It'd be interesting to see what's happened to friends, associates and Kingdom Hall Buddies since leaving the organisation.
A friend - someone you have a personal relationship with
An associate - someone you hang out with in groups but have no personal relationship with
Kingdom Hall Buddy - someone you only see and talk to at the hall
Here's my status report:
Congregation # 1
One friend - still kept in touch but didn't know that I left the org. Died a few years ago.
Three Kingdom Hall Buddies - one appointed an elder a few years ago, the other is a ministerial servant. The last one has since left the truth. I met one buddy briefly for a coffee and chat but never heard from him since. He doesn't know I've left the truth.
Congregation # 2
One friend - moved out of state, still keeps in touch, doesn't know I've left.
Two associates - one is irregular publisher but still goes to meetings. One has moved to another hall
Two Kingdom Hall Buddies - both have left the org
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