CARLA- I have dropped off little hints to my mom about the " generation " change the witnesses went through, my disagreements on their views of higher education, and have talked with her at length about the WT child abuse scandal. We can talk, and she will listen ; however she is so mind controlled I doubt she will change at 81 yrs.old. She's been in this witness cult since 1951 and if she admitted she was lied to for almost 60 years by these people - her whole world would crash . I'd rather let her die in peace at this point in her life. I think she has some doubts - but is too scared to voice them out loud or too scared to face them. Too much investment of time and years for her.
SAMMIE's WIFE- Very interesting that Sam's witness brother is calling him lately. I wonder if his brother is having doubts and wanting to eventually get out of the witnesses himself ? Do you think ? It's good his brother isn't talking any JWjargon to him though. As long as Sam can stay on a family conversation avoiding " cult speak " - perhaps an authentic relationship may be re-established. But yes, you are wise to be cautious - the JW reasons for motives they have doing things changes all the time . One can never be too trusting with their fickle changes of belief constantly !
BONNZO- I agree. I know my mom loves me- we are very close. I'm probably closest to her of all my flesh and blood family ( aside from Mrs. Flipper and my 23 yr.old son ) so I understand my mom just has my best interests at heart. I'll humor her and talk about things with her - she knows I'm so independent she has admitted she will never change me - but she is such a conversationalist like me that I feel very open to " carefully " discuss many topics with her. She has a very friendly way of coming across ! Peace out, Mr. Flipper