Post by theraisin on Aug 6, 2010 0:40:39 GMT -5
Hello everybody.
First of, I have to admit that although I have never been part of Quiver Full or anything remotely like it, and also I am only nineteen years old (in my mind I am wise and all-knowing..not
), I am in AWE of the many women who have been part of this mindset.
My parents raised us in a 'different' religion. We were Jehovah Witnesses, and I am surprised at how many beliefs are alike between JWs and Quiver full members. I understand that qf is not a religion itself, but the 'submissive wife' and keeping your kids in fear and in line, and many other things, sound so familiar to me.
I came across this website randomly- while reading Jezebel, they linked to nolongerquivering, and I was intrigued. That first visit lasted EIGHT hours. I had to keep reading. I had to feed my curiosity. Many times the stories made me incredibly sad, other times angry. I identified with some women... because even though I am not married, I don't have kids, and I am most definitely not submissive to anyone, I too had my spirit broken once, I too went through a depressive period due to somebody's else's expectations, I too suffered for God and gave up my rights as a human being for God. I was expected to be a quiet, obedient child, to not have any imagination and to follow meekly others, never questioning the Lord.
But I am nothing like that. Always been a rebel. When toddlers were barely learning how to speak, and said things like "mama", I said things like "cat!".
To those women who endured decades in it, I have to praise you. I cannot imagine the anger, the hurt... the strength to keep going. You are truly inspiring. I most definitely look up to you guys.
I may not be experienced in life, and I'm barely starting out in life, but at least now I have found a group of women who truly motivate to go on.
First of, I have to admit that although I have never been part of Quiver Full or anything remotely like it, and also I am only nineteen years old (in my mind I am wise and all-knowing..not
), I am in AWE of the many women who have been part of this mindset.My parents raised us in a 'different' religion. We were Jehovah Witnesses, and I am surprised at how many beliefs are alike between JWs and Quiver full members. I understand that qf is not a religion itself, but the 'submissive wife' and keeping your kids in fear and in line, and many other things, sound so familiar to me.
I came across this website randomly- while reading Jezebel, they linked to nolongerquivering, and I was intrigued. That first visit lasted EIGHT hours. I had to keep reading. I had to feed my curiosity. Many times the stories made me incredibly sad, other times angry. I identified with some women... because even though I am not married, I don't have kids, and I am most definitely not submissive to anyone, I too had my spirit broken once, I too went through a depressive period due to somebody's else's expectations, I too suffered for God and gave up my rights as a human being for God. I was expected to be a quiet, obedient child, to not have any imagination and to follow meekly others, never questioning the Lord.
But I am nothing like that. Always been a rebel. When toddlers were barely learning how to speak, and said things like "mama", I said things like "cat!".
To those women who endured decades in it, I have to praise you. I cannot imagine the anger, the hurt... the strength to keep going. You are truly inspiring. I most definitely look up to you guys.
I may not be experienced in life, and I'm barely starting out in life, but at least now I have found a group of women who truly motivate to go on.
