Hello,
I am Marion, a friend of fullofdoubtnow (Linda), and I have just disassociated from Jehovahs Witnesses. I was only announced a couple of days ago, after a lifetime of association. Linda has posted about me before, but it's wonderful to be able to post in my own right, and I am really looking forward to getting to know you all.
I am 59 years of age, 60 in November, and have been a JW all my life, baptised since 1961, and I thought I would always be a Witness, but I now know absolutely that it isn't the truth. My son is already shunning me, and he won't be the only one, I am sure, but whatever the JWs try to do, I will not go back. I cannot, it isn't the truth and I will not be a hypocrite and preach lies, so here I am.
I haven't got used to being a former Jehovahs Witness yet, it's only been 2 days, though I haven't been to any meetings for a while, so bear with me if I still use a bit of Witness - speak, although Linda and Trev are watching over me so I don't make too many errors! They are such wonderful friends, the best I have, and probably the best I have ever had, but they have assured me that I will make friends here, and non - conditional ones at that. I very much look forward to doing so.
Thankyou all for the support you have sent to me when Linda has posted about me, it has meant so much, particularly coming from people who I have never met, and perhaps never will meet, in person. I feel a sense of belonging already, and look forward to many happy times with you on this board. You are all so kind.
all my love
Marion xxx