I've been lurking here for some time and decided to take the plunge and jump in. I was a witness for 16 years, baptized in 1981 when I was in my early 20's. Brought husband, mother and kids in. Faded away somewhere between 97-98. It was gradual so I can't remember an exact date. Family left too, thankfully.
Have gotten over a lot of the JW experience, but parts of it still hang on. The past Dateline show brought out a lot of feelings that I thought had been done away with. Glad to see this is coming out for the world to see just how it really is.
My oldest son, who is in his mid 20's, still socializes with some JWs that he grew up with. He hasn't attended meetings in years but they still get together and go out to dinner or movies together. they are all married and he married a non-JW. It's nice that they can still continue their friendship.
Anyway, one of the guys called our son and asked if he had watched Dateline. My son hadn't but I had discussed it with him. His friend went on to tell him how it was a show that attacked JWs. Dateline will be proved wrong. Erica was making it all up. The people on there were apostates. All negative comments. I don't see why they can't feel for the victims. Can't the organization feel any sympathy or remorse for what has happened?
I feel so thankful and grateful that our family is out, we made the right decision. I am thankful for all who have websites for us to read, and for all who have posted the information too. Many have found freedom.
Well that's it for now, hope I can join in a few discussions.
Sadie5