Eric thanks for uploading this. You are doing a great job for these teens. My heart breaks when I listen to the shunning and disassociation performed by the parents of these dear ones. It is incredibly sad. However I thank God for channels like yours. When I left there was nothing and it was torture ! Every blessing to you.
Before the Internet Witnesses would leave thinking they were the only ones with no support. That kind of hellish isolation today's exiting JWs won't experience thanks to people like you Eric. My heart goes out to this young man whose road won't be easy but as long as he's sees TTATT and leaves, life can only get better.
thank you so much for sharing. I have had a bad couple weeks with severe depression. love hearing of the young adults making important, perceptive decisions, that will be hard, but post I've foe there future. lots of love to everyone, you all really help me continue on another day XOX
+emptythepain Know how you feel my love but it's hard to say anything worthwhile other than you have friends out here so don't feel alone. Like most I've had ups & downs & I know the ups always outweigh the downs. There is a light on the horizon for you, so focus on that to get you through the day. There's much love coming your way - & big huggy hug from England. HJx.
+Exposing the Wolves ! (Susie Pi) Hello Susie my friend, good to see wonderful comments from you for our youtube family. Your thoughts and prayers are most welcome. Make sure you look after yourself as well - blessings to you. HJx
+HJ Brown Hi Hj, yeah I had abit of a hard time when I learnt about "gaslighting" however Sheryl kindly sent me some wonderful links and from that and Propaganda Techniques I've learnt alot therefore I'm now better able to help others like us ! I had a few hard weeks with the new information I aquired and just reeled from the absolute evil that the WT propagates all in the name of Jehovah ! It's strange HJ isn't it how we all have a bond with real feelings for each other. We all go through the same pain and utter disbelief at the deception to which we had fallen prey. Yet we still love and reach out to others. It's lovely to see your comments aswell. You take care out there. Lots of love to you xxxx
I am coming up on my tribunal very soon now. As of now I am in good standing but that has come to an end very soon now. Sorry you had to lose your family. Love the way you secretly videoed your tribunal Brother and thank you for your encouragement. Brian
My heart breaks for those who wish to leave the JW and are shunned by their families. Eric you are a light in the darkness for these people. Keep up the good work.
I do feel for the young ones still at home and dependent on their parents. I'm older and I know how difficult it was for me to leave the organization. I still hurt not seeing my family and friends. It is criminal what this organization does to families. It has torn my family apart and all because some of us could no longer believe WT lies and falsehoods.
That poor kid... I wish he could have just pretended he believed until he'd graduated from college, but I understand how much pressure having to pretend can put upon a young person struggling to become their own person. Perhaps one thing that WOULD help, would be a series for JW teenagers on how to maintain a façade until they are of legal age, how to apply for college (especially college scholarships), how to find part-time work while going to college, how to set up savings accounts while they're still in school (& still living with JW parents), and more.
The problem is that many youth see the hypocrisy of their parents. I know I have witnessed it. Parents acting so godly at the KH but behind closed doors....you get the point. And the youth are not stupid, they can see through the mess. I am a JW, but fading and I never forced my kids to be JWs. There was criticism when they went to college. But not too many people got in my face about it because I am not one for tolerating crap.
ive been in since 60s . i have 2 sons .one is married with children and they jws . my other son was not baptised ( i never pushed em ) he declared he was gay an left home in late teens . he has a succesfull business now . we love him just the same . im a fader my wife is still keen jw but we both love our sons the same . i just cane come to terms with those who turn there back on family. to me its judgment without mercy so cruel . another reson i want out of it . i just hang in there for my wife. she knows somthing is wrong . but still trusts the GB in spite of the clangers they keep droping like baptism of minors. get em in age 10 then they be shuned and disfellowshiped aged 17 . just plain evil .
So sad, this is mental cruelty on the part of the parents, to be forced to worship and name, not an existent entity is parenting at the worst. I have never been a JW but my experience in having doubts at an early age was identical. Stay true to yourself guy, do what you have to do to survive.
I'll never forget the many places where the Watchtower gives uplifting advice in its literature on leaving one's faith and how family members as well as friends should really support you in your choice. Freedom of choice a human right, all good with, flowers, butterflies, sun shining and sweet music UNTIL the KH is the religion being left. Certainly if we look for glaring errors in teachings or bad citizens in a Faith's history, only the long history of the Catholic Church can outdo the WT, so why would John Doe place the WT in an honored position? Why should someone be labeled a mental diseased person and shunned for leaving the WT but praised and encouraged for moving on from another group? Can you imagine how those in field service would try and trash Church X if Church X claimed that millions living in the 1920's would never die, or botched the date of Jerusalem's destruction? What if Church X boosted that the earth would end in 1975 and it did not?
I wasn’t born in. I was baptized in my 30’s. I had two small children and I could tell many JW kids were just little turds. I had no problem with my kids doing sports or having school friends. So, glad I did. Got out after 10 years. There are some horrific people at Kingdom Halls. Some very nice ones, but not enough to keep me in.
Wait, maybe there should be a place where ex JW's and non-exJW's can help kids like this financially to help them get started after family turns on them. Any ideas? Maybe a gofundme?
How has no one pointed out that it was Andy Dufresne (played by Tim Robbins) who said “get busy living or get busy dying” to Red (Morgan Freeman) Love your videos
Religious devotion by force, ya mom and dad that will work just fine. Not everyone is able to put away all reason and believe in this craziness, what do the parents really think will happen at the Hall, aside from making the parents look good? Will this young man stop thinking and blindly follow or will his feelings be even more solidified? My heart goes out to the young man being thrown out of the house and cut off for not having the same understanding as they do, is evil.
JWStruggle , thank you for keeping confidential,the identity of those who have contacted you ,as you know ,I, contacted YOU FIRST, I kept in mind JW gossip about me, and I was very trepidatious about EX jw gossip,about me . YOU all DO have your FBook,after all. And I do hate, FBOOK! And,, do leopards loose their spot much? C??? MM ,,NOT SO MUCH.
Eric, thank you for sharing. I have been tuning in once in awhile (emotional anniversaries) for several years. Just recently learned how to subscribe to You Tube as I am technically challenged ;) forgetting passwords. Anyway, would appreciate the opportunity of joining your facebook page as I too am an Ex-JW since 1976.
Christ died for our sins! ...he was buried and rose again the third day! (just like the scriptures say) Have faith in the good news above! Stand on it! Receive it! Trust it!
oh man. i would choose you to be my lawyer to come with me to the tribunal. Heck! ill get 3 lawyers since they want to have 3 elders gang up on me lol! fair is fair right?
Hey Eric, dude i love your videos cant get enough!! Hopefully more elders come to your interviews!!! When i made this channel i wanted something related to you since you're my favorite channel!!! Im a struggler I've been in the shadows, faded for 2 years now but MY whole family is still in!!! So you know the feeling!! Anyways love ya brother!!!
Eric thanks for uploading this. You are doing a great job for these teens. My heart breaks when I listen to the shunning and disassociation performed by the parents of these dear ones. It is incredibly sad. However I thank God for channels like yours. When I left there was nothing and it was torture ! Every blessing to you.
Before the Internet Witnesses would leave thinking they were the only ones with no support. That kind of hellish isolation today's exiting JWs won't experience thanks to people like you Eric. My heart goes out to this young man whose road won't be easy but as long as he's sees TTATT and leaves, life can only get better.
thank you so much for sharing. I have had a bad couple weeks with severe depression. love hearing of the young adults making important, perceptive decisions, that will be hard, but post I've foe there future. lots of love to everyone, you all really help me continue on another day XOX
miss print...postive
+emptythepain Holding you in prayer. xxxxxx
+emptythepain
Know how you feel my love but it's hard to say anything worthwhile other than you have friends out here so don't feel alone. Like most I've had ups & downs & I know the ups always outweigh the downs. There is a light on the horizon for you, so focus on that to get you through the day. There's much love coming your way - & big huggy hug from England. HJx.
+Exposing the Wolves ! (Susie Pi)
Hello Susie my friend, good to see wonderful comments from you for our youtube family. Your thoughts and prayers are most welcome. Make sure you look after yourself as well - blessings to you. HJx
+HJ Brown Hi Hj, yeah I had abit of a hard time when I learnt about "gaslighting" however Sheryl kindly sent me some wonderful links and from that and Propaganda Techniques I've learnt alot therefore I'm now better able to help others like us ! I had a few hard weeks with the new information I aquired and just reeled from the absolute evil that the WT propagates all in the name of Jehovah ! It's strange HJ isn't it how we all have a bond with real feelings for each other. We all go through the same pain and utter disbelief at the deception to which we had fallen prey. Yet we still love and reach out to others. It's lovely to see your comments aswell. You take care out there. Lots of love to you xxxx
You're right Eric, the watchtower is crumbling and that's a beautiful thing.
+EXPOSE THE WT CULT LOVE YOUR NAME.
+Hal Marie Thank you much.
+Hal Marie Eric's email is JWStruggle@gmail.com
thank you. Maybe my story will appear...
Hal Marie We'll be looking forward to it!
I am coming up on my tribunal very soon now. As of now I am in good standing but that has come to an end very soon now. Sorry you had to lose your family. Love the way you secretly videoed your tribunal Brother and thank you for your encouragement.
Brian
Thank you Eric! Kids, you are not alone! Please use the internet to find support, and Welcome to your Freedom!
Yay! Good work!
Pray on the matter. If it is meant to be a series then it will be a series. We trust you.
My heart breaks for those who wish to leave the JW and are shunned by their families. Eric you are a light in the darkness for these people. Keep up the good work.
I do feel for the young ones still at home and dependent on their parents. I'm older and I know how difficult it was for me to leave the organization. I still hurt not seeing my family and friends. It is criminal what this organization does to families. It has torn my family apart and all because some of us could no longer believe WT lies and falsehoods.
great video
LOVE you brother
That poor kid... I wish he could have just pretended he believed until he'd graduated from college, but I understand how much pressure having to pretend can put upon a young person struggling to become their own person.
Perhaps one thing that WOULD help, would be a series for JW teenagers on how to maintain a façade until they are of legal age, how to apply for college (especially college scholarships), how to find part-time work while going to college, how to set up savings accounts while they're still in school (& still living with JW parents), and more.
The problem is that many youth see the hypocrisy of their parents. I know I have witnessed it. Parents acting so godly at the KH but behind closed doors....you get the point. And the youth are not stupid, they can see through the mess. I am a JW, but fading and I never forced my kids to be JWs. There was criticism when they went to college. But not too many people got in my face about it because I am not one for tolerating crap.
ive been in since 60s . i have 2 sons .one is married with children and they jws . my other son was not baptised ( i never pushed em ) he declared he was gay an left home in late teens . he has a succesfull business now . we love him just the same . im a fader my wife is still keen jw but we both love our sons the same . i just cane come to terms with those who turn there back on family. to me its judgment without mercy so cruel . another reson i want out of it . i just hang in there for my wife. she knows somthing is wrong . but still trusts the GB in spite of the clangers they keep droping like baptism of minors. get em in age 10 then they be shuned and disfellowshiped aged 17 . just plain evil .
So sad, this is mental cruelty on the part of the parents, to be forced to worship and name, not an existent entity is parenting at the worst. I have never been a JW but my experience in having doubts at an early age was identical. Stay true to yourself guy, do what you have to do to survive.
I'll never forget the many places where the Watchtower gives uplifting advice in its literature on leaving one's faith and how family members as well as friends should really support you in your choice. Freedom of choice a human right, all good with, flowers, butterflies, sun shining and sweet music UNTIL the KH is the religion being left. Certainly if we look for glaring errors in teachings or bad citizens in a Faith's history, only the long history of the Catholic Church can outdo the WT, so why would John Doe place the WT in an honored position? Why should someone be labeled a mental diseased person and shunned for leaving the WT but praised and encouraged for moving on from another group? Can you imagine how those in field service would try and trash Church X if Church X claimed that millions living in the 1920's would never die, or botched the date of Jerusalem's destruction? What if Church X boosted that the earth would end in 1975 and it did not?
I wasn’t born in. I was baptized in my 30’s. I had two small children and I could tell many JW kids were just little turds. I had no problem with my kids doing sports or having school friends. So, glad I did. Got out after 10 years. There are some horrific people at Kingdom Halls. Some very nice ones, but not enough to keep me in.
Wait, maybe there should be a place where ex JW's and non-exJW's can help kids like this financially to help them get started after family turns on them. Any ideas? Maybe a gofundme?
Same here, I'm 21 from Puerto Rico.
How has no one pointed out that it was Andy Dufresne (played by Tim Robbins) who said “get busy living or get busy dying” to Red (Morgan Freeman)
Love your videos
Religious devotion by force, ya mom and dad that will work just fine. Not everyone is able to put away all reason and believe in this craziness, what do the parents really think will happen at the Hall, aside from making the parents look good? Will this young man stop thinking and blindly follow or will his feelings be even more solidified? My heart goes out to the young man being thrown out of the house and cut off for not having the same understanding as they do, is evil.
Eric thanks for your videos keep up look up you tube videos Barney winner 5 he is a blessing as of you
JWStruggle , thank you for keeping confidential,the identity of those who have contacted you ,as you know ,I, contacted YOU FIRST, I kept in mind JW gossip about me, and I was very trepidatious about EX jw gossip,about me . YOU all DO have your FBook,after all. And I do hate, FBOOK! And,, do leopards loose their spot much? C??? MM ,,NOT SO MUCH.
All that talk about good vibrations made me want to listen to some Beach Boys
+Ghost81 Vincent Price, my all time favorite!
EXPOSE THE WT CULT Amen to that, man. Amen to that.
What happened to your videos.
What's the e-mail to share my story?
looks like you forgot a cup o noodles on your shelf...still has a fork in it haha
Eric, thank you for sharing. I have been tuning in once in awhile (emotional anniversaries) for several years. Just recently learned how to subscribe to You Tube as I am technically challenged ;) forgetting passwords. Anyway, would appreciate the opportunity of joining your facebook page as I too am an Ex-JW since 1976.
did I mention Monsanto? just threw up a little.
Christ died for our sins!
...he was buried and rose again the third day! (just like the scriptures say)
Have faith in the good news above! Stand on it! Receive it! Trust it!
oh man. i would choose you to be my lawyer to come with me to the tribunal. Heck! ill get 3 lawyers since they want to have 3 elders gang up on me lol! fair is fair right?
+Vixi V Good point!
+Vixi V Good point!
Hey Eric, dude i love your videos cant get enough!! Hopefully more elders come to your interviews!!! When i made this channel i wanted something related to you since you're my favorite channel!!! Im a struggler I've been in the shadows, faded for 2 years now but MY whole family is still in!!! So you know the feeling!! Anyways love ya brother!!!