I was born and raised in the Worldwide Church of God and left when I was sixteen. This was years before the so called "new" WCG was around. The people I knew as brethren were self-righteous hypocrites and I spent as long as I could telling them so, before I gracefully left. Upon leaving the "church" I was disfellowshipped from my family, not that I cared too much. I don't think any group of people could have been more uncaring if they tried. It has taken me ten years to actually say that I love myself and believe it. I have no relationship with my family and I refuse to honestly try until I get a heart felt apology for ruining my childhood. 

I realise that this may sound like I have no soul, but I am an accomplished singer and song-writer and my main principals in life are love and peace. I would just like to say to anybody else out there listening that love is in you and all around you, whether it's God you believe in, or just the look in your child's eyes when you kiss them goodnight. All you have to do is grant yourself that very same kiss and your soul will start to shine. I pass a big hug to all of you out there and wish you a happy and fulfilling life. 

Justin - Child Survivor of WCG
October 4, 2003

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