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Paris Alex 
11/29/11

Comments:
Cher ILS

Bienvenue sur ce site de la petite communauté des "résistants" ! Nous souhaitons que tu y trouve les encouragements nécessaires à la poursuite de cette lutte.

Certaines choses paraissent impossibles aux yeux des humains, mais n'est-il pas écrit que pour Jéhovah, "tout est possible" ? L'existence même de ce site et la présence de fidèles depuis des années en est probablement une preuve concrète. Personne ici présent ne prétendrait tenir ferme par ses propres forces ni sa seule volonté.

Au plaisir de lire tes commentaires et réflexions sur le forum.

A bientôt


I.L.S. 
11/27/11

Comments:
Bjr frères/soeurs,
je sais pas trop quoi dire...
je peux pas croire qu'il y ait un site comme celui-ci qui encourage à tenir bon malgré la lutte quotidienne que parfois on mène.
J'ai vu que quelqu'un parle français (mais chsui italien). Je ressens justement le besoin de m'épancher avec qlq'un qui puisse comprendre.
 
Je crois que je reviendrai bientot.


Rolando 
09/30/11

Comments:
Buenas tardes.

Es un gusto saludarles, espero poder compartir con ustedes.

Sinceramente,

Rolando.


Phil 
09/23/11

What is your email address Phil@witnesses.plus.com

Comments:
For any who have been disfellowshipped from the Christian congregation for reasons connected with attraction to the same sex:  We would like to feel that any such ones would respect the theocratic arrangement, although at times it may seen very difficult.

God sees all that happens to his servants, and can read the heart.

Anyone seeking to return to the Congregation should know that such return would be so warmly welcomed.  They  can "persevere in prayer" in the meantime.


Per qualsiasi che sono stati disassociato dalla congregazione cristiana per motivi legati attrazione verso lo stesso sesso: Vorremmo sentire che ogni costoro avrebbero rispettato la disposizione teocratica, anche se a volte può vedere molto difficile.


Dio vede tutto ciò che accade ai suoi servi, e può leggere il cuore.


Chiunque cerchi di tornare alla Congregazione deve sapere che tale ritorno sarebbe stato così accolto calorosamente. Essi possono "perseverare nella preghiera" nel frattempo.


Phil 
08/03/11

What is your email address Phil@witnesses.plus.com

Comments:
You are not alone Carrie!  Experience suggests that around two hundred thousand of Jehovah's Witnesses around the world have a sex drive which operates towards their own sex instead of the opposite sex.

As to whether this website is a trap of Satan, you must judge whether a website that encourages regular meeting attendance and participation in all aspects of Christian life and Ministry, and which draws attention to helpful material in the publications of Jehovah's Witnesses, is likely to constitute such a trap.


Carrie 
08/02/11

Comments:
I'm shocked and happy that I found this website. I just hope that it's not ones of Satan trap. I will keep observing but I do sense a feeling of satisfaction because I sincerely thought I was alone in this.


Paris Alex 
06/19/11

Comments:
Bonjour Stella, et bienvenue !
Oui, il y a bien des frères ou soeurs dans ce cas et qui participent à ce forum. Pour ma part, je suis un frère baptisé à l'âge de 17 ans, qui a passé plus d'un an en prison pour motif de neutralité, a plus tard servi comme assistant puis ancien durant une quinzaine d'années, et qui suis toujours fidèle à ce jour malgré les difficultés et le défi que cela représente.
A bientôt sur le forum j'espère.
bien à toi


Stella 
06/18/11

Comments:
Bonjour

Je connais depuis peu les difficultés que rencontre un de nos frères et soeurs à lutter contre de mauvais désirs.

J'aimerai avoir le témoignage de frères et soeurs qui sont dans le même cas pour savoir comment ils surmontent cela.

Et également le témoignage de ceux qui ont un(e) ami(e), un frère (une soeur) pour savoir ce qu'ils font pour les aider...

Est-ce qu'il y a des frères et soeurs parlant français sur le forum ?
Ce serait tellement bien de pouvoir échanger plus facilement  car je ne parle pas anglais

Au plaisir de vous lire.

Fraternellement


Lee 
06/06/11

Comments:
Hello Bri,

Thank you for those kind words, I guess you typify the very caring loving nature of the brothers who visit this site. I look forward to the day when this awful feeling deep inside disappears forever. Fortunately, Jehovah constantly helps me to get through each day, I love him and he never lets me down.

Thank you again

Lee  (England UK)


B. 
06/03/11

Comments:
Lee, Tito, Matt and all other newbies,

I know myself how comforting and relieving it was, to find others in the same situation. So, it's true, what we read in 1 Peter 5:9: "Take YOUR stand against him, solid in the faith, knowing that the same things in the way of sufferings are being accomplished in the entire association of YOUR brothers in the world." We are no exception!

The following words in verse 10 are important to us, since they show, that we cannot rely on ourselves in this matter: "But, after YOU have suffered a little while, the God of all undeserved kindness, ... will himself finish YOUR training, he will make YOU firm, he will make YOU strong." It's good to have others, who can understand us in a more comprehensive way, but it's Jehovah, the God we serve, who gives us the needed strength.

So, hello and welcome, I am looking forward to hearing from you soon!

B.


Matt  
06/01/11

Comments:
Good morning,

I am so glad that I found this site. I knew that there were others out there like me who are attracted to the same sex but are not interested in leaving are great God Jehovah. I'm truly looking forward to being in association with you all.

Agape :^)


bri 
05/18/11

Comments:
Hello Lee:
I appreciated your comment very much.  I truly agree with you that there are many caring and kind brothers here that want nothing more that to imitate our loving God in supporting each other through our lonliness and other down periods due to this sometimes very painful situtation we face .  I appreciated the tone of your comment in that regard.

Hi Tito: 
Welcome: I hope you will gain as much encouragement from reading and contributing to the group  as i have. It truly has changed my life and outlook on our situation.
By the way I may live just a few hrs. north of you, depending on which N.E. state you are in.
take care


Doug 
05/17/11

Comments:

I am fairly close to where you are Tito. But for now, as far as I know, unless Phil has changed his mind, personal contact information is not given out upon request anymore. Would be happy to hear from you and get to know you from withing the forum though. *smiles*


Tito 
05/10/11

Comments:
Hello everybody,

My names Tito I've known about this site for years now & I finally thought I would contribute... I hope to meet some friends, find encouragement and some great personalities. 

Currently, I live in New England in a small city & its great, but I'll soon relocate. Are there any friends out there currently living in New England? I would love to get to know ya... I would love to get to know other friends - anywhere.

 

Take care
TF


Lee 
05/05/11

Comments:

I love to visit this site and read all the caring loving comments that people have made. It gives me comfort and takes away some of my loneliness.

People here are kind and compassionate with a deep understanding of the way I and others feel. This site must be a true refection of Jehovah's love for us all.

Thank you for this site.

Lee  


don 
04/17/11

Comments:
My beloved brothers and sisters,
Hello! I'm Don from South Africa. I knew throughout my teens that i had gay feeling but i only came out to my folks when i was 21. I also spoke to the elders; i was so scared to talk to them but I'm glad i did, they gave me loving advice. I read many of the posts and i notice that many are afraid to speak to the elders about their attraction to the same sex. Remember that the elders were appointed by Jehovah to help us , so speak to them.
There are those in the congregation, this may even be an elder, that may make inappropriate jokes or comments about gay people, lovingly show them from the bible that their comments were wrong. You can also talk to other elders or the circuit overseer if the situation is really bad then leave it to Jehovah. Never leave Jehovah because somebody has said something to offend you, that's what Satan wants.

Being one of Jehovah's Witnesses and being attracted to the same sex can leave one feeling very lonely and depressed so i have decided to join this site in the hope of getting some encouragement from brothers and sisters going to the same struggle, also hopefully i can encourage others.

I thought maybe i should share some point that i came across during the past weeks that have encouraged me and maybe it could help you too.

1. Just this week i attended the two day circuit assembly entitled 'You are no part of the world' John 5:19. These assemblies always leave me feeling energized and there are so many points to apply so that we can adjust our thinking to match Jehovah's. However i like to share one that was brought out in the talk 'Take courage! You can conquer the world'. The brother brought to attention the scripture at Proverbs 24:16 which reads: 'For the righteous one may fall even seven times, and he will certainly get up but the wicked ones will be made to stumble by calamity.' So how does this scripture help us? Many of us struggle everyday and may even have sexual fantasies about men, which I'm guilty of, and therefore feel unworthy but take courage because even if you lose one battle, it does not mean you lost the war. If you fall , get up ,never give up, ask Jehovah for forgiveness and continue fighting to conquer Satan world. If we continue fighting till the end of this system or till the day we die, then we have conquered Satan's world. The brother went on to show how we can continue to fight by using the complete suite of armor. Eph 6:10-19.

2. Another point i found was in the weekly bible reading. In Job chapter 21 there Job looks at the wicked who seem to continue to succeed while he suffers. We too may find ourselves looking at people of the world or even those that have left Jehovah because of being gay and they many seem happy, they may have found love, started a family, progressed in their business therefore we ask Jehovah: 'WHY? Why must i continue to suffer while those who don't want to listen to you continue to prosper'. I found myself , in the past asking Jehovah why this specific trail ,any other trail but this. It feels so unfair!

So how does Jobs situation help us? Well we live in an unfair world, so life is unfair, i cant change that, however Job 27:13-28 shows that Jehovah will rectify this imbalance. So continue to building your relationship with Jesus and Jehovah and focus on the new world.

Today is the memorial and as the bread and wine goes pass it reminds me how lucky i am to receive such a lovely gift. I know we all feel this way.

That's all for now.

Your loving brother
Don


Walter  
03/14/11

Comments:

Its funny when I look back on my past and think that I was the only witness going thru these problems. Sometimes you never see the full scope of something until Jehovah reveals it. I was constantly depressed about the way I felt but then by total accident I discover within my circle of close friends, one who lives with the same feelings. I couldn't tell you the relief we both felt to learn of this. Because I feel no one truly understands unless they have dealt with it personally. So now I leave it all to Jehovah to correct everything cause as it looks its not going away in this life. At least i know I wont have to be plagued with these feeling for more than one lifetime. Now I just play the waiting game and dive deeper into the organization, and keep the sisters away (they cant begin to know how uninterested in them i am) i just say I haven't finished unwrapping my gift of singleness Jehovah gave me. And now I have another brother to talk it out with.  


ATLien 
02/03/11

Comments:

Hello all.  I just want to express my appreciation for a website such as this one.  I have battled with my sexuality since I was a teen.  Being that I grew up in the truth, I always felt like I wasn't worthy of being a witness because I had these feelings.  I thought they would someday just go away, but they never did.  Then, when I was in my early 20's, I always had guys to hit on me and because I knew it was wrong in Jehovah's eyes, I tried to fight temptation the best way I knew how.  Then, there was a brother in another congregation that was going thru the same thing I was going thru.  Then we could identify with each other and our struggle with our sexuality.  But, Satan being the person that he is, caused our relationship to fall into an unscriptural one.  Well, the pressure was more than I could handle and I moved to Atlanta, Ga, not knowing how widespread an alternative lifestyle was accepted.  So, needless to say, I fell into temptation again and could not understand why Jehovah would let this happen because I tried so hard to avoid it.  Well, I now know that we must beg Jehovah for his help and constantly pray for his holy spirit and guidence.  It is still a real stuggle for me and I have to pray to Jehovah everyday about it.  I know this is not something that will be taken away from me in this system, so I pray that Jehovah continues to comfort me and to guide me on the right path.  Satan is always looking for a way for us to give in, especially when it comes to the desire of the flesh.  I try to stay focused on studing God's word the Bible, my family worship night and keeping a close relationship with Jehovah.  He is the only one that is going to help us win this fight.  Unlike other brothers I'm not really into sports, So I find myself on the sidelines wishing I was a little rougher around the edges.  But, I'm happy with who I am and just trying to make the most of my situation.


Confused 
01/22/11

Comments:
I am really glad that I have found this site.  I now know that I am not the only witness dealing with this issue.  So now, I don't feel as alone in my struggle.  


rob 
01/20/11

Comments:
Hi Lorenzo

Thanks for your comment.

It all sounds nice...even though i haven't been that lucky in the friend's department...nevermind.

So you are from South-Europe..your name sounds italian or spanish...which one is it? Maybe neither!

I'm italian and i live in London

Nice to meet you and thanks again for the comment.

Rob


Lorenzo 
01/20/11

Comments:
Hi Rob,
my name is Lorenzo and I live in Southern Europe.
Nice to meet you and welcomed to Witnesses.plus.com forum!

A few weeks ago I exactly lived a period like the one you described in your message.

Even if the most important things for us (and for every one of Jehovah's witnesses in the World) are always to have a good study of the Bible, to be regular in ministry and meetings and to stay close to our congregation and the brothers that live in our area... I have to say this forum gave me a great help too. 

It is good to have someone to speak about your problems and that can understand you, so I hope you can find comfort here and maybe some new good friends for a mutual encouragement.

Take care!
Lorenzo


Rob 
01/20/11

Comments:
Hello 

My name is Rob and i live in London. I just can't believe that something like this website really exists! I think i found this forum just at the right time. My life is pretty messy at the moment and i don't know how to un-mess it.
I'm still regular in my spiritual activities but it's a struggle because i feel isolated and alone.
Anyway enough moaning!

Rob


mom 
01/09/11

Comments:
Hi my son has asked me to ask for the password to the forums so he can talk to some brothers for encouragement. He has said he wants to get baptized. Yay!!!! Thank you for any support.


Beto 
01/08/11

Comments:
Hello All, and thanks Phil for this site; it's great to have this. I'm from Mexico and I have attended to the Kingdom Hall for over a year. I really feel excited to find more people like me, knowing that battles everyday trying to do Jehovah's will. 


wnsm 
12/28/10

Comments:
It is great that a forum like this exists. There are far too many sources advocating leaving Jehovah altogether. This forum should help people to feel better and not alone.


Paris Alex 
12/24/10

Comments:
Hi Rod,
welcome back ! You have come to the correct conclusion : we need our brotherhood more than we need to fulfill our fleshly desires. I'm glad you overcame this depression. The good thing in our being depressed is that we know the reason why, most of other depressed ones don't really. The bad thing in our kind of depression is that we sometimes believe we know the way to put an end to it, wheareas our "solution" is not the appropriate one. And not the proper way to end it. Faithfulness to Jehovah and our brotherhood is the way to do that, even if it may take some time and test our endurance. Keep going !


Rod 
12/21/10

Comments:
Hi everybody
Ijust wanna say hi to all here, its been long time since last time i wrote something, i've been depressed but im feeling better now and i miss talking with my brothers and sisters and i wanna say is good to be in a organization and feel the help of Jehovah and the brothers all around the world.


Joselito 
12/09/10

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Hi dears brothers and sisters

I`m reading again, there many months that I didn`t read, I´m happy to find you again and read your messages.


B. 
12/08/10

Comments:
Hello B,

be welcome.

B. ^^


B 
12/08/10

Comments:
Hoping to find encouragement with this issue from fellow brothers and sisters in the truth

B


L.  
12/06/10

Comments:
Hello to everyone,
I'm a brother from Northern Italy and I discovered this site just yesterday.
It's good we have this chance to meet some brothers and sisters who have similar problems and who understand how we can feel sometimes.
I feel a strong attraction for other guys since I was very young, even if I was raised in the truth and my close familiars are JWs too.
I better realized the direction of my sex drive at 11-12 years, I think.
Then I suffered of a strong depression for many years, wasting my adolescence.
I told my parents about my problem only at 22, after a 2 years-long romantic friendship I had with a brother from South America.

Now I feel better and I'm serving as a ministerial servant in a foreign language group, but I still have bad moments (like everyone, I think), especially when I see almost everyone feeling in love with a sister, getting married and creating his own family.
Another think I hate is when people ask me: "Why you aren't married yet?", "Why you don't have a girlfriend"?
Anyway, we have the special privilege to stay in the Truth and to serve Jehovah and we really have to make any effort to stay loyal to him and to wait to live a better life in his New World.

Christian love to everybody,
L.



Shane Midfield 
12/04/10

Comments:
Dear Phil and everybody,

I can not express my appreciation enough that I am so greatful to come to know this site!

I have been struggling how I cope with my issue but still remain in the truth. I recently (again) feel so depressed because of this issue.

I am glad to know that there are many brothers/sisters who are facing with this sensitive issue.

Thank you again!


mom 
12/01/10

Comments:
I just want to thank you for your uplifting comments. It is always better to see a different point of view. I really needed it. I just read the Dec mag with the young people ask article. I cried. I guess I was a little stressed last time I posted. I am just a worrier (is that a word?). Anyways, the only reason I would like the pass word is to
get encouragement from ones that are in the same situation. My son really needs the Christian encouragement. If there are any mothers who read this and would like to email me, just ask Phil for my email. Thank you.
He needs encourage to participate at meetings, he does talks, but he says he feels like
he is being judged by just the way he is now. He is just different from the other "guys" He talks to older ones in the hall and the teen girls. I wish he had some guy friends that could talk about what he is interested in. Dance, acrobats, math,(yuck),
He is really sweet and funny.
Anyways thanks again, it has really encouraged me to be on here. All of you are in my thoughts and prayers. By the way is anyone on a RBC? I love talking about our builds here. That is my great joy, and with the goal of regular pioneering soon.
TTFN


Paris Alex 
11/25/10

Comments:
Dear Mom,

You are so right, no one would ever want this kind of life in this world. This is why it will be acknowleged, in the future, that we are victims of imperfection and not guilty of self indulgence. We are in the truth and the truth comes to light soon or late, it has to. This will also be true for you son.

For us though, this situation gives our life a special meaning. It is not a simple life but it can be a meaningful life, giving priorities to what is really valuable : faithfulness, integrity, real loyal love, self-sacrificing,... Sacrifice is what being a Christian is all about. Many will not have to live it so deeply in their body, but we do and if we can see it spiritually it is a privilege. It can be the sand which will become a pearl. Even if we don't see it this way, there is this idea captured in a french saying : "whatever the soil in which we have been planted, we must learn how to blossom".

You also have to realize that the pain is often deeper for the loving one of the afflicted one than for the afflicted one himself, especially if you are a mom. So you should take courage knowing he might not have to suffer as much as you do now, and be proud of your son because of his present and future qualities.

The good thing is that you can support, trust and encourage each other, and now you also have this loving and understanding community here.

We do feel for you and your son, and include you in our "supplications and also petitions to the One who is able to save us" Heb 5:7.


R. 
11/19/10

Comments:


Dear Mom,

Please don't despair.

Do you remember reading the day's text two Tuesdays ago (November 9)? Two points stand out in the discussion:

  1. God's undeserved kindness is expressed in "various ways".  So, while we have been "grieved by various trials", God's kindness comes in various forms as well. So, whatever the trial is, there is a corresponding expression that will match the trial - helping us endure and find comfort. Isn't that really helpful to know?

  2. How is Jehovah's kindness conveyed to us? By means of fellow Christians. I have found that to be very, very true ever since I came across the site. There are many mature brothers who have undergone difficult times, and have yet remained faithful. Getting to know them, and talk things out with them has proved to be beneficial - helping me in turn to remain faithful.

It is natural for each one of us to feel 'Why me?'  So, maybe the first step towards helping your dear son is to help him see that we are not alone. It is Satan who targets us with various trials - and Jehovah God has wisely let us have that knowledge, so that we are better equipped to face it.

Even though, in this unique trial,  we do not fully understand the reason why we face this - that is, what is the cause - we can be assured of what the outcome is, if we remain faithful to Jehovah God.

Maybe your son is too young now to understand that completely.

Or, maybe not.

He certainly sounds a very understanding and sensitive person. With your help, and reliance on Jehovah God, I am sure he will do well.

With our warm love and concern,

R.




mom 
11/17/10

Comments:

Okay, I have read this guestbook for about a year and half. I think I need some help and encouragement. I am a mother of a teen son whom I have known is gay for 3 yrs. He told us years ago. I of course already knew but hoped otherwise. My depression is getting to a point where I need someone other than my husband to talk to.

I, like other mothers, have had all the feelings you feel of knowing this; the pain of knowing my son will have the hardest life possible. Knowing he will never fall in love and get married in this system. Knowing there is nothing I can do about it. My husband has been df twice and that pain can't even come close to this. My son is the most wonderful person I know. He is gracious, courteous, loving, the bestest friend to his "girlfriends", which is all he has. He loves to dance and to acrobatics. He is 15 and still kisses me goodnite every night. He kisses me goodbye every time I or he leaves  (even at high school drop off lane). He has a conscience. I can always tell when something is wrong and he tells me. Sometimes things I would rather not hear.
He has recently told me he needs someone to talk to. I have showed him this site and he has read some. Especially the other teens,(thank you for your posting by the way) One of them sounded so much like him, I just cried and cried.
My husband has accepted it (which took a while) and has told my son that on the sex part, it is just like any teen kid, as a Christian, avoiding fornication is a struggle. He said he had to struggle to not have sex with girls and my son will struggle with his impulses. Both needs Jehovah's strength.
Okay, back to me. This pain of letting go of all your dreams and hopes for your child has changed. Of course I have encouraged pioneering, ms, mts school, bethel, rbc, of which I am part. But I will never be able to take away these feelings he has, only Jehovah in the new earth. I know I am rambling and so sorry, I just need some help, I am really unsure of finding an elder in our hall to talk with. Most have made comments on gays. I have been told by two sisters that I tried to confide in that his hormones are out of balance, or it is a choice. I think of my 12 year old son (3 yrs ago) laying in my arms crying and asking if something is wrong with him and will Jehovah still love him. WHY IN THE WORLD WOULD ANYBODY CHOOSE THIS LIFE.


CA 
11/12/10

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Just a note to say hello, from a single brother who grew up with these feelings, saw my friends get married, but knew I couldn't do the same if I wanted a relationship based on mutual attraction.  It was hard, but I eventually came to understand my situation differently than before.  So, instead I'll just be patient for all this to work out however Jehovah sees fit.  Though it doesn't help that those who don't know keep asking "Why aren't you married yet?" but oh well...  


Doug 
09/16/10

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Hmm...how do I put this?

OMG...IMG!!...hehe....nothing like a one sided conversation all those times...including yesterday. Sheesh. 


IMG 
09/16/10

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Hello, my dear old friend, D, who just posted on this page invited me to this forum... it is very refreshing to see so many brothers and sisters fighting the fine fight to please Jehovah and prove Satan a liar.  I too have had my struggles in this regard, although I never have discussed it much with my childhood friend.  I have seen many, many friends fall by the wayside, too, and it hurts my heart.  I love what was said about forming new families, and using "differentness" as an asset in the field ministry.  We are all members of this body, and Jehovah, reader of hearts, has drawn us to him for a reason. I'm looking forward to getting to know all of you, and enjoying mutual encouragement.  Love and peace... IMG


Aiden 
08/20/10

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LM, let me first of all say that all of us are here for you and are sending virtual hugs your way  also, know that you are not alone, I myself found this website while I was on the brink of depression and lonliness and it has truly been a blessing, just remember that Jehovah knows how much you, all of us, sacrifice to stay faithful to him and he will reward us beyond our imaginations in the new system, hugs and prayers brother, Aiden 


Marcello 
08/19/10

Comments:
Hello LM,

I understand your problem very well. But don't try to think for your brothers and sisters. In my case I also thought that that everybody would be against me: But the opposite was true. And talking to the elders isn't that bad. They can be very supportive, and encouraging. And believe me every mother loves his kid, no matter what.
What I want to say to you: Give other people a chance to help you, and you'll be amazed how many will do that and will keep on loving you...

Your brother Marcello


LM 
08/12/10

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But I wish I had someone to talk to. I have no one, everyone in my congregation BELIEVES that homosexuals are automatically major sinners, and that even though no matter how hard I try, I still look at guys with affection. I am lost, I don't know who to tell because they will most likely tell the elders. 
LM


L 
08/11/10

Comments:

LM

So glad that you found this spot.  I am a mom and a few years ago my thinking was probably very similar to YOUR mom’s.  Yes, we hate the homosexual acts, just as we hate all illicit sexual sins.  But someday, if you ever do confide in your mother, she will adjust her views and love you for you, and also love the fact that you are remaining faithful to Jehovah in spite of this thorn in the flesh you have been dealt. 

 

In the meantime, this site is very encouraging to those in the struggle that is common to you, and I know you will receive great council and support to remain in Jehovah’s love.  All the best to you.


Phil 
08/11/10

What is your email address Phil@witnesses.plus.com

Comments:
Dear LM,

Thank you for signing the Guestbook.  I am sure that we would like to help in any way possible.

You mention your difficulty over feeling that you would like to have someone with whom to discuss your private sexual feelings, but your wariness over confiding them to just anyone.

With regard to "homophobic" comments that some around you may have made, it is good to remember that in the course of casual conversation, individuals may make remarks that do not truly represent how they would feel or act toward a friend in distress.  However, the choice as to whether, and to whom, to confide your private feelings, is entirely yours.

Coping with a sex drive that operates towards one's own sex instead of the opposite sex, can certainly be a difficult matter.  But it's not the worst situation that could beset a person!  That said, because it's a continuing matter, and can be a struggle, it is good to have some understanding and sympathetic help when it is needed.



LM 
08/11/10

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Its unbelievable I found this....
But I am very suspicious but I need help horribly. I am a young teenager, and I have no one to talk to about my attraction to the same sex. I have no where to turn. All the good friends I have in the congregation hate homosexuality. By the way I only have sisters as friends, because sadly I cannot relate with any of the heterosexual boys in my hall. I want to keep myself in God's love but I want proof that I can have this desire and still be in his love. No, I have never engaged in immorality of any kind, and I am a very spiritual person. Its like I am mirroring what Paul said, "When I am weak I am at my strongest", because I know that Jehovah will help me but prayer and study alone cannot help me. I need support. There is no way I will EVER tell my parents. My father is not in the truth and my "coming out" will give a horrible witness, and my mom is completely anti-gay. I wish I could meet someone with similar circumstances, and be able to talk to them at length. I yearn for a friendship with someone understanding of my circumstance. I don't know what to do. For the love of Jehovah, someone help me!
LM


RPD 
08/09/10

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New ones: I'm just stopping by to say 'Hi' and 'welcome'
(If you speak english. thru patient tuition, I may grasp basic phrases LOL)

I'll be looking for you in the Forum. I have found this site tremendously helpful, as I hope it does for you and all other new ones. A scripture one sister  had pointed out from the '06 w/ bible highlights of (proberbs 14:10) I had found touching:

10 The heart is aware of the bitterness of one’s soul, and with its rejoicing no stranger will intermeddle.

Because our innermost emotions can never be presicely expressed nor always understood by others, the emotional comfort others can give is limited. However, Jehovah is aware of our situation, our feelings and our struggle to maintain integrity. Like, Elijah, in 1 KI 18 we may feel “I myself have been left ..., I alone,..." Just like him, the joy of discovery that "18 And [Jehovah] has let seven thousand remain in ... all the knees that have not bent down to Ba´al, and every mouth that has not kissed him.” "
 
I pray, soon, that it won't be needed. Perhaps the Tribulation will strike in the next 30 minutes so I can sleep thru it. ;0) It'll be the first great sleep many of us have had in a while!

I am so proud of all of you who have maintained your integrity. I hope to stand by your side as a fellow worker not soon enough!

a brother soon 2 be; RPD


ing 
06/30/10

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hi would just like to say ello am a sister who as just come out to my mum and family i thought i'd b out on street but surprising they were ok for my mum  she said it explains a lot of things  anyhow  am in uk hope to talk to sum of u soon  

 thanks for this site phil


Isz'sza 
06/22/10

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The issue I know I will never get right, not to a point I would like to have it, is a fact that I am bisexual. I never hid my sexual feelings for women, and it was only when I was learning the truth from the Bible that I realised I am different than a normal woman.

My marriage has suffered deeply, and I feel there is a gap between me and the rest of the people I meet daily. It is a struggle for me to bear this burden in a world which is exposing women so much.

I am grateful to Jehovah for his support, and wish I will always find my strength, with his help, to keep my integrity.


Kype 
06/21/10

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Hi all

As probably all of you, I'm so happy that finally i got here. I didn't even pray for that, so it's quite suspicious, that i managed to get here (unfortunately through many sites with histories of apostates). I noticed, that most of you say about feelings for the beginning, so I won't be different .

Maybe I'm not so struggled with my sexuality problem. Just accepted it and living with it quite well, making what i can not to concentrate on it. However it will be a great pleasure to talk with you, exchange impressions, thoughts etc. I won't be writing about difficulties we are going through, because probably anyone hasn't forgotten yet. There were harsh times, but now nothing could stop my gladness to be here.

I hope, that we all being cooperative will endure with our "little" problem till the New World.

Kype


R. 
06/20/10

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Thanks, Glenn. Very encouraging thoughts - especially the last paragraph.

And welcome to the site.

R
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