(((((((mar))))))))0 I empathize with you hun. Probably been about 15 yrs now since my sister has spoken or bothered to look at me. She decided I wasn't worthy way before I even left the WTS. I saw her at a funeral not long ago.She walked(as she always does) right by me. I looked at her and said to myself,'yanno,I don't even KNOW this person anymore,and I don't want to anymore'. It hurt a lot at first. But not for a long time now. I learned to 'let her go',along w/ other family members who manifested the same warped behavior. I agree w/ waiting here. They're really walking billboards for the WTS. And believe me,it never goes unoticed by others at such functions. I look at it rather postively now. She and the others do more for keeping many out of the WTS than anything I could ever say or do. For that,I'm grateful.luv,Tina
Hi Bluesapphire, You comments made me feel oh so sad. I know what you are feeling. I too am responsible for talking my siblings into becoming dubs. What a burden of guilt to carry. I almost feel my punishment of being shunned is inadequate. My brother, the one in the photo, was the last one to succumb to my hard sell approach.
Just make sure your family are well aware of what your sister is doing, because unsuspecting family members are the most vulnerable to the JW quackery. Then I think you should use these family occassions with your sister to put her on the spot in front of the unbelieving relatives. When there is a lull in the conversation, you should tell the group how your sister isn't allowed to talk to you any more because she belongs to a religion that controls her every moment. Then make the announcement that you are prepared for a permanent separation from your sister, because you have no intention of returning to a religion that doesn't allow you to do anything outside their endless rules.
Go for her throat Saph, They are all fair game and you have the perfect opportunity to make her squirm (not smirk!!!!!)
