mtsgrad,
I think there is much practical advise for all of us to reflect on and try to keep a positive
upbeat frame of mind.. I belief most would agree that life is not always "a bowl of cherries "
I feel "ynots" advice about reading like Ray Franz book can be good in two ways...it focus's
our mind into another area thought.. also if religion is part of the problem as they say..
"the best defense is a good offense " ... fortify in your own mind about the value and common sense
that your updated beliefs system contain ! Our belief system is not something that can be switched on and
off like a light switch... one step ahead two steps back is quite normal.... time may be your greatest friend !
Just know that thousands have been at these crossroads ahead of you... most of us accepted things
on mere trust and faith... we didn't think our way in but now we must think our way out (a more challenging task )
The whole disfellowship thing is done with a purpose .... creating the holding power of a dead-end challenge !
Caliber