Not completely - we just couldn't - and that realization combined with the hatefull attitudes of the elders in that regard [I was removed from the servant body for allowing my 18 yr old, pregnant, homeless, and addicted daughter move in for three months to assure that she was cared for and got medical attention]. Just as I write this my 5 year old granddaughter [the pregnancy we saved] came and hugged me and kissed me goodnight. God how I love her and am glad I can have her in my life. I'm a little choked that that just happened as I wrote this...
Now - having realized the lie of the 'truth' - we will continue to build a semi-destroyed relationship with our daughter. Much damage was done in an effort to apply the Bible interpretation of the WTS, and also what we knew was right and godly in dealing with our child. But we will be fine - time will heal the wounds.
Ah, how good is true freedom. I feel sorry for those who have spent the rest of thier lives without contact. Don't know how they could do that. What a twisted religion we all were part of.
Jeff