During my Judicial Committee meeting, after i had made it clear that i no longer had any interest in being a Joseph's Witness, One elder said, and i quote "Fine then, leave the truth. Do whatever you want. You can drink, smoke, even fornicate with as many girls as you want. But Jehovah's commands will always be in the back of your mind, and you'll never be happy, you'll never have friends and you'll never suceed at whatever it is you're trying to do without Jehovah!" I remember these words so well. I almost wish i could have responded to this at the time. It's a good thing i can now. I've heard that sometimes elders browse ex-JW websites to see who'se on them. So, if you're reading this "brother" Lane, here's how i'm living my life.

I'm very happy. I don't drink, i recently quit smoking cigarettes, and i don't "fornicate" with any girls. Instead, i'm in college, i made the dean's list last semester. I hold down a full-time job and an internship at the Missouri State Capitol. I volunteer at an animal shelter and a non-profit orginization.I have a few great friends who love me no matter what religion i practice or don't practice. I'm doing better in life now than i ever have before, and i  have my exodus from the Joseph's Witness cult to credit for these opportunities.

So screw you "brother" Lane and all the other elders who thought that i couldn't make it on my own.!