It is now a little over two years since my wife, two sons and I exited the Watchtower after discovering all its lies and cover-ups. Unfortunately, as many of you know, I still have two daughters in the organisation and they have completely cut the family off. This forum has been a godsend in that it helped my family and I know we weren't alone. We have been so encouraged by all the upbuilding comments and to realise that there are people here with real empathy and not just sympathy. As many newcomers continue to come here I thought it might help if a list of estranged families was formed - where we could thereby be encouraged to open up more by realising that the number of estranged families is actually large. The information may also help those here who have media contacts or are just doing research to help expose how the organisation literally does break up families.
Of course, I'm not asking that anyone reveal their true identity, just to add their own details of who is estranged. I hope this thread helps to heal, if only a little, the pain that is caused through losing a loved one in the false name of 'Christianity'.
To reiterate and start the thread off: I have lost two daughters, aged 25 & 21, to Watchtower. They have refused any contact what-so-ever with the rest of the family for the past two years.
Love to all,
Ian