The NW Suburbs Ex-Jehovah's Witness Meetup

"Welcome Mel! See you at the picnic."

"Welcome Blondie. I look forward to meeting you."

"Hi. This is Blondie who goes to the Chicago group. Hubbie and I are interested in coming to this one as well as time permits."

"Hi everyone, I was an active JW for 10 years; however, because of life changes I decided that organized religion wasn't for me. On the other hand I hope that we can have wholesome conversations and fellowship too. I am eager to meet you all -Sv "

"Hi RoseRed and Welcome!! I'd like you to know that the meetups are just about fellowship. I've gone and not eaten or drank anything and everyone's so into talking that I didn't feel wierd. So please don't let the restaurant locations be a drawback. "

"RoseRed, It would be an honor to meet you at our next meetup. Would love to give you the support you haven't had in years. Our group is a lot of fun...I know you would enjoy it. Hope to see you soon! -Marcela "

"I was raised in the organization and disassociated 5 years ago because I realized I had been duped. I have family members that are still in the organization. I am happy to be free. "

"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."

"Hi KG, Welcome to our group- and thanks for joining!Look forward to meeting you soon and hearing your story. We have a lot of great people in our group from all backgrounds and age ranges so its easy to relate to just about everyone. Feel free to contact me with questions or comments in the meantime. Take care, Marcela "

"Just looking to make friends who have a similar background and can understand what we have to deal with."

"Ha! Love your sense of humor. "

"Hi Cory...Welcome to you and your family! When one door closes another one opens so we extend our arms of friendship and love unconditionally to you and your family. My daughter won't be able to attend this meeting but hopefully she will the next one and meet your kids too. Glad that you signed up and just know our support goes beyond just our meetups. Looking forward to meeting you and your family at the meetup. "

"We are the black sheep of a spritual and in many cases an actual family. So be it! My life is too short for conditional friends and family. Too short for adament screaming that the end is near. Too short to be silent too short to be alone. "

"my suburban group will be ending in a couple of weeks, so it's great to see a new group developing. barrington is still aways away, but i'm willing to drive to meet great people and have great conversation."

"I am joining for my friend Sandy who does not own a computer."

"Thanks for your support. I will give your group support as well!"

"I want to be in any meetup group for ex-JW's that I can possibly attend. I am in Chicago, but would be willing to meet with others out there a slight drive from home. "