My grandmother (maternal) became a JW in the 40's or 50's. She raised two children and two step-children and my mother and her step-sister were converted to JW's, while the other two were not. My father was never a JW and was murdered when I was only 8 months old under unfortunate circumstances. My mother raised me as a JW, but became quite inactive after 1975. It wasn't until the early 80's she became very active again. I was baptized when I was 18, but was quickly DF'd at 19 for immorality. I tried a couple of times to become reinstated, but realized I didn't really want to do that. Because of this board, I have become to come to grips with a lot of things and I know that I don't want to ever be a part of this organization again. I have been married for 13 years to a wonderful man and I draw strength from the other people on this board who feel the same way as I. Thanks.