The Chicago Ex-Jehovah's Witness Meetup Group

"If you ever wished you could sue the Watchtower Society which lords it over and misteaches Jehovah?s Witnesses, right now you can help Lawrence, whose daughter Bethany died due to the blood transfusions..."

"i was raised as a JW. MY dad was an elder so our family was looked at as an example. I was a kid that went through the motions. Thought it was the right religion. Been dfed twice. Now having doubt that its not the right religion, by doing research."

"Hi Cheryl. I loved meeting you. I'm looking forward to more great conversations about "clubs" and goats. See you soon, your new friend Vinita."

"Love the pictures!! Can't wait to hang out with you again. "

"Really great meeting you today. How neat that this wildly diverse group of people have a shared experience. Look forward to hanging out with you again. "

"i look forward to meeting you all i still love God but not religion"

"Donnell welcome and your not alone! :) Talk to ya! Terrie"

"Hi Everyone. I know this is totally off topic. But it does remind me of our awesome Creator and His beauty. I received this most wonderful photo through email a few days ago and I just HAVE to share..."

"More from YouTube. Subject: The Memorial. It will be interesting to see how many partake this year. The numbers are surely to keep rising as the light gets dimmer. http://www.elsewh... ..."

"Hello everyone. An internet ex JW buddy posted a YouTube video which naturally lead to some others that I would like to share with this and other ex JW groups. This was also very helpful as information..."

"You can get help here, but even better is the Ex-Jehovah's Witness Meetups Everywhere at the top of the screen in the middle, then go to the message board. A bigger chat board like Jehovahs-witness.com is great too. That site is full of former JW's who are always ready to help out. You are certainly welcome. Jerry"

"HI, I'm a lesbian ex JW. Looking to meet new people and to live a happy life. Shay"

"Hello everyone, I found this site after searching for help with someone close to me who is getting involved with the JW's and they live in Chicago. I don't, so I can't come to your meetings, I just thought I could get some help on-line. "

"Sorry for the negative comment. I didn't look at everything but it seems to be the 1st one. I was totally taken off guard and felt bad bad for the couple that is friends with Jerry and the lady that brings..."

"Hi everyone, I was raised a JW and my father is an elder in a Florida cong. I have one brother and two sisters who are all disfellowshipped up until four months ago. My younger sister was just reinstated. It's been hard lately.."

"I left the Highland, IN congregation in1990 and wished there was something like this when I quit. I moved on and went to college, but I still have some residual issues. I look forward to meeting all of you."

"Hey Cory. Our March meetup is in Aurora, but they will mostly be in Chicago or very near. I am approaching a year without the meetings, myself. Glad to have you in the group. We have been averaging 10 or more for the meetups. Come on out. "

"Hey all. I'm Cory. I was raised a JW. I am 30 yrs old now. I haven't been to a meeting in about a year. I really don't miss it. I do find it weird that I doubt I'll every again see the life long "friends" I grew up with. "

"We have our mapquest and look forward to tomorrow."

"Its been many years since I have been associated with the organization(inactiv e). Still have relatives in it. I've had to deal with it by myself for decades. I don't blackball the JW's except for how they do this practice of dissociating people. "

"Bring anyone you want. Also, feel free to recruit from my group. We are all about support, not being the largest group. I joined yours to know what's happening, but I want to make some of your meetups. We have several suburbanites in our group who could use a closer group. Sarah is going to have to break up her west suburbs group- it never really took off anyway, but there are folks out there. Take a consideration of going to her March meetup- probably her last one. Shout at her for more."

"Hey Jerry, thanks of the welcoming shout! I know - I'm the Paula Abdul look alike except a lot taller! ha! Look forward to meeting you next week. Is it ok to bring my 12 year old daughter? email me back pls, ok."