In this type of a scenario, "acceptance" has to be a two-way street in order for there to be friendship, right? Maybe I am not as evolved or patient as you, but my dealings with JW's since I left the org makes me think you might be a bit naive, though admirably idealistic. And I do admire the love and compassion that you exmplify. Maybe it is your attitude that will make all the difference one day in helping them to leave the organization.
The positions I take will always contain at least some idealism, it's just the way I live my life. The odds of my family ever treating me more than a dirty apostate are small, but as Lloyd Christmas would say "so you're saying there's a chance!" -Sab
Well, I admire and respect you, Sab. Your family have no idea what they are missing not having you in their lives.