“ I'm recently divorced, but came here because of my wife, so i don't know too many people other than the ones i work with. I would very much like to meet some like minded people to enjoy life with. ”

“ Just would like to meet others who understand and know as i do. ”

“ Hello, I live in N. Austin. Having been raised as a JW and inactive for many yrs, I find it hard to relate to others. I'd like to find a "family". I hope to find a friend or two who can relate to my weirdness. jgun1@sbcglobal.net ”

“ Hello my name is John. Have been a JW for 25 yrs.All my life, DF for 5yrs for smoking cigs. Witch i thought was a little harsh. Baptised at 15 . By the way i am 32 ”

“ Hi everyone! We're looking forward to meeting you in person :-) Come on out to the next meetup! ”

“ Hello All !!! My name is Cristina. I am 27 years old and I have been an ex-jw for about 2 years after being in it since I was 8 years old. I would love to meet up with other ex-jws in the Austin area, or we can just chat. ”

“ I want local Big Beautiful Women Meetups because i want to meet other women ”

“ Hello. I've never been on an "ex-JW" board before. I was raised one, but have not been involved for years. I try not to be bitter about the abnormal history and have a great life now. I thought it would be nice to meet others with a similar past. ”

“ i'm curious to see how you all have turned out! it's been 14 years now since i da'ed myself as a teen (cameron, tx cong), and a LOT of searching and healing has gone on. i'm continually amazed at the process. email:idealmel@hotmail.com ”

“ I was raised a JW, left of my own accord when I was 21. Joined the Marine Corps after 9 years of Programming/Engineering, spent 4 years in, am back to Engineering. Haven't met with any ex-jws besides my sister and brother. It'd be nice, though. ”

“ Hi, I'm originally from the Seattle area, and have been in Austin since 2003. Millions now dying will never live! ”

“ Hello, my name is Jonathan. I was raised a witness up til my teens. I am 33 now and have never really looked back at my past since leaving. My sister and her husband have recently broke away after 34 years. She seems confused and in need of support. ”

“ Hello, my name is Mark and I love this scripture verse. ". . . "For why is my liberty judged by another man's conscience?" I Cor. 10:29. I have never been judged here. Come, enjoy an evening free from guilt, but full of hope and friends." . ”