Iv'e been posting here a long time but here's something I never shared before . . I'm still a Window Cleaner. There's no shame in honest, hard work, it's paid the bills and supported my family for twenty years . . . . but still.
I'm not going to rant at the 'Society' because they don't own my anger anymore but my work is certainly a legacy of my cult past. At 43 I find myself coming very late into the world of further education and career training, but that's okay because I know I've achieved something of real value.
One of the first topics I posted here over six and half years ago reflected how desperate I felt back then. I said "The future looks bleak. I am sure I will become cut-off from my mother, brother and sisters. My wife’s family will disown me and I will become known as the guy who split the family."
Well it didn't happen. I just wanted to encorage anyone who now stands where I was back than. It can be done, you can be free! I managed to extract my wife and three young children from the cult and we are now are a happy and close knit family. Even our parents and siblings are at least tolerant and even a bit more sociable (although I know there are no guarantees and things can change with a single Study Article).
I got us out and although I am proud of this achievement it pales compared to what is happening tomorrow.
My son, who last went to the Kingdom Hall when he was 12 is leaving home to start his degree at University. I am choking with pride even as I type this. Although my stomach is in knots and I know I won't sleep from worry, my heart and chest are bursting with pure pride.
My boy will not clean windows. My boy has left that obscene, mind destroying religion behind without even a glance over his shoulder. He's going to enjoy the life he deserves.
I'm sitting here crying with happiness. Hope this all makes sense.