Happiest sadness I've ever felt

venetian

Very happy for you! Congratulations and WELCOME to the rest of your life
fortis et liber

Welcome BreathoftheIndianNose, I too was a born in and managed to finally muster the courage to leave at 27. I understand well your "happiest sadness." I am happy that you have found some freedom and are enjoying your life as it was meant to be: *yours* to enjoy. I look forward to reading your posts.
~ Fortis
Disillusioned Lost-Lamb

Warm welcome!
Amelia Ashton

Welcome
cantleave

Welcome -
"Good for you! You just made Jehovah, Jesus and the angels so happy. And Satan very angry. Remember this date, it's the most important date of your life!" Oops, I forgot it.
I can't remember the exact date my baptism either. For that matter I can't remember the exact date of my being DF'd. But I can remember the important things including my kids birthdays - my daughter is 12 on Thursday.
Quandry

Welcome.
Wow, when you wanted to get away, you really did! Hope you are able to formulate further goals for yourself. Sounds like soon you should be bilingual. That may help in getting a job in the future, also.