Our 'beloved' old faith tried to teach us to hate other religions and all things that smacked of anything that was worldly. They demonized all things outside of their religion.
Are some of us in danger of carrying that same thinking over to our new lives as former JWs? Are we now 'demonizing' the Watchtower? Could some here at first start out as an anti-cultist but in time allow this to become a 'religion' in itself?
I think we can. I think we can demonize the Watchtower beyond what is reality or healthy.
I say this not in defense of the Watchtower but really in defense of our own mental well being and balanced thinking. There are many xJWs who have left and not only do not post here but have made a new life for themselves on their own. Yes, some were DF, some have lost children to the blood issue, some are shunned by family and friends and they are also unable to see their grandchildren and have been prevented from attending the wedding of their own son or daughter. Yet, they move on. The Watchtower is no longer a god but neither is it a satan. For them, it is simply nothing.
I believe that when we're ready, imitating their example of moving on is something to be seriously considered if we haven't already done so.
IW