And agree that having a place such as this forum is so helpful. Am also very greateful to be here now.

Circumstances do vary though.

When I did ex ( since that is the terminology used, and not " left " as I have been writing so far" ), well then it was out of the question for me to join EPO for personal situational reasons.

So it was indeed a very lonely experience.

I do agree that waking from any deluded situation has great similarities.

All these good realizations do come with time though. And reflection. The actual process is quite foggier for what I recall.

So no we are not unique but each process is. And, often I bet, it is not easy.. 

While am at it...I dont know that we were less insane that the Moonies. Dont know much about them except for their reputation.

Premies did not acquire such notoriety with the general public. So maybe we did not make it to the obvious label of crazies..not sure it makes the whole thing less coockoo

Cheerio!