I was a reported regular pioneer, and on a Monday in Oct 1992, I went out in service all day with my mom (also pioneer). I had been planning to leave 3 months prior. I had a secret boyfriend and we worked together. I worked for the family company too, so my dad the elder worked there too.
The only people that knew about me leaving were my boyfriend and his parents. They agreed to give me a place to stay, they were the nicest people, I will never forget how they helped me. Anyway, that particular Monday, my mom and I had taken separate cars in service. At the end of the day, I said Mom see you at home. I never went home at that point. I went to my boyfriends house. I shed no tears. Nothing, I was as cold as ice, I actually thought it was the best way to be with my situation.
My parents eventually found me. They called everyone. I agreed to meet with them at midnight. They had a family bible study with me, showed me scriptures, preached, they looked sad. I stayed cold. At the end, I said my decision is still the same, I no longer want to be a Jehovahs Witness. If I were to be emotional, I was afraid I would give in to them.
That was it. Did not get DFd right away, my dad had to make sure I committed fornication 1st (which I had not, until 3 months after I left, I was 18 and scared, excited, and young).
Nikki