Welcome herdarknessimage

28 years old, you are still so young, you have a lot of life ahead of you! Now you have to figure out where your interests are and what hobbies you enjoy. That way you can meet people who are similar to you in those respects and build friendships that way. Take some classes, look for free classes around where you live, maybe cooking or art....or go to the library and check out some books, go with your instincts and you will find out who you are. Dont be afraid to be who you really are and do the things you really love. Try and leave that JW state of mind behind you now. I am sure if don't let fear control you you will soon find that there are people close to you, who will listen to you and understand you. Put yourself out there, you may face rejection once or twice but keep trying to make freinds and you will. Becoming social is a gradual process, don't be afraid to mix a little humor in your world. I know that it is hard to find humor in anything that's happened to you, but for me that is how I overcome a lot of bitterness. Turn it around, they are the ones who misled you, and you have nothing to be ashamed of. You were a victim but you dont have to be one anymore. Read and post here often and you will feel better soon.