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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote]She didn't speak to me for several years after I made the decision to not be a JW at the age of 16, but they changed the rules so that family could speak to "disassociated" people, without the full shunning of the "disfellowshipping" . I can explain these terms if anyone asks. [/quote]

When did the rules change and what level of contact is permitted now?[/quote]

I was in my 20's, I remember my brother called, all excited that we could talk again.  I remember feeling sad, that this faith would arbitrarily change rules, trying to keep people from leaving.  They called it New Light, passed down from God to the Brothers at the Watchtower,  Bible and Tract Society, where all their materials are printed. Basically,  a bunch of guys make up the rules , have it printed and say it's of God.

My mom talks to me if I call. I have a 17 year old daughter that she's never met. We're friendly but distant.  She's a funny,  cool lady and I mourn the fact that I missed out on a normal mother- daughter relationship.  Luckily,  I have one with my own daughter.  [/quote]

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