I feel that I have, for the most part, tried to use the things that were engrained to my advantage. I have become fairly successful in life and am living happily and comfortably. I have learned to turn around the judgemental and holier-than-thou attitudes into acceptance and open-mindedness. I have tried to use JW doctrines anfd beliefs as a basis to form my own opinions on things. (This is a useful tool to help overcome the initial feelings of guilt that can be so overwhelming when you first take the leap from the Borg). Over time you begin to realize just what a rediculous load of steaming feces it really is. I am glad I'm not stuck anymore in a fearful, depressed, anxious existence like the rest of my family. If I had not been a witness, I would not have anything to compare it to and as a result, probably wouldn't realize how good I have it now.
-Breck