In this situation, one also has to be very careful what one tells and discusses with JW relaltives. If they think you are "getting weak in the truth" they may arrange to have the elders call upon you...even in some cases accompanying them to your door.
Recently,while visiting the family, a person spoke to his brother-in-law (an elder) about his personal feelings concerning the organization and doctrines. Although they lived in different states, this elder called the local elders to report this conversation. It ended up that this person was forced to send in his letter of disassociation. He is now shunned by the entire family and old friends.
Ironically, this brother-in-law elder told this person that there were many things about the beliefs of Jehovah's Witnesses that he questioned, too. But he said that if this person ever mentioned this to anyone else he would deny it. This is probably typical of many people in the organization. But they keep their questions and doubts to themselves.
The bricks and mortar that make up the Watchtower Society are crumbling. The majority will probably try to keep it propped up. But the Watchtower can ill afford any major changes that will shake the whole foundation. Yet, if it does not soon address some of its major problems, the structure could fall in upon itself.