"I'mna have to turn you in!!!!" HAHAHA 🤣😂😁🤣! I got turned in and called in the back room because I had a book that the Mormons had blanket mailed to my neighborhood. I just thought the book was humorous but got reported for it. I was stunned when they called me to back room. But I was already questioning things because I was watching the ARC hearings. The first thing the "elders" asked was "How do you feel about the Governing Body?" I responded "How do you feel about the Australian Royal Commission hearings?" They said they couldn't answer that question and I said I can't answer yours either.
@@pauletteforman Thanks, glad you all enjoyed and got a laugh! What’s even more weird and humorous is that 1) They asked me about the book and I’d explained that but it wasn’t enough. That’s when they started prodding, which just insulted me more. 2) Then the #2 elder says, “well maybe THE WATCHTOWER will be printing something about it soon." I almost busted out laughing! 3) The “elder" #1 was new to that hall. But ironically, I’d run into HIS very own son-in-law just a short time beforehand when out in door-to-door. That in-law and his wife (“elder” #1’s daughter) had left JW.WhORG and he asked me if I’d ever researched 1975 which I hadn’t. When I went home and did so, I stumbled across the ARC! How’s that for the full circle of life LOLOL!!! I was being questioned in the back room by the father in-law of the man who prompted me to start questioning the organization and who I'd accidentally met when going to his door to give him organization propaganda 🤯
@@jeneenco.2561 Let me tell you LOL! Not sure why I hadn't heard of it before the fellow told me at the door. But soooo glad he did! th-cam.com/video/Xwvi2Jpd9KU/w-d-xo.html th-cam.com/video/Yhn6ZF1Hl2A/w-d-xo.html www.jwfacts.com/watchtower/1975.php
The cliques within the organization is astonishing. Having served in the organization for 50+ years and being an elder myself for many years, the elders and their families were the worst offenders. They usually only associated with fellow elders, and rarely if ever with the ordinary publishers. The older JW’s were pretty much left to fend for themselves. Having set in on many committee meetings, I could tell you horror stories about the Witnesses, and I’m referring specifically to elders and their families. From wife swapping, to drunken parties, I’ve seen it all in the so-called truth. After wasting most of my life in this cult, I finally got the courage to flee this false religion! Honestly, since leaving I’ve never been happier. The “World” is not the gloom and doom that the organization leads us to believe! Thanks, Lady Cee for another spectacular share! You and JT are the best!
Unfortunately every congregation I have ever been to was full of gossip, divided by selfrightous elderets, and thier neutered husbands... I believe the cold hateful behavior that is present in many congregations wakes up just as many people as the thier false doctrines. Thank you for sharing your experiences.
This whole organization is about gossip. I've been in 7 congregations and served in Bethel for 4 years. There was gossip in all the congregations and Bethel. Everybody was always in your business
* Now that I’ve been out for awhile, I’ve been able to look at the organization from a different prospective. Any place where you have a segregated group of people, especially women (sorry ladies) who are forced to be together for long periods of time without any interaction with others there is bound to be gossip. You have nothing else to do, no other way to “entertain yourself or each other”. Gossip becomes the only form of entertainment as a part of the lifestyle. I know this sounds ugly but think about it. You cant associate with “worldly people”, you cant watch rated R movies, listen to music that has “questionable lyrics”, no celebrating holidays or birthdays, or participate in sports much less watching them in a fanatic way. The thing about gossip is, you are not supposed to do it, but who can really tell if you are doing it or not. It’s not something that is black or white, there is so much grey area when sharing information about someone can suddenly turn into gossip. This happens in every congregation I attended but also in the workplace I was in for over 20 years; where I was in a call center type space 8-16 hour days with the same people, mostly women, and of course there was gossip. So you see, forced segregation, no outside interaction, for a long period of time = gossip, lots of gossip. In my opinion
Marvel Prince You have hit the nail on the head about GOSSIP which was rife way back in the 1970s onward. It didn't matter which congregation one was in. GOSSIP, GOSSIP, GOSSIP and the WORST ONES WERE the wives of the ELDERS. WHERE IS JEHOVAH'S SPIRIT?? Has Jehovah gone to sleep?
For sure there are many that can relate to Lady C's experience. These congregations are nosy little clubs with gossipy, jealous cliches. I have been out since June and I'm doing so much better just being away from the hypocrites and their drama queens. Great video, thankyou
I had a similar conversation at the door about an elderly Jamaican sister who had given 50 years of devotion to the pioneer service who developed Alzheimer's. Who is now caring for her? Her NON JW FAMILY! The Witnesses don't even visit! When I brought that up they got angry! Jehovahs Witnesses who do you trust? Family, husband wives!! Trust those that love you!
@@vancepatterson5140 This sister is very well-loved in the community,sadly needed a "stannah stair lift" to get up steep steps to her bedroom at the top of the house(as bottom is flat conversion).The family tried to raise money - well they got 3 STREETS away before they got enough!! These 'evil'worldly people were willing to dig deep and get her this stair-lift. Where was Watchtower in her hour of need? No-where!!!😡
Anna Twink J DUBS don't like shit ruled in their faces. Their FAKE LOYALTY to the faithful workers is just words. The machinations of a SATANIC CULT!! ACTIONS speak louder than words. ACTIONS ARE NOT the J DUBS best suit.
I worked as a Cna for 18 years with Alzheimer's and Dementia. I wonder she the pioneer sister. she was Jamaican. so its been about that long to but she told me she leaving to Florida waiting on the end
Thank you for this. It was my husband who helped to wake me up. I loved the "truth". I never would have left if not for my husband finding out things online. He forced me to see the truth about "the truth".
Same here, my wife was born into it. I met her and started serving a strange god. Aka the watchtower. My eyes 👀 opened in September of 2020 after 8 years and now I'm trying to wake her up from this satanic control from the organization. It's not easy it's a struggle so I'm going to not force anything anymore because the more I force the issue the more the friends will have a tighter grip. I will just let her be and lead by a good example pleasing too God. I always say a silent prayer too myself please God have our Government crack down on and expose the organization for what they are and make a public display of them so my wife can see what a fraud the organization really is. But no matter how much proof they see they still will serve the organization. Her mother words always say that Jehovah takes out the imperfect man and replace them with qualified brothers. 🤔🤔🤔 Hmmm! How am I supposed to Trump that coming from my mother-in-law ?
I have been in the fading process for a year and what started my awakening us the jealousy I was experiencing. I never was invited to any functions, weddings ect. But the icing on the cake was I had to sit with the elders in a judicial committee. After that meeting I had no doubt that that organization was a cult. I do thank you for sharing your story and I hope that one day I'll be able to do the same.
I'm so happy you have your keys to freedom now. I hope you get to open your new door with that key, and find true peace and love. I hope you begin to heal and start really enjoying your life! We are going to be 100% free like Lady Cee and all these wonderful people in the EX jw community. So much love, smiles, and encouragement your way🌷
The re-building process can have some jumps as many of us have experienced. Learn something new it could be cooking, having new friends, a musical instrument, learning Spanish 😃, but don't loose faith in God. I want to invite you to listen bbnradio and open your mind to other points of view taking away those twisted destructive doctrines from the tower.
I don't know if this will help, but my dad did a successful fade by basically limiting social contacts in the congregation. Then he and his wife moved and they never were contacted by anyone even after twenty years. Best wishes to you though, I hope everything works out.
Mr Chinchilla we still high five and laugh about it to this day, over 25 years later. My mom not so lucky, her and her husband are in their seventies, always believed the end was coming and day, never preparing for the future. They are extremely poor and guess who they are relying on for assistance? That’s right me, I love my mother but I hate a religion that robs people of their critical thinking skills and leaves them destitute at the end of their lives.
Jealousy is rampant throughout this organization. I bought a brand new Cadillac SRX & some of the people had a fit. I told them that I did not take a vow of poverty. You don’t know my finances & you’re not paying my damn bills or anything else for that matter. They told the elders & I told them that they can kiss my high yellow backside. Before this incident, I had stopped going to the meetings mainly, like you, because of the people.
I love these videos because as a person who never believed in this religion even though I was raised in it, I saw all of this as a fairy tale. But you and JT are speaking from persons who were fully indoctrinated into this religion, like my family members, who believed wholeheartedly in this religion before you finally woke up and started seeing the truth about this religion! I keep sharing these videos on my Facebook page in hope that one day they will watch these videos, because we all know that one of the first things this religion does is make sure that you reject anything that speaks out against it ( I can remember when this religion spoke against the internet, now they have their own website). My oldest sister and her husband are exactly where you and JT were before you woke up, so I am hoping that she will get curious as to what is in these videos and start to watch them!
It was the same for me. It was the people! I grew up in a congregation that was full of judgmental people. I never had the positive experience, but I realize now it was a good thing for me. It helped me leave sooner than later.
I appreciate this video so much!! I woke up 7 months ago and I’m still waiting form my husband to wake up. I hope I can get him to watch your video with me later. He hasn’t been willing to let me explain or show him anything but I noticed he’s getting more curious about why I changed so suddenly. He say he knows it’s something if I don’t want to go to the meetings anymore but he doesn’t want the same thing to happen to him if he looks at outside information.
@@csmvbentley same here... waiting 2.5 years on my wife. Sadly she's been waiting 2.5 years for me to return to jeeehoooovaaahhh. It's been so hard. Never had depression before I woke up
@@csmvbentley lol you know me too well. I've been isolating myself from everyone for years. It's a long story but I feel I'm much better off alone. I still have my 3 friends I hang out with occasionally. That's all I need.
Your opening sentence was my thoughts exactly, word for word. The only difference is I was at the kitchen sink doing the dishes and it was the Thursday night meeting. I said to my son, let's just stay home tonight. He was more than willing. I had been dfsp here we go, one more meeting and no one speaking to me. My son was 6 at this time. Now all these years later, he is a graduate of NC A T State with a bs in physics and a BS in applied mathematics. He is now helping to cure cancer and is working in clinical trials and Research in Cancer And Leukemia for Duke. I can't believe how my life turned out so differently from what they teach. I remarried to a wonderful man and I am now a widow. He made preparation for me out of all the love he had for me. I have been retired for 20 years now, we took early retirement. I am amazed at the love Jesus has for me and all of us. Jw were wrong in every way and I do enjoy your videos. All these people leaving and finally getting their lives back!!!!!! Thank you. Ps I was a auxiliary pioneer for several months and always in service to the max!
@Efrain Rivera Junior so far all the videos on here that I have found is the husband wakes up first. But in my case it is me and my husband is still in. Remember JW says the husband is the head etc. He feels like he has failed me. I remind him I am my own person and have my own free will. We will see what happens. I have just started my escape so the road is just beginning. It is hard not doing it together.
Same here sis . I woke up not because of doctrines but because of the people, hypocrisy, lack of unconditional love , narcissism, depressing sights ,fakeness and silent arrogance.
I moved around a lot when I was younger, reason being that I was never happy in my congregation. I had a good job most of the time, but I felt guilty having to drag myself to the meetings, so I moved constantly in search of that loving brotherhood. What a messed up life that was.
The Watchtower does everything it can to kill inner voices, independent thoughts, self-love and confidence. This is reason it's hard for the people that constantly feed on the Watchtower message to be happy. Thank you Lady Cee for another great video.
My ex and I were labeled DINKS! He could never get appointed as an elder. Lol. We eventually divorced anyway. I was a single sister who left and divorced her husband so you know I was marked! But I stuck with it, even moving to another state. I recall the MOMENT in 2012 that I had those same thoughts - “I don’t want to do this anymore. I’m not happy. This doesn’t feel right.” I was at an assembly at the Brooklyn assembly hall. I looked around and knew then I was never coming back. I risked it all - losing my parents. My sister had kids I never got to see. Some things have changed with that because like you say, every situation is different. But the hold this high control group has on my parents and sister is just so unfortunate. It has broken our family in many ways and wears my almost 70 year old parents down - and they just can’t see the toll it’s taking on their lives. They are sooo unhappy and don’t even realize why or how to change that. I just keep praying they wake up. Thanks again for another great video and for sharing your journey. It will definitely resonate - even if in secret for some! God bless y’all! 🥰👍🏽
D L S I told the elders exactly what was going on with our marriage. But none of that matters now. That whole process has ZERO merit to me. The elders have no authority and their “position” means nothing to me. I happily left that religion in 2012 and have never looked back. My marriage, hell sometimes I forget I was even married. I do not think about it at all. Only in the context of discussions such as these.
Darned if you do, darned if you don't, in that organisation. Apparently, I wasn't wearing the right colours. They didn't like me because I wore a lot of black, and I was too quiet. Well, it was like being at my own funeral, so it was apt.💁♀️
My mom wears a lot black clothes and she feels most comfortable in black. She was always treated differently because of it. Your comment about being at your own funeral is funny asf!
* When my daughter went through her “Gothic” phase and wore a lot of black she took a lot of crap from the congregation but there was a chunky sister who also wore a lot of black who told her to ignore all the negativity because black “covers a multitude of sins” (over eating) LOL. Even though I took my children out and never looked back, my daughter never forgot those encouraging words.
@@glitterinmyeyes333 There's definitely something comfortable about wearing black. It feels classy without trying. Also, I wasn't really interested in the Kingdom hall, and would repeat some stuff in one week, to see if anybody noticed. Nope. Lol But in a different hall, they complained that I never wore pumps or heels. Smh And aye, if you think about it, that organisation sucks the life out of you gradually, that a bit of you dies every week.
I’m so glad your experience of ‘the friends’ helped you wake up with JT. I’m really glad you got to experience both sides of ‘the friends’ as well, I experienced both sides myself and for me in Texas it depended on the congregation. Some were super spiritual and friendly and some were so catty and toxic. But, looking back, the friendly congregations, at least my friends, weren’t really genuine. I was the weak witness who’s dad wasn’t in ‘the truth’ and we didn’t have a spiritual head. I was always invited out in service, but not the sleepovers.
Jehovah witnesses have been coming to my house trying to convert me but I am a Baptist and that's where my heart will stay. I didn't turn them away as we're all God's children. I have gone through 2 Lessons; enough to make me Dig Deeper into JWs beliefs and my decision is to stay with the Baptist Church. Praise God for Google and TH-cam!
The brothers and the sisters were the worst. For some reason from my grandparents down to my brother and I we never felt excepted. The witnesses were very judgmental and so nosey. Very lonely life in what was supposed to be directed by God and loving. You did a great job illustrating how they are.♥️🌹
The same situation happened to me. I thought it was my congregation in Puerto Rico, but after moved to Texas I felt the same. My body was sending signs to me. I hate this cult.
Thank you so much for being honest . My family tell me they are happy but I look into their eyes and see so much sadness. So happy you are free from this destructive and hypocritical organization. You are a beautiful couple. God bless🙏💕
It was the conduct of the people that started my waking up process as well, I was hearing one thing in the teaching but observing the total opposite in their behavior....extremely judgemental, back biters, gossippers, hypocrites....you name it, at the same time being so self righteous as if to say we are better than all non Jws. The boring routine of preaching and attending those conventions, assemblies, memorials and the occasional "get togethers" started getting really old really fast...my zeal and interest in their little "paradise earth" started to sound boring and unappealing. Eventually I was motivated to do some research into the organization....the rest is history
I didn’t come back for the people either . It wasn’t the doctrine or the legal stuff (that would come later), but the people in the congregation that caused me not to return after I was disfellowshipped.
Yes it was only after I left that I realized how my entire life I was surrounded by the most judgmental group of people you could possibly meet. Not one ounce of regret for leaving
@@titaa56 great video and I understand that people have different reasons for leaving...I guess some people realize that the people are judgemental and it erodes their belief but yeah,I agree.. I never understood how someone could believe the mind boggling insane beliefs about an invisible inspection,overlapping generation not to mention Charles taze Russell was heralded as a Bible messenger and they have abandoned aoooo much of what he taught ..If you listen closely, you can hear Proverbs 4 18 blowin' in the wind...sad
What awake me up was the teachings... I couldn't believe anymore is so many doctrines changing... The last straw as we are living in the time of anointed contemporary.... But I went to meetings because I wanted to be a witness again ... After almost one year out, at the way out of kingdom hall, one dear friend looked with such arrogance and dispice that I never went again... it's been 7 months now and very happy ..
Ahh yes the so called Peer pressuring a member to use their house for the Infamous Book Study... I surely been their also... Mad at my father for being so WEAK 😞.. Scoping all in your business ... A gateway to profile your family too
@@vancepatterson5140 - My uncles, an elder, had the book study at his house. His wife hated it and she did things like putting dishwasher soap in the glasses with the brothers asked her for some water.
It's great that you and JT were able to lean on each, and that you both got out at the same time. I am fortunate that I married a non-believer so when I faded, it was easy. I do feel for those that have spouses that are still all the way in, and are afraid to express their true feelings about the organization because they don't know if they will be outed for their doubts by their spouse.
Hey Lady Cee! I absolutely love your channels content. I can relate the congregation I grew up in was full of cliques. Even with their being a lot of young people it was still segregated. The same people talked after the meeting the same groups for service. Even on first Saturday nobody tried to branch out to do service with different people. What stood out to me mostly about this video was you mentioning you did not rat out your husband. My ex husband immediately ratted me out the next day to the elders. Then mentioned nothing to them about him getting drunk, doing drive. I brought that up to them when we met with the brothers. The fact that it’s always to keep up with an image of yourself to the congregation over your spouse is very disheartening.
Love this video, Lady Cee! A Facebook friend shared the link. The congregations are a trip! I’ve subscribed to all your videos. Thanks for sharing your story! 😘
It's infuriating the way they try to get into your business up to and including your marriage. They just ooze self righteousness. I have a lot of experiences with JWs and I'll just leave it at that. Appreciate and love the way you speak of your husband.
I jumped off of that hamster wheel almost 3 years ago. Haven't been inside of a kingdom hall in almost 2 years Edit: unless its a funeral, but not a MEETING
A couple of years ago, I flew to CA to attend my aunt's JW funeral. They spoke about her for about 2 mintues. The rest of the time was dedicated to explaining their beliefs.
Good on you two for keeping watchtower out of your marriage. What God has yoked together let no man (the 8 goons in New York) tear asunder. ❤️ Thankyou
Same here. I woke up because of intuition, my entire being was rejecting being at the meetings, I would cry at every meeting towards the end I was in. It wasn't about doctrine for me at all. After a lifetime of a lot of bullying, there were a couple of talks that made me think about paradise and I realized that an eternity with an entire planet full of the kinds of Jehovah's Witnesses I had been dealing with my entire life, was my personal idea of hell. I realized that I would rather live a full life now and die in this lifetime. I also realized I didn't really believe in Armageddon or paradise. I'm grateful to the people who made my life a living hell, because I may not have woken up otherwise.
You and JT are wonderful keep doing what you are doing. The two of you show the flaws in the organization calmly and intellectually . I appreciate you sharing your knowledge.
Thanks for sharing your story Lady Cee. It's a certainty that at some point everyone needs to listen to reason and that source will not be a one-sided slant from an organization who has only its own interests at heart. I think the first step is to listen to your own gut feel and perspective. Then give yourself permission to research and think critically about what you find. That's exactly why the ORG warns and threatens people off from doing just that. By the way that's a very nice dress sister...is that new?? 🤣
Yes I know!! I woke up in 2019 try to help my oldest sister worse mistake ever!! I left, hoping ONE day she wake up too, but I doubt it too indoctrinated
Thanks for sharing your story lady Cee, I love watching you and JT, you're videos were very helpful when I was waking up last year. I remember when I got introduced to the watchtower back in june 2010 one week after I graduated from high school, when I started studying with jws, and started going to the meetings, I always felt that something was off about the watchtower. My jw faith finally started to go down hill last year. I finally disassociated myself on october 13, 2019 after 9 of service to watchtower.
Hi Lady Cee thank you I really enjoyed hearing your story, My story starts like this, i've only been a JW for six years I fading out haven't been to a meeting in 7months I loved the truth, I loved going door to door. In 2017 I put my App in for being a regular pioneer I had good schedule planned out and a pt job where i worked two times a week evening shifts i got the meeting nights off but i worked on sat afternoon. anyways quick background information. At the time I was a single sister with no kids, I also was the only on in my family that was a JW. my older sister died in 2015 and I shared with a sister(also my friend) what I was going through she was with me when i got the phone call that my big sister was dead. it was summer of 2017 I handed in my RP form was planning to start in the fall I waited a few weeks to hear back from the service overseer. One night after the midweek meeting the secretary came up to me and said if I could meet him in the backroom, I went back there and waited the congregation secretary, the congregation coordinator and a brother filling in for the service overseer all came in and sat down. the coordinator started to talk about me needing more Return visits(I had 7 return visits 2 bible studies all liked it better when i went alone) so that in feb when im in a car group of sisters I have stuff to do. the secretary pointed out that i needed to be seen during the week( i went out six days a week i did alot of informal witnessing, text messages, bus stops) and on sat and that I needed to comment more at the meetings. the brother filling in for the service overseer opened the green book and read the paragraph on requirements for regular pioneer he read the part about being Examplary he then said that a car group of sisters said I complain too when i should be doing jehovah's work that was it nothing more was said. I knew something wasn't right but I still was in the FOG. then spring of 2019 I quit my job suddenly. in june of 2019 at the Covention my van broke down ,the convention was 1hour 45min drive from my house my van made it untill the town next to mine my lil sister(not a jw) had to come get me. because i missed the last two days of the convention, I was judged for it, thats when I start to see through the FOG. no van and no job to fix it, i started to look for pt work that i could take the bus to get to. in a month's time, i had a new job and within five weeks i had my van fixed. my job was only for the summer, but my boss ended up hiring me pt. my spiritual mom(studied the bible w me) sent me text messages in Oct of 2019.it was those text messages that lifted the FOG.
You nailed it girl. I also left because of the drama in all the congregations i went. More esp as to how they defined " LOVE". By the way you look great😍💖
I am glad you spoke on these issues about the organization I am not married but I was mistreated because I was single a woman and black and I became sick because of the mental abuse at the kingdom hall from the people there I left I faded away from that organization
When I was a teenager I would often think "why did I have to be born into this religion"? That should have told me something. Unfortunately I was in my late 40's when I started to think critically and finally at 52 said "I cannot do this anymore"! Out just over 2 years (husband also) and have not regretted this decision even one day. The only thing I regret is waiting so long and losing one child to the cult.
Sister I understand exactly what you are saying. I've been through all of this .And that's why I'm on this lovely channel.Thank you JT and Lady Cee. With love. 💘
Girl, you speak the truth! Grew up and raised as witness. Was married to a “brother” who was very successful financially. We lived in a nice house, nice car-we could afford nice things, not showing off. Didn’t matter-we were branded “DINKS” too! Lots of hate on us for not having kids even tho I worked part time and aux. pioneered a few times a year. It was never enough and nobody cared that I had physical and mental health issues (largely brought on by the JW cult and awful judgement congregation). Worse, my ex turned out that he was molesting girls while he was a ministerial servant! I got disfellowshipped for divorcing him and he got to remain a brother even when he was jailed for 8 years. He’s back in and was told they believe his claim that it was a “conspiracy” - that these young girls had a plan to make it up to get him locked up. And the elders stood by him! I just can’t with how they protect pedos and not children. I’m 48 now, I’ve been out for 20 years but only 2 years ago was I brave enough to not be afraid to research the truth about the truth. Found your channel and others. Your husband and you have helped me to gain clarity so much. Thank you for sharing your truth and your experiences. 🙏 Oh and did I mention NINE JW’s I knew (half in, half disfellowshipped) committed suicide? Yah....I was almost number 10. So thankful I woke up. I hope my parents and siblings will wake up soon too though they’re deeply indoctrinated. Miss them though..
Angry and sad as well that I almost ended my life as well because the elders discouraged me and others from seeking medical and therapeutic help. Was told I didn’t have enough faith in the “happy god” and needed to study the scriptures more. No wonder I felt worse...no kind words or gentle oil for this gal! Between misplaced guilt-ridden JW’s who took their lives feeling they could never live up to Watchtower’s high standards, to elders excusing and supporting pedophiles and allowing thousands to die by refusing blood transfusions -Watchtower is has blood on their hands! I’m so disgusted by the evil and lies that persist in the name of God
You really endured a lot. This cult does a number on the women. That’s why no matter how much they kept trying to convince me they were living thru the printed words in their books, it was the actions of the people that told me otherwise. How can I contact you? Send your email to me at exjwct@gmail.com.
I really enjoy your watching your videos it giving me courage to share my story soon. I woke up in 2017 and now it 2020 and I know deep inside that I have and need to share my story I been a lot of crazy things but timing is everything. And 2020 is My Year I cant still in Silence anymore. Since I was a kids I knew something was wrong. But thank u for sharing this video. Peace and Love Faith K. 🌻🐛🦋❤️
I understand ..... when I was disfellowshiped I enjoyed it more ... isn't that crazy... I grew up in the truth.. my mom is a red headed British girl.. Dad.. Latino beautiful funny... wonderful.. until the 80s.. sending love
The society's numbers could possible remain at current level if they would remember the old corporate sayin" People don't leave jobs/ Companies they leave BAD managers" so true of the organization but blind to this fact .
I know exactly what your preaching when I was always told we would be identified by the LOVE we have among ourselves. We've come along way from that for sure.
Amen. James 1:27 says it all regarding the word 'religion'. [Which originally means obligation in a ceremonial sense.] We're supposed to operate on faith not religion.
The fact of the matter and the truth is you do not need Jesus in your life.The Bible itself is a book of myth and fairy tales,the sooner you educate yourself the better.
But He founded one church in Mat 16,18 an appointed and authorized his apostles and Peter in particular. This church still exists for 20 centuries. The jw-organization did not get any authority, it is nowhere in the bible. The organization assumes to have His authority. That is why it is so dangerous to submit to this organization.
Great post!! I felt the same way about traveling to other KHs, the FRIENDS were extremely loving to me. Went to a BAD hall and started seeing the light!! I wonder how witnesses start to see the light after being involved in the organization for 20+ years. Please share some of the letters that you have received… I love hearing how others are waking up and their personal experiences. I have some friends that are 40 years plus in the organization… And I just don’t understand it!!
Yes , the people as you described ~ a love so nice ~ unless you do something’ they ‘ don’t agree with....you end up condemned ~ If the elders or the respected gossipers don’t like it. ~ It’s love under conditions with judgements!! You nailed it with your story. Many who left will know exactly what you are talking about! Then if you research the truth you find the real truth about the organization! If you have a relationship with Jehovah and not the org. You walk away with the real truth. 🧡 Blessed!
I wish my wife would wake up. We will be married 25 years next month. I used every skill I have but I don't believe she can handle TTATT Yet. I have been PImo for about 3 years now. It's getting old real fast. Thanks for everything you do.
First of all, I think it's absolutely beautiful that you two have the trusting relationship that you have with each other and you two listen to each other. And, I'll be honest. My exit wasn't spawned from doctrine issues, but from people. I got picked on quite often at both congregations we went to, and never had any friends (partially because of family issues). So, when I started making friends outside of the Org, I realized that I never had to struggle the way I did and ended up never getting baptized and walking away....
Thank you for sharing this. This was almost my exact experience. Elders counseling me for taking extra shifts at my retail job at Christmas time. I was only 19. Looked down upon because I was working full time. Or that I had a 2 door sports car that wasn't good for service. The most hypocritical thing was elders counseling me to move to a large city where the need was great. All these baby boomer elders living in nice houses with only their wives. Did any one of them sell all their stuff and move? No. But tell the 20 year olds to do it. I could go on forever but man am I so happy I left that. It is 100% worth losing friends and family for your own sanity. Nothing is more important that that. Never live your life for other people
Be Glad you listen to the Scripture (". . have deep respect for your husband . .) it saved Your Life! 👍 Kudos to you for your faith in him dear Sister! ☺️
I find it so intresting that many ex-jw men wake up because of doctrine, and many of the women wake up because of the personal relationships, and dealing with the poor attitudes in the congregation. My wife was the same.
I’m a Bible Student having second thoughts about the religion. I think my inner voice is trying to tell me something. Especially regarding the blood issue and the disfellowship process! I also noticed several cliques within the Hall I attend. What’s that about?
Awesome story Lady Cee. Yes, "the friends," were indeed a mess lol. They were both a curse and a blessing. A blessing in that there was always security belonging to a big community, a tribe that we humans crave. I enjoyed your heartfelt appeal to spouses whose mates have woken up, but they haven't! Everyday I am GRATEFUL that my husband loved and trusted me enough to listen to me about TTATT! But let's face it, his acceptance was an exception to the rule. The average indoctrinated jw is trained not to put ANYONE or anything before watchtower. That includes spouses, parents, children etc. I get into heated conversations with coworkers, trying to explain this fact. Our jw daughter is still in, still shunning us 5 yrs later as she was trained to do. In my heart I keep hoping her love for me-the person who carried her in my body for 9 months, will overcome the indoctrination. But in reality, that part of my life with her is a closed book.
When I hear about children shunning their parents, it is the absolute worst. So sorry you have to endure that. Glad you and your husband are still united in thought. That’s definitely a blessing.
Alisha Scafer I'm so sorry that happened to you. That is sad what this cult does to families. Hopefully she will wake up. There is so much coming out about them now and it seems many will be leaving. Peace.
Thank you for listening to JT because of you two along with Kim and Mikey, The Channel TTATT Eric, jwfacts.com and a few others my family of 13 are all awake and completely done with it.
What a wonderful love story. I'm actually tearing up.. I'm so happy that things went well for you and JC.. I know that your story will help many leave that organization.
It's becoming more clearer to my wife as I tell her about the Organization! But it takes patience and love. The influence is very strong and deeply entrenched. But we know what the Word of God says...? Blessings to you all.... No Compromising!
Well freedom is a virtue. Wake up and smell the coffee and all of the above! Free at last and live your life to the fullest and most of all be HAPPY! GOD BLESS ALL OF YOU!!!😉😁😇
Thanks for sharing. I was in a similar situation back in 92. I followed my folks from California up to Idaho. We were instantly disliked in the congregation because we were from California. They thought we had money but really didn't. They clowned us for building a house with winter coming. It was like there was nothing we did or did not do that couldn't run these people the wrong way. I had become a MS, Dad was an elder. I was soon chastised for not becoming a regular pioneer. I never felt at home despite living there for 8 years. I almost left JWs in the late 90s. Instead I faded out for several years but came back as my wife and kids were stressing out because I wasn't going to the meetings. So I came back just for them. Do this stuff all resonates with me very well. I certainly appreciate the struggles the both of you had.
Wise words spoken at the end there. My husband thought I was going crazy when I started to wake up. It was a really tough time for us. Many will be able to relate. We got through it in the end and now enjoy sharing new ideas and concepts as we navigate our own truth moving forward together. For spouces thinking their waking up will end their marriage, it doesnt have to be that way. Just try not to bombard them with info. Its shocking and scarey for you and you crave them for comfort and support at this time but good things take time and its important to remain composed and choose your words and time carefully.
Talk about Double Standards !!!... My JW Sister n I was involved in building a house for my JW Mom... I'm an Apostate when the Elders found out they said to my sister you can associate with your Apostate sister but when the project end..."Shun" her because she's an Apostate !!!... Used you only when they need you..."JW Conditional Love"...😳😵🤮😱
It is really nice to have a "church community." I grew up around a small congregation (Dad a JW, mom wasn't) so I could go or not. I had an older brother that wholeheartedly took to the teaching so more often than not i participated in everything . There were grown Witnesses in the congregation that I loved who were like my aunt and uncles. There were some young people our age that we truly enjoyed their companionship. I had cousins in the hall too. So that period from birth to about 10 years old was filled with lots of love in the congregation. Then folks from up North took over the congregation. The love faded a lot. Eventually that hall was sold and congregation moved several miles away and integrated. I think the love faded completely. It was in no way comparable to the Kingdom Hall of my early youth that I loved and felt loved.
I absolutely 100% agree with you on trusting your husband. I feel we have such similar experiences. This was an excellent video. Love you guys, keep up the good work. We hope to meet you both face to face someday and share our story.
Sounds like my mom old kingdom hall in East Liverpool oh mom said two sisters got into a fist fight in the parking lot ...mom out now after almost 40 yrs ...after my awaking I started sharing what I learn and slowly mom woke up ...prasise Jesus
You Guys are so wonderful Thank you Lady Cee and your good good Husband J T WHAT AN INSPIRATION FOR ALL X WITNESSES and those are being Duped.God bless,The Spirit is with you Both OF YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Thank you Lady Cee, I love this video. The advise on trusting the one who has been and will be there for you when you are down, sick, alone, is wonderful. With those few words you just toppled the Watchtower. People get so fixated on “living forever in paradise” that they forget about who has loved them and supported them in many different ways. It’s an obligation to stand up to any religion who tries to come between you and your partner. It is a sin to throw away good people who love you, just because you want to “live forever” and if there’s children, they also say “I want to save our children”. In the process what they really do is destroy their children’s lives with all of the ridiculous JW nonsense, give me a break. Throwing away a child’s parent, or labeling the parent as the devil is supposed to be for the good? These people are selfish, mean, cold hearted, and full of mental problems.
Yes, some KHs always judging everything looking for satan everywhere. However when your young and growing up it always seemed like the perfect environment.
I was baptized for about a year . When it was recommend to start studying the (United in True Religion) book. After about 2 studies with it ,my usual custom was to read the book in its entirety. Having got about half way through. That's when it said that a person could be disfellowshiped. For merely having an opinion different than what was printed in the literature. At that very moment I knew it was over . I just wish that I would have disassociated myself right then and there. Instead of the on again off again meeting attendance and some of the crazy stuff I did to make sure they would df me. Not that they make any way leaving easy.
"I'mna have to turn you in!!!!" HAHAHA 🤣😂😁🤣! I got turned in and called in the back room because I had a book that the Mormons had blanket mailed to my neighborhood. I just thought the book was humorous but got reported for it. I was stunned when they called me to back room. But I was already questioning things because I was watching the ARC hearings. The first thing the "elders" asked was "How do you feel about the Governing Body?" I responded "How do you feel about the Australian Royal Commission hearings?" They said they couldn't answer that question and I said I can't answer yours either.
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@@pauletteforman Thanks, glad you all enjoyed and got a laugh! What’s even more weird and humorous is that 1) They asked me about the book and I’d explained that but it wasn’t enough. That’s when they started prodding, which just insulted me more. 2) Then the #2 elder says, “well maybe THE WATCHTOWER will be printing something about it soon." I almost busted out laughing! 3) The “elder" #1 was new to that hall. But ironically, I’d run into HIS very own son-in-law just a short time beforehand when out in door-to-door. That in-law and his wife (“elder” #1’s daughter) had left JW.WhORG and he asked me if I’d ever researched 1975 which I hadn’t. When I went home and did so, I stumbled across the ARC! How’s that for the full circle of life LOLOL!!! I was being questioned in the back room by the father in-law of the man who prompted me to start questioning the organization and who I'd accidentally met when going to his door to give him organization propaganda 🤯
@@gbnomore3918 hi what's 1975?
@@jeneenco.2561 Let me tell you LOL! Not sure why I hadn't heard of it before the fellow told me at the door. But soooo glad he did!
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The cliques within the organization is astonishing. Having served in the organization for 50+ years and being an elder myself for many years, the elders and their families were the worst offenders. They usually only associated with fellow elders, and rarely if ever with the ordinary publishers. The older JW’s were pretty much left to fend for themselves. Having set in on many committee meetings, I could tell you horror stories about the Witnesses, and I’m referring specifically to elders and their families. From wife swapping, to drunken parties, I’ve seen it all in the so-called truth. After wasting most of my life in this cult, I finally got the courage to flee this false religion! Honestly, since leaving I’ve never been happier. The “World” is not the gloom and doom that the organization leads us to believe! Thanks, Lady Cee for another spectacular share! You and JT are the best!
Thank Super Dave! Would love to interview you on our program.
Unfortunately every congregation I have ever been to was full of gossip, divided by selfrightous elderets, and thier neutered husbands... I believe the cold hateful behavior that is present in many congregations wakes up just as many people as the thier false doctrines. Thank you for sharing your experiences.
This whole organization is about gossip. I've been in 7 congregations and served in Bethel for 4 years. There was gossip in all the congregations and Bethel. Everybody was always in your business
* Now that I’ve been out for awhile, I’ve been able to look at the organization from a different prospective. Any place where you have a segregated group of people, especially women (sorry ladies) who are forced to be together for long periods of time without any interaction with others there is bound to be gossip. You have nothing else to do, no other way to “entertain yourself or each other”. Gossip becomes the only form of entertainment as a part of the lifestyle. I know this sounds ugly but think about it.
You cant associate with “worldly people”, you cant watch rated R movies, listen to music that has “questionable lyrics”, no celebrating holidays or birthdays, or participate in sports much less watching them in a fanatic way. The thing about gossip is, you are not supposed to do it, but who can really tell if you are doing it or not. It’s not something that is black or white, there is so much grey area when sharing information about someone can suddenly turn into gossip.
This happens in every congregation I attended but also in the workplace I was in for over 20 years; where I was in a call center type space 8-16 hour days with the same people, mostly women, and of course there was gossip. So you see, forced segregation, no outside interaction, for a long period of time = gossip, lots of gossip.
In my opinion
Marvel Prince
You have hit the nail on the head about GOSSIP which was rife way back in the 1970s onward. It didn't matter which congregation one was in. GOSSIP, GOSSIP, GOSSIP and the WORST ONES WERE the wives of the ELDERS.
WHERE IS JEHOVAH'S SPIRIT??
Has Jehovah gone to sleep?
@@roblloyd8453 sad to say I don't think His spirit was ever really there ....
Ohh sorry I mean @ MARVEL PRINCE
For sure there are many that can relate to Lady C's experience. These congregations are nosy little clubs with gossipy, jealous cliches. I have been out since June and I'm doing so much better just being away from the hypocrites and their drama queens. Great video, thankyou
' nothing but gossip in the field service cars, brothers and sisters
I had a similar conversation at the door about an elderly Jamaican sister who had given 50 years of devotion to the pioneer service who developed Alzheimer's. Who is now caring for her? Her NON JW FAMILY! The Witnesses don't even visit! When I brought that up they got angry! Jehovahs Witnesses who do you trust? Family, husband wives!! Trust those that love you!
Sounds Sooo familiar...
@@vancepatterson5140 This sister is very well-loved in the community,sadly needed a "stannah stair lift" to get up steep steps to her bedroom at the top of the house(as bottom is flat conversion).The family tried to raise money - well they got 3 STREETS away before they got enough!! These 'evil'worldly people were willing to dig deep and get her this stair-lift. Where was Watchtower in her hour of need? No-where!!!😡
Anna Twink
J DUBS don't like shit ruled in their faces. Their FAKE LOYALTY to the faithful workers is just words. The machinations of a SATANIC CULT!!
ACTIONS speak louder than words. ACTIONS ARE NOT the J DUBS best suit.
Anna Twink
All TAKE and NO GIVE. The way of a SATANIC CULT.
I worked as a Cna for 18 years with Alzheimer's and Dementia. I wonder she the pioneer sister. she was Jamaican. so its been about that long to but she told me she leaving to Florida waiting on the end
Thank you for this. It was my husband who helped to wake me up. I loved the "truth". I never would have left if not for my husband finding out things online. He forced me to see the truth about "the truth".
👏👏👏 I'm so happy for you all. It's been 2 years and I can't get my wife to wake up
Same here, my wife was born into it. I met her and started serving a strange god. Aka the watchtower.
My eyes 👀 opened in September of 2020 after 8 years and now I'm trying to wake her up from this satanic control from the organization. It's not easy it's a struggle so I'm going to not force anything anymore because the more I force the issue the more the friends will have a tighter grip. I will just let her be and lead by a good example pleasing too God. I always say a silent prayer too myself please God have our Government crack down on and expose the organization for what they are and make a public display of them so my wife can see what a fraud the organization really is. But no matter how much proof they see they still will serve the organization. Her mother words always say that Jehovah takes out the imperfect man and replace them with qualified brothers. 🤔🤔🤔 Hmmm! How am I supposed to Trump that coming from my mother-in-law ?
I have been in the fading process for a year and what started my awakening us the jealousy I was experiencing. I never was invited to any functions, weddings ect. But the icing on the cake was I had to sit with the elders in a judicial committee. After that meeting I had no doubt that that organization was a cult. I do thank you for sharing your story and I hope that one day I'll be able to do the same.
I'm so happy you have your keys to freedom now. I hope you get to open your new door with that key, and find true peace and love. I hope you begin to heal and start really enjoying your life! We are going to be 100% free like Lady Cee and all these wonderful people in the EX jw community. So much love, smiles, and encouragement your way🌷
The re-building process can have some jumps as many of us have experienced. Learn something new it could be cooking, having new friends, a musical instrument, learning Spanish 😃, but don't loose faith in God. I want to invite you to listen bbnradio and open your mind to other points of view taking away those twisted destructive doctrines from the tower.
I don't know if this will help, but my dad did a successful fade by basically limiting social contacts in the congregation. Then he and his wife moved and they never were contacted by anyone even after twenty years. Best wishes to you though, I hope everything works out.
@@kipmic1 kiss them, the wisdom to leave the cult protected you and who knows how many more...
Mr Chinchilla we still high five and laugh about it to this day, over 25 years later. My mom not so lucky, her and her husband are in their seventies, always believed the end was coming and day, never preparing for the future. They are extremely poor and guess who they are relying on for assistance? That’s right me, I love my mother but I hate a religion that robs people of their critical thinking skills and leaves them destitute at the end of their lives.
Jealousy is rampant throughout this organization. I bought a brand new Cadillac SRX & some of the people had a fit. I told them that I did not take a vow of poverty. You don’t know my finances & you’re not paying my damn bills or anything else for that matter. They told the elders & I told them that they can kiss my high yellow backside. Before this incident, I had stopped going to the meetings mainly, like you, because of the people.
Maybe it did not have 4 doors
Ryan E - LOL. My SRX is an SUV.
@@BlackGable2u2 they should have been happy. A great car for field service. Now we don't have to put up with this BS anymore. What a relief.
Ryan E - Yes!! I don’t even have to ask for gas money either! LOL
Heaven forbid you buy a car that can't be used in field service!
I love these videos because as a person who never believed in this religion even though I was raised in it, I saw all of this as a fairy tale. But you and JT are speaking from persons who were fully indoctrinated into this religion, like my family members, who believed wholeheartedly in this religion before you finally woke up and started seeing the truth about this religion! I keep sharing these videos on my Facebook page in hope that one day they will watch these videos, because we all know that one of the first things this religion does is make sure that you reject anything that speaks out against it ( I can remember when this religion spoke against the internet, now they have their own website). My oldest sister and her husband are exactly where you and JT were before you woke up, so I am hoping that she will get curious as to what is in these videos and start to watch them!
It was the same for me. It was the people! I grew up in a congregation that was full of judgmental people. I never had the positive experience, but I realize now it was a good thing for me. It helped me leave sooner than later.
I appreciate this video so much!! I woke up 7 months ago and I’m still waiting form my husband to wake up. I hope I can get him to watch your video with me later. He hasn’t been willing to let me explain or show him anything but I noticed he’s getting more curious about why I changed so suddenly. He say he knows it’s something if I don’t want to go to the meetings anymore but he doesn’t want the same thing to happen to him if he looks at outside information.
I've been waiting 2 years for my wife to wake up......I pray for you. I don't think I can take it anymore.
@@csmvbentley same here... waiting 2.5 years on my wife. Sadly she's been waiting 2.5 years for me to return to jeeehoooovaaahhh. It's been so hard. Never had depression before I woke up
@@kevinmoyer6224 same. I've started by creating a new life. It's made a huge difference. Isolation is the worst. We need human interaction.
@@csmvbentley lol you know me too well. I've been isolating myself from everyone for years. It's a long story but I feel I'm much better off alone. I still have my 3 friends I hang out with occasionally. That's all I need.
I share my story on my channel watchtower goggles I have been out 3 years, husband is still fully indoctrinated.
Your opening sentence was my thoughts exactly, word for word. The only difference is I was at the kitchen sink doing the dishes and it was the Thursday night meeting. I said to my son, let's just stay home tonight. He was more than willing. I had been dfsp here we go, one more meeting and no one speaking to me. My son was 6 at this time. Now all these years later, he is a graduate of NC A T State with a bs in physics and a BS in applied mathematics. He is now helping to cure cancer and is working in clinical trials and Research in Cancer And Leukemia for Duke. I can't believe how my life turned out so differently from what they teach. I remarried to a wonderful man and I am now a widow. He made preparation for me out of all the love he had for me. I have been retired for 20 years now, we took early retirement. I am amazed at the love Jesus has for me and all of us. Jw were wrong in every way and I do enjoy your videos. All these people leaving and finally getting their lives back!!!!!! Thank you. Ps I was a auxiliary pioneer for several months and always in service to the max!
Oh wow, that is so nice to hear. It's always good hearing happy endings. Thanks for sharing.
20:02 - A message to husbands and wives who are waking up before their spouses do.
@Efrain Rivera Junior so far all the videos on here that I have found is the husband wakes up first. But in my case it is me and my husband is still in. Remember JW says the husband is the head etc. He feels like he has failed me. I remind him I am my own person and have my own free will. We will see what happens. I have just started my escape so the road is just beginning. It is hard not doing it together.
Love to all you x witnesses. The struggle is real
Same here sis . I woke up not because of doctrines but because of the people, hypocrisy, lack of unconditional love , narcissism, depressing sights ,fakeness and silent arrogance.
That was also my clue something was not quite right. I saw way too much bad behavior to buy into the concept this was god's only true religion.
Sorry I'm 4 years late! 😂Thats the reason I stop attedaning with them because of that same attitude.
Same here!
I moved around a lot when I was younger, reason being that I was never happy in my congregation. I had a good job most of the time, but I felt guilty having to drag myself to the meetings, so I moved constantly in search of that loving brotherhood. What a messed up life that was.
And that time many of us didn't realize we was wasting our time. Until one day you're like "What am I doing? I'm done."
Thank you. This video is so appreciated. More than you could ever know.
The Watchtower does everything it can to kill inner voices, independent thoughts, self-love and confidence.
This is reason it's hard for the people that constantly feed on the Watchtower message to be happy. Thank you Lady Cee for another great video.
Lady CEE, you spoke the truth the whole TRUTH,,,,
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This couple is so Blessed to have each other! I hope to grow up to be like them. (smile)
My ex and I were labeled DINKS! He could never get appointed as an elder. Lol. We eventually divorced anyway. I was a single sister who left and divorced her husband so you know I was marked! But I stuck with it, even moving to another state. I recall the MOMENT in 2012 that I had those same thoughts - “I don’t want to do this anymore. I’m not happy. This doesn’t feel right.” I was at an assembly at the Brooklyn assembly hall. I looked around and knew then I was never coming back. I risked it all - losing my parents. My sister had kids I never got to see. Some things have changed with that because like you say, every situation is different. But the hold this high control group has on my parents and sister is just so unfortunate. It has broken our family in many ways and wears my almost 70 year old parents down - and they just can’t see the toll it’s taking on their lives. They are sooo unhappy and don’t even realize why or how to change that. I just keep praying they wake up. Thanks again for another great video and for sharing your journey. It will definitely resonate - even if in secret for some! God bless y’all! 🥰👍🏽
So you left for good
Well said! Thanks...happy you woke up! It’s always a pleasure hearing from you. We’ve gotta catch up. Hope you’re doing well. 💕
ExJW Critical Thinker I am doing well. I’ll message you!! Hugs!!!
Did you speak favorable about him to the elders. My wife dogs me every chance she gets. She’s a narcissist!!
D L S I told the elders exactly what was going on with our marriage. But none of that matters now. That whole process has ZERO merit to me. The elders have no authority and their “position” means nothing to me. I happily left that religion in 2012 and have never looked back. My marriage, hell sometimes I forget I was even married. I do not think about it at all. Only in the context of discussions such as these.
I woke up the same way I thought I had found "the truth". One day it just hit me... "This is *NOT* 'the truth'".
Darned if you do, darned if you don't, in that organisation. Apparently, I wasn't wearing the right colours. They didn't like me because I wore a lot of black, and I was too quiet.
Well, it was like being at my own funeral, so it was apt.💁♀️
My mom wears a lot black clothes and she feels most comfortable in black. She was always treated differently because of it. Your comment about being at your own funeral is funny asf!
* When my daughter went through her “Gothic” phase and wore a lot of black she took a lot of crap from the congregation but there was a chunky sister who also wore a lot of black who told her to ignore all the negativity because black “covers a multitude of sins” (over eating) LOL. Even though I took my children out and never looked back, my daughter never forgot those encouraging words.
@@glitterinmyeyes333 There's definitely something comfortable about wearing black. It feels classy without trying. Also, I wasn't really interested in the Kingdom hall, and would repeat some stuff in one week, to see if anybody noticed. Nope. Lol But in a different hall, they complained that I never wore pumps or heels. Smh
And aye, if you think about it, that organisation sucks the life out of you gradually, that a bit of you dies every week.
@@abqjewel5055 Awe, I would have gravitated towards someone like your daughter easily. I'm not goth, but I never met one I didn't like.😊
FACTS
Where have you guys beeeeeennnn ! Please keep videos coming on the regular! 😁
Slow start to the new year. We’re getting there. 😊
Wow. Thanks for sharing. You made me think about how important relationships are and how you have to GIVE BACK. THANK YOU.
I’m so glad your experience of ‘the friends’ helped you wake up with JT. I’m really glad you got to experience both sides of ‘the friends’ as well, I experienced both sides myself and for me in Texas it depended on the congregation. Some were super spiritual and friendly and some were so catty and toxic. But, looking back, the friendly congregations, at least my friends, weren’t really genuine. I was the weak witness who’s dad wasn’t in ‘the truth’ and we didn’t have a spiritual head. I was always invited out in service, but not the sleepovers.
They do tend to punish you for the perceived wrong of others. They can't punish your father for not joining them ...
Jehovah witnesses have been coming to my house trying to convert me but I am a Baptist and that's where my heart will stay. I didn't turn them away as we're all God's children. I have gone through 2 Lessons; enough to make me Dig Deeper into JWs beliefs and my decision is to stay with the Baptist Church. Praise God for Google and TH-cam!
The brothers and the sisters were the worst. For some reason from my grandparents down to my brother and I we never felt excepted. The witnesses were very judgmental and so nosey. Very lonely life in what was supposed to be directed by God and loving. You did a great job illustrating how they are.♥️🌹
The same situation happened to me. I thought it was my congregation in Puerto Rico, but after moved to Texas I felt the same. My body was sending signs to me. I hate this cult.
Thank you so much for being honest .
My family tell me they are happy but I look into their eyes and see so much sadness.
So happy you are free from this destructive and hypocritical organization. You are a beautiful couple. God bless🙏💕
@hazelrivers my sister and mom are still in and sad too.
It was the conduct of the people that started my waking up process as well, I was hearing one thing in the teaching but observing the total opposite in their behavior....extremely judgemental, back biters, gossippers, hypocrites....you name it, at the same time being so self righteous as if to say we are better than all non Jws. The boring routine of preaching and attending those conventions, assemblies, memorials and the occasional "get togethers" started getting really old really fast...my zeal and interest in their little "paradise earth" started to sound boring and unappealing. Eventually I was motivated to do some research into the organization....the rest is history
I didn’t come back for the people either . It wasn’t the doctrine or the legal stuff (that would come later), but the people in the congregation that caused me not to return after I was disfellowshipped.
Yes it was only after I left that I realized how my entire life I was surrounded by the most judgmental group of people you could possibly meet. Not one ounce of regret for leaving
The people caused me to leave, and they were the reason why I stayed away.
@@Miss_NatashaO I hope you also now know their doctrines were all false too.
@@titaa56 great video and I understand that people have different reasons for leaving...I guess some people realize that the people are judgemental and it erodes their belief but yeah,I agree.. I never understood how someone could believe the mind boggling insane beliefs about an invisible inspection,overlapping generation not to mention Charles taze Russell was heralded as a Bible messenger and they have abandoned aoooo much of what he taught ..If you listen closely, you can hear Proverbs 4 18 blowin' in the wind...sad
Yeah, if you fall they don't rally to help you up ... they kick you in the teeth while you're down.
Outstanding video 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾 Now this is ....TRUTH !!! I had to watch it again ...
What awake me up was the teachings... I couldn't believe anymore is so many doctrines changing... The last straw as we are living in the time of anointed contemporary.... But I went to meetings because I wanted to be a witness again ... After almost one year out, at the way out of kingdom hall, one dear friend looked with such arrogance and dispice that I never went again... it's been 7 months now and very happy ..
"This looks like a good place for a book study"... imposing themselves on others is a J-Dub trademark.
Ahh yes the so called Peer pressuring a member to use their house for the Infamous Book Study... I surely been their also... Mad at my father for being so WEAK 😞.. Scoping all in your business ... A gateway to profile your family too
@@vancepatterson5140 - My uncles, an elder, had the book study at his house. His wife hated it and she did things like putting dishwasher soap in the glasses with the brothers asked her for some water.
It's great that you and JT were able to lean on each, and that you both got out at the same time. I am fortunate that I married a non-believer so when I faded, it was easy. I do feel for those that have spouses that are still all the way in, and are afraid to express their true feelings about the organization because they don't know if they will be outed for their doubts by their spouse.
Hey Lady Cee! I absolutely love your channels content. I can relate the congregation I grew up in was full of cliques. Even with their being a lot of young people it was still segregated. The same people talked after the meeting the same groups for service. Even on first Saturday nobody tried to branch out to do service with different people. What stood out to me mostly about this video was you mentioning you did not rat out your husband. My ex husband immediately ratted me out the next day to the elders. Then mentioned nothing to them about him getting drunk, doing drive. I brought that up to them when we met with the brothers. The fact that it’s always to keep up with an image of yourself to the congregation over your spouse is very disheartening.
Love this video, Lady Cee! A Facebook friend shared the link. The congregations are a trip! I’ve subscribed to all your videos. Thanks for sharing your story! 😘
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It's infuriating the way they try to get into your business up to and including your marriage. They just ooze self righteousness. I have a lot of experiences with JWs and I'll just leave it at that. Appreciate and love the way you speak of your husband.
Thanx for the comment, over 30 years. no one smiles or says hi. but yore right they want yo know your Buswax ha ha
You are a very beautiful woman Mrs "C" . Thank you sharing your story.
"I'm noticing that we get these Circuit Overseers [...] playing favoritism, the wife is acting like a nutcase" THANK YOU!!!!
Nutcase ...Dude I giggled way loud on this one😂 She WAS nutcase, that lady I met in Oklahoma...
So true eh. What about all those who you havent seen at the meeting for a year showing up for the co visit
BestLifeEver - Yup. And in our Hall, the brothers never used a jacket. But when the C.O. was in town everyone was in full suit.
@@EfrainRiveraJunior thats funny. Haha
I jumped off of that hamster wheel almost 3 years ago. Haven't been inside of a kingdom hall in almost 2 years
Edit: unless its a funeral, but not a MEETING
The funeral is only relevant to the deceased during the 1st 5 minutes, then it turns into a meeting.
@@sylkelster ...everytime 😔
A couple of years ago, I flew to CA to attend my aunt's JW funeral. They spoke about her for about 2 mintues. The rest of the time was dedicated to explaining their beliefs.
Even at a funeral you have to listen to their doctrinal rant for an hour or so....
Great video my loving sister/adopted mother/auntie...you guys are the parent's I had lost at 16.
Good on you two for keeping watchtower out of your marriage. What God has yoked together let no man (the 8 goons in New York) tear asunder. ❤️ Thankyou
Exactly! 👌
Same here. I woke up because of intuition, my entire being was rejecting being at the meetings, I would cry at every meeting towards the end I was in. It wasn't about doctrine for me at all. After a lifetime of a lot of bullying, there were a couple of talks that made me think about paradise and I realized that an eternity with an entire planet full of the kinds of Jehovah's Witnesses I had been dealing with my entire life, was my personal idea of hell. I realized that I would rather live a full life now and die in this lifetime. I also realized I didn't really believe in Armageddon or paradise. I'm grateful to the people who made my life a living hell, because I may not have woken up otherwise.
RozNYC Sorry you had to endure that! ❤️
Tu voz es hermosa. I really like your spanish. This language is beautiful and so are you
You and JT are wonderful keep doing what you are doing. The two of you show the flaws in the organization calmly and intellectually . I appreciate you sharing your knowledge.
Thanks for sharing your story Lady Cee. It's a certainty that at some point everyone needs to listen to reason and that source will not be a one-sided slant from an organization who has only its own interests at heart. I think the first step is to listen to your own gut feel and perspective. Then give yourself permission to research and think critically about what you find. That's exactly why the ORG warns and threatens people off from doing just that. By the way that's a very nice dress sister...is that new?? 🤣
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Great Story...the hardest part is trying to help family and friends find the "real truth"
Yes I know!! I woke up in 2019 try to help my oldest sister worse mistake ever!! I left, hoping ONE day she wake up too, but I doubt it too indoctrinated
Thank you for sharing your "Waking Up" story.
Thanks for sharing your story lady Cee, I love watching you and JT, you're videos were very helpful when I was waking up last year. I remember when I got introduced to the watchtower back in june 2010 one week after I graduated from high school, when I started studying with jws, and started going to the meetings, I always felt that something was off about the watchtower. My jw faith finally started to go down hill last year. I finally disassociated myself on october 13, 2019 after 9 of service to watchtower.
Hi Lady Cee
thank you I really enjoyed hearing your story,
My story starts like this,
i've only been a JW for six years I fading out haven't been to a meeting in 7months
I loved the truth, I loved going door to door.
In 2017 I put my App in for being a regular pioneer
I had good schedule planned out and a pt job where i worked two times a week evening shifts
i got the meeting nights off but i worked on sat afternoon.
anyways quick background information.
At the time I was a single sister with no kids, I also was the only on in my family that was a JW.
my older sister died in 2015 and I shared with a sister(also my friend) what I was going through she was with me when i got the phone call that my big sister was dead.
it was summer of 2017 I handed in my RP form was planning to start in the fall
I waited a few weeks to hear back from the service overseer.
One night after the midweek meeting the secretary came up to me and said if I could meet him in the backroom, I went back there and waited the congregation secretary, the congregation coordinator and a brother filling in for the service overseer all came in and sat down.
the coordinator started to talk about me needing more Return visits(I had 7 return visits 2 bible studies all liked it better when i went alone) so that in feb when im in a car group of sisters I have stuff to do.
the secretary pointed out that i needed to be seen during the week( i went out six days a week i did alot of informal witnessing, text messages, bus stops) and on sat and that I needed to comment more at the meetings.
the brother filling in for the service overseer opened the green book and read the paragraph on requirements for regular pioneer
he read the part about being Examplary
he then said that a car group of sisters said I complain too when i should be doing jehovah's work
that was it nothing more was said.
I knew something wasn't right but I still was in the FOG.
then spring of 2019 I quit my job suddenly.
in june of 2019 at the Covention my van broke down ,the convention was 1hour 45min drive from my house my van made it untill the town next to mine my lil sister(not a jw) had to come get me.
because i missed the last two days of the convention, I was judged for it, thats when I start to see through the FOG.
no van and no job to fix it, i started to look for pt work that i could take the bus to get to.
in a month's time, i had a new job and within five weeks i had my van fixed.
my job was only for the summer, but my boss ended up hiring me pt.
my spiritual mom(studied the bible w me) sent me text messages in Oct of 2019.it was those text messages that lifted the FOG.
Well said Lady Cee miss you guys as always excellent video
You nailed it girl. I also left because of the drama in all the congregations i went. More esp as to how they defined " LOVE". By the way you look great😍💖
Thanks! 😊
Such an honest and beautiful video Lady Cee! Gives hope for så many people! ❤❤
Oh my goodness powerful message love you lady C and J.T. ❤️
Thanks for this enlightening story Lady Cee🙏🏻❤️ it’s nice to hear interesting stories like this💖. God bless you and this ministry.😇
I’m glad you have a husband you can trust ❤️😊
This was a very good conversation. I wish my aunt could get this message.
I am glad you spoke on these issues about the organization I am not married but I was mistreated because I was single a woman and black and I became sick because of the mental abuse at the kingdom hall from the people there I left I faded away from that organization
When I was a teenager I would often think "why did I have to be born into this religion"? That should have told me something. Unfortunately I was in my late 40's when I started to think critically and finally at 52 said "I cannot do this anymore"! Out just over 2 years (husband also) and have not regretted this decision even one day. The only thing I regret is waiting so long and losing one child to the cult.
I know that's right lady C..my ex wife did the opposite but I'm living my best life now so it's all good
Sister I understand exactly what you are saying. I've been through all of this .And that's why I'm on this lovely channel.Thank you JT and Lady Cee. With love. 💘
Girl, you speak the truth! Grew up and raised as witness. Was married to a “brother” who was very successful financially. We lived in a nice house, nice car-we could afford nice things, not showing off. Didn’t matter-we were branded “DINKS” too! Lots of hate on us for not having kids even tho I worked part time and aux. pioneered a few times a year. It was never enough and nobody cared that I had physical and mental health issues (largely brought on by the JW cult and awful judgement congregation).
Worse, my ex turned out that he was molesting girls while he was a ministerial servant! I got disfellowshipped for divorcing him and he got to remain a brother even when he was jailed for 8 years. He’s back in and was told they believe his claim that it was a “conspiracy” - that these young girls had a plan to make it up to get him locked up. And the elders stood by him! I just can’t with how they protect pedos and not children.
I’m 48 now, I’ve been out for 20 years but only 2 years ago was I brave enough to not be afraid to research the truth about the truth. Found your channel and others. Your husband and you have helped me to gain clarity so much. Thank you for sharing your truth and your experiences. 🙏
Oh and did I mention NINE JW’s I knew (half in, half disfellowshipped) committed suicide? Yah....I was almost number 10. So thankful I woke up. I hope my parents and siblings will wake up soon too though they’re deeply indoctrinated. Miss them though..
Wow, amazing story.
Angry and sad as well that I almost ended my life as well because the elders discouraged me and others from seeking medical and therapeutic help. Was told I didn’t have enough faith in the “happy god” and needed to study the scriptures more. No wonder I felt worse...no kind words or gentle oil for this gal!
Between misplaced guilt-ridden JW’s who took their lives feeling they could never live up to Watchtower’s high standards, to elders excusing and supporting pedophiles and allowing thousands to die by refusing blood transfusions -Watchtower is has blood on their hands! I’m so disgusted by the evil and lies that persist in the name of God
You really endured a lot. This cult does a number on the women. That’s why no matter how much they kept trying to convince me they were living thru the printed words in their books, it was the actions of the people that told me otherwise. How can I contact you? Send your email to me at exjwct@gmail.com.
ExJW Critical Thinker thank you. I just sent you an email.
Got it, thanks! Will be in touch shortly.
Thank you Lady Cee. I adore you and JT.
I really enjoy your watching your videos it giving me courage to share my story soon. I woke up in 2017 and now it 2020 and I know deep inside that I have and need to share my story I been a lot of crazy things but timing is everything. And 2020 is My Year I cant still in Silence anymore. Since I was a kids I knew something was wrong. But thank u for sharing this video. Peace and Love Faith K. 🌻🐛🦋❤️
Go for it! So happy for you! 💕
Excellent. Thank you for sharing.
Love how u speak of yr devotion to yr husband. This is God's ideal.
very well said lady cee! thank you!
I understand ..... when I was disfellowshiped I enjoyed it more ... isn't that crazy...
I grew up in the truth.. my mom is a red headed British girl.. Dad.. Latino beautiful funny... wonderful.. until the 80s.. sending love
It's not my business! Petty stuff is so destructive!
Crazy ..... sorry you went thru that... ❤
Jealousy is TOXIC
The society's numbers could possible remain at current level if they would remember the old corporate sayin" People don't leave jobs/ Companies they leave BAD managers" so true of the organization but blind to this fact .
I know exactly what your preaching when I was always told we would be identified by the LOVE we have among ourselves. We've come along way from that for sure.
Jesus Christ is not a religion, u only need him and urself to have a personal relationship. our inner voice is typically always God.
Relevant .C Hallelujah, hallelujah! Your first sentence, says it all.
Amen. James 1:27 says it all regarding the word 'religion'. [Which originally means obligation in a ceremonial sense.]
We're supposed to operate on faith not religion.
The fact of the matter and the truth is you do not need Jesus in your life.The Bible itself is a book of myth and fairy tales,the sooner you educate yourself the better.
But He founded one church in Mat 16,18 an appointed and authorized his apostles and Peter in particular.
This church still exists for 20 centuries. The jw-organization did not get any authority, it is nowhere in the bible. The organization assumes to have His authority. That is why it is so dangerous to submit to this organization.
Great post!!
I felt the same way about traveling to other KHs, the FRIENDS were extremely loving to me. Went to a BAD hall and started seeing the light!!
I wonder how witnesses start to see the light after being involved in the organization for 20+ years. Please share some of the letters that you have received… I love hearing how others are waking up and their personal experiences. I have some friends that are 40 years plus in the organization… And I just don’t understand it!!
Yes , the people as you described ~ a love so nice ~ unless you do something’ they ‘ don’t agree with....you end up condemned ~
If the elders or the respected gossipers don’t like it. ~ It’s love under conditions with judgements!! You nailed it with your story. Many who left will know exactly what you are talking about! Then if you research the truth you find the real truth about the organization! If you have a relationship with Jehovah and not the org. You walk away with the real truth. 🧡 Blessed!
I wish my wife would wake up. We will be married 25 years next month. I used every skill I have but I don't believe she can handle TTATT Yet. I have been PImo for about 3 years now. It's getting old real fast. Thanks for everything you do.
First of all, I think it's absolutely beautiful that you two have the trusting relationship that you have with each other and you two listen to each other.
And, I'll be honest. My exit wasn't spawned from doctrine issues, but from people. I got picked on quite often at both congregations we went to, and never had any friends (partially because of family issues). So, when I started making friends outside of the Org, I realized that I never had to struggle the way I did and ended up never getting baptized and walking away....
Thank you for sharing this. This was almost my exact experience. Elders counseling me for taking extra shifts at my retail job at Christmas time. I was only 19. Looked down upon because I was working full time. Or that I had a 2 door sports car that wasn't good for service. The most hypocritical thing was elders counseling me to move to a large city where the need was great. All these baby boomer elders living in nice houses with only their wives. Did any one of them sell all their stuff and move? No. But tell the 20 year olds to do it. I could go on forever but man am I so happy I left that. It is 100% worth losing friends and family for your own sanity. Nothing is more important that that. Never live your life for other people
…when reading your comment, I see a bright person ~ God bless You
Be Glad you listen to the Scripture (". . have deep respect for your husband . .) it saved Your Life! 👍 Kudos to you for your faith in him dear Sister! ☺️
I find it so intresting that many ex-jw men wake up because of doctrine, and many of the women wake up because of the personal relationships, and dealing with the poor attitudes in the congregation. My wife was the same.
The Irregular Pioneer Channel We need more videos
@@wjsjallday i just uploaded a new one a few mins ago lol
I’m a Bible Student having second thoughts about the religion. I think my inner voice is trying to tell me something. Especially regarding the blood issue and the disfellowship process! I also noticed several cliques within the Hall I attend. What’s that about?
Read Crisis if Conscience by ex-Governing Body member Raymond Franz
Just read about all the false prophesies the JW's have made and what the bible has to say about them.
Its funny cuz the people are what got me thinkin too. My worldly college friends stick by me better than the witness friends i grew up with.
Awesome story Lady Cee. Yes, "the friends," were indeed a mess lol. They were both a curse and a blessing. A blessing in that there was always security belonging to a big community, a tribe that we humans crave. I enjoyed your heartfelt appeal to spouses whose mates have woken up, but they haven't! Everyday I am GRATEFUL that my husband loved and trusted me enough to listen to me about TTATT! But let's face it, his acceptance was an exception to the rule. The average indoctrinated jw is trained not to put ANYONE or anything before watchtower. That includes spouses, parents, children etc. I get into heated conversations with coworkers, trying to explain this fact. Our jw daughter is still in, still shunning us 5 yrs later as she was trained to do. In my heart I keep hoping her love for me-the person who carried her in my body for 9 months, will overcome the indoctrination. But in reality, that part of my life with her is a closed book.
When I hear about children shunning their parents, it is the absolute worst. So sorry you have to endure that. Glad you and your husband are still united in thought. That’s definitely a blessing.
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I'm so sorry that happened to you. That is sad what this cult does to families. Hopefully she will wake up. There is so much coming out about them now and it seems many will be leaving. Peace.
Spot on sister. CRAZY.
Excellent, thank you so much for sharing your story.
Thank you for your story.
Thank you for listening to JT because of you two along with Kim and Mikey, The Channel TTATT Eric, jwfacts.com and a few others my family of 13 are all awake and completely done with it.
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What a wonderful love story. I'm actually tearing up.. I'm so happy that things went well for you and JC.. I know that your story will help many leave that organization.
It's becoming more clearer to my wife as I tell her about the Organization! But it takes patience and love. The influence is very strong and deeply entrenched. But we know what the Word of God says...? Blessings to you all.... No Compromising!
Well freedom is a virtue. Wake up and smell the coffee and all of the above! Free at last and live your life to the fullest and most of all be HAPPY! GOD BLESS ALL OF YOU!!!😉😁😇
Thanks for sharing. I was in a similar situation back in 92. I followed my folks from California up to Idaho. We were instantly disliked in the congregation because we were from California. They thought we had money but really didn't. They clowned us for building a house with winter coming. It was like there was nothing we did or did not do that couldn't run these people the wrong way. I had become a MS, Dad was an elder. I was soon chastised for not becoming a regular pioneer. I never felt at home despite living there for 8 years. I almost left JWs in the late 90s. Instead I faded out for several years but came back as my wife and kids were stressing out because I wasn't going to the meetings. So I came back just for them. Do this stuff all resonates with me very well. I certainly appreciate the struggles the both of you had.
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So happy you had courage to acknowledge your feelings, Lady Cee. Your husband was an awesome support system for you! #reallove
Wise words spoken at the end there. My husband thought I was going crazy when I started to wake up. It was a really tough time for us. Many will be able to relate. We got through it in the end and now enjoy sharing new ideas and concepts as we navigate our own truth moving forward together. For spouces thinking their waking up will end their marriage, it doesnt have to be that way. Just try not to bombard them with info. Its shocking and scarey for you and you crave them for comfort and support at this time but good things take time and its important to remain composed and choose your words and time carefully.
So glad to hear your happy outcome.
Talk about Double Standards !!!... My JW Sister n I was involved in building a house for my JW Mom... I'm an Apostate when the Elders found out they said to my sister you can associate with your Apostate sister but when the project end..."Shun" her because she's an Apostate !!!... Used you only when they need you..."JW Conditional Love"...😳😵🤮😱
It is really nice to have a "church community." I grew up around a small congregation (Dad a JW, mom wasn't) so I could go or not. I had an older brother that wholeheartedly took to the teaching so more often than not i participated in everything . There were grown Witnesses in the congregation that I loved who were like my aunt and uncles. There were some young people our age that we truly enjoyed their companionship. I had cousins in the hall too. So that period from birth to about 10 years old was filled with lots of love in the congregation. Then folks from up North took over the congregation. The love faded a lot. Eventually that hall was sold and congregation moved several miles away and integrated. I think the love faded completely. It was in no way comparable to the Kingdom Hall of my early youth that I loved and felt loved.
I absolutely 100% agree with you on trusting your husband. I feel we have such similar experiences. This was an excellent video. Love you guys, keep up the good work. We hope to meet you both face to face someday and share our story.
Sounds like my mom old kingdom hall in East Liverpool oh mom said two sisters got into a fist fight in the parking lot ...mom out now after almost 40 yrs ...after my awaking I started sharing what I learn and slowly mom woke up ...prasise Jesus
Thank you Lady Cee. I really enjoy both you and JT's videos. Brings me back!
You Guys are so wonderful Thank you Lady Cee and your good good Husband J T WHAT AN INSPIRATION FOR ALL X WITNESSES and those are being Duped.God bless,The Spirit
is with you Both OF YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Thank you Lady Cee, I love this video. The advise on trusting the one who has been and will be there for you when you are down, sick, alone, is wonderful. With those few words you just toppled the Watchtower. People get so fixated on “living forever in paradise” that they forget about who has loved them and supported them in many different ways. It’s an obligation to stand up to any religion who tries to come between you and your partner. It is a sin to throw away good people who love you, just because you want to “live forever” and if there’s children, they also say “I want to save our children”. In the process what they really do is destroy their children’s lives with all of the ridiculous JW nonsense, give me a break. Throwing away a child’s parent, or labeling the parent as the devil is supposed to be for the good? These people are selfish, mean, cold hearted, and full of mental problems.
Yes, some KHs always judging everything looking for satan everywhere.
However when your young and growing up it always seemed like the perfect environment.
I was baptized for about a year . When it was recommend to start studying the (United in True Religion) book. After about 2 studies with it ,my usual custom was to read the book in its entirety. Having got about half way through. That's when it said that a person could be disfellowshiped. For merely having an opinion different than what was printed in the literature. At that very moment I knew it was over . I just wish that I would have disassociated myself right then and there. Instead of the on again off again meeting attendance and some of the crazy stuff I did to make sure they would df me. Not that they make any way leaving easy.