I am 30 years old, mom of a beautiful toddler, I grew up a Jehovah's Witness, and was baptized at age 19. I was disfellowshipped almost three years ago, after I had my daughter out of wedlock. I grew up with an Elder father, just to give you an idea, of how knowledgeable and involved I was as a child and teenager. I have slowly but surely woken up to the falsehood, and lack of love and support from this religious cult. I am more than just someone who knocked on doors, and gave talks. I am a poet, a writer, an activist for blacks who are victims of systematic oppression, a mother, and a college student! I want to use this forum as a way to heal, help others, and gain more confidence that I am not alone in this. Take Care fellow friends, and realize you're doing your best!