Welcome MBG,
We're happy you're here. I have just been here for about a month too, and I have receieved tons of support. As a former elder and Gilead trained missionary, my exit has occured over doctrine. I could no longer stomach hearing about 1914...
Think about it. How many Witnesses can explain the 1914 prophecy? It actually doesn't stand up to the light of scrutiny.
I suggest that you do some research.. some books like Crisis of Conscience and The Gentle Time Reconsidered are helpful.
Or you could check out Websites like www.jwfacts.com (created by a JWD poster in Australia).
Get the facts, and the fear will dissipate...
BTW my step-father is of the "anointed", and he has already begun to shun me although I'm not officially Dfd or DA yet!.
Take care and Welcome...
A@G