I shall give you a little of information about myself.
I am 28 and from the UK. I was baptised as a JW (big mistake) in 1996. I married a 'sister' in 2004 and had a child with her in May 2006.
However, things have turned really sour.
Last year, my now ex-wife walked out of our home with support from the Police, Social Workers and Domestic Violence workers. By chance I returned from work one day to discover her family (her Grandmother in particular) perched outside the local Police station. When I asked what was going on she told me that she had no idea and that I should go away as this was now 'family business'.
Subsequently, my wife and daughter disappeared. On speaking to her Grandmother by telephone, she said that she wasn't involved and wouldn't get involved - she was remaining impartial. She did hint between the lines though that her grandaughter's 'spiritual health' had been at risk so she ultimately condoned it. The next thing I knew was a Solicitors letter landing through my door saying that she was divorcing me on the grounds of Domestic Violence. Then came the allegations - all of which were untrue. She claimed that I had abused my daughter (which was also untrue) and I took her to court to pursue the allegations and clear my name. On the day of the hearing she withdrew all of her lies and backed down over her opposition to me seeing my daughter.
Since then, I have not returned to meetings. My Mother is still a JW and has tried to fight the issue through the Elder's but they have ignored her concerns.
Old JW friends have contacted me and urged me to return to meetings but I have no interest whatsoever. I used to be brainwashed and would go along with whatever the Brothers would tell me. However, I look at their behaviour regarding drink and immorality, the Paedophile problem within the Organization and the way I have been treated by my ex-wifes family. Not once have they ever contacted me to see if I was ok or to apologise. They continue knocking doors, attending meetings and answering up at the Watchtower knowing they have helped to destroy my daughters family.
My ex-wifes Grandmother would wash her childrens and grandchildrens mouths out with soap and water if they didn't do what she said. She would then use Jehovah as her excuse and the scripture about not sparing the rod - yet they call me a child abuser! I'm sickened. She is in good standing too! I would be surprised by that years ago, but these days nothing shocks me about the WTS.
I have now met someone else who is the kindest, nicest person I've ever met. One million of my so called spiritual ex-wife couldn't hold a candle to her.