(Inspired from Caspian's thread) I hope the stories help Rebel.
I was just wondering if any of you would like to share the details of your JC meeting.
I remember mine so well. I was about 22 years old when I went to a JW relative of mine and broke my silence about sexual abuse I suffered as a child.
At this point I was involved in some normal young adult behavior (sex, drugs & rock n' roll) but because of my religious upbringing I was going crazy over it all.
Well somebody took the liberty of telling the elders I wanted to talk to them about my devious behavior that I never admitted to anybody. I thought I was going to talk to the elders about the sexual abuse.
Well during the JC meeting I confessed everything (like an idiot). The elders in their infinite wisdom spared me from the rod of DF'ng. (Thank my lucky stars) I started attending the meetings and going out on field service (Again like an idiot). Before long (2-3 months) they restored my answering privileges. (Oh Joy!) Actually, I felt pressured to answer just to show the elders I was a good JW again (Like, Whatever!)
By the 4th or 5th month of my returning of the flock I faded out which brings me to present day.
If it were not for my family I would DA myself or at least let them DF me. I think I am finally working up the courage for this. The only ones who will shun me are my self-righteous siblings.