What Positive Things Have You Achieved Since Leaving?

sweet pea

Purps' wonderful thread about Love made me wonder about something else.

What have you achieved/become since leaving the organisation that proves there is a happy, successful life outside being a Jehovah's Witness?

For me, although it's only been a very short time, too short to achieve much, I count becoming: non-judgemental of my fellow man; a mum that can give her kids all the room to grow and blossom without fear of 'sinning' or being kicked out for bad behaviour; a person that can feel comfortable worshipping in a church or not, depending on whatever I feel like doing; someone who can love and give freely and celebrate life in all it's glory (I just love birthdays!), and generally one that is free to think and question without fear of judgement. Although it is and has been painful leaving, there are so many, many, upsides and I feel that this is just the beginning.... Who knows, maybe one day I'll become a brain surgeon or an outer space traveller. LOL.

How about you guys and gals?

Enjoying freedom

I love having the ability to make my own decisions without fear of reprisal or repercussions from the elders and others in the congregation.

Particularly around healthcare decisions - the ability to weigh up the pros and cons of proposed treatment without having the added (and completely unnecessary) complication of "no blood" policy and the guilt that goes along with it.

I also enjoy using my free time in a way that benefits my family, and not feeling obligated to attend meetings and to out on the ministry, pre study etc etc etc etc etc!

I like being able to make career choices without having to consider whether I can fulfill a vocational role without it conflicting with meeting attendance.

I like being able to socialise properly with genuine friends.

I love being free!

R.F.

Having an independent mind that isn't worried about conformity with a group.

ninja

my reading and studying has gone ballistic since I escaped the confines of the watchtower......its great to read Dennis the menace again

flipper

Sweet Pea- I have been able to find the love of my life. Got married in October to a wonderful woman, Mrs. Flipper who fortunately is not religious like me. She has made a difference in my life and I in hers for the better, both of us. I have been able to assist my 22 year old son to go through college and now to a university thus slapping the org. in the face so to speak on their views of getting young ones higher education. Have been able to reason with my witness mom about my stands on my views of child molestation lawsuits, prejudiced views within the org. and help her to respect my fade from the org. Good luck to you, Peace out, Mr. Flipper

What Positive Things Have You Achieved Since Leaving?

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