I would imagine you would have to be more careful, on your guard as far as what would you say if you ran into cong members and they started asking you where have you been?
You don't owe anyone answers. If they ask you questions regarding where you've been and what you're doing now, be vague. "I'm still around" with a smile on your face will indicate that you're not prepared to hide in some corner. After all, if they were so concerned about you, wouldn't they have phoned or visited you?"I've been busy" will tell them that you're still an active member of the community, it's just that you've chosen to busy yourself with non-JW activities. And don't be afraid to smile. If you're happy with your life outside the JWs, then show it. Let them see that leaving the JWs doesn't cause misery, but relief.