I am like Willetfel and don't trust too easily. I also prefer to remain skeptical about a lot of things.
I guess there probably is a nice balance to it and I think I am finding it, but I was too naive for too long. Part of it was due to the jw's, but part of it was just needing to get out of the habit of not questioning.

Being excommunicated from their society was, as I've said so many times before, one of God's greatest gifts. I didn't know just HOW great that gift was until I began living the freedom I'd been given. Up until that point I'd been either (a) one of them giving all the 'right' answers, or (b) an outcast. Now, as a free woman, I ask questions. Now I seek answers. I have a right to ask, and a right to be given answers.

I like that Cee Cee...

I may not have been df'd (not yet at least...haha), but I can definitely relate to points A and B that you mention.
I am very glad to have the freedom I have and sometimes the tough times initially (like being df'd) have many hidden advantages to discover. Freedom is a biggie too...

I liked everyone's comments..