We have watched our entire family suffer from long term abuse directly from this cult. Some of the abuse has directly affected some close family members. It has affected them emotionally, physically (some working into their 70's) and financially. I truly believe some would walk away in an instant if it were not for the desire to see loved ones again at the resurrection.
The WT knows that this emotional manipulation works. That is why they are doing it. They are loosing the battle to maintain the young ones and others are running for the Exit.
When the cult gives up the hate and manipulation, I'll give up the bitterness.