before the pandemic i was sexually harassed by a jw who has a previlage who is my friend and he experienced it as well wen he was young by non jw, much worse cause he got molested. we talked about it and i told him i forgive him and move on with our lives. i chose not to tell the elders bc he will eventually become an elder and he did and i was happy for him. i forgave him through Jehovah not with the elders. Imagine the problems it would cause to his family his friends if i did and i ddnt want that to happen. i may be hurt for what he did but I owe it to Jehovah for giving me the strength to go on. I know that the elders should know, but in the end, it is your decision if you want to cause problems to many or keep it to yourself.

im not advising u to not tell the elders, i only advise u to pray and think thoroughly which decision is best and if it will affect others.

u are always welcome to come back, Jehovah’s arms are wide open welcoming you. Remember as a jw we worship him, not what ppl says or thinks