Else, This is what has helped me. 1. Come to the conclusion that my loved ones are lost, perhaps forever. 2. Realized after several attempts that exposure of the Watchtower's erroneous policies or doctrines makes no difference to JW family members that shun me. They do not have the emotional or mental capacity at this time to overcome JW mind control. Nor is their love for me enough for them to question the Watchtower or investigate the possibility that it may be a cult and not God's one true organization. 3. That I will probably miss these loved ones until the day I die. 4. That I wish to heal from these severed relationships and move on with my life and be happy, successful, and make other friends. 5. That my constant reaching out to JW family members that shun and being constantly rejected elicits strong negative emotions that bring on depression and negative feelings that last a long time. 6. That I will not contact my JW relatives unless absolutely necessary. 7. That I will let go of these JW relatives permanently and move on with my life. But will welcome them back should they ever choose to re-establish contact. 8. That in time, the pain of losing these relationships will heal. I will meet other people who will be as close to me as family and will be a source of love and support in my life.
Edited by - megadude on 12 December 2002 17:0:56