Surprised me that he actually followed up on his word and called . It will be strange after four yrs. to have them in our house .My husband was not happy to hear it will be two Brothers coming over, because he really does not want to feel we are being counseled . I told him we have the right to set the limits on what is discussed and I said I would try to play nice (to an extent )
The call prompted a good discussion with my husband though . I was able to really open up to him about my feelings and disbeliefs of the Society . I was concerned that they would be able to guilt him back into association . He finally opened up to me his feelings ,basically he said what would be the point of going back, they have already proven themselves to be conditional friends. He realizes you can only be accepted if you fit the mold of at least 10 hours of service time ,doesn't matter if you have a good heart or are a descent person you just have to fit the mold .
He confessed he is very lonely for friendship all he has is aquantinces, and it is making him feel down . I suggested we try ex-jw meetups and I think he is interested, so we are going to try this summer to make it to some Chicago meetups. I also read him a few posts from here about how others view friendships and he is not alone in his feelings .
I am going to try and keep the subject on the point I had to quit for my own mental and emotional well being and I will never go back to feeling like I did under Watchtower pressure .
Wish me luck ,I may need it .......and I will let you know how it goes