In just the several months I've been lurking here, I have benefited from many of the posters comments and viewpoints. This is truly a special place for the unique community that has been created here.
After years of holding off my exit from the org (that may be another post) I recently became officially out (by letter of DA), but it was a very difficult process as many of you know. Thankfully, I now have my wife (was also a witness) onboard and we support each other. I wore many hats in the org, was in deep, a good J-bot I was. Although none of my family members are witnesses (with exception of a distant stepchild and in-laws I never see), when the trigger was pulled on the shun gun I lost a close friend (so I thought) of over 20 years. I drank a lot of kool-aid over my 30+ years in the bubble. So now, like many here, I'm going through the phases of the WTS detox and the adjustment process. I think the longer and deeper your in the org the harder it must be to recover. But to be free again, to think again, to find myself again, to maybe help others - priceless!
The insights and support found here can seem like an oasis in the desert. So my greetings and thanks to Simon, those who help keep this site functioning, and all you forum members who bring it to life. I have already bookmarked several threads to read and post on. You can get addicted to this place - but in a good way!
SeventhSojourn