What a thought-provoking question, Paul! I love it! OK, this is what I would say to myself, "Dearest Olga, believe it or not, I'm you in 29 years' time. I'm about to give you the best pieces of advice anybody could ever give you, so listen to me as attentively as you possibly can: first of all, JWs DON'T have the truth, so get out graciously and redefine your whole set of values and beliefs by informing yourself about as vast an array of philosophies, religions, and points of view as you reasonably can. Work whole-souled at understanding every person you meet and contributing to his well-being. That's the key to your own happiness. I know you firmly believe in not ever having children, but there's no greater source of joy and completeness, no words can describe the tenderness and energizing feeling of responsibility you will derive from them, so don't wait until the age of 38 to begin a family. You will be in love many times and it will be magical, the closest to naturally being high on drugs, but it will only last a few months each time, so enjoy it to the full for as long as it lasts and don't feel something has failed when it's over. The day will come when you will realize after the magic is gone there will still be a lot of love, deep love left for a particular man, not because he is perfect, not because your heart skips a beat when you see him, but because he loves you with all his heart, because he's a hard worker, courageous, and because he is a friend that will never let you down. He will be a great father too. Be a team, be forgiving and flexible. Enjoy one day at a time, marvel at the world around you. Surround yourself by humble, intelligent, cheerful people who make you feel good. Ignore those who envy you. Look after your health, love your body. Enjoy the miracle of life".
