Born in July 1965. I have 2 older brothers, 1 older sister, and 1 twin sister. My Mother and step Father came in contact with Jehovahs Witnesses when I was 5 mos old. They were baptized in 1966. I have grown up within the basic frame of the Witnesses, although we did not have a very orthodox life, sometimes being very chaotic. I have lived in 9 different states, and have attended many, many Kingdom Halls, and have met many different people and witnessed various circumstances and situations within the Witnesses and from my own family. I personally was baptized at almost 18 in 1983. I went on to college (Art School) and graduated at the top of my class. I got my first job in Computer Graphics in NYC; I have basically been here ever since. Since being in NYC, it has been a struggle at times, due to a serious health problem I have, and other setbacks or personal problems. My whole time in NYC has also been spent trying to live up to my dedication and to be a good Witness. I feel that because of the many different things I have seen and experienced over my lifetime (within and out of the organization), this has helped me to be more open and not too rigid or judgmental. At present, I continue to work as a Computer Graphic Designer. Other Bio info: Disfellowshipped 3 times; put on Private Reproof twice. At present, I am still Disfellowshipped. Latest book read: Crisis of Conscience (Latest version) (Thank you Brother Franz!) This is a follow-up bio (added on August 9, 2007): I remain in3D at the present time. I feel time is a healer, though. I recall the words used by Brother Franz: Where then do I go? What do I become? I feel no need to 'go' anywhere. For I know the One who has the 'sayings of everlasting life'.