It's like stepping out of the box, life seems so much clearer, and when I look back the real truth becomes more evident and sometimes makes me sick. I wish my family could see what I see, but they are too close to it to really get the whole picture.
I find myself less judgemental of people. Holidays came gradual, I fel like a sinner in the beginning. Singing happy birthday sometimes still feels odd. My views on abortion and a womans right to choose has changed. Also, I don't look at the world so negatively anymore. Yeah there is a lot of crap in the world but there is a whole lot of good too, that's not something JW's focus on at all. If doctors find a cure for something they'll find something negative to say about....mother Theresa is feeding the poor and self-sacrificing, 'yeah but she shouldn't be exploiting it in the media'.....I see the world trying to change itself. I have found friends that are true, and I don't have to judge them upon what they believe, I can listen and appreciate their point of view.
I have the most wonderful in-laws in the world, that only have love in their heart....and no one is going to convince me that they will die at Armageddon because they don't believe.
I drive past a Kingdom Hall and sigh, and think....I'm so happy not to be having to go there anymore.