My brother told us that Sr. So and So ,was disfellowshipped. Now ,she is in her late 60's. I just had a feeling it was for apostasy.
Sure enough, my mother's friend told her, she sent out Christmas cards to other Witnesses with apostate literature, lol.
I feel bad even sharing this, because they may be on here now.
But, she would be the last person I would ever think would leave. She kind of had a wild past before studying ,and then kind of fanatical as a Witness. Many of the Witnesses didn't have patience in dealing with her, and probably didn't treat her right.
I kind of suspect her son's influence. I knew he was waking up, because he offered a family of an older sister, who had passed, money for all her old bound volumes. Now ,who else cares about old bound volumes and "Old Light" but someone who is going "apostate".
What a small world. As for myself, I really don't care anymore. I still got family in, and I keep my mouth shut about how I really feel to keep the peace. I really don't care about Watchtower anymore. I am just trying to get on with my life, although not easy.
As a Witness , you feel like you have all the answers, and have the meaning of life handed to you, Then , you wake-up from that dreamy haze, or nightmare, and realize it was an illusion. And on your own to figure out what is true and real, and find your own meaning of life.
It's simplistic maybe, but I figured out mine. I think life is meant to fill with love and treat others like you want to be treated. Help out those in need ,and for me, that includes animals.
I wish those recently "awake" find their way and don't waste anymore time on the past, but as you heal , move on.