Kudo's to Yammer. I am in 100% agreement on this one.

I don't really have a lot to offer former JW community other then one insight: We as individuals, us, that one person in the mirror, is worth millions of dollars more then all the physical assets of the WTBTS.

Think about the one (real) thing the GB has always tried to take and keep: you. I don't mean to beat THAT to death, but I read of so many people who talk about how they followed, and they knew something was up.

And ultimately, those that do leave, even if it is in front of a judicial committee, "sinned" doing something their deep inner selves wanted to do. (perhaps not the healthiest way to express their individuality, but can anyone argue that isn't what took place?)

Victories come in stages I guess, the first is getting out, leaving, however that happens. The last victory, the ultimate victory, is when we are in posession of ourselves, and we no longer feel the need to apologize to anyone for who we are or what we do and say.

Tracy, their is only one YOU. You are irreplaceable. The world, the universe, would miss you if you weren't here. That is all that matters. Love who you will, say what you must, and treasure those that treasure you. They have GREAT taste.

Jeff

The good old days weren't always good
And tomorrow ain't as bad as it seems
-Billy Joel