I have been so overwhelmed with Jehovah’s Witnesses from my past reaching out. I’ve pinned this to my social media accounts. I’m really surprised that I have heard from those in my past. It’s sad and really heart wrenching for me. I want it to stop unless it’s sincere.
To all my Jehovah’s Witness family and friends who have been trying to contact me recently:
It’s been overwhelming to hear from you after years of radio silence and shunning. I do indeed have a huge desire to repair our relationship. However, if I reconnect with anyone who has participated in or condoned shunning, there will need to be considerable effort and accountability demonstrated by you before I can trust or respect the idea of a relationship. This process will certainly not be happening if it is dependent on me returning to your faith.
Knowing that you are reaching out now only because you now have permission from your religious leaders shows a true motive and is an indicator of your level of respect and love towards me.
I’m not wanting an invite to the Kingdom Hall, or an “I’m sorry” and we carry on business with such a large elephant in the room. I want to make sure that there has been a genuine change in your heart and mind toward those like me who leave your faith and that you have made positive changes in your course of action towards those who are have been and are currently being shunned.
Please respect my wishes and only contact me if you are attempting to repair a relationship where religion won’t be involved going forward. Even then, it will take years for me to trust anyone who has participated in or condoned shunning me or anyone else.
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