I'm so happy today and thought I'd review how far I've come.
But first let me say how much I appreciate the topics and discussions that you guys raise. I apologise for going too far sometimes very often.
I'm pressing on with my studies. Last year was very tough as the course was very very difficult and I did not fit in with the group. THis year we have a discussion forum, a fantastic teacher, and a group of students who are much like me. I feel like I fit in much more. Or it may just be that I have changed a lot (this is more likely the reason). I got A's for the last 2 assignments. Today I'm off to my volunteer post which I enjoy very much.
Another piece of fantastic news I received over christmas is that if I pay some extra social security stamps I will be entitled to a small state pension when I reach 65 - hurray - there has been a change in the law. I was quite worried about this especially as last year I had sunk all our savings into our mortgage.
I started challenging the extremist elements within JWs in earnest late in 2006. 3 years have gone by and I'm at last finding my feet. A tough but rewarding road.