Welcome, Chicago Ex-Jehovah's Witnesses!
- Location
- Chicago, IL 41.89-87.63 60601US
- Meetups
- 52 so far
- Members
- 130 members
- Founded
- October 8, 2002
Are you inactive? Disfellowshipped? Disassociated? Are you trying to fade away gradually from Jehovah's Witnesses? Are you struggling with doubts? Are you an unbelieving family member or friend of a Jehovah's Witness? Were you raised around Witnesses and feel out of place around others?
Leaving Jehovah's Witnesses creates hardships due to judgmental attitudes or the shunning from friends and family who are still active members in the religion. We hope we can all be of support to each other, while fully respecting each other's views, whatever they may be now.
Friends and non-JW family don't fully understand. We meet as a Support/Social group for ex-JWs/Friends because we have been there. We carry no agenda and no requirements from you. You can remain anonymous if you want to or share all you want. We only advertise "Meetup" on our table and don't even tell the venue that we are Ex-JW's, just that we are survivors of similar circumstances. Most meetups are for a meal or may be for coffee or drinks. The vast majority of meetups are in public places around/near Chicago.
Our totally nonjudgmental group hopes to help each other learn and share experiences about successful and enjoyable lives outside of the JW religion. There is no discrimination of any sort in our group. At meetups, we may discuss our differences but we never belittle other thoughts.
No fees, no literature, no pressure. We just "meetup." That's it. If you want to talk or just listen as we encourage each other, that's great.
Our next MeetupThe END OF THE WORLD (2012 Movie) in Schaumburg
- Where?
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Not chosen yet
- Who’s coming?
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8 Yes / 0 Maybe
This is all tentative. I don't know for a fact that the 2012 movie will be showing at the AMC Loews 20 Streets of Woodfield located across the street from Woodfield Mall at Woodfield Road and Route 53. But with 20 screens, they seem to have all the regular stuff. I will leave the location for the meetup blank until I know more. Also, some members are able to carpool from Chicago, they can offer a ride to others. Read more
More upcoming Meetups
This group doesn't have any additional upcoming Meetups scheduled.
Past Meetups
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What's new?
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Nov 3
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New member“was looking for an answer to my questions on God's word.”
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Oct 29
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New member
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Oct 19
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New Greeting for“Thanks for organizing the meetup! I had a great time meeting you and Problem Solver. The conversation was something that I have been looking for many years. It was great that I have finally found someone who understands what I have been through and can shed some insight as to why things were the way they were. I am looking forward to our next meetup!”posted by Michael
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New Greeting for“Hey Problem Solver! It was great to meet you yesterday. I want to let you know that I really felt great meeting you and Jerry. You guys ROCK! After 17 years out, it was great to "meetup" with others who have similiar backgrounds. Thanks for welcoming me in and making me feel like one of the team. I didn't feel like an outcast! I will see you next time!”posted by Michael
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Oct 18
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New Greeting for“You are the best organizer, Jerry. Thank you so much for putting the work into these events. I respect that and you do a fantastic job.”posted by The Problem Solver
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New Greeting for“Mike, you are the man! Glad you came out and I hope to see you at future meetups. (And order the Sweet 'n' Sour Chicken again so I can have some.)”posted by The Problem Solver
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New Greeting for“You guys are the best. Haven't seen you down here in Chi-town for a little while so I hope it's all good. Take care!”posted by The Problem Solver
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Oct 11
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New discussionStarted by Cheryl.
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Oct 10
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New member
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Oct 8
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New member
“My husband grew up in the "truth", his family has disowned us but we are finally FREE.” -
New member
“I was born into "the truth"?! I left the WTS in 1993. My mom is still in, she has talked to me 2 times in the past 10 years. Isn't shunning great? Looking for support, understanding, and maybe a real friend.”
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What members are saying
“ This is an incredible group and I wish it existed 20+ years ago. But it's here now! And I urge others to come out and share your experiences, know that you are not alone. ”
“ Everyone is such a good person, great to meet others with same experiences. Too bad we didn't get to talk to everyone due to size of table, but I think that's unavoidable. ...
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