I am a former dub, born and raised and left at the age of 18. I was baptised at nine, aux pioneer, regular pioneer and around 16 started to see the light. My parents give me the heave-ho the day I hit 18 (at midnight, to be precise.) I was marked at 17 for dating a "worldly". 14 years later, I find myself at peace, never having been DF'd or DA'd.
My mom shunned me for a few years, but started to let her walls down, and now we have a cordial relationship. There are topics I can never discuss with her, but she of course freely preaches to me and belittles anything I do that conflicts with the org.
My entire extended family are still in, so I will never truly be free from this religion. I escaped by marrying, and moving out of the state. We've recently moved back home, so it should be interesting. I lurk here far too much...at least an hour to two per day, but I'm ever preparing for the opportunity to talk to my mom about the truth about the truth. I have faith that one day she will see this wicked religion for what it is, and I'm doing what I can to prepare.
Until then, thank you for your stories of hope, and your updates. It's refreshing to know I understand more about this religion than those who are still in it. I pray one day they will all be free.
