great thing in what he has done with us. 4 Do gather back, O Jehovah, our company of captives, 5 Those sowing seed with tears 6 The one that without fail goes forth, even weeping, James 5:11 Look! We pronounce happy those who have endured. YOU have heard of the endurance of Job and have seen the outcome Jehovah gave, that Jehovah is very tender in affection and merciful.
Comments: Hello Tito: W. Mass. is a few hours south of me actually. I don't really want to divulge my precise location in the guest book.
Comments: Hi Doug, thank you for your message. I live in Western Massachusetts. Where do you live? Can I ask these type of questions...? :-/ Hi Bri, from my message to Doug I live in Western Massachusetts. Where do you live?
Comments: For a teenager like me its still all so confusing. Im into different things than other guys and often feel like there are no boys i could really become good friends with and it makes me feel somewhat lonely and outcast from time to time. Thank you all for Your stories and engouraging words!! Much agape love to everysingle one of you! Know youre not alone in this!
Comments: Chers frères, Je suis très heureux d'avoir découvert ce forum. Je trouve important de pouvoir s'encourager mutuellement et de pouvoir échanger des idées constructives avec des compagnons qui comprennent la souffrance liée à notre combat. Je suis convaincu que ce forum me donnera encore d'autres armes dans ce dur combat... Bien à vous, Guillaume
Comments: Dear all from everywhere, I send you my best wishes and greetings from Germany. I am a single brother of 37 years and am very happy to know you, who living with the same challenges like me. All the best!
Comments: ILS Tous ceux qui, comme toi et nous, décident de rester fidèles à Jéhovah font le bon choix. Parfois, il est vrai, les conséquences de ce choix sont pénibles et éprouvantes, mais ce n'est pas parce qu'on roule sur une route difficilement pratiquable qu'on est sur la mauvaise route. Pour aller là où nous voulons aller (la vie véritable dans le paradis), il n'y a qu'une seule route. Et ceux qui l'ont trouvée peuvent être considérés comme heureux, même dans la peine et le chagrin. Ps 126:5,6
Comments: Bonjour Ivan Je suis tres content que tu as trouve notre petit groupe qui cherche un certain paix d'esprit non seulement par rapport a notre monde a l'envers mais aussi par rapport a notre propre personne. Quand Jesus a dit qu'il nous faudrait porter notre poteau de supplice , je constate personellement de la veracite de ses paroles face a notre situation. Oui je suis convaincu que nous sommes au bonne endroit dans les confins de l'organisation de Dieu.Il y en a plusieurs temoignages sans doute que tu liras dans le forum qui soutien ce fait. Mais c'est sur aussi que le doute peut nous tracasse de temps a autre, car nous sommes imparfait et porte vers l'egocentrisme, enfin cette une lutte constant contre nos propres sentiments , parfois tres intense. Ce que je trouve difficile a accepter ou de comprendre c'est le fait que nous sommes cree avec le desir d'etre aimer et a aime , mais il nous faut couper ou faire mourrir ces sentiments qui nous parait tout a fait valide. Les raisons pourquoi sont bien etabli et meme logique, donc comme je dit il faut cultiver notre foi en Dieu et regarder vers la belle avenir qu'il nous presente , d'ailleurs avec beaucoup d'amour . Ici nous pouvons travailler ensemble vers ce but, c'est ce que j'apprecie beaucoup notre groupe . J'espere, que tu trouveras, comme moi, l'encouragement que nous avons besoin tous de de rester fidele ici .
Comments: Salut, je viens justement de compléter la lecture du Guestbook n. 5: j'en suis surpris et encouragé. Savoir que je suis pas seul dans cette lutte me fait du bien. Au début, je n'ai trouvé que des sites d'ex-JW gay; les sentiments qu'ils décrivent sont pareils aux miens, mais il a été très genant pour moi de lire leur critiques farouches contre Jéhovah, sa parole et son organisation. Mais c'est en lisant une de leur histoires que je vous ai trovés et j'en suis heureux. J'ai vraiment besoin qu'on me dise que j'ai fait le bon choix; j'ai choisi de rester dans la congrégation et de servir notre Créateur - mais parfois je ressens le besoin que quelqu'un qui puisse comprendre me dise que j'ai bien choisi. J'espère de pouvoir vous rejoindre dans le forum. A bientot |
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