Hi
@Liz are you new to the forum? Didn't see any introduction for you in that thread. Anyway, can totally empathize with your situation. It is unfortunate that many elders (
generalizing) don't measure their words or reflect on how they can hurt more than motivate or encourage. You are
not alone by no means. Perhaps if you would like support, feedback, advice or comments on how best to handle your
major issue, etc. perhaps create a
new Thread to create discussion?
Psalms 119:165, applied generally, focuses in on us continuing to love Jah and follow/live by his laws, wherever you are. In that respect, no one can be stumbled by the actions of another as we don't serve man/men, but yet only the father, Jehovah.