Tartin wrote:
I read a while ago on a forum somewhere, that the most important thing they have tried to do in their post JW life is to engage.  As a JW we are taught from an early age to observe life, and not fully participate.  I dont think it matters whether you celebrate the holidays/birthdays or not, it really is up to you but maybe make it a goal to find social activities you do enjoy and make an effort to not simply 'be there' but to engage and be absorbed in the experience.

Wish you all the best


Oh bravo and well said Tartin!     You are SO right about the 'engage' thing.      When I was little and growing up ... there was always that pressure to have only jdub friends and associates ...... which of course made it hard to feel comfortable during school and the beginning of work.    It's little wonder we struggle at times given the way we've been programmed to behave and react to 'worldly' folk.


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