People have no right to stick their noses into others’ lives they have no involvement in. I have lived most of my life outside communal Family Homes, and by secular standards, have been ‘properly’ educated. In school I was an honor roll student and won many awards. However, by 16, I was sick of the whole scene. School was just another boring routine, friends were fickle,and home life was becoming unbearable.

My solace was in our weekly visits to the local orphanage or slum where I would accompany my dad and siblings to organize activities for poor children. I felt like I was helping humanity, but that wasn’t enough for me. I wanted something more. I wanted to have friends that I could trust and not worry if they were going to turn and stab me in the back. I wanted stability in my home life. I wanted to live according to the Bible as stated in Acts 2:44, 45. I wanted to help people have better lives. I wanted to make a difference. When I joined The Family I found all that and more.

Now, to all of you who have a problem with my decision, please get a life! For goodness sake, don’t you have something better to do than meddling in other people’s business?! I am 20 and fully capable of making my personal decisions. This is my choice!

Juliana Frost (20) is a second generation member of the Family International, currently a missionary in South East Asia.