Posts by Nantiques

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Son out?

by Nantiques in

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friends

our son joined the wts 20 years ago.

we, his parents and siblings are not jws.

he is now 41. he knew we were "opposers" from the beginning, and so we were pretty much shunned by him.

His wife was the one who pressured him into joining the WTS 20 years ago. (she a JW but wasn't baptized yet back then). He joined and they both were baptized. No children. They divorced about 10 years ago.

No, it sure doesn't seem like JWs/Watchtower are part of his life anymore. Telltale sign...being his longish hair and beard. Plus, he seems so happy in his emails to us. Like a prisoner freed from his shackles!

Yes, I agree. We won't mention anything about the religion. If he wants to talk about it, we are here for him.

Thanks for your input.

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Son out?

by Nantiques in

jw
friends

our son joined the wts 20 years ago.

we, his parents and siblings are not jws.

he is now 41. he knew we were "opposers" from the beginning, and so we were pretty much shunned by him.

Nantiques

Ding,

Well, duh to me. Sorry, I thought I was being directed to another thread somewhere. Yes, yours and TonusOH's advice was spot on. Thank you.

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Son out?

by Nantiques in

jw
friends

our son joined the wts 20 years ago.

we, his parents and siblings are not jws.

he is now 41. he knew we were "opposers" from the beginning, and so we were pretty much shunned by him.

Nantiques

Hi Longhairgal,

Great idea and we would do that...except he has taken a job in a different country. I wish he lived closer, as it would be so awesome to have him together with us like the old days. I pray maybe someday.

16

Son out?

by Nantiques in

jw
friends

our son joined the wts 20 years ago.

we, his parents and siblings are not jws.

he is now 41. he knew we were "opposers" from the beginning, and so we were pretty much shunned by him.

Nantiques

Diogenesister, how do I follow Ding & TonusOh's advice? I don't know how to navigate to it.

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Son out?

by Nantiques in

jw
friends

our son joined the wts 20 years ago.

we, his parents and siblings are not jws.

he is now 41. he knew we were "opposers" from the beginning, and so we were pretty much shunned by him.

Nantiques

Thank you all for your comments! It does seem like our Prodigal Son has "come home". I am SO curious as to what exactly helped him see the light and realize the WTS is not what it claims to be. I hope someday our son will tell us. I've always thought of the WTS as a multi-million-dollar book publishing company masquerading as a religion.

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Son out?

by Nantiques in

jw
friends

our son joined the wts 20 years ago.

we, his parents and siblings are not jws.

he is now 41. he knew we were "opposers" from the beginning, and so we were pretty much shunned by him.

Nantiques

Hello, I'm new here. Our son joined the WTS 20 years ago. We, his parents and siblings are not JWs. He is now 41. He knew we were "opposers" from the beginning, and so we were pretty much shunned by him. But, he recently contacted us to tell us he accepted a job overseas and he also sent a picture of himself. He has LONGISH HAIR and a BEARD!! After doing much research on the WTS over the years, I know for a fact that long hair and beards are NOT allowed. We have corresponded back and forth several times, and he is very warm in his letters and said he was sorry for not being in contact. He also said he has "started a new life...a reset". I have NOT asked him anything about his possible de-affiliation with the WTS. I feel if he wants to talk about it, he will bring it up. But, I have a strong feeling he may have left the WTS. Am I wishful thinking?? Any thoughts or advice would be very much appreciated. :)