I just finished commenting on Minimus' thread (oh man, I hope it was his thread now...not enough coffee yet to be fully brained today...). Anyway, it was the thread on how everyone was choosing to leave/has left from the Org.
I hate with a passion the fact that I was judged while in the WTS. I've said elsewhere on this board how demoralizing and inhumane I found it. And it all of a sudden hit me. I did the same thing to others...not JWs and their personal choices and activities (or lack thereof), I was very compassionate around those who were struggling or having problems. But I fully judged and branded those who left the organization, going along with the 'company line,' without thinking about the people behind it or their possible reasons for why they'd leave.
Now, I know that I was doing what I was told, part of the brainwashing. But before the JWs invaded my life I did have compassion and empathy, and didn't judge others.
You all are the faceless and nameless people I judged. And I am humbled at the depth of caring, concern, love, and downright humanity you all display, even when you disagree with one another. I know you didn't know, but I judged you and found you lacking by standards that were unfair and inhumane. I was so very very very wrong and for that I apologize.
And I'd like to thank you all for showing that caring in active and honest ways. I needed this place desperately after leaving JWs. I still do (although not as desperately). Thank you all for being here.