I cannot forget those who taught my children to submit to the lie. I can forgive for my own sake, and let go of the furious anger. But they cannot come back into my life and be trusted again. It's like grieving for the undead.
#FamilyIsEverything. APL = 8.75/10 *Authorized conspiracy theorist *Not an authorized preacher.
Indoctrination runs deep.
How high up the pole are you referring to?
Close family and family friends. I cannot judge their mother; she is always a peer as a parent, even if she follows a misguided path, and we can never "de-coparent" (barring actively murdering the kids!). The relationship with my parents will never be the same; being casually dismissed when I present data from pharma companies and official govt showing kids are being harmed (and all their grandkids at risk) is irrecoverable to previous state, but mother is a JW and I have 50 years of dealing with cult indoctrination. Daughter's school headmistress in Lithuania should be in prison following our email exchange as evidence trail — absolutely and devastatingly incriminating for her, no excuses about not knowing the illegality of her actions. (Former) friend who has funded my kids' private education has tried to displace me and my choice of values (courage, not complicity) as father; will likely never speak again as a consequence. Very sad outcome.
I am really sorry about this. I can't imagine worrying about my children. It is bad enough that my mom, brother, sister and her entire family chose the wrong path. It is putting a strain on all of our family relationships but it has to be so hard when it is our children being directly affected. My prayers are with you and everyone else dealing with this. It truly is a nightmare.
