;;;;;;;;;;;Nonetheless it's like grieving for the loss of all your family in an accident, yet in this case, they're all still alive.
Hi Ozzie, I've been there done that. I lived your nightmare 20 years ago, down in Hobart. All my immediate family and relatives are JWs. However we "woke up" when our kids were little and before they became robots for the Society - so at least we have our two children and each other .We sooooooooo tried to slip away quietly. I really don't understand how some people get away with it and others don't. The Society is very inconsistent. They even write it in their literature that you can leave if you want - but of course this is a lie.
I'm so sorry for what you will have to go thru. I am especially concerned about Mrs Ozzie. This type of grief is extremely bad for the body. It's not like losing someone or a whole family to an accident - because they haven't gone and you can't grieve and move on. I had a doctor explain tht to me once. My mother was so distressed about not being able to associate with me that she cried for 2 yrs. Ten years later she was diagnosed with breast cancer. Breast cancer normally takes about ten years of developement before it is diagnosed. Cancer and other serious illnesses are often a product of severe emotional distress. Pls tell Mrs Ozzie to take some action to protect her body. I recommend a daily walk of about 45 minutes and some meditation if she can manage to do it without getting too upset. You both should eat extra carefully - and take some supplements like Vit B - which are good for the nerves.
I'd like to talk to you both about my experience some time. I'm in Hong Kong visiting David for a couple of weeks - but I would like to call you when I get back to Melbourne if you feel up to it. I have 20 yrs of experience to call on. I also have a lovely home in Melbourne - if you and Mrs Ozzie want to drive down for a weekend sometime - I would make you very welcome.
warmest thoughts
Marilyn