welcome to our group

I grew up in the JW faith and left just over a year ago. In that time I have learned many things that have proved to me that I did not leave the 'Truth' and hence did not lose my soul, future or ability to pray to God. In fact, I was set free from dogmatic, narrow-minded beliefs.

Needless to say this was more than a little adjustment involved to being in the 'real' world after 38 years, without a safety net so to speak. Yet I am finally free of the guilt, fear and depression that gradually wore me and my faith down in that faith.

I want to help network and rebuild social groups with other ex JW's in a relaxed setting. I want this to be a very low-key discussion and networking group. I am not looking to start a new 'worship' group, and we don't even have to discuss the Bible, just talk about our lives and the challenges we overcame and continue to face.

I know all JW's, especially those who grew up in the faith, will have lost all their family and friends. I have family still in the JW faith that I'm not sure I can ever have a relationship with again. I want to help fill some of that void by making new friends in a relaxed setting. We can all learn from each other and see where things go!