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So happy you have found a soulmate. And like has been said already, I hope she also can join you in reading the stories on this site.

As I read about your friend of 20 years I can't help but think that there's more to this story and that it may involve those third parties and the proclivity to backbiting and gossip that Jodi referred to. You probably have seen how some of the worst gay-phobics out there have the same tendencies themselves and sometimes reak the greatest havoc. I'm speculating here and may be way off base but I think maybe you touched a nerve with one of them. If your old friend is smart as you say she may start to cut through the crap and figure it out. I believe that patience and time often brings things out.

There is also the possibility that your JW friend got a renewed dose of guilt and fear during an assembly or talk and is doing the shunning route. We've all pretty much experienced that from loved ones and former friends so we do understand the hurt associated with it. I'd rather hope the break revolved around the interference of third parties than some some stupid talk but people are fickle sometimes. Either way, it's going to take time and I hope that you can just focus on your new relationship and not let worry over the friend cloud your days.

Much joy and peace to you and hope to hear more from you.

Sharon