It's my Anniversary !!!
I just realised that three years ago, on 25th march 2008, I walked out of the Kingdom Hall and thought, "I can never go back"
It was a strange and worrying feeling that night, I knew (or thought) I was heading for being DF'd, I had been in for 58 years, all my extended family were in, all my life-long friends were in, all my social circle were in, and as I walked away , I knew JW life was at an end, and I would have to start a new life from scratch..
It is the most wonderful decision I have ever made in my life, second only to when I impulsively asked my girlfriend of a few months to marry me, she did, the fool, and we are still together after 40 years.
I have enjoyed immensely the feeling of relief, freedom and excitement that has been with me since I left, my journey since leaving has been a fascinating one of exploring ideas and visiting different religion's services, learning about evolution, philosophy, critical Thinking, etc.etc.
Three years well spent, and the rest of my life in FREEDOM !!!