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To answer your question: absolutely!!  At least, that's how I felt at one point.  It has been some time since I last felt that I had anything to prove though.  We were raised to believe we had the "Truth" in all things.  We were right!  And then we find out we weren't.  After coming to accept that, I found myself wanting to show others that, once again, I was right.  I knew the truth about The Truth!  I hadn't just "stumbled" or been "ensnared by Satan" or some other bs thing they say about those who leave.  I wanted to show them all that they were just as blinded as I had been.

Fortunately I refrained from speaking out.  I am not Df'd or Da'd, and, for some incomprehensible reason, my family keeps me in their lives.  If I had spoken out, I am quite certain this would not be the case.  The problem with trying to prove to a jw that their religion is wrong, is that you can't teach unreasonable people reason.  They cannot see it.  Until an individual is ready to hear it, you're just throwing yourself at a brick wall.  And then they are just more convinced that you are crazy!  Only worse, now you're a crazy apostate!!  smiley: eek

As for non-jw's, this may surprise you but, they don't think you're crazy.  They likely sympathize, but don't really understand.  And that's ok.  If one of them shows an interest in why you feel the way you do, then fill them in.  Otherwise...  well, the more you tell them, the crazier you sound!  Really, only people who have been jw's or closely associated with one, can fully understand the what and why.  Which is why boards like this one are so important!  It's a great way to vent about all things jw without anyone getting that glazed look of boredom, or that wary glint of caution.  We really do get it. 

Keep reading and learning.  The more comfortable you are with the things you learn, the easier it gets. 

And welcome to the board.  smiley: smile

Misty

"The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago; the second best time is now"
-old Chinese proverb