Hello all. I'm new to this site and just thought I'd share a little bit about myself.
I was born and raised in Los Angeles, grew up as a JW and left the org when I was 22. I wasn't DF'd or DA'd, I just faded (very quickly). I left the org 10 years ago and never looked back....or so I thought. It wasn't until recently that I realized how much of a hold they still had on me. The thoughts of Armageddon coming and being killed off kept me up some nights. The guilt of leaving the org, hurting my parents and wondering if it really was the truth also bothered me. Not to mention the fact that I'm gay and the guilt I was feeling abouth that. Damn them....they're good!!
Anyway, I recently started educating myself on the real truth abouth the 'truth'. Let me tell you, talk about a weight being lifted! I'm so happy there are sites like these that are there for support, understanding and education. I only wish I would've found them sooner - or, I should say - I only wish I would've looked sooner. My next step is to come out to my parents, but that'll be a different post.
Take care. CAL.