When I decided to stop being a JW, SimpleSally told me how supportive the people have been on this site and recommended I join up. I was a little hesitant at first not sure how welcomed I would be so was a bit more quiet at first (not my usual nature). But she was right about the people here. And this site is theraputic for those having left the JW life. True we could go to a therapist but unless they are an ex JW, there are some things you just can't relate and feel like you are understood. And sometimes we know the answers any way, but to have a friend who can say, I know, I was there. You can see how far they have come and feel strength to see you can get there too or you can get there together.
While it is true, there is an amount of rebellion one can feel after leaving the JWs and since it can be new terrritory, we might not be sure how to behave. But the fact of the matter is, just because we aren't JWs any more, doesn't mean we have to become people who have no conscience or care for other peoples feelings. Then does that make us better people for having left the religion? Actually it gives them reason to think they are right to stay a JW, because look how angry this person or that became. We're all angry. I'm angry that I lost so much all those years, but that doesn't make it right for me to not care about how I behave in front of others.
This site is like visiting someone's home, Simon and Angharad's home. How would we feel if people came into our home and argued to the point of offending other guests we have invited. Not very good if we are decent human beings. It is no different here. The hours they put in to maintain this home, to arrange for others to be on "household duty" of keeping things orderly, we need to respect and appreciate.