I never truly caught on to this religion. I never liked any of it. I'm the kind of person who reads quite a bit and so naturally I eventually figured out that christianity today is too different from what it was to be accurate and that I was stuck in this cult. Knowledge gave me the impetus I needed to leave. I tolerated it because it was the only social support system I had. Finally, because I was too outspoken about my thoughts that were contrary to JW doctrine my friends forced me out of our social group. I'm in the transition period. I know that I will never go back but to people that do not know I am apostate I leave the subject alone until they address it. I am flying under the radar of my congregation right now. I freely welcome personal messages from anyone. Glad to be here.