For you folks who suffer from demanding and deceived Witless
relatives, be patient.
Set forth your case clearly and logically. Don't be too pushy or
negative - and always emphasize moral principles and compassion
in opposing Watchtower dictates.
Your relatives will keep on defending the organization, its
dead meetings, its loss of money, and its dismissive attitude
towards young people.
One day, something might happen to them that will tip the balance.
It might be a corrupt elder
or a tyrannical circuit overseer,
or another tragedy of a df'd teenager
And they will snap
and everything you told them will fall into place
and all the 'apostate lies' will suddenly transform into
unpleasant truths.
and then you will be there to help them
in kindness and love.
I say this knowing that my relatives and I
almost 'celebrated Christmas' this year.
No tree or lights,
just gifts to say 'we love you'
I was very touched - and so were they
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