Ex Jehovah's Witnesses overcome all sort of unhealthy social ideas and habits. One of those unhealthy things is Codependency. It's something that was ingrained in us from an early age. Let's explore what it is and what kind of impact it might be having in your life today. Google defines Codependency as an "excessive emotionalContinue reading "Codependency And Jehovah’s Witnesses"
Why Fitness Is Important To Me.
So I've been going to the gym 3 times a week for the last month. It's been good. I've decided I'm going to try to post a psychology article on Sunday and then a more personal type article on Thursday. Let's see how it goes! This Thursday I'm talking about the why fitness is importantContinue reading "Why Fitness Is Important To Me."
My Second Experience Dating After JW
So I met up with several girls off of OkCupid but most of them I just met up with once. Then I chatted with a girl that I'm going to call Tina. Tina was cute and a bit different from Ashley. I came up with the game plan of meeting up with people at theContinue reading "My Second Experience Dating After JW"
XJWs what is your “locus of control”?
"Locus of control" refers to where an individuals control over their life comes from. It relates to their ability to make changes in life. Is control over your life internally generated? Or is it reliant upon external forces? As Witnesses, we were encouraged to have an external locus of control. What were you taught toContinue reading "XJWs what is your “locus of control”?"
New Experiences at McDonalds
I have a tendency to be shy and nervous. I have a tendency to stick to what I know. I like to take it safe. However today I had an interesting experience when I walked into McDonald's. Let's talk about it. I leave near a McDonalds so I frequently go there to do work. It'sContinue reading "New Experiences at McDonalds"
The Power Of Laughter
It may seem a bit cliche but laughing is powerful. By nature, I'm a very serious person. I've been criticized for not smiling enough. Not laughing enough. I only discovered the power true power of laughter after I left Jehovah's Witnesses. I was devastated by my experience with Jehovah's Witnesses. I was devastated beingContinue reading "The Power Of Laughter"
The Blue Mana Nightmare
Being raised as one of Jehovah's Witnesses produced nightmares even as a child. There is one nightmare I remember having quite vividly. I had it when I was still a preteen. Let me explain the dream. So in the dream, I woke up After Armageddon had occurred. I was my house but I was alone. Continue reading "The Blue Mana Nightmare"
What is Yoga?
Jehovah's Witnesses are opposed to Yoga considering it a Demonic practice. Because of this, I've always view Yoga and similar practices with skepticism. In early 2018 I watched the entire course on Yoga from "The great courses" which can also be purchased on DVD and found on Amazon. After watching I had an entirely newContinue reading "What is Yoga?"
Jehovah’s Witnesses & Rites Of Passage, Climbing The Hierarchy
Jehovah's Witnesses have a complex culture that may be confusing to outsiders. There are various rites of passages and a very structured and hierarchical system that exists within it. Most of these rites of passage only apply to men, but a few apply women. In the congregation can women gain prominence and raise in theContinue reading "Jehovah’s Witnesses & Rites Of Passage, Climbing The Hierarchy"
Making Changes With Journaling
When I was one of Jehovah's Witnesses I felt stuck. I wanted to achieve things in my life and I wasn't able to. This led me to be very depressed. Now, this was partly because of the limiting rules of the Witnesses and the harsh consequences for not following them. However even after leaving theContinue reading "Making Changes With Journaling"
Ryan David Tuttle 