I'm glad you found the board Mary.
The advice and information others have given is really great. So many here have lived a life similar to yours. This board is a fantastic healing place.
For my part I can say that yes the fear of the end coming imminently does pass. When I was doubting and becoming inactive I used to get nervous watching the news or even when a severe thunderstorm happened. I always that 'well, this is it. Jehovah is going to kill me now.' I don't feel that way any longer. Educating myself on witness doctrines and the history of the organization helped me - and time.