After I had got better I had began to realise that life was very different than Jehovah’s Witnesses say it is. I started learning a new way of life and started healing myself. I think though I will continue to heal myself for a very long time from now. I guess me writing this is all part of the healing process.
Congratulations, Josh. It takes courage to do what you have done and to be so open. Life is, very much indeed, so different to what the JWs would have us believe - and to be able to share that life with someone we truly love and who truly loves us is especially gratifying (perhaps even optimal?).
My younger daughter recently came out and, far from being shocked, I thought about how difficult and at times painful it must have been for her to hide her sexuality. She told me she really tried to serve Jehovah because she thought it was wrong. Stephanie was also concerned about us, her parents, thinking we would kick her out of the house. Truth is, we love her and only want for her happiness so are supportive. Things are so much better now everything is out in the open.
I believe you have helped many people here with your story, Josh. That counts for a tremendous amount.
Good life to you,
Ian