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Raijier |
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My mom is making me go to meetings again. I'm 18 now, got a job working 48 hours a week and she still says that I HAVE to go to any meeting I can make.
Naturally, I said no. First meeting would be tomorrow so ill see what happens. Might be kicked out with nowhere to go :sad:
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davidbru |
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No easy answer to this one. Lacking independent accommodation weakens your position. Given the mentality of JW parents, they will exploit any advantage they
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BethSarim |
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You could opt to play their "game". Just "say" your going to "any" meeting you can make it to. Obviously it will be a meeting in a hall that your parents do not attend or know anyone at. Then just DON'T GO! lol! Tell them you did, but instead just go shopping or out for coffee/tea. I know, a little childish to do.....but then again, so is blackmailing your 18 year old child to attend a meeting or they'll be kicked out of their own
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palmel1234 |
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a little childish to do.....but then again, so is blackmailing your 18 year old child to attend a meeting or they'll be kicked out of their own home.I agree, this really burns my butter!!
Raijier, my dad used to do the same thing to me. Even though I had moved
out, when my car broke down and I needed a ride to work, the only way my dad would take me was if I went to meetings. It was frustrating to be blackmailed
like that.
I think BethSarim had a great idea. I think I would rearrange my work schedule so they just "happen" to fall right when the meetings are, darn! Hang in there. Love, Melanie |
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Snoozytoo2000 |
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You can't help but think the only reason for her to insist that you go to the meetings is because of saving face with the others in the congregation.
Putting on a good front for them. Because we all know from their teachings that if you go under pressure it isn't pleasing to god.
She should know that.
So why force someone to go? You may have to start making some kind of plans to get out on your own. Possibly sharing a room with someone or a apartment? It may take a while but if you have a goal and work towards it possibly it can keep you going till you can get out. Or maybe your Mom would accept rent and let you live your own life while staying there until you can afford to get out on your own.? Snoozy
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solitaire |
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Aw sorry you are going through this again *sigh*
Yet more emotional blackmail - but now tied in with the fear of being homeless into the bargain!! I really don't know what to suggest, other than avoiding as many meetings as poss...........it's not a good idea to show your hand too soon, especially if you are not in a position to get a place of your own........... If you DO have to go again, I would spend the time there trying to come up with a solution to the problem of having to live under her roof.........maybe you can find a flat-share or something?? Point is, it doesn't sound like she is gonna give up trying
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Hi Raijier,
I'm sorry this is happening to you. From what I have read hear it seems like JW parents use the threat of being thrown out of the house a lot to get there older children to attend meetings. You mentioned you work a lot...can you afford to move out? That might be a great option for you.... maybe find a room mate to help with expenses. I guess the other option is to be a good little witness and attend meetings. You are in a tuff situations....I'm sorry your parents are treating you this way......I hope everything works out. Take Care, Brandi |
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YammerHammer |
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*sigh* What do parents think they are accomplishing with this kind of coercion? Does she think this is going to help you in the long run? Somehow you are going
to go the meetings and the Holy Spirit will miraculously descend and your thinking will suddenly change?
Don't they see that this will just make you hate it that much more? That as soon as you are able you're going to leave and never have anything to do with the religion again? It's a tough situation. Maybe you could negotiate with her... go to one meeting a week and slowly taper off from there. If you are working 48 hours a week, it seems like your schedule is pretty full already. Sometimes I wish I could call some of these people up and have a little talk with them, one parent to another... not that it would do any good. Yammer.
"There is no shame in not knowing; the shame lies in not finding
out." ~ Russian Proverb
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oslo |
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why don't you move out and get your own place? especially since you already have a job. find a fun worldly roommate if you can't afford it on your own.
it worked for me when i was your age.
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Raijier |
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I should mention its seasonal work =P so its not secure enough to move out on. I dnt have transportation yet but I'm saving up and I should be there soon.
My mom is in the sign language cong. and she is having me go with her to that one when my schedule allows it. It'll be okay for now cuz I don't know
anything in sign =) thank santaclaus for small mercys.
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Cee Cee |
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Listen, you're 18. That makes you an adult. You have the right to live your own life. If you don't like where you are leave. No one said it would be
easy--or cheap. But being on your own is SOOOO worth it.
Do not lie. It won't do anything for your self respect or reputation. Besides, it is simply not necessary. The only thing lying only delays the inevitable blow up and that you don't need. Try telling her this--over and over again as necessary: "I'm an adult. It's time for me to be on my own. I'm making plans to move as soon as I find an acceptable roommate." If she comes back with some argument say: "There is nothing to argue about. I'm an adult. I want to live like one. If I can't do that here, then I'll go where I can." This will likely scare her as she'll imagine you living with a evil worldly person who will seduce you into all sorts of evil acts. Perhaps she'll lighten up on you when she thinks of it. Every time the issue comes up, that's what you say. No apologies. No explanations. No screaming, and absolutely NOTHING to do with the religion. You're 18, you want to be treated like an adult. Big deal. Avoid any other explanation. "I am an adult. I am an adult. I am an adult, and if I can't be treated like one here, I'm ready to find a roommate and make plans to move." You haven't argued. You've just stated a fact. You haven't given her anything to argue about. You haven't told her what she's done wrong or mentioned what you think of her precious Kingdom Hall. No matter how tempting it is to debate issues. DON'T. Walk away from any volatile statements. If it's necessary, spend the after-work hours at your local Barnes & Noble, Boarders Books or college library to widen the space between you and your mother. (You could learn some things in all those books and maybe even meet some interesting people. If they have a bulletin board put up a "housemate wanted" card.) Hugs, Cee Cee |
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finallyfree09 |
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It'll be okay for now cuz I don't know anything in sign =) thank santaclaus for small mercys.
That's hilarious!!!
Take Care, Brandi |
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fashionplate08.thethinkingjeho... |
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Ce-Ce has great advice I'd like to echo. Hers is a good workable plan. Think about attending some community college if you apply for financial aid as an
emancipated kid - President Obama has sent out billions of dollars to help educate anyone who's willing and has some firing neurons in their brain. You
read like you do, best of wishes and luck.
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cyranothe2nd |
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One word: Roommates.com
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juliebooty |
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Just a thought to add - unless she changes the locks, she can't kick you out. Even if she calls the police, they can't make you go unless you are being
violent in some manner. Under the law, if someone invites you to live with them or stay for an extended time - you cannot be made to leave since they willingly
allowed you in the first place. The reason I know that is because my oldest brother is a raging alcoholic who spends half his life in jail the other bumming
off of family and friends. When my other brother tried to have him forcibly removed off his property the police said they could not because he had invited him
to live there and was not causing any physical harm. Obviously since you have never stopped living with your mom it would apply just the same. This is not to
say she might make you miserable in the process. But it might motivate you even more to get a stable job and roommate as others here suggested. This isn't
as relatable, but when I was 21 I moved back in with my parents to go to school full time. They didnt bother me about meetings because I had made my position
very clear about that. However I had a boyfriend and it was clear we did more than hold hands
! My dad sat me down one day as mad as he could be because I was coming home
late and staying with my boyfriend over night, he proceeded to try and ground me! I as politely could manage held back from laughing in his face and let him
know I was 21 - an adult who was not under his control just because I lived at his house. I was going to do things as respectfully as I could under his roof
but outside that roof was not his business! Made very clear I was on a plan to move as soon as I could and not to worry. Which happend a month later. The point
is even if you are living under their roof, once past the age of being told how to wipe your booty you have to make clear where your boundaries lie for what
you will be made to do anymore - that's just apart of growing up and cutting mamma's apron strings.
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TaijiChan.newyorkanimefes... |
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I'm having a similar situation like you!! I told my mother I didn't want to be a JW several months ago, and she said ok, and I thought that was it.
2 months later, she talks to me again, asking 'do u wannt to study to be JW?' I say no, I told you I didnt want to be one anymore please, in the most polite way ever. Mum said, 'in my house there is no evil/demonic behavior allowed. its either my rules (bible study, attend meeting, etc) or you have to leave'. of course...I had nowhere to go! Thankfully I go to college soon. I am very sorry about what your mum said to you. That was mean. I think you should try to attend and save money to get your own place to live, if you are able to |
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