I am trying to look open minded about it all, be supportive and understand.
That's the tendancy of a reasonable person. Live and let live, don't interfere with other people's choices, especially in regards to worship. On the whole, it's a good viewpoint.
But what if your friend was trying to decide whether or not to become a prostitute? The money, the sex, it sounds fun to her. And other prostitutes tell her they enjoy it, make a bundle, it's great. What would you say? Particularly if you found out that all the women she's spoken to work for the same pimp, and you suspect they are only saying they enjoy it because they've been told to say so, or face punishment.
Extreme example. But becoming a JW does change a person's life. They don't live for themselves anymore, they now live for the promotion of the Watchtower. It's not a fulfilling life. And it means giving up good friends like you in exchange for plastic friends that only like you as long as they are allowed to do so. As soon as the Watchtower says "No longer be friends with this person", that's it. Total shunning, not even a "hello".
If you are interested in helping your friend at least see both sides of the JW issue before she gets fully reintegrated, there are lots of great people here to help you decide what to say and how to say it. It takes some work, and you definitely risk losing your friend forever. (If you get labelled an 'opposer' in her mind, she'll cut you off.) But it comes back to your friendship. Presumably you love this person and want what's best for her. It is in her best interests that you give her every opportunity to stay free of JW's. No guilt trip here, just offering an alternative view to supporting your friend in any endeavor she pursues.
Good luck, and welcome to the forum!
Dave