maddie:I have had a tough time lately - all the scars from being a JW and not wanting to lose contact with my family.
Hi maddie. Welcome to the forum. I just wanted to let you know that all the pain and emotion that you went through was not really in vain because you realised how important your family is to you. It should always be that way.
I am not a JW, never was... but I believe in Jesus Christ. If the JW church ever considered you their family, they sure lied. They do not have the authority to keep you away from your blood family. Anyway, we make up the body of Christ. This true family would not turn you out into the cold and you can always have contact.. If anyone choose to leave, then that would be their choice but they sure would miss out on a lot of nice things.
Blood is thicker than water. Jesus shed His blood for us.....for God so loved the world...
hibiscusfire