Julie, I never presumed anything. I asked questions and I wondered about things. Are you not judging others by yourself? Just because you cannot be objective about your father doesn't mean no one can be objective about relatives. My parents were the very best, bar none. But I could tell you or anyone else about their faults. I could tell you about Amazing's faults. As far as I am concerned, my kids are perfect; but I could tell you about their faults as well. Objectivity has more to do with honesty than anything else. Do you understand, sweetie? Or is this way over your head? I ask that not because you lack inteligence, but because it appears to me that you see only what you want to see, and understand only what you want to understand. IMHO YOU lack objectivity.
As for points hitting "close to home," that can happen whether you are a JW, exJW, or have never been a witness. All that is needed is sensitivity to the issues being discussed.
Now, sweetie, none of this is meant to push your buttons or offend you in any way. I'm just trying to clarify my views since you seemed to misunderstand them.
Have a magnificient and peaceful new year!