MINIMUS- It's a mixed bag with my witness relatives. My mom and dad treat me fine, as well as my wife. One older sister treats me fine. But my older ex-Bethel elder brother, and ex-Gilead sister are condescending and would just as soon avoid me . They don't call. My older witness daughter occasionally will see me, or talk on the phone, however my youngest daughter 19, thinks I'm Satan personified. I just try to be kind, calm, and give them my authentic , real, non cult personality. If they like it fine, if not- it's on them and their conscience
How Are You Affected By Your Witness Family Now That You're Out?
by minimus 21 Replies latest jw friends
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keyser soze
I have one brother who is not as hardcore as the rest of my family. He is the only one I still associate with regularly. He is the only one with whom I can openly discuss my doubts. I tend to avoid gatherings where the whole family is present, as they tend to be rather awkward. They know I don't attend meetings anymore, but don't know the level of my "apostasy". I have never really opened up to them about why I left. They think it's just a phase that I'm going through, and that eventually I will go back.