I had not been at a meeting for a few months due to moving house.
I had already told Mrs Scotsman I had big doubts about the org.
Anyway I finally attended a meeting at our new cong - walked in, put my briefcase on the chair and looked around and immediately knew I could not do it anymore, Went to the loo feeling a massive desire to walk out the hall.
I sat through that meeting being reminded continually why I had to leave - meetings are totally different when your brain is switched on!
A few pubs came up to me after the meeting to welcome me to the cong - I tried to keep composed but I suspect a few must have thought me a bit frosty.
I went home after the meeting and told my wife I was not going back - she was pretty upset as I think she thought I was just going through a phase.
The good news - she followed me out 5 months later.
Best decision we have ever made - despite the fallout from it.
To anyone thinking of doing the same - don't delay, escape today!