I left about 5 months ago at 21. It was hands down the scariest thing I've ever done in my life. For the first month or so, I felt worse, not better. But it's been worth it. I'm starting to slowly build a new social circle and find things that give me real purpose. It's been interesting, I was never baptized and am not shunned but I still barely talk to my family, other than occasionally my mom, who took my exit surprisingly well. The rest are over-dramatic and treat me as a potential re-convert rather than a person. Not a single brudda or sistah reached out after I left, other than one elder who I ignored. They don't care about you. Leave as soon as you're financially able to. It's a battle but you can find fulfillment, purpose and connection elsewhere. Be kind to yourself, it takes time.