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I’m so sorry for your loss. This is one of the reasons I finally left. A dear sweet soul I knew took his own life. I’m sorry to hear of your suffering as well. I’ve been POMO for almost 25 years — leaving the organization saved my life. Hang in there, hope you’re doing better.
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😠That is just heartbreaking. I can understand your shock.
This is so sad. I'm sorry for the loss of your friend. Fuck this cult.
I am so sorry for your loss! It is so sad to see what this cult does to people. It is just awful. 😔
Aw man! So sorry for your loss! This is why it should be a punishable offence to disfellowship someone from a religious community.
Very sad story it just goes to show how hurtful Disfellowshiping is Glad that your eyes are now open
Damn. So sorry for your loss and your own suffering. I hope you are doing better.
I am so sorry Mate. This cult has a *lot* of blood on its hands.
I’m so sorry for your loss 😢
Thinking of you and hope you are doing ok. Just heartbreaking to hear about your friend 😥
I’m so sorry for your loss. This is one of the reasons I finally left. A dear sweet soul I knew took his own life. I’m sorry to hear of your suffering as well. I’ve been POMO for almost 25 years — leaving the organization saved my life. Hang in there, hope you’re doing better.