This was a really good read - your friend is lucky to have you for support.
"You’ll be tremendously loyal and loving to those you really care about"...
This is so true. For every family member or friend I've lost because of them following these silly rules, I've gained someone new who loves and supports me unconditionally. I can't tell you how much I value them because of my JW upbringing. I might have taken it for granted had I not had that experience.