@QuestRader life is beautiful outside of this cult. In a sense I think It's easier for me than others because I was the only one in Family that got sucked into it back in 2014, plus 4 of my good friends also left (i still have my support system) But you right, we lost money, time and energy. I dropped out of college because the Elders said I couldn't be a Ministerial servant if I was still in college. I'm only 32, I will now enjoy the rest of my life
Welcome to the EXJW community!!! It's so sad Taylor's mom is missing out on having a relationship with her grandchildren. But the plus side is your children get to live a life without limiting their potential or ambitions. You get to be parents who can actually love your children unconditionally.
I lost my job, husband, friends, family and home all in one day. It was worth being shunned. I left back in the day when there was no internet to help me figure it out. Still shunned after 25 years, but happy!
In my experience, you don't necessarily have to be disfellowshipped from the organization in order to feel the adverse effects of the indifference and lack of love of some congregation members or family. If you miss meetings or don't have a significant share in the ministry or any other reason that would tag you as "spiritually weak" will be enough reason for some to slowly step away from your circle of influence ( friendship ).
Hey from Metro Atlanta (Conyers). I dropped out of Georgia State University and was in the cult for 35 years. Woke up in 2021. I'm so glad you woke up early. I'm not bitter but life would be more comfortable had I finished my education and not worked part-time to put in more time in field service.
Oh yeah, we are extremely close! Around McDonough/Stockbridge area. I definitely feel fortunate that we woke up early but waking up at any point is something to be proud of!
Oh, I understand me too. I got persuaded not to get educated. I didn’t even get my GED or fitness college and now I’m 57 years old but I am working with it. What a disgusting CLT we came out of. We are all brave.
Yea, its definitely tuff realizing that everything you sacrificed for a long chunk of your life was nothing more than a sacrifice for a televangelist organization. It sucks because they bribe you with false eternal life in exchange for actually enjoying your life and making something for yourself… really hard to reminisce 😢, but the bright side is everyone that leaves on there own terms feels such a breath of freedom! Congrats to anyone who has left! You can now actually do whatever you want without constraints! I left at 18 from my kingdom hall, just left unofficially faded pretty much 😂, no regrets, I now see how ridiculous the Organization was.. my mom brought me the news that women can now wear pants 👀I gave her the craziest look.. thats how progressive the oraganizations members think they are 😅
Hey y’all! Welcome to The Best Life Ever (REAL VERSION). Thanks for being so honest and open, I loved hearing your experience, especially the love you have for your children. That’s the biggest thing I’ve noticed having left the bOrg years ago: the lack of natural affection among hardcore JW’s. You’re so fortunate to still have your parents in your life. Treasure them!🥰
For our marriage is nothing better then go out from WT. Me and my husband, we made this decision in 2023. I was fourth JW generation . Golden child, pioneer and good girl. Now I'm finely learning what is world and life about. ❤
It feels so different. There are stages of grief and bitterness that hit like a rock. But it passes and the joy of the real Jesus Christ our Savior is so much more of a life. ❤
God is real, and so is Jesus Christ. Man-made religion is not appropriate. Rather than dissing God because you discovered JW isn’t true, turn directly to God through Jesus Christ.
Getting pregnant and having a baby woke me up. I realised I was in an abusive relationship with the religion. The expectation on women is soo toxic and I witnessed my friends being abusive towards their children to fit in with their expectations. I never any loving support except from my husband who was at the time getting bullied for his involvement in supporting me and wearing a beard. All the blinds started to fall off. We both left as a family and we are soo happy now. We get to experience real love and joy. We are both non religious and don't subscribe to any indoctrination.
I have met some other moms in the community who are JW through my work. I do notice how tough they can be on their children!! pure shaming and bullying which I'm sensitive to
Left JW community will never be happened when you read the bible and understand it will. No one is perfect in this world so why i bothered other people says. My mind is knows who god is, love him with all my heart and soul, worship him. And the very important is your relationship with him 🙂
I loved that yall said you’re still the same people. That’s one thing that has always been so apparent in the jw community, they assume your crazy, or mentally unstable when you leave. As if it’s impossible to change you’re belief systems and still be sane. I’m proud of y’all both for telling your stories. And reminding so many that were not alone in such isolating circumstances .
Good Day. I hear so many people leaving that cult and that’s a great move. My question is since you left have you both accepted Jesus Christ as your personal Lord and Savior? A relationship? You tried an organization I hope you come to know Jesus Christ.❤God bless you.
We were raised Pentecostal. My oldest brother (16 years older than me) became a JW when he married his wife. He is still a JW. Recently, I told him that if he gets shunned for any reason, just know, you have us and you know we love you. We are close so he thanked me and told me he loved me too. Anyway, thanks for sharing your journey away from the JW's.
Acts was brief and ceased ( gifts) when post canon. Study some good Bible teachers. Rev gene kim in the bay, yt, les fe(dick through the bible. Two great ones!!! My bio sis was in it, died in it. Very sad. G luck , go Book, it's not that complicated w a good pastor teacher . Halloween I don t but it's evil in it's origin. I think it's fading into a day of kids and stores, parades. Imo
I left about thirty years ago. I am closer to God now, than I ever was then. It was drilled in our heads that life here on earth is not to be enjoyed ; not to be worldly. A Godly relationship is so important. It creates so much peace and happiness in life. Its almost impossible to measure up to all the restrictions of JW'S! Freedom to serve is so wonderful.
@@angelawhitfield7498 How are you CLOSER to God now that you left Jehovah??! You must mean you’re now closer to that false god since you left the True God, make it make sense‼️
Most truly I say to you, a slave is not greater than his master, nor is one who is sent greater than the one who sent him.q John 13:16 . Jesus was SENT BY GOD - and called as SERVANT OF GOD. Acts 4:27 WHO IS OVER ALL? Ephesians 4:6 one God and Father of all, who is over all and through all and in all. GOD and FATHER is OVER/ABOVE ALL and that "All" includes the SON so they are NOT EQUAL THE BIBLE teaches that Jesus was MADE As Lord and Christ and as Son (ACTS 2:36, Prov 8, HEB 1:5), CREATED/PRODUCED/INSTALLED (Prov 8) , COME INTO BEING/MADE (Mat 21:42 - egeneto) and GIVEN LIFE by the Father - John 5:26 and it uses TODAY (Heb 1:5), and uses future tenses and is a prophecy in Isa 9:6 (Isa 9:6, - WILL BE) . If you are called MADE AND CREATED AND GIVEN LIFE, and NEVER CALLED in the BIBLE as Creator or Maker , then you are A CREATION. ALL FROM THE BIBLE From the Lord was this (this is referring to the chief cornerstone who is Jesus) , the word WAS is egeneto (made or came into being) - Matthew 21:42 and the exact Greek word used in John 1:3 - MADE, egeneto (came into being) - JESUS WAS MADE/CAME INTO BEING FROM THE FATHER , yes, Jesus was MADE/CREATED!, See also Acts 2:36, Heb 1:5, 1 john 5 Jesus in FACT mentioned the FATHER IS GREATER than I am. JOhn 14:28. BEFORE he WAS SENT, the Father is ALSO GREATER than Jesus. Most truly I say to you, a slave is not greater than his master, nor is one who is sent greater than the one who sent him.q John 13:16 . Jesus was SENT BY GOD - and called as SERVANT OF GOD. Acts 4:27 AFTER his resurrection the FATHER IS STILL GREATER than Jesus - WHO IS OVER ALL? Ephesians 4:6 one God and Father of all, who is over all and through all and in all. GOD and FATHER is OVER/ABOVE ALL and that "All" includes the SON so they are NOT EQUAL
@@angelawhitfield7498 I was NOT judging you in No way, shape or form. Your words were you are now closer to God, which you know God’s name is Jehovah. Help me understand how you are closer to God and at the same time you left Him? Is there something I’m missing?
@@Mr.DC3.1914 JESUS IS ONE GOD THERE'S NO OTHER GOD BESIDE HIM HE ALONE IS GOD WHEN YOU SPEAK ABOUT JESUS CHRIST YOUR TALKING ABOUT THE FATHER, JESSUS IS ONE GOD NOT THE FATHER AND GOD JUST ONE JESUS CHRIST IS ALL IN ALL
My wife and I left 3 weeks ago. Wrote our letters, met with the brothers and told them to destroy our publisher record cards and cease all communication
Which church are true according to the Bible in this world? Because many churches are not true according to this scriptures, Matthew 7:21-23,Roman's 10;1-3,2Corintians 11:12-15,2thimoty 4:3-4,2Peter 2:1-3,1John 4:1.
Very proud of both of you at least you left when you're still young you have your whole life ahead of you now I left 45 years ago. Take it from me you made the right move.❤
I commented earlier, but I have to say sorry for your loss. I was born into this cult in the 70s. I always had doubts but stayed in... not wanting to disappoint my parents. I got baptized at 32... yes 32....living in Canada, away from my parents. I grew up in the Caribbean but was so indoctrinated... so yes, 32 years old, I took the plunge.... but considered myself an on the fence JW. In 2019, I woke up. My parents were here on vacation with my nephew (my sister passed away at the age of 28), so my parents adopted her son. It was a 6 week vacation. We did the international convention and a family road trip. 3 weeks into the trip, my nephew goes to the washroom in my house and drops dead. We had just got home from the meeting, he didn't even change out of his clothes. I was never the same. I started therapy because I could not deal with a 13 year old dying right in front of my eyes. I woke up after that. My whole life unraveled. I disassociated a year ago.
WHO IS OVER ALL? Ephesians 4:6 one God and Father of all, who is over all and through all and in all. GOD and FATHER is OVER/ABOVE ALL and that "All" includes the SON so they are NOT EQUAL THE BIBLE teaches that Jesus was MADE As Lord and Christ and as Son (ACTS 2:36, Prov 8, HEB 1:5), CREATED/PRODUCED/INSTALLED (Prov 8) , COME INTO BEING/MADE (Mat 21:42 - egeneto) and GIVEN LIFE by the Father - John 5:26 and it uses TODAY (Heb 1:5), and uses future tenses and is a prophecy in Isa 9:6 (Isa 9:6, - WILL BE) . If you are called MADE AND CREATED AND GIVEN LIFE, and NEVER CALLED in the BIBLE as Creator or Maker , then you are A CREATION. ALL FROM THE BIBLE From the Lord was this (this is referring to the chief cornerstone who is Jesus) , the word WAS is egeneto (made or came into being) - Matthew 21:42 and the exact Greek word used in John 1:3 - MADE, egeneto (came into being) - JESUS WAS MADE/CAME INTO BEING FROM THE FATHER , yes, Jesus was MADE/CREATED!, See also Acts 2:36, Heb 1:5, 1 john 5 Isa 9:6 the word Prince in the Prince of Peace means PATRON ANGEL also Leader. WHO IS the ONE LEADER that we have? Jesus. Now, that same exact Hebrew word was used for Daniel 12:1 which is used for Michael the Archangel. So are you saying there are MANY LEADERS now?
I'm so sorry to hear of your loss this is so heartbreaking its very hard losing someone but two in a short while is devastating my heart goes out to you wish all the best for the future cherish the time you now have left stay focused on life.❤
I used to be a JW. I'm inactive and have been for many years. I too have questions. I used to feel quilty about missing meetings and having issues with the elders but when I discovered about the governing body becoming a member of the UN, the scripture came to mind about "do not become unevenly yoked with unbelievers. I knew then if this organization were the truth, they no longer had that position in God's eyes. Then I heard about the child abuse cases and the asounding numbers of victims. I was shocked. It made me sick to my stomach. Any power the elders once had over me is gone. I think you're a cute couple and you should live your life as you wish. The JWs are controling and misuse their leadership. I'm never going back now that my eyes are fully opened. You're not wrong to question them. Never let anyone control your thoughts or opinions. God gives us all the same amount of air to breath and your questions and feelings should be between you and your makers.
My heart goes out to you guys! Im single and a former ministerial servant and regular pioneer. I finally made the decision to leave the organisation 11 months ago via slow fading; reasons being not believing the bible as Gods inspired word anymore and being in disagreement with many of Watchtowers' harmful policies. Ive essentially lost all but 2 friends in the faith who seem to want to still associate with me but only occasionally. Of course as I move on with my life and meet a nice woman and move in together etc then at some point they will find out and find a way to disfellowship me which will obviously mean obligatory shunning as you know! Just trying to work as much as I can atm to cope while building new friendships and experiences. One day at a time! Love John (false name for obvious reasons haha)
Ah and also I am very fortunate to still have my immediate family not shun me as only my mother is still an active JW. She is disappointed that ive left but wants me to be happy.
@@JohnTurner678 During the memorial video on the Anthony Morris Returns channel (created by a former elder/pioneer) there is some discussion about avoiding unnecessary committees after a person has faded. They really don’t have the control they would have you believe, it’s just a hard thing to wrap your head around when you are accustomed to intrusion into every aspect of your life. It wasn’t the focus of the video but somewhere in the Q & A. Really good info from a former elder who knows what’s up.
Yall don’t understand how relatable and not alone you are. Ex Jw, ministerial servant and pioneer here that left during the pandemic because I was gay. Lost all my family but with the help of therapy and chosen family I’m now on the road to living the REAL best life ever!! Keep the content coming and thanks for sharing. Genuinely happy for you both! 🙌🏾
@@slowboywhiteboardv4 thankfully I wasn’t! To be fair I actually had two great parents and a pretty “healthy” upbringing… minus the part about it being a cult lol
I was lucky enough to be Gay which made me leave, however I met a woman at the door who was very nice and I was very young and gullable. I bcame a Pioneer and this was pre 1975. At that time they were disfellowshipping people who did not believe the cover of the awake which said more or less The generation that saw 1914 could not die before the New Order would be here. I started reading old books, I learned atout 1799 1874 1914 1925 as well as 1975. I heard a worldly song I gotta be me and it went right to my heart. I left had no friends and decided it was my truth. Been with my life partner (Now Married) 53 years. I feel God blessed me and got me away from All religion. I pray to God and that is it . great life.
That's encouraging. Left 5y ago at 30yo and still sometimes not sure if there's a good life ahead. But at least I saved my kid from this cult early on. Not early enough tho, missed out on making real friends before school etc.
Cheers to you both! I am glad you were able to leave the JW organization. I grew up a JW, my father was an Elder and I was a Ministerial Servant from age 17-19. I left over 20 years ago and know how hard it can be to leave. It can be very lonely when you leave but I am glad that you had each other. My best to you both and your family. Thanks for sharing your story.
So I left my first comment before listening to the entire video. I am so sorry for the loss of your brother, Taylor. I lost my mother when I was 14. My brother was disfellowshipped when he was in his mid 20's. I was still going to the Hall but refused to not talk to him. I would sit next to him at meetings and if I didn't, I would go up to him after the meetings and ask if he wanted to go to dinner. I got talked to by the Elders multiple times and I kept telling them, I lost my mother and will not stop talking to my brother while he is alive. They kept talking to me but I really didn't care. I am so sorry for the time you lost with your brother. Things like that really upset me when people lose time with their loved ones because of religion. Again, my best to you guys. So glad you left. The world is a better place for you speaking out and leaving that organization.
When leaving this occult why do yall fill your alone and can't live a HOLY LIFE WITH CHRIST JESUS ARE YALL SO BLIND THAT YOU AFRAID TO STEP OUT ON FAITH, GOD NEVER TOLD ANY OF US TO BELIEVE IN FALSE GOSPEL BUT HIS GOSPEL HE PREACHED THAT'S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN GOD TRUTH AND MAN TRUTH MAN IS A LIAR AND GOD IS TRUTH THERE'S ONLY ONE GOD THE LORD JESUS CHRIST FOLLOW HIM ANF AND BE SAVED REPENT OF YOUR SINS GET BAPTISED THE RIGHT WAY ACTS 2:38 READ ACCEPT JESUS IS THE ONLY WAY NOT SOME MAN RELIGION
GOD TELLS YOU ABOUT FALSE PROPHETS ANY WAY AND IT'S SAD THAT THESE POEPLE WAS DECEIVED FOR SO LONG GOD SAYS MY PEOPLE PERISH FOR THE LACK OF KNOWLEDGE , STUDY TO SHOW THYSELF APPROVE IT SAD YOUR LOSSED
❤Love you both, one of the hardest decions any of us could possibly make. I admire and value your strength in identifying your morals and your personal beliefs and navigating a new path and destiny which you are in control of. Thank you both for sharing your story's with the world. Beautiful family with an immensely beautiful life ahead!
Love y’all! We are sorry that we are the ones who outed y’all during Halloween 😂… kinda sorry haha Kat and I really enjoyed the video though hopefully it helps someone really struggling
New Subscriber here. Hello....Here are reasons I left. Of all the Churches that are teaching things that are FALSE I’ve never heard of anyone whose FAMILIES are TORN APART for UNSCRIPTUAL reasons...Mothers can’t speak to daughters, Fathers can’t speak to Sons, etc…..I RESPECT everyone’s right to different believes, but when a Christian Organization teaches things that are NOT true about Christ...Saying that Jesus is not the MEDIATOR between God and humans, saying that Jesus Christ has already returned, that he returned In 1914...They tell people they have no Heavenly Hope if they are not a JW. An Organization telling people they are not to partake of the Emblems...To REJECT Jesus Ransom Sacrifice. Partaking is something Jesus instructed all TRUE FOLLOWERS of His to do. An Organization that is DESTROYING Lives with their constant Flip Flop teachings and peoples prospects for Salvation. This is an Organization that feels they are a SUBSTITUTE for Jesus Christ. They have taught people they were APPOINTED by Jesus Christ and they should TRUST the Governing Body like they TRUST Jesus Christ, then later on ADMIT they ARE NOT INSPIRED by God. Let’s not Forget all of their FALSE PROPHECIES. This is nothing more than a MAN MADE Organization that ONLY teaches people THEIR INTERPRETATION of the Bible which is why they use BOOKS, MAGAZINES, BROCHURES and PAMPHLETS. This is to BRAINWASH and INDOCTRINATE their INTERPRETATION of things….Not the Holy Spirits. Jesus made it very clear at John 8:31-32 “So Jesus said to the Jews who believed in him, “If you continue to accept and obey MY teaching, you are REALLY my Followers. 32 You will know the TRUTH, and the TRUTH will SET you FREE.” People will be SET FREE from the UNSCRIPTURAL BURDENS placed upon them. Also, so many people feel TRAPPED in this Organization because it uses their Families and Friends as a WEAPON to KEEP people ENSNARED. Also, at Ephesians 5:11, it tells us to EXPOSE people of this Caliber. This is the reason I speak out on my Channel. I am not trying to DISRESPECT anyone’s religion, at the same time we are to Obey God as Ruler, rather than man, as noted at Acts 5:29….that includes Daughter or Son. Any group that encourage parents to let their children die, or let yourself die by NOT taking a life saving blood transfusion, or a group that is destroying families and marriages all over the world, a group that don’t properly protect children, along with having so many people committing suicide, they NEED TO LOCK these NUT JOBS up. They constantly violate HUMAN RIGHTS, so their rights should be VIOLATED. JW's do MORE HARM and DAMAGE than good. The Government NEEDS to continue to BAN and lock these HOMEWRECKERS up, and KEEP them LOCKED up for at least 12 years. They are already BANNED in 34 Countries. Google it for yourself at: “Countries Where Jehovah's Witnesses' Activities Are Banned” This Organization is literally HURTING and DESTROYING people and something NEEDS to be done about them Worldwide. Normally I would say the Government shouldn't get involved, but when you have EXTREMISTS like this Organization who are DESTROYING LIVES all over the world, the Government NEEDS to step in and take ACTION.
Much love! Your story resonated a lot with me. I’m former SDA, now atheist. There are many similarities to JW. Thanks for highlighting the importance of education. I think higher education played a role in my deconversion. I already had major doubts but that was the push that helped things along and got me out of the echo chamber I was in. I never understood how predestination could exist alongside free will. If God knew I was going to pass the test, why do I have to study. That caused a lot of suffering later because I had no accountability in my life. Nothing I did truly mattered because God said it was so. I also know the empty feeling of having believed in one thing your whole life and then “nothing”. It’s not “nothing” though. I respect those who find purpose in religion but I believe any ideology that discourages a questioning attitude is a dangerous one. It’s the reason I’m such a huge skeptic now. Although I had doubts all my life, I knew I would never go back when I was about 15/16 and was groped during a church service. No one did anything. And this was after I had given up and been denied so many things “for my protection” but when it came down to it nobody protected me from a known predator. I left the church at 18 and over a decade later, I have zero regrets. There are several things that alarm me about religion. The brainwashing is so pervasive that people do not analyze their own beliefs. When someone lives through a tragedy, it’s because of God. But what about every other innocent person that did not survive a tragedy? Then it’s still “Gods will” and he has a purpose even when we don’t see it. Even the state of America doesn’t surprise me. If you believe Jesus walked on water then these right wing conspiracies are much easier to digest. At the end of the day religion is just thought control. As you said, it does make sense to an extent. The idea of heaven makes earthly suffering “ worth it”. Without science people couldn’t explain why the sky was blue or predict disasters, illnesses were mysterious etc. Now I believe it’s about capitalism. If you can sate the ignorant masses that this life doesn’t matter, they aren’t going to question the systems that oppress them nearly as much.
Thanks so much for your comment. Our neighbors are SDA and super sweet people. They actually remind me a ton of a lot of JWs that I know. And one of my friends from college married a girl that grew up SDA. I didn't realize how many similarities there were between our experiences until we were telling them why we left and she was saying how much she related. I'm sorry you went through all of that, but I'm happy that you've used your experience to grow. And yes, I'm completely with you on the issues with capitalism and classism. Keep on questioning!
You make it sound like SDA's discourage Higher Education. SDA's and JW's may compare to a few things but nowhere near on the level of education.JW's leave school between 15-17 and that's the end of their education anything beyond High School is deemed as Satan's territory. SDAs go on be doctor's, teachers etc you won't find any JW's like that most are window cleaners and gardeners.
SURE capitalism is what is suppressing America even though it's the same system that promoted innovation in the medical field (seen as when independent doctors went out of their way to make a certain type of eye surgery significantly cheaper for the masses). Same system that pays people's bills (small businesses make up 80% of America's employment). And could go on and on. But the way I see it, you're one of those sceptics who are too lazy to do actual research and learning. I was like you once. Do your research and find out the truth before stating a very uninformed opinion on what the truth is.
First thing is that i wanna say sorry for what happened to you. I don't know what sort of "church" that is but s*xual harassment is a very and I mean VERY serious issue in my culture and church. Something like that can't be allowed to slide. Just like with everything there are bad people parading as kind persons. The Lord warned us of this in the scriptures. Secondly, again to me you seem lazy and uninformed. You should at least talk to someone very well versed in the bible, both atheist and Christian. God gave you free will. This sentence alone should've told you to actually study so you dont fail. But it sounds like instead you ignored them and focus on on predestination with some denominations seem to unfortunately believe. The same type of followers in Christ that do not pray, don't have reverence for the Lord, don't attend church and just do whatever they like with no guilt. I'm saying that you need to actually read the scriptures, discuss it with others, even if they're not Christian and try to understand what it's saying. Because God gave us free will, our future is in our hands. He knows our future but he did not choose them, he let us choose them. Also every theory was once a conspiracy. Please think more critically or did you forget MKultra was a thing? You dismiss every idea that you dont like while some embrace all even those that upset them in order to find truth. You should be more tolerant and open to new ideas like some Christians e.g Michael Knowles and Charlie Kirk But again this is not to say any of us are better than others or I am better than you I am just criticising your content because I believe you have done no information searching to actually confirm if even a single thing you say is true.
"If God knew I was going to pass the test, why do I have to study. That caused a lot of suffering later because I had no accountability in my life." This quote stood out to me because it was very confusing. "Why do I have to study?" How does that have anything to do with God? You study to get and education, learn. Your goal was just to get by? God already knowing your future caused you a lot of suffering?
Whaaaaaat!! Snellville!! I grew up in Lawrenceville! My wife and I live in Cumming now we’ve been out for about 5 years. If y’all ever need anything let me know. Us exjws need to look out for each other
Good on you guys for breaking with that cult! I was raised in the JW's and I left when I was 16, one of the best decisions of my life. I still strongly believe in God altho not in the one that Jehovah's witnesses believe in because their version of God is very distorted. I hope you guys also still have faith in God and in his son Jesus/Yeshua because it always saddens me when people break from the JW's they abandon their believe in God altogether. There are a lot of interesting archaeology documentaries on TH-cam about the biblical times in the old days, for example the city of Sodom and Gomora, if you find it interesting, I definitely recommended. Also if you want to know the dark history of the beginning of the JW's, research Charles Taz Russel who founded the Watchtower, he had strong ties with the Freemasons, he was a 33 degree mason, he is mentioned on the JW's website too, there is so much evidence on the JW's having strong ties to the freemason cult. Really you guys did good breaking with the Jw's. God Bless.
It saddens me to when people become atheist because of a bad religious life experiences. The is SOOO much evidence and common sense for the existence of God. If you really seek, you will find the truth. Praying Micah & Taylor do. They seem VERY sweet and bright.
Hey I was mad at God for a long time after I left the JW Org. Then I found out years later, I was just mad at the JW Org for what they do, God had nothing to do with it. Many many years later I became a born again Christian. It's about the relationship with the Lord, not religion. Once you find the real truth in life it is so much easier. It's about Grace and Mercy and Jesus doing the work for us, because God so loved the world He gave His only Son so that we could spend eternity with Him. To just not believe in Him because of a bad life experience with religion is a true deception. I have prayed for many years for God to open the JWs eyes so they can see it's NOT the truth but a lie made by man. Ask God to show you the truth and He will. When I heard the JWs are waking up, I know that God answered my prayers as HE always does. God Bless you both and your little family. Just please never give up on the True Creator who loves you so much. You will be whole when you believe what is true.
Most truly I say to you, a slave is not greater than his master, nor is one who is sent greater than the one who sent him.q John 13:16 . Jesus was SENT BY GOD - and called as SERVANT OF GOD. Acts 4:27 WHO IS OVER ALL? Ephesians 4:6 one God and Father of all, who is over all and through all and in all. GOD and FATHER is OVER/ABOVE ALL and that "All" includes the SON so they are NOT EQUAL THE BIBLE teaches that Jesus was MADE As Lord and Christ and as Son (ACTS 2:36, Prov 8, HEB 1:5), CREATED/PRODUCED/INSTALLED (Prov 8) , COME INTO BEING/MADE (Mat 21:42 - egeneto) and GIVEN LIFE by the Father - John 5:26 and it uses TODAY (Heb 1:5), and uses future tenses and is a prophecy in Isa 9:6 (Isa 9:6, - WILL BE) . If you are called MADE AND CREATED AND GIVEN LIFE, and NEVER CALLED in the BIBLE as Creator or Maker , then you are A CREATION. ALL FROM THE BIBLE From the Lord was this (this is referring to the chief cornerstone who is Jesus) , the word WAS is egeneto (made or came into being) - Matthew 21:42 and the exact Greek word used in John 1:3 - MADE, egeneto (came into being) - JESUS WAS MADE/CAME INTO BEING FROM THE FATHER , yes, Jesus was MADE/CREATED!, See also Acts 2:36, Heb 1:5, 1 john 5 Jesus in FACT mentioned the FATHER IS GREATER than I am. JOhn 14:28. BEFORE he WAS SENT, the Father is ALSO GREATER than Jesus. Most truly I say to you, a slave is not greater than his master, nor is one who is sent greater than the one who sent him.q John 13:16 . Jesus was SENT BY GOD - and called as SERVANT OF GOD. Acts 4:27 AFTER his resurrection the FATHER IS STILL GREATER than Jesus - WHO IS OVER ALL? Ephesians 4:6 one God and Father of all, who is over all and through all and in all. GOD and FATHER is OVER/ABOVE ALL and that "All" includes the SON so they are NOT EQUAL
I pray you both don’t let the experience with JW turn you from the real truth and having a relationship with God. It is my prayer that you find a Bible teaching church and grow in the true knowledge of GOD.
Oh my goodness! I’m so glad to have read your post. I’ve been watching the TH-cam videos of the many people who have left the JW’s. My heart goes out to them. Years ago I studied the beliefs and teachings of the JW’s. It was to establish my true identity with what made me different as a born again Christian believer in the deity of Christ Jesus. I spent a great deal of time in my study. I came to the full conclusion that I have the truth of God’s Word. Reading John chapter one made it very clear to me. When researching the Greek translation of that verse of scripture proved that the New World Translation missed it. No Greek, student or scholar would translate that scripture as such. That’s not all. It was many other scriptures and teachings that I didn’t agree with. The main thing in my study brought me to the fact that I had the truth of God’s Word and I didn’t have to look any further. This study period drew me closer to my Abba Father, Jesus, and Holy Spirit. I’ve been walking this walk in Christ Jesus for a long time and there is no turning back for me. As I watch those who are leaving the organization my heart is hurting for those who are now claiming to be atheist or agnostic. They are mad at God because of the lies of man. The Lord has placed on my heart to pray for each person to come to the understanding that you have come to. Our Heavenly Father loves us so much that He gave His only begotten Son to die on the cross for our sins. He has filled us with His Holy Spirit so that we can live our life dedicated to Him and spend eternity with Him, Jesus, and Holy Spirit. I’m going to be praying with you my , Sis for those who have left to come into the knowledge of the true and living God and have a personal relationship with the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. God bless you.
You two are beautiful people… I’m not registered yet, but if ‘I’ was a Republican…( which is what side I truly believe in, right now…) I’d still be your friend!! ❤ I hope I can get my daughter to open up enough to JUST listen to this video… She is still under their brainwashing and I guess, to her, that would put you two in the category of “hateful, sick, evil spans of Satan! 😂 The love you have for each other is so evident. Thank you for this video. ❤
Great job you two. Your core persons might be the same in one way, but with limitless use of your thinking capacity and ability, you are opposite of what you were being JW's. That makes you very different people in a great way. You are a compliment to each other, welcome to the EX-JW community of open minds and freedom. We love you.
I am so happy you guys are out and still have each other. As a born in exjw, it literally feels like I grew up in a hostage situation. I personally am teetering between being a Diest or an Atheist. But I cheer for every one of us who escapes. I hope you guys post more videos, and I'm subscribed just in case 🫶🏾.
I always admire the couple that leave this cult together. I did the best I could in fading by marrying a "worldly" woman! And guess what....you wouldn't believe how many things I can blame my wife for lol. Christmas tree? Yup my wife! Birthdays for me and my kids....my wife. I'm not disfellowship and my parents have an active part in my kids'lives but they know damn well not to question my household goings cause my wife will put them right into their place. THATS why witnesses are taught to only marry in the congregation. With a worldly wife they have zero control over things. Glad you guys made it out together!
CRAAAAZY HOW TEYHAVE MORE PATIENCE IF YOU TELL THEM YOU DON'T BELIEVE IN GOD...BUT IF YOU SAY YOU DON'T BEIN THE GB....THEY INSTANTLY PUSH TO SUBMIT OR DISS YOU!!
Watchtower is being PROTESTED on September 13th 2024, in Washington D.C at the WHITE House. Join the protest. Shun No More 2024. Let's collectively come together and let our voices be heard. Watchtower must get defunded
Your comment is nothing but b.s because the government doesn't fund The Watchtower. More importantly, JW would never accept nor ask for governmental funds. 🙄
@Pioneerakpomedaye Watchtower has a prosecution complex & rightfully so. The leadership are FRAUDSTERS, CRIMINALS, AND DECEIVERS.. It is time for watchtower to be held accountable.
My grandparents are JW but my mum left before she had me. I actually found Christ aged 19 and have been a Christian since. I do appreciate this video because it's such a big move, not easy to leave at all. But I just want to say please don't give up on GOD. He loves you sooooo much and still has a plan for you BOTH. God really works all things out for our good, I know it may not seem like it now. Before I was saved, I just prayed that the LORD would reveal himself to me and he did. I know he will do it for you both because he really does care about you. God bless you...I'll be praying for you guys :)
Thank you for your story. So many similarities to my families awakening! My husband was an elder 15 yrs and servant 10yrs before that. We had two children in their mid 20’s when we all came out. Both kids and I pioneered years and did ASL as a family. We came out the end of 2018. What a journey! Enjoy the experience of raising your little ones in freedom🥰. Your fellow apostates 😜
Most truly I say to you, a slave is not greater than his master, nor is one who is sent greater than the one who sent him.q John 13:16 . Jesus was SENT BY GOD - and called as SERVANT OF GOD. Acts 4:27 WHO IS OVER ALL? Ephesians 4:6 one God and Father of all, who is over all and through all and in all. GOD and FATHER is OVER/ABOVE ALL and that "All" includes the SON so they are NOT EQUAL THE BIBLE teaches that Jesus was MADE As Lord and Christ and as Son (ACTS 2:36, Prov 8, HEB 1:5), CREATED/PRODUCED/INSTALLED (Prov 8) , COME INTO BEING/MADE (Mat 21:42 - egeneto) and GIVEN LIFE by the Father - John 5:26 and it uses TODAY (Heb 1:5), and uses future tenses and is a prophecy in Isa 9:6 (Isa 9:6, - WILL BE) . If you are called MADE AND CREATED AND GIVEN LIFE, and NEVER CALLED in the BIBLE as Creator or Maker , then you are A CREATION. ALL FROM THE BIBLE From the Lord was this (this is referring to the chief cornerstone who is Jesus) , the word WAS is egeneto (made or came into being) - Matthew 21:42 and the exact Greek word used in John 1:3 - MADE, egeneto (came into being) - JESUS WAS MADE/CAME INTO BEING FROM THE FATHER , yes, Jesus was MADE/CREATED!, See also Acts 2:36, Heb 1:5, 1 john 5 Isa 9:6 the word Prince in the Prince of Peace means PATRON ANGEL also Leader. WHO IS the ONE LEADER that we have? Jesus. Now, that same exact Hebrew word was used for Daniel 12:1 which is used for Michael the Archangel. So are you saying there are MANY LEADERS now
It's so strange how things have changed. I was a regular pioneer for 4 years between 84-88 from the age of 17. Back then, it was 90 hours per month. I went to Pioneer School at London Bethel. 90 hours of not carts, no letters just knocking on doors in wind rain or snow. If you 'missed your hours', you were counselled. I married a min servant at 21 and moved to his congregation in Belgium, where I experienced extreme racism IN THE CONGREGATION. After 7 years in an emotionally abusive marriage, I left and returned to London and took that opportunity to fade. That was the darkest time because i had no friends, was a single mother, and my mother was not supportive. That was 25 years ago now. So much more has happened, but that's for my book... I always say I've already had 6 lives. I'm about to start my 7th... next month, I'm going to a writer's retreat in Costa Rica to jump start my memoir. Watch this space...it's going to be called '7even Rounds'.
Thoroughly enjoyed your video! I have quite a number of things in common with you- a kid about the same age, nursing school, tragic death in my fam of someone i had shunned, and some other things. I think your video will really help PIMOs/PIMQs. Hope you make more content, it's very good!
It's always so cool to hear people who have had and are having similar experiences. Helps us to know we're not alone! We definitely have a few ideas for future videos!
I enjoyed you all chat/story. Stay beautiful and enlighten ex jw. People need to hear. I lost a family member through (death). The leaders of this organization has a lot to answer to.😢
You 2 must keep posting videos & keep us updated, perhaps ur channel will grow & u can start getting a check from utube. If not for the money, just give us an update, Thank you, & be strong😊 Love your real brother ❤
Thank you for sharing your story. It is great to hear others talk about what life is like growing up a Jehovah’s Witness. Pioneering was the hardest and honestly the worst time of my life because I dealt with some much. I was only 19 and I went another city 30 minutes away and they just kept telling me to give my life over to this cult and I was burned out. I didn’t even have a real personality outside of being a JW and I was depressed all the time but wearing always wearing a smile. I had so much going on internally and in 2022 I knew I couldn’t do it anymore. It felt like I gave it everything I had and I gained nothing from it. No real friends, strained family relationships, and no real foundation as a person. It’s been 2 years since that was my life and I am the happiest version of myself I’ve ever been. I’m happy we all can finally take a deep breath and stop allowing all those people to judge us based on this made up lifestyle. Take care! Wishing you both the absolute best!
Give them a bday party presents friends etc let the kids real special and loved give them Christmas tree presents everything I missed all that growing up and still hurts at age 61 , I had to see all the neighborhood kids talk about what they got for Christmas etc, we got nothing , that's hurts
Awesome story, thank you for adding your voice to our community. You guys are a power couple! P.S. I peeped the panda in the background. Already such a cool channel to sub too. Can't wait for future videos. I am so happy you have your freedom now!
Shout-out to Cam, the exjw who makes these! He brought them for the kids at a meetup and I had to put it back there as an Easter egg for the video! Good catch!
We absolutely are. Voted in 2022 for the first time when Warnock and Herschel Walker were on the ballot. Happy that Warnock won! We'll definitely be voting for the Harris-Walz ticket in November
NO NO NO you are not crazy 😝 🤪 I left for the same reasons other people leave tired of the fear, guilt, and shame because I wasn’t attending all the meetings, not going out in service enough, Tired of not being able to have a life and relationship with people who weren’t witnesses. Tired of them sucking the fun out of everything thats not associated with the witnesses. Getting disfellowshipped was the best thing that happened to me I walked out the door and never stepped foot in the congregation again.
Born in the cult, never baptized, a part of me never believed and the other part of me wanted to believe so hard. Following you on IG now, thank you for this video, it was truly refreshing, it takes courage to take each step to the exit from that cult bc you very well know how bad the ones that stay behind will antagonize you.
I love your video. The moment you rattled off "australopithecus," I knew I'd like you, haha! It's great that there are so many exjws telling their stories -- everyone will find a story to relate to. For me, yours is particularly resonant, and I'm glad to have found your new channel. You have wonderful chemistry as a couple and infectious laughter. Thanks for posting! I've subscribed and am looking forward to your next ones!
What a breath of fresh air to hear you both express your feelings coming out of this wicked religion, totally can sympathize with you both as I experience these doubts and was a victim of these twisted teachings. I hope present JW can benefit and learn from your experience and free themselves from this cult. It is so sad that so many people are trapped from coming out due to being worried of losing friends and family within the organization. This religion destroys and ruin so many families on the doctrine that is administered by the evil Governing Body that pretend to have any directions from the high almighty... if there is one that exist.
I commented earlier. One way I was able to show someone an example of the conditioning of the organization is the watchtower study. You read the paragraph and you have the numbered question at the bottom. They give you the answer they are conditioning you to answer in the paragraph. You aren't allowed to have an original thought about it. Just like the book study (not really a Bible study as you are studying a book). That is the conditioning. That is how that BITE works.
Yes I don't know why people keep acting like JW is anything remotely similar to Christian or Muslims or Hindus, even Hebrews. JW is a blatant cult. At least as a Christian, we can voice our opinion. We study to understand the bible and we are respectful to each other even when we disagree. Don't know how this is anywhere close to other religions. Don't know why people are making the comparison.
Welcome to ex-cult life! I’m 62 and woke up in 2019! The waking up journey is not smooth. It has its up and downs but at the end it’s satisfying and life is better!! I see life differently and my cohumans are all important, I’m more empathetic with humanity! And as for me I want to be a better person everyday! Glad to see younger one getting out so they can enjoy life and built up their dreams now that they have the time! Thanks for your video! Be well And in Al of my comments I end it saying: DOWN WITH THE TOWERRR!!!!
Loved this video, to me is the whole " you dont want to have blood in your hands for not preaching" How is it my responsibility? How am i blood guilty? It doesn't makes sense..
Hey! happened to see your message and my heart went out to you. I decided to leave this comment above but guessing you would not circle around to see it, I thought I'd post it here. I pray you both find your way forward in accordance with God's will as He deeply loves both of you and is very aware of your situation. I am glad you found your way out. The Jehovah Witnesses I imagine can put a bad taste in people's mouth because it's more about religion (trying to do good enough to be saved) rather than a real relationship with God that's based out of being accepted by God through His merit (not our own). The JW's put God as a too distant thinking only 144,000 go to heaven for example, but the Bible teaches that believers are actually seated with Christ in the heavenlies NOW (a spiritual union where we can know Him personally NOW). There's so much hope in true biblical truth where we don't try to earn our way anywhere but are fully accepted and loved through Christ (His perfectness covers us when we accept Him.) From that place of freedom we enjoy relationship with Him and follow Him from there. The JW's put a lot of effort in for having such little hope compared to true followers of Christ.
As a born in JW your family (Taylor) was the one we wouldn’t associate with … I always felt something was wrong with the Wt Organization as being judgmental … I disassociate was not D’fd or reproved just couldn’t be with people who were claiming they were the chosen ones to me in the End God decide he reads our Hearts…Glad you have each other…😊
This is a nice couple. I’m so sorry to hear about her brother. That is very sad. Wow. 🙏🏽 As an authentic Christian, I feel good and bad about this on a couple levels. I feel good bc I do believe JW is a cult and they are heavy on works and almost no grace. No disrespect, but JW’s are not Christians. They have changed their terminology & beliefs every few years. My prayer is that those who have doubts will find the TRUTH of JESUS as the One and only Son of God, not the myriad of things the Witnesses say. God IS all powerful and knowing. If we believe that Jesus died and He suffered, we know that God understands our pain, by giving His Son to redeem us, we see that suffering is part of the human experience. There are things we could never know about why sufferings have purpose for our maturity & growth. I feel bad bc their experience had caused them some doubt about the true God. The ability to believe in Christ requires faith! We all have questions and they are legit. However, we have to be ok with not knowing everything. That’s not a cop out, it’s just a fact. We won’t. I really pray that through the power of the Holy Spirt, they will both come to knowledge of the TRUE and living God, who is Jesus and that is not represented in JW.
I am glad you commented this way. I noticed that there was no talk of Jesus, the Holy Spirit’s infilling, being born again. This was life changing for me (I have never been a JW).
I love seeing these videos pop up on my suggested videos. I was disfellowshipped back in 2013 when I was 18 and haven't been happier. So happy you two have found happiness. Freedom is priceless. Much love from your brother in NYC.
Yay you two!!! Excellent job! Bring on more videos! I also have childhood trauma. I didn’t raise my children in that cult. However, residually it seeped in to raising them. 😢 Even tho we did all the holidays. But, I had no idea that it happened until I woke up. Bite model! Is your answer! ❤❤❤ much love!
Appreciate your story so much! Thank you for sharing the deep, personal, and uncomfortable with all us strangers! I really appreciate Taylor's story and shared tears as I share a similarity there. Micah, your description of how you soley used logic, intelligence, and fact based research to come to your conclusion is so encouraging. It took a relative to help me begin questioning, then I was able to break the bubble and start to think for myself with real logic instead of the hard-wired programming. It was gradual as I began to uncover public info of their corruption -their stock holdings of PhillipMorris (tobacco) research led me to discover the assemblies were just large money grabs, and discovering the luxury propery rentals they run, all while poor programmed JWs clean, detail, and run facilities with not even a meal as a thank you. And now more recently they got sanctioned in court not once, but several times for lying in the Montana CSA case. They also got fined for destroying evidence. JWs will never look, because of the fear mongering not to. They are complete hyporcrites and liars under a creepy facade. I seem to find that its mostly the earnest hearted truth seekers that want to live authentically that are usually more inclined to explore whether what they've been doing for so long is really truth. Love for truth can override condition because its that thing that keeps poking until it's answered bc it's what the soul really wants. Actual truth. Not a fantasy just because it's convenient and what everyone friends and family is doing. I hope for all exJWs to post their stories here. We need them! Beautiful job guys.
Welcome to ex-cult life! I’m 62 and woke up in 2019! The waking up journey is not smooth. It has its up and downs but at the end it’s satisfying and life is better!! I see life differently and my cohumans are all important, I’m more empathetic with humanity! And as for me I want to be a better person everyday! Glad to see younger one getting out so they can enjoy life and built up their dreams now that they have the time! In my case the doubts and red flags were always there since I studied with JW. One of the: 1914: the explanation given by HW didn’t make sense- where in the Bible say some prophesy have double fulfillment? So I did my history search- 😧 2- what do my children have to pay for my bad decisions and more if I don’t know my children. Adam and Eve? Why should I pay for their wrong decision? If I’m a loving God how would I allow their generations after generations die because Eve and Adam? And to top it off, Satan that started all this mess (as per Bible) continues alive centuries after centuries and we don’t live that long! That’s not fair!!! Anyway, Thanks for your video! Be well And in Al of my comments I end it saying: DOWN WITH THE TOWERRR!!!!
@@migdaliafuentes1618 What’s in 1914 you’re talking as red flag? The way you narrate your words looks like you never been one of Jehovah’s Witnesses. Looks like you haven’t been a practicing Jehovah’s Witness at all.
I have several family members and childhood friends who are Jehovah Witnesses. I do remember attending Kingdom Hall a few times as a kid. My daddy would sit down and talk with JW when they would come by the house, but that was about it.
Wow! I thought growing up Apostolic /Pentecostal was bad. Reflecting back the church really controlled our lives. Glad you two found freedom and truth. Blessings ❤
Incredible video. Thank you for sharing! I made the mistake after being born in of getting baptized at 12. Got in trouble for being a teen and disfellowshipped and kicked out at 18. I have 3 older brothers. Nearly all of them have shunned me since I was 18. My own mother has strong shunned me my whole life. I am now 46. It’s a horrible cult and shunning is a human rights violation of epic proportions. That parents can so conditionally love their children, it’s deranged.
Your video was recommended on Reddit, so nice to hear your stories. I appreciate the you delivered your points of view. So gracious, humble and honest.
I truly relate to so much of your experiences. Thank you so much for your transparency. I am so sorry for your brother passing. I am 52 and woke up in 2011/2012, after being raised a JW from age 4. By the time the pandemic started I was going to TH-cam regularly and had found the parts of the ExJW community that helped me heal and worked for me. I also never looked at anything "apostate" until several years after leaving. I hope you continue to share because there is so much power in storytelling. Hold on tight and continue to fight for your family's happiness. I am so glad y'all woke up. I truly understand. Wishing you all the best.
The Watchtower gives lip service to the "ransom sacrifice" of Jesus but stops at that. What they don't, can't or won't tell people is that the sacrifice of Jesus is sufficient to save us and is a gift of God. Paul told his brethren in Christ; "For by grace you have been SAVED THROUGH FAITH, and that NOT OF YOURSELVES; it is the GIFT of God, NOT OF WORKS, lest anyone should boast.". Ephesians 2: 8,9 NKJV Watchtower teaching is completely the opposite. People must work for a reward that is not Biblical. May God bless you folks. 😊 (John 8:36 NKJV) "“Therefore if the Son makes you free, you shall be free indeed."
Thank you for sharing your story. I enjoyed listening and seeing the love and respect you share with each other, and I love the way you question the things you have been taught. I have also had to do this and found out that there are so many lies that we were taught in education and religion.
Atheist, Good informative video, watched it for two hours, loved the content, but Atheist is not what you two may be and certainly not what you appear to be. I must say as much as I enjoyed the content, that was the only disappointment.
Sorry for your loss, both of you, I lost my younger brother in 2015 and I still miss him like yesterday. I am glad that you left a former Publishing company turned into an estate and investments company.
Glad to see new channel. My wife and I just left the organization March 2024. I think we gonna have to put our video on TH-cam aswell
@QuestRader life is beautiful outside of this cult. In a sense I think It's easier for me than others because I was the only one in Family that got sucked into it back in 2014, plus 4 of my good friends also left (i still have my support system) But you right, we lost money, time and energy. I dropped out of college because the Elders said I couldn't be a Ministerial servant if I was still in college. I'm only 32, I will now enjoy the rest of my life
Looking forward to watching your “Why I left” video down the road. ❤
Us too. We left last memorial
The JW wake up in droves 🎉🎉🎉🎉
congratulation
Welcome to the EXJW community!!! It's so sad Taylor's mom is missing out on having a relationship with her grandchildren. But the plus side is your children get to live a life without limiting their potential or ambitions. You get to be parents who can actually love your children unconditionally.
Couldn't have said it better myself!! ❤️
@@questionscommentsconcernsJesus is Jehovah
Before Abraham was I AM .. Jesus said
@questionscommentsconcerns Did you ever think ofbecoming a Christian?
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I lost my job, husband, friends, family and home all in one day. It was worth being shunned. I left back in the day when there was no internet to help me figure it out. Still shunned after 25 years, but happy!
In my experience, you don't necessarily have to be disfellowshipped from the organization in order to feel the adverse effects of the indifference and lack of love of some congregation members or family.
If you miss meetings or don't have a significant share in the ministry or any other reason that would tag you as "spiritually weak" will be enough reason for some to slowly step away from your circle of influence ( friendship ).
Woww, stay happy and strong.
The internet existed 25 years ago…
TH-cam and blogs did not exist ! It's a different time
@@TheCanadiangringa There’s no such thing if someone showed remorseful or repentant. I wish you are indeed truly happy as you claimed.
Hey from Metro Atlanta (Conyers). I dropped out of Georgia State University and was in the cult for 35 years. Woke up in 2021. I'm so glad you woke up early. I'm not bitter but life would be more comfortable had I finished my education and not worked part-time to put in more time in field service.
Oh yeah, we are extremely close! Around McDonough/Stockbridge area. I definitely feel fortunate that we woke up early but waking up at any point is something to be proud of!
Oh, I understand me too. I got persuaded not to get educated. I didn’t even get my GED or fitness college and now I’m 57 years old but I am working with it. What a disgusting CLT we came out of. We are all brave.
Also from that area…glad to see we made it out. Praying for our loved ones to realize the truth about the truth…
Heyy!! Loganville area here, I woke up last year and disassociated last month. It feels like such a breath of fresh air 😌
Yea, its definitely tuff realizing that everything you sacrificed for a long chunk of your life was nothing more than a sacrifice for a televangelist organization. It sucks because they bribe you with false eternal life in exchange for actually enjoying your life and making something for yourself… really hard to reminisce 😢, but the bright side is everyone that leaves on there own terms feels such a breath of freedom! Congrats to anyone who has left! You can now actually do whatever you want without constraints! I left at 18 from my kingdom hall, just left unofficially faded pretty much 😂, no regrets, I now see how ridiculous the Organization was.. my mom brought me the news that women can now wear pants 👀I gave her the craziest look.. thats how progressive the oraganizations members think they are 😅
Hey y’all! Welcome to The Best Life Ever (REAL VERSION). Thanks for being so honest and open, I loved hearing your experience, especially the love you have for your children. That’s the biggest thing I’ve noticed having left the bOrg years ago: the lack of natural affection among hardcore JW’s. You’re so fortunate to still have your parents in your life. Treasure them!🥰
For our marriage is nothing better then go out from WT. Me and my husband, we made this decision in 2023. I was fourth JW generation . Golden child, pioneer and good girl. Now I'm finely learning what is world and life about. ❤
It feels so different. There are stages of grief and bitterness that hit like a rock. But it passes and the joy of the real Jesus Christ our Savior is so much more of a life. ❤
Great video you two. I can totally relate to this. The greatest thing I learned as a JW, is to never become one.
God is real, and so is Jesus Christ. Man-made religion is not appropriate. Rather than dissing God because you discovered JW isn’t true, turn directly to God through Jesus Christ.
Getting pregnant and having a baby woke me up. I realised I was in an abusive relationship with the religion. The expectation on women is soo toxic and I witnessed my friends being abusive towards their children to fit in with their expectations. I never any loving support except from my husband who was at the time getting bullied for his involvement in supporting me and wearing a beard. All the blinds started to fall off. We both left as a family and we are soo happy now. We get to experience real love and joy. We are both non religious and don't subscribe to any indoctrination.
You left religion but do you have a relationship with GOD and do you read the Bible 💜
I have met some other moms in the community who are JW through my work. I do notice how tough they can be on their children!! pure shaming and bullying which I'm sensitive to
@@Katiegirlluv B.S!
Left JW community will never be happened when you read the bible and understand it will. No one is perfect in this world so why i bothered other people says. My mind is knows who god is, love him with all my heart and soul, worship him.
And the very important is your relationship with him 🙂
@@LadiLyric60RV
They're non religious. Meaning they don't practice anything and just focus on themselves
I loved that yall said you’re still the same people. That’s one thing that has always been so apparent in the jw community, they assume your crazy, or mentally unstable when you leave. As if it’s impossible to change you’re belief systems and still be sane. I’m proud of y’all both for telling your stories. And reminding so many that were not alone in such isolating circumstances .
Yeah, you're taught there's never a good reason to leave. People who do either must be immoral or crazy. We're proud of y'all too!
Good Day. I hear so many people leaving that cult and that’s a great move. My question is since you left have you both accepted Jesus Christ as your personal Lord and Savior? A relationship? You tried an organization I hope you come to know Jesus Christ.❤God bless you.
We were raised Pentecostal. My oldest brother (16 years older than me) became a JW when he married his wife. He is still a JW. Recently, I told him that if he gets shunned for any reason, just know, you have us and you know we love you. We are close so he thanked me and told me he loved me too. Anyway, thanks for sharing your journey away from the JW's.
Unconditional love always wins out ❤
Acts was brief and ceased ( gifts) when post canon. Study some good Bible teachers. Rev gene kim in the bay, yt, les fe(dick through the bible. Two great ones!!! My bio sis was in it, died in it. Very sad. G luck , go Book, it's not that complicated w a good pastor teacher . Halloween I don t but it's evil in it's origin. I think it's fading into a day of kids and stores, parades. Imo
I left about thirty years ago. I am closer to God now, than I ever was then.
It was drilled in our heads that life here on earth is not to be enjoyed ; not to be worldly. A Godly relationship is so important. It creates so much peace and happiness in life. Its almost impossible to measure up to all the restrictions of JW'S! Freedom to serve is so wonderful.
@@angelawhitfield7498 How are you CLOSER to God now that you left Jehovah??! You must mean you’re now closer to that false god since you left the True God, make it make sense‼️
Most truly I say to you, a slave is not greater than his master, nor is one who is sent greater than the one who sent him.q John 13:16 . Jesus was SENT BY GOD - and called as SERVANT OF GOD. Acts 4:27
WHO IS OVER ALL? Ephesians 4:6 one God and Father of all, who is over all and through all and in all. GOD and FATHER is OVER/ABOVE ALL and that "All" includes the SON so they are NOT EQUAL
THE BIBLE teaches that Jesus was MADE As Lord and Christ and as Son (ACTS 2:36, Prov 8, HEB 1:5), CREATED/PRODUCED/INSTALLED (Prov 8) , COME INTO BEING/MADE (Mat 21:42 - egeneto) and GIVEN LIFE by the Father - John 5:26 and it uses TODAY (Heb 1:5), and uses future tenses and is a prophecy in Isa 9:6 (Isa 9:6, - WILL BE) . If you are called MADE AND CREATED AND GIVEN LIFE, and NEVER CALLED in the BIBLE as Creator or Maker , then you are A CREATION. ALL FROM THE BIBLE
From the Lord was this (this is referring to the chief cornerstone who is Jesus) , the word WAS is egeneto (made or came into being) - Matthew 21:42 and the exact Greek word used in John 1:3 - MADE, egeneto (came into being) - JESUS WAS MADE/CAME INTO BEING FROM THE FATHER , yes, Jesus was MADE/CREATED!, See also Acts 2:36, Heb 1:5, 1 john 5
Jesus in FACT mentioned the FATHER IS GREATER than I am. JOhn 14:28. BEFORE he WAS SENT, the Father is ALSO GREATER than Jesus.
Most truly I say to you, a slave is not greater than his master, nor is one who is sent greater than the one who sent him.q John 13:16 . Jesus was SENT BY GOD - and called as SERVANT OF GOD. Acts 4:27
AFTER his resurrection the FATHER IS STILL GREATER than Jesus - WHO IS OVER ALL? Ephesians 4:6 one God and Father of all, who is over all and through all and in all. GOD and FATHER is OVER/ABOVE ALL and that "All" includes the SON so they are NOT EQUAL
@MsShiLadyBlendz How do you know how close I am to Jehovah God? You have no right to judge me nor my intentions.
@@angelawhitfield7498 I was NOT judging you in No way, shape or form. Your words were you are now closer to God, which you know God’s name is Jehovah. Help me understand how you are closer to God and at the same time you left Him? Is there something I’m missing?
@@Mr.DC3.1914 JESUS IS ONE GOD THERE'S NO OTHER GOD BESIDE HIM HE ALONE IS GOD WHEN YOU SPEAK ABOUT JESUS CHRIST YOUR TALKING ABOUT THE FATHER, JESSUS IS ONE GOD NOT THE FATHER AND GOD JUST ONE JESUS CHRIST IS ALL IN ALL
My wife and I left 3 weeks ago. Wrote our letters, met with the brothers and told them to destroy our publisher record cards and cease all communication
Which church are true according to the Bible in this world? Because many churches are not true according to this scriptures, Matthew 7:21-23,Roman's 10;1-3,2Corintians 11:12-15,2thimoty 4:3-4,2Peter 2:1-3,1John 4:1.
May I ask you what made you take that decisión?
@@meganagetro6302 But your ignore my simple question 😭
@@vusimngomezulu2500 I don’t understand
@@meganagetro6302 tired of the brainwashing and double standards
Those smiles from ear to ear show the happiness. Me and wife escaped in 2022. THIS is the best life ever!
Very proud of both of you at least you left when you're still young you have your whole life ahead of you now I left 45 years ago. Take it from me you made the right move.❤
Hello!! I am an ex-JW from Harlem and I feel liberated on a whole new level! I wish you and children the best of love and happiness.
Your very fortunate I was 60 yrs old my son woke me up. You guys are young
I commented earlier, but I have to say sorry for your loss. I was born into this cult in the 70s. I always had doubts but stayed in... not wanting to disappoint my parents. I got baptized at 32... yes 32....living in Canada, away from my parents. I grew up in the Caribbean but was so indoctrinated... so yes, 32 years old, I took the plunge.... but considered myself an on the fence JW. In 2019, I woke up. My parents were here on vacation with my nephew (my sister passed away at the age of 28), so my parents adopted her son. It was a 6 week vacation. We did the international convention and a family road trip. 3 weeks into the trip, my nephew goes to the washroom in my house and drops dead. We had just got home from the meeting, he didn't even change out of his clothes. I was never the same. I started therapy because I could not deal with a 13 year old dying right in front of my eyes. I woke up after that. My whole life unraveled. I disassociated a year ago.
Oh my goodness. I'm so sorry to hear that. I can't even begin to imagine. Thanks for sharing what you went through. I hope you're doing better now ❤️
WHO IS OVER ALL? Ephesians 4:6 one God and Father of all, who is over all and through all and in all. GOD and FATHER is OVER/ABOVE ALL and that "All" includes the SON so they are NOT EQUAL
THE BIBLE teaches that Jesus was MADE As Lord and Christ and as Son (ACTS 2:36, Prov 8, HEB 1:5), CREATED/PRODUCED/INSTALLED (Prov 8) , COME INTO BEING/MADE (Mat 21:42 - egeneto) and GIVEN LIFE by the Father - John 5:26 and it uses TODAY (Heb 1:5), and uses future tenses and is a prophecy in Isa 9:6 (Isa 9:6, - WILL BE) . If you are called MADE AND CREATED AND GIVEN LIFE, and NEVER CALLED in the BIBLE as Creator or Maker , then you are A CREATION. ALL FROM THE BIBLE
From the Lord was this (this is referring to the chief cornerstone who is Jesus) , the word WAS is egeneto (made or came into being) - Matthew 21:42 and the exact Greek word used in John 1:3 - MADE, egeneto (came into being) - JESUS WAS MADE/CAME INTO BEING FROM THE FATHER , yes, Jesus was MADE/CREATED!, See also Acts 2:36, Heb 1:5, 1 john 5
Isa 9:6 the word Prince in the Prince of Peace means PATRON ANGEL also Leader. WHO IS the ONE LEADER that we have? Jesus. Now, that same exact Hebrew word was used for Daniel 12:1 which is used for Michael the Archangel. So are you saying there are MANY LEADERS now?
I'm so sorry to hear of your loss this is so heartbreaking its very hard losing someone but two in a short while is devastating my heart goes out to you wish all the best for the future cherish the time you now have left stay focused on life.❤
I’m SO sorry 😖
@questionscommentsconcerns thank you... I'm doing great. Therapy has helped alot.
I used to be a JW. I'm inactive and have been for many years. I too have questions. I used to feel quilty about missing meetings and having issues with the elders but when I discovered about the governing body becoming a member of the UN, the scripture came to mind about "do not become unevenly yoked with unbelievers. I knew then if this organization were the truth, they no longer had that position in God's eyes. Then I heard about the child abuse cases and the asounding numbers of victims. I was shocked. It made me sick to my stomach.
Any power the elders once had over me is gone. I think you're a cute couple and you should live your life as you wish. The JWs are controling and misuse their leadership. I'm never going back now that my eyes are fully opened. You're not wrong to question them. Never let anyone control your thoughts or opinions. God gives us all the same amount of air to breath and your questions and feelings should be between you and your makers.
I started to wake up in 2017....i was pimo til 2020....pandemic was perfect for me to fade out...i am so thankful all 4 of my kids are out as well!
Congrats.... glad your mind is free from cult and control
My heart goes out to you guys! Im single and a former ministerial servant and regular pioneer. I finally made the decision to leave the organisation 11 months ago via slow fading; reasons being not believing the bible as Gods inspired word anymore and being in disagreement with many of Watchtowers' harmful policies.
Ive essentially lost all but 2 friends in the faith who seem to want to still associate with me but only occasionally. Of course as I move on with my life and meet a nice woman and move in together etc then at some point they will find out and find a way to disfellowship me which will obviously mean obligatory shunning as you know! Just trying to work as much as I can atm to cope while building new friendships and experiences. One day at a time! Love John (false name for obvious reasons haha)
Ah and also I am very fortunate to still have my immediate family not shun me as only my mother is still an active JW. She is disappointed that ive left but wants me to be happy.
I'm sorry you have lost so many friends. And definitely, one day at a time! ❤
@@questionscommentsconcerns thanks mate :)
@@JohnTurner678 During the memorial video on the Anthony Morris Returns channel (created by a former elder/pioneer) there is some discussion about avoiding unnecessary committees after a person has faded. They really don’t have the control they would have you believe, it’s just a hard thing to wrap your head around when you are accustomed to intrusion into every aspect of your life. It wasn’t the focus of the video but somewhere in the Q & A. Really good info from a former elder who knows what’s up.
Happy for you! Just don’t meet with the elders and they can’t disfellowship you. You owe them nothing! Best wishes
WELCOME TO YOUR FREEDOM! I'M SO GLAD YOU GUY'S LEFT TOGETHER!
Yeh they can’t cut it so they should leave
@TheMedibankprivate You sound angry, why? I am not a JW ever, just leave be, work on yourself
@@TheMedibankprivate
Jealous much ?? 😏
@@akatheheretic3014 jealous? 😂😂 lmao at this comment
@@TheMedibankprivate
. . . and yet , you're Still Here !
Humm 🤔
Yall don’t understand how relatable and not alone you are. Ex Jw, ministerial servant and pioneer here that left during the pandemic because I was gay. Lost all my family but with the help of therapy and chosen family I’m now on the road to living the REAL best life ever!! Keep the content coming and thanks for sharing. Genuinely happy for you both! 🙌🏾
Not to pry, but were you abused in the organization like so many people's stories?
@@slowboywhiteboardv4 thankfully I wasn’t! To be fair I actually had two great parents and a pretty “healthy” upbringing… minus the part about it being a cult lol
I was lucky enough to be Gay which made me leave, however I met a woman at the door who was very nice and I was very young and gullable. I bcame a Pioneer and this was pre 1975. At that time they were disfellowshipping people who did not believe the cover of the awake which said more or less The generation that saw 1914 could not die before the New Order would be here. I started reading old books, I learned atout 1799 1874 1914 1925 as well as 1975. I heard a worldly song I gotta be me and it went right to my heart. I left had no friends and decided it was my truth. Been with my life partner (Now Married) 53 years. I feel God blessed me and got me away from All religion. I pray to God and that is it . great life.
Yes God does not dwell in any handmade buildings. As 17:24-28 @djbof
I am 79 and listening to you’ll sounded my life as JW. I left over 42 years. Best decision I made.
@@joycelemonier4132 what made you leave ?
That's encouraging. Left 5y ago at 30yo and still sometimes not sure if there's a good life ahead. But at least I saved my kid from this cult early on. Not early enough tho, missed out on making real friends before school etc.
Joyce Good For You
Another couple 💑 leaves the big O. Good for you guys. Nothing seems to make any sense. The Tower is slowly grumbling.
Do you mean crumbling or grumbling or both? (wink. wink.)
Cheers to you both! I am glad you were able to leave the JW organization. I grew up a JW, my father was an Elder and I was a Ministerial Servant from age 17-19. I left over 20 years ago and know how hard it can be to leave. It can be very lonely when you leave but I am glad that you had each other. My best to you both and your family. Thanks for sharing your story.
So I left my first comment before listening to the entire video. I am so sorry for the loss of your brother, Taylor. I lost my mother when I was 14. My brother was disfellowshipped when he was in his mid 20's. I was still going to the Hall but refused to not talk to him. I would sit next to him at meetings and if I didn't, I would go up to him after the meetings and ask if he wanted to go to dinner. I got talked to by the Elders multiple times and I kept telling them, I lost my mother and will not stop talking to my brother while he is alive. They kept talking to me but I really didn't care. I am so sorry for the time you lost with your brother. Things like that really upset me when people lose time with their loved ones because of religion. Again, my best to you guys. So glad you left. The world is a better place for you speaking out and leaving that organization.
When leaving this occult why do yall fill your alone and can't live a HOLY LIFE WITH CHRIST JESUS ARE YALL SO BLIND THAT YOU AFRAID TO STEP OUT ON FAITH, GOD NEVER TOLD ANY OF US TO BELIEVE IN FALSE GOSPEL BUT HIS GOSPEL HE PREACHED THAT'S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN GOD TRUTH AND MAN TRUTH MAN IS A LIAR AND GOD IS TRUTH THERE'S ONLY ONE GOD THE LORD JESUS CHRIST FOLLOW HIM ANF AND BE SAVED REPENT OF YOUR SINS GET BAPTISED THE RIGHT WAY ACTS 2:38 READ ACCEPT JESUS IS THE ONLY WAY NOT SOME MAN RELIGION
So many people leaving..
GOD TELLS YOU ABOUT FALSE PROPHETS ANY WAY AND IT'S SAD THAT THESE POEPLE WAS DECEIVED FOR SO LONG GOD SAYS MY PEOPLE PERISH FOR THE LACK OF KNOWLEDGE , STUDY TO SHOW THYSELF APPROVE IT SAD YOUR LOSSED
100% of the ex jws I follow have the cleanest houses lol
Lol looks can be deceiving! And in this case, they are!
So happy to hear your story. Listening from Canada
Thanks for listening! ☺️
❤Love you both, one of the hardest decions any of us could possibly make. I admire and value your strength in identifying your morals and your personal beliefs and navigating a new path and destiny which you are in control of. Thank you both for sharing your story's with the world. Beautiful family with an immensely beautiful life ahead!
We love you and yours too bro ❤️
Love y’all! We are sorry that we are the ones who outed y’all during Halloween 😂… kinda sorry haha Kat and I really enjoyed the video though hopefully it helps someone really struggling
Lol it all works out in the end! Love y'all too!
Yes!!! So happy y’all made this❤️
Thanks to y'all for encouraging us to make it!
New Subscriber here. Hello....Here are reasons I left. Of all the Churches that are teaching things that are FALSE I’ve never heard of anyone whose FAMILIES are TORN APART for UNSCRIPTUAL reasons...Mothers can’t speak to daughters, Fathers can’t speak to Sons, etc…..I RESPECT everyone’s right to different believes, but when a Christian Organization teaches things that are NOT true about Christ...Saying that Jesus is not the MEDIATOR between God and humans, saying that Jesus Christ has already returned, that he returned In 1914...They tell people they have no Heavenly Hope if they are not a JW. An Organization telling people they are not to partake of the Emblems...To REJECT Jesus Ransom Sacrifice. Partaking is something Jesus instructed all TRUE FOLLOWERS of His to do. An Organization that is DESTROYING Lives with their constant Flip Flop teachings and peoples prospects for Salvation. This is an Organization that feels they are a SUBSTITUTE for Jesus Christ. They have taught people they were APPOINTED by Jesus Christ and they should TRUST the Governing Body like they TRUST Jesus Christ, then later on ADMIT they ARE NOT INSPIRED by God. Let’s not Forget all of their FALSE PROPHECIES. This is nothing more than a MAN MADE Organization that ONLY teaches people THEIR INTERPRETATION of the Bible which is why they use BOOKS, MAGAZINES, BROCHURES and PAMPHLETS. This is to BRAINWASH and INDOCTRINATE their INTERPRETATION of things….Not the Holy Spirits. Jesus made it very clear at John 8:31-32 “So Jesus said to the Jews who believed in him, “If you continue to accept and obey MY teaching, you are REALLY my Followers. 32 You will know the TRUTH, and the TRUTH will SET you FREE.” People will be SET FREE from the UNSCRIPTURAL BURDENS placed upon them. Also, so many people feel TRAPPED in this Organization because it uses their Families and Friends as a WEAPON to KEEP people ENSNARED. Also, at Ephesians 5:11, it tells us to EXPOSE people of this Caliber. This is the reason I speak out on my Channel. I am not trying to DISRESPECT anyone’s religion, at the same time we are to Obey God as Ruler, rather than man, as noted at Acts 5:29….that includes Daughter or Son. Any group that encourage parents to let their children die, or let yourself die by NOT taking a life saving blood transfusion, or a group that is destroying families and marriages all over the world, a group that don’t properly protect children, along with having so many people committing suicide, they NEED TO LOCK these NUT JOBS up. They constantly violate HUMAN RIGHTS, so their rights should be VIOLATED. JW's do MORE HARM and DAMAGE than good. The Government NEEDS to continue to BAN and lock these HOMEWRECKERS up, and KEEP them LOCKED up for at least 12 years. They are already BANNED in 34 Countries. Google it for yourself at: “Countries Where Jehovah's Witnesses' Activities Are Banned” This Organization is literally HURTING and DESTROYING people and something NEEDS to be done about them Worldwide. Normally I would say the Government shouldn't get involved, but when you have EXTREMISTS like this Organization who are DESTROYING LIVES all over the world, the Government NEEDS to step in and take ACTION.
Much love! Your story resonated a lot with me. I’m former SDA, now atheist. There are many similarities to JW. Thanks for highlighting the importance of education. I think higher education played a role in my deconversion. I already had major doubts but that was the push that helped things along and got me out of the echo chamber I was in. I never understood how predestination could exist alongside free will. If God knew I was going to pass the test, why do I have to study. That caused a lot of suffering later because I had no accountability in my life. Nothing I did truly mattered because God said it was so. I also know the empty feeling of having believed in one thing your whole life and then “nothing”. It’s not “nothing” though. I respect those who find purpose in religion but I believe any ideology that discourages a questioning attitude is a dangerous one. It’s the reason I’m such a huge skeptic now. Although I had doubts all my life, I knew I would never go back when I was about 15/16 and was groped during a church service. No one did anything. And this was after I had given up and been denied so many things “for my protection” but when it came down to it nobody protected me from a known predator. I left the church at 18 and over a decade later, I have zero regrets. There are several things that alarm me about religion. The brainwashing is so pervasive that people do not analyze their own beliefs. When someone lives through a tragedy, it’s because of God. But what about every other innocent person that did not survive a tragedy? Then it’s still “Gods will” and he has a purpose even when we don’t see it. Even the state of America doesn’t surprise me. If you believe Jesus walked on water then these right wing conspiracies are much easier to digest. At the end of the day religion is just thought control. As you said, it does make sense to an extent. The idea of heaven makes earthly suffering “ worth it”. Without science people couldn’t explain why the sky was blue or predict disasters, illnesses were mysterious etc. Now I believe it’s about capitalism. If you can sate the ignorant masses that this life doesn’t matter, they aren’t going to question the systems that oppress them nearly as much.
Thanks so much for your comment. Our neighbors are SDA and super sweet people. They actually remind me a ton of a lot of JWs that I know. And one of my friends from college married a girl that grew up SDA. I didn't realize how many similarities there were between our experiences until we were telling them why we left and she was saying how much she related. I'm sorry you went through all of that, but I'm happy that you've used your experience to grow. And yes, I'm completely with you on the issues with capitalism and classism. Keep on questioning!
You make it sound like SDA's discourage Higher Education.
SDA's and JW's may compare to a few things but nowhere near on the level of education.JW's leave school between 15-17 and that's the end of their education anything beyond High School is deemed as Satan's territory. SDAs go on be doctor's, teachers etc you won't find any JW's like that most are window cleaners and gardeners.
SURE capitalism is what is suppressing America even though it's the same system that promoted innovation in the medical field (seen as when independent doctors went out of their way to make a certain type of eye surgery significantly cheaper for the masses). Same system that pays people's bills (small businesses make up 80% of America's employment).
And could go on and on. But the way I see it, you're one of those sceptics who are too lazy to do actual research and learning. I was like you once. Do your research and find out the truth before stating a very uninformed opinion on what the truth is.
First thing is that i wanna say sorry for what happened to you. I don't know what sort of "church" that is but s*xual harassment is a very and I mean VERY serious issue in my culture and church. Something like that can't be allowed to slide. Just like with everything there are bad people parading as kind persons. The Lord warned us of this in the scriptures. Secondly, again to me you seem lazy and uninformed. You should at least talk to someone very well versed in the bible, both atheist and Christian. God gave you free will. This sentence alone should've told you to actually study so you dont fail. But it sounds like instead you ignored them and focus on on predestination with some denominations seem to unfortunately believe. The same type of followers in Christ that do not pray, don't have reverence for the Lord, don't attend church and just do whatever they like with no guilt. I'm saying that you need to actually read the scriptures, discuss it with others, even if they're not Christian and try to understand what it's saying. Because God gave us free will, our future is in our hands. He knows our future but he did not choose them, he let us choose them.
Also every theory was once a conspiracy. Please think more critically or did you forget MKultra was a thing? You dismiss every idea that you dont like while some embrace all even those that upset them in order to find truth. You should be more tolerant and open to new ideas like some Christians e.g Michael Knowles and Charlie Kirk
But again this is not to say any of us are better than others or I am better than you I am just criticising your content because I believe you have done no information searching to actually confirm if even a single thing you say is true.
"If God knew I was going to pass the test, why do I have to study. That caused a lot of suffering later because I had no accountability in my life." This quote stood out to me because it was very confusing. "Why do I have to study?" How does that have anything to do with God? You study to get and education, learn. Your goal was just to get by? God already knowing your future caused you a lot of suffering?
Whaaaaaat!! Snellville!! I grew up in Lawrenceville! My wife and I live in Cumming now we’ve been out for about 5 years. If y’all ever need anything let me know. Us exjws need to look out for each other
Good see that your out bro!
Haha same to you bro! I was just telling somebody about us playing in the creek and woods growing up. We made it out!
Good on you guys for breaking with that cult! I was raised in the JW's and I left when I was 16, one of the best decisions of my life. I still strongly believe in God altho not in the one that Jehovah's witnesses believe in because their version of God is very distorted. I hope you guys also still have faith in God and in his son Jesus/Yeshua because it always saddens me when people break from the JW's they abandon their believe in God altogether. There are a lot of interesting archaeology documentaries on TH-cam about the biblical times in the old days, for example the city of Sodom and Gomora, if you find it interesting, I definitely recommended. Also if you want to know the dark history of the beginning of the JW's, research Charles Taz Russel who founded the Watchtower, he had strong ties with the Freemasons, he was a 33 degree mason, he is mentioned on the JW's website too, there is so much evidence on the JW's having strong ties to the freemason cult. Really you guys did good breaking with the Jw's. God Bless.
It saddens me to when people become atheist because of a bad religious life experiences. The is SOOO much evidence and common sense for the existence of God. If you really seek, you will find the truth. Praying Micah & Taylor do. They seem VERY sweet and bright.
Hey I was mad at God for a long time after I left the JW Org. Then I found out years later, I was just mad at the JW Org for what they do, God had nothing to do with it. Many many years later I became a born again Christian. It's about the relationship with the Lord, not religion. Once you find the real truth in life it is so much easier. It's about Grace and Mercy and Jesus doing the work for us, because God so loved the world He gave His only Son so that we could spend eternity with Him. To just not believe in Him because of a bad life experience with religion is a true deception. I have prayed for many years for God to open the JWs eyes so they can see it's NOT the truth but a lie made by man. Ask God to show you the truth and He will. When I heard the JWs are waking up, I know that God answered my prayers as HE always does. God Bless you both and your little family. Just please never give up on the True Creator who loves you so much. You will be whole when you believe what is true.
Most truly I say to you, a slave is not greater than his master, nor is one who is sent greater than the one who sent him.q John 13:16 . Jesus was SENT BY GOD - and called as SERVANT OF GOD. Acts 4:27
WHO IS OVER ALL? Ephesians 4:6 one God and Father of all, who is over all and through all and in all. GOD and FATHER is OVER/ABOVE ALL and that "All" includes the SON so they are NOT EQUAL
THE BIBLE teaches that Jesus was MADE As Lord and Christ and as Son (ACTS 2:36, Prov 8, HEB 1:5), CREATED/PRODUCED/INSTALLED (Prov 8) , COME INTO BEING/MADE (Mat 21:42 - egeneto) and GIVEN LIFE by the Father - John 5:26 and it uses TODAY (Heb 1:5), and uses future tenses and is a prophecy in Isa 9:6 (Isa 9:6, - WILL BE) . If you are called MADE AND CREATED AND GIVEN LIFE, and NEVER CALLED in the BIBLE as Creator or Maker , then you are A CREATION. ALL FROM THE BIBLE
From the Lord was this (this is referring to the chief cornerstone who is Jesus) , the word WAS is egeneto (made or came into being) - Matthew 21:42 and the exact Greek word used in John 1:3 - MADE, egeneto (came into being) - JESUS WAS MADE/CAME INTO BEING FROM THE FATHER , yes, Jesus was MADE/CREATED!, See also Acts 2:36, Heb 1:5, 1 john 5
Jesus in FACT mentioned the FATHER IS GREATER than I am. JOhn 14:28. BEFORE he WAS SENT, the Father is ALSO GREATER than Jesus.
Most truly I say to you, a slave is not greater than his master, nor is one who is sent greater than the one who sent him.q John 13:16 . Jesus was SENT BY GOD - and called as SERVANT OF GOD. Acts 4:27
AFTER his resurrection the FATHER IS STILL GREATER than Jesus - WHO IS OVER ALL? Ephesians 4:6 one God and Father of all, who is over all and through all and in all. GOD and FATHER is OVER/ABOVE ALL and that "All" includes the SON so they are NOT EQUAL
@wimpee3 you are absolutely right! Amen and Amen again!
I pray you both don’t let the experience with JW turn you from the real truth and having a relationship with God. It is my prayer that you find a Bible teaching church and grow in the true knowledge of GOD.
Please reach out to the teachings of Jackie Hill Perry and her husband Preston Perry
Oh my goodness! I’m so glad to have read your post. I’ve been watching the TH-cam videos of the many people who have left the JW’s. My heart goes out to them. Years ago I studied the beliefs and teachings of the JW’s. It was to establish my true identity with what made me different as a born again Christian believer in the deity of Christ Jesus. I spent a great deal of time in my study. I came to the full conclusion that I have the truth of God’s Word. Reading John chapter one made it very clear to me. When researching the Greek translation of that verse of scripture proved that the New World Translation missed it. No Greek, student or scholar would translate that scripture as such. That’s not all. It was many other scriptures and teachings that I didn’t agree with. The main thing in my study brought me to the fact that I had the truth of God’s Word and I didn’t have to look any further. This study period drew me closer to my Abba Father, Jesus, and Holy Spirit. I’ve been walking this walk in Christ Jesus for a long time and there is no turning back for me.
As I watch those who are leaving the organization my heart is hurting for those who are now claiming to be atheist or agnostic. They are mad at God because of the lies of man. The Lord has placed on my heart to pray for each person to come to the understanding that you have come to. Our Heavenly Father loves us so much that He gave His only begotten Son to die on the cross for our sins. He has filled us with His Holy Spirit so that we can live our life dedicated to Him and spend eternity with Him, Jesus, and Holy Spirit.
I’m going to be praying with you my , Sis for those who have left to come into the knowledge of the true and living God and have a personal relationship with the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
God bless you.
You two are beautiful people… I’m not registered yet, but if ‘I’ was a Republican…( which is what side I truly believe in, right now…) I’d still be your friend!! ❤ I hope I can get my daughter to open up enough to JUST listen to this video… She is still under their brainwashing and I guess, to her, that would put you two in the category of “hateful, sick, evil spans of Satan! 😂 The love you have for each other is so evident. Thank you for this video. ❤
Bro! Glad to see yall make a video! Looking forward to hearing more from you.
Lol you and I talked about this a long time ago! So it's finally happened!
Great job you two. Your core persons might be the same in one way, but with limitless use of your thinking capacity and ability, you are opposite of what you were being JW's. That makes you very different people in a great way. You are a compliment to each other, welcome to the EX-JW community of open minds and freedom. We love you.
You said it all
I am so happy you guys are out and still have each other. As a born in exjw, it literally feels like I grew up in a hostage situation. I personally am teetering between being a Diest or an Atheist. But I cheer for every one of us who escapes. I hope you guys post more videos, and I'm subscribed just in case 🫶🏾.
I always admire the couple that leave this cult together. I did the best I could in fading by marrying a "worldly" woman! And guess what....you wouldn't believe how many things I can blame my wife for lol. Christmas tree? Yup my wife! Birthdays for me and my kids....my wife. I'm not disfellowship and my parents have an active part in my kids'lives but they know damn well not to question my household goings cause my wife will put them right into their place. THATS why witnesses are taught to only marry in the congregation. With a worldly wife they have zero control over things. Glad you guys made it out together!
lol…..you mean you are not mentally diseased for leaving?!😮…..😅😂😂😂😂 Welcome to the community, thanks for sharing your experience❤
Thanks for sharing. My thoughts: XJW, Best Life Ever! 😉
Leaving has certainly been the right decision for us!
Appreciate your transparency ❤
I left and can live in my authentic truths
CRAAAAZY HOW TEYHAVE MORE PATIENCE IF YOU TELL THEM YOU DON'T BELIEVE IN GOD...BUT IF YOU SAY YOU DON'T BEIN THE GB....THEY INSTANTLY PUSH TO SUBMIT OR DISS YOU!!
I love you both. Beautiful couples
Wow- congrats for getting out and the compassion and love you showed for others, especially your children and yourself!
Coolest, strongest couple i know! Love you guys 🎉❤
We love y'all too! ❤️
Watchtower is being PROTESTED on September 13th 2024, in Washington D.C at the WHITE House. Join the protest. Shun No More 2024. Let's collectively come together and let our voices be heard. Watchtower must get defunded
Your comment is nothing but b.s because the government doesn't fund The Watchtower. More importantly, JW would never accept nor ask for governmental funds. 🙄
Lies, I tell you! All lies!
@@StAndrew65 what happened? What is all lies?
It'll add to the persecution complex and strengthen their faith actually lol
@Pioneerakpomedaye Watchtower has a prosecution complex & rightfully so. The leadership are FRAUDSTERS, CRIMINALS, AND DECEIVERS.. It is time for watchtower to be held accountable.
My grandparents are JW but my mum left before she had me. I actually found Christ aged 19 and have been a Christian since. I do appreciate this video because it's such a big move, not easy to leave at all. But I just want to say please don't give up on GOD. He loves you sooooo much and still has a plan for you BOTH. God really works all things out for our good, I know it may not seem like it now. Before I was saved, I just prayed that the LORD would reveal himself to me and he did. I know he will do it for you both because he really does care about you. God bless you...I'll be praying for you guys :)
Amen
Amen God is love
Thank you for your story. So many similarities to my families awakening! My husband was an elder 15 yrs and servant 10yrs before that. We had two children in their mid 20’s when we all came out. Both kids and I pioneered years and did ASL as a family. We came out the end of 2018. What a journey! Enjoy the experience of raising your little ones in freedom🥰. Your fellow apostates 😜
Most truly I say to you, a slave is not greater than his master, nor is one who is sent greater than the one who sent him.q John 13:16 . Jesus was SENT BY GOD - and called as SERVANT OF GOD. Acts 4:27
WHO IS OVER ALL? Ephesians 4:6 one God and Father of all, who is over all and through all and in all. GOD and FATHER is OVER/ABOVE ALL and that "All" includes the SON so they are NOT EQUAL
THE BIBLE teaches that Jesus was MADE As Lord and Christ and as Son (ACTS 2:36, Prov 8, HEB 1:5), CREATED/PRODUCED/INSTALLED (Prov 8) , COME INTO BEING/MADE (Mat 21:42 - egeneto) and GIVEN LIFE by the Father - John 5:26 and it uses TODAY (Heb 1:5), and uses future tenses and is a prophecy in Isa 9:6 (Isa 9:6, - WILL BE) . If you are called MADE AND CREATED AND GIVEN LIFE, and NEVER CALLED in the BIBLE as Creator or Maker , then you are A CREATION. ALL FROM THE BIBLE
From the Lord was this (this is referring to the chief cornerstone who is Jesus) , the word WAS is egeneto (made or came into being) - Matthew 21:42 and the exact Greek word used in John 1:3 - MADE, egeneto (came into being) - JESUS WAS MADE/CAME INTO BEING FROM THE FATHER , yes, Jesus was MADE/CREATED!, See also Acts 2:36, Heb 1:5, 1 john 5
Isa 9:6 the word Prince in the Prince of Peace means PATRON ANGEL also Leader. WHO IS the ONE LEADER that we have? Jesus. Now, that same exact Hebrew word was used for Daniel 12:1 which is used for Michael the Archangel. So are you saying there are MANY LEADERS now
You do you buddy:)
It's so strange how things have changed. I was a regular pioneer for 4 years between 84-88 from the age of 17. Back then, it was 90 hours per month. I went to Pioneer School at London Bethel. 90 hours of not carts, no letters just knocking on doors in wind rain or snow. If you 'missed your hours', you were counselled. I married a min servant at 21 and moved to his congregation in Belgium, where I experienced extreme racism IN THE CONGREGATION. After 7 years in an emotionally abusive marriage, I left and returned to London and took that opportunity to fade. That was the darkest time because i had no friends, was a single mother, and my mother was not supportive. That was 25 years ago now. So much more has happened, but that's for my book... I always say I've already had 6 lives. I'm about to start my 7th... next month, I'm going to a writer's retreat in Costa Rica to jump start my memoir. Watch this space...it's going to be called '7even Rounds'.
Could I ask you about your racism experience?
Thoroughly enjoyed your video! I have quite a number of things in common with you- a kid about the same age, nursing school, tragic death in my fam of someone i had shunned, and some other things. I think your video will really help PIMOs/PIMQs. Hope you make more content, it's very good!
It's always so cool to hear people who have had and are having similar experiences. Helps us to know we're not alone! We definitely have a few ideas for future videos!
I enjoyed you all chat/story. Stay beautiful and enlighten ex jw. People need to hear. I lost a family member through (death). The leaders of this organization has a lot to answer to.😢
You 2 must keep posting videos & keep us updated, perhaps ur channel will grow & u can start getting a check from utube. If not for the money, just give us an update, Thank you, & be strong😊 Love your real brother ❤
Thank you for sharing your story. It is great to hear others talk about what life is like growing up a Jehovah’s Witness. Pioneering was the hardest and honestly the worst time of my life because I dealt with some much. I was only 19 and I went another city 30 minutes away and they just kept telling me to give my life over to this cult and I was burned out. I didn’t even have a real personality outside of being a JW and I was depressed all the time but wearing always wearing a smile. I had so much going on internally and in 2022 I knew I couldn’t do it anymore. It felt like I gave it everything I had and I gained nothing from it. No real friends, strained family relationships, and no real foundation as a person. It’s been 2 years since that was my life and I am the happiest version of myself I’ve ever been. I’m happy we all can finally take a deep breath and stop allowing all those people to judge us based on this made up lifestyle. Take care! Wishing you both the absolute best!
Give them a bday party presents friends etc let the kids real special and loved give them Christmas tree presents everything I missed all that growing up and still hurts at age 61 , I had to see all the neighborhood kids talk about what they got for Christmas etc, we got nothing , that's hurts
Awesome story, thank you for adding your voice to our community. You guys are a power couple! P.S. I peeped the panda in the background. Already such a cool channel to sub too. Can't wait for future videos. I am so happy you have your freedom now!
Shout-out to Cam, the exjw who makes these! He brought them for the kids at a meetup and I had to put it back there as an Easter egg for the video! Good catch!
I hope you guys are registered to vote. We need Democrats to win democracy is on the line. We need to have equality
We absolutely are. Voted in 2022 for the first time when Warnock and Herschel Walker were on the ballot. Happy that Warnock won! We'll definitely be voting for the Harris-Walz ticket in November
Trump is your nation last hope. The Petro Dollar is about to die.
NO NO NO you are not crazy 😝 🤪 I left for the same reasons other people leave tired of the fear, guilt, and shame because I wasn’t attending all the meetings, not going out in service enough, Tired of not being able to have a life and relationship with people who weren’t witnesses. Tired of them sucking the fun out of everything thats not associated with the witnesses. Getting disfellowshipped was the best thing that happened to me I walked out the door and never stepped foot in the congregation again.
Born in the cult, never baptized, a part of me never believed and the other part of me wanted to believe so hard. Following you on IG now, thank you for this video, it was truly refreshing, it takes courage to take each step to the exit from that cult bc you very well know how bad the ones that stay behind will antagonize you.
I love your video. The moment you rattled off "australopithecus," I knew I'd like you, haha! It's great that there are so many exjws telling their stories -- everyone will find a story to relate to. For me, yours is particularly resonant, and I'm glad to have found your new channel. You have wonderful chemistry as a couple and infectious laughter. Thanks for posting! I've subscribed and am looking forward to your next ones!
Thanks for watching! Glad to know there are some other nerds out there that get it! 😂
What a breath of fresh air to hear you both express your feelings coming out of this wicked religion, totally can sympathize with you both as I experience these doubts and was a victim of these twisted teachings. I hope present JW can benefit and learn from your experience and free themselves from this cult. It is so sad that so many people are trapped from coming out due to being worried of losing friends and family within the organization. This religion destroys and ruin so many families on the doctrine that is administered by the evil Governing Body that pretend to have any directions from the high almighty... if there is one that exist.
JW is a work of the devil not God
I commented earlier. One way I was able to show someone an example of the conditioning of the organization is the watchtower study. You read the paragraph and you have the numbered question at the bottom. They give you the answer they are conditioning you to answer in the paragraph. You aren't allowed to have an original thought about it. Just like the book study (not really a Bible study as you are studying a book). That is the conditioning. That is how that BITE works.
Yes I don't know why people keep acting like JW is anything remotely similar to Christian or Muslims or Hindus, even Hebrews. JW is a blatant cult.
At least as a Christian, we can voice our opinion. We study to understand the bible and we are respectful to each other even when we disagree. Don't know how this is anywhere close to other religions. Don't know why people are making the comparison.
Welcome to ex-cult life! I’m 62 and woke up in 2019! The waking up journey is not smooth. It has its up and downs but at the end it’s satisfying and life is better!! I see life differently and my cohumans are all important, I’m more empathetic with humanity! And as for me I want to be a better person everyday!
Glad to see younger one getting out so they can enjoy life and built up their dreams now that they have the time!
Thanks for your video!
Be well
And in Al of my comments I end it saying:
DOWN WITH THE TOWERRR!!!!
Loved this video, to me is the whole " you dont want to have blood in your hands for not preaching" How is it my responsibility? How am i blood guilty? It doesn't makes sense..
My wife and I are both disfellowshipped and are in a similar journey, would love to talk with y’all. Glad you guys are still together doing well!!!
Hey man, there's an email in the description if you wanna shoot a message over!
@@questionscommentsconcerns Oh great! We just sent you a message, again such a great video!
Hey! happened to see your message and my heart went out to you. I decided to leave this comment above but guessing you would not circle around to see it, I thought I'd post it here. I pray you both find your way forward in accordance with God's will as He deeply loves both of you and is very aware of your situation.
I am glad you found your way out. The Jehovah Witnesses I imagine can put a bad taste in people's mouth because it's more about religion (trying to do good enough to be saved) rather than a real relationship with God that's based out of being accepted by God through His merit (not our own). The JW's put God as a too distant thinking only 144,000 go to heaven for example, but the Bible teaches that believers are actually seated with Christ in the heavenlies NOW (a spiritual union where we can know Him personally NOW). There's so much hope in true biblical truth where we don't try to earn our way anywhere but are fully accepted and loved through Christ (His perfectness covers us when we accept Him.) From that place of freedom we enjoy relationship with Him and follow Him from there. The JW's put a lot of effort in for having such little hope compared to true followers of Christ.
The 2 that said they are disfellowshipped isn't the right terminology as of August WT, now it's, " you were REMOVED" from being a JW😅
The elders went by the secret elder book
I am a ex jw
Hello, thank you so much for your video. This helps in the healing process for so many.
As a born in JW your family (Taylor) was the one we wouldn’t associate with … I always felt something was wrong with the Wt Organization as being judgmental … I disassociate was not D’fd or reproved just couldn’t be with people who were claiming they were the chosen ones to me in the End God decide he reads our Hearts…Glad you have each other…😊
This is a nice couple. I’m so sorry to hear about her brother. That is very sad. Wow. 🙏🏽
As an authentic Christian, I feel good and bad about this on a couple levels. I feel good bc I do believe JW is a cult and they are heavy on works and almost no grace. No disrespect, but JW’s are not Christians. They have changed their terminology & beliefs every few years. My prayer is that those who have doubts will find the TRUTH of JESUS as the One and only Son of God, not the myriad of things the Witnesses say. God IS all powerful and knowing. If we believe that Jesus died and He suffered, we know that God understands our pain, by giving His Son to redeem us, we see that suffering is part of the human experience. There are things we could never know about why sufferings have purpose for our maturity & growth. I feel bad bc their experience had caused them some doubt about the true God. The ability to believe in Christ requires faith! We all have questions and they are legit. However, we have to be ok with not knowing everything. That’s not a cop out, it’s just a fact. We won’t. I really pray that through the power of the Holy Spirt, they will both come to knowledge of the TRUE and living God, who is Jesus and that is not represented in JW.
I am glad you commented this way. I noticed that there was no talk of Jesus, the Holy Spirit’s infilling, being born again. This was life changing for me (I have never been a JW).
@@Karencelestevideo praise the Lord for His leading! 🙏🏽✝️
I love seeing these videos pop up on my suggested videos. I was disfellowshipped back in 2013 when I was 18 and haven't been happier. So happy you two have found happiness. Freedom is priceless. Much love from your brother in NYC.
I love your video absolutely truthful, I really hope others who are captive see this, thank you.
Yay you two!!! Excellent job! Bring on more videos! I also have childhood trauma. I didn’t raise my children in that cult. However, residually it seeped in to raising them. 😢
Even tho we did all the holidays. But, I had no idea that it happened until I woke up. Bite model! Is your answer! ❤❤❤ much love!
I really enjoyed your video and you both! I think I could hang with you and I’m a Republican Christian! 😂
MY CONDOLENCES FROM THE BOTTOM OF MY HEART AND SOUL SIS.
Great job!
Appreciate your story so much! Thank you for sharing the deep, personal, and uncomfortable with all us strangers! I really appreciate Taylor's story and shared tears as I share a similarity there.
Micah, your description of how you soley used logic, intelligence, and fact based research to come to your conclusion is so encouraging. It took a relative to help me begin questioning, then I was able to break the bubble and start to think for myself with real logic instead of the hard-wired programming. It was gradual as I began to uncover public info of their corruption -their stock holdings of PhillipMorris (tobacco) research led me to discover the assemblies were just large money grabs, and discovering the luxury propery rentals they run, all while poor programmed JWs clean, detail, and run facilities with not even a meal as a thank you. And now more recently they got sanctioned in court not once, but several times for lying in the Montana CSA case. They also got fined for destroying evidence. JWs will never look, because of the fear mongering not to. They are complete hyporcrites and liars under a creepy facade.
I seem to find that its mostly the earnest hearted truth seekers that want to live authentically that are usually more inclined to explore whether what they've been doing for so long is really truth. Love for truth can override condition because its that thing that keeps poking until it's answered bc it's what the soul really wants. Actual truth. Not a fantasy just because it's convenient and what everyone friends and family is doing. I hope for all exJWs to post their stories here. We need them! Beautiful job guys.
Congratulations you both woke up. A new life of freedom for you both.
I really enjoyed your show! 🎉 welcome from Western Washington!!
Welcome to ex-cult life! I’m 62 and woke up in 2019! The waking up journey is not smooth. It has its up and downs but at the end it’s satisfying and life is better!! I see life differently and my cohumans are all important, I’m more empathetic with humanity! And as for me I want to be a better person everyday!
Glad to see younger one getting out so they can enjoy life and built up their dreams now that they have the time!
In my case the doubts and red flags were always there since I studied with JW. One of the:
1914: the explanation given by HW didn’t make sense- where in the Bible say some prophesy have double fulfillment? So I did my history search- 😧
2- what do my children have to pay for my bad decisions and more if I don’t know my children. Adam and Eve? Why should I pay for their wrong decision? If I’m a loving God how would I allow their generations after generations die because Eve and Adam? And to top it off, Satan that started all this mess (as per Bible) continues alive centuries after centuries and we don’t live that long! That’s not fair!!!
Anyway, Thanks for your video!
Be well
And in Al of my comments I end it saying:
DOWN WITH THE TOWERRR!!!!
My husband thinks exactly like you sir.
@@migdaliafuentes1618 What’s in 1914 you’re talking as red flag?
The way you narrate your words looks like you never been one of Jehovah’s Witnesses. Looks like you haven’t been a practicing Jehovah’s Witness at all.
I have several family members and childhood friends who are Jehovah Witnesses. I do remember attending Kingdom Hall a few times as a kid. My daddy would sit down and talk with JW when they would come by the house, but that was about it.
Wow! I thought growing up Apostolic /Pentecostal was bad. Reflecting back the church really controlled our lives. Glad you two found freedom and truth. Blessings ❤
They exercise a lot of control as well and it can be toxic.
Incredible video. Thank you for sharing! I made the mistake after being born in of getting baptized at 12. Got in trouble for being a teen and disfellowshipped and kicked out at 18. I have 3 older brothers. Nearly all of them have shunned me since I was 18. My own mother has strong shunned me my whole life. I am now 46. It’s a horrible cult and shunning is a human rights violation of epic proportions. That parents can so conditionally love their children, it’s deranged.
Your video was recommended on Reddit, so nice to hear your stories. I appreciate the you delivered your points of view. So gracious, humble and honest.
I truly relate to so much of your experiences. Thank you so much for your transparency. I am so sorry for your brother passing.
I am 52 and woke up in 2011/2012, after being raised a JW from age 4. By the time the pandemic started I was going to TH-cam regularly and had found the parts of the ExJW community that helped me heal and worked for me. I also never looked at anything "apostate" until several years after leaving. I hope you continue to share because there is so much power in storytelling. Hold on tight and continue to fight for your family's happiness. I am so glad y'all woke up. I truly understand. Wishing you all the best.
It’s crazy how the worst thing a typical JW kid does is usually just normal teen stuff. And they are made to feel bad for that.
The Watchtower gives lip service to the "ransom sacrifice" of Jesus but stops at that. What they don't, can't or won't tell people is that the sacrifice of Jesus is sufficient to save us and is a gift of God.
Paul told his brethren in Christ;
"For by grace you have been SAVED THROUGH FAITH, and that NOT OF YOURSELVES; it is the GIFT of God, NOT OF WORKS, lest anyone should boast.". Ephesians 2: 8,9 NKJV
Watchtower teaching is completely the opposite. People must work for a reward that is not Biblical.
May God bless you folks. 😊
(John 8:36 NKJV)
"“Therefore if the Son makes you free, you shall be free indeed."
@@mikepuccini4932 You’re dreaming. You do not even know what you are talking about.
Good for you guys 💚
Omg from the thumb nail..I INSTANTLY liked the video to watch later. I'm PIMO..and 😢😢😢
Y’all so beautiful with a beautiful story amazing !
just suscribed thx. good lookin couple now freeeeeeeeee yesssssss welcome to freedom and peace of mind
I left in 2013 at age 33, only regret: that I didn’t leave in my 20s.
It is a cult, plain and simple.
Live your lives to the fullest!
At least you left in your 30s -- some have left in their 50s, with no planning for retirement, no children, etc.
Believe in God because he doesn't belong to 1 religion. Jehovah Witnesses want you to believe God only loves them. Not true he loves everyone.
Thank you for sharing your story. I enjoyed listening and seeing the love and respect you share with each other, and I love the way you question the things you have been taught. I have also had to do this and found out that there are so many lies that we were taught in education and religion.
Atheist, Good informative video, watched it for two hours, loved the content, but Atheist is not what you two may be and certainly not what you appear to be. I must say as much as I enjoyed the content, that was the only disappointment.
Sorry for your loss, both of you, I lost my younger brother in 2015 and I still miss him like yesterday. I am glad that you left a former Publishing company turned into an estate and investments company.
On hold onto the Lord and Savior Jesus Christ,
Get rid of the Jehovah Witnesses beliefs,
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