I'm the same way as a pimo introvert myself when any member of the congregation force me to "associate and make new friends" both mentally and emotionally drains me as an introvert needing severe solitude and talk to actual true friends in the I've made in the gaming/social media world
Same here. Born in, baptized at 11. I was pretty social when I was in, but in the years since leaving, I've had to learn to accept and enjoy being isolated. I just have not figured out how to make friends. It feels so silly to be so socially inept at my age.
@@AwakenTruths Yes. Whichever family members no longer want to deal with you let them go. They never wanted to support you. The religion is just an excuse for trashy behavior.
I’m worldly, JW wife gave the kid to her family to keep it safe. When they allow us to hang with kid . The kid (5yo) is all screwed up.. nightmares of the world ending and paradise..
Thank you sooo much for this this is the one I’ve been waiting for it just kills me to see my 8 yr grand daughter be groomed and made to fear and made to stand out amongst the other children and then not understand why the child isn’t doing well in school or always doesn’t want to even go.
My dad wanted to play basketball and was very good at it. I have heard so many stories from several people saying he was good enough to go to the NBA. My grandma was begged to let him play and she vetoed it because of worries of worldly influence. I feel bad for him because he truly loves the game and I’m sure he thinks about where he could have been 😞
Which church are preaching the gospel of the kingdom around the world to all nations as Jesus Christ said? Matthew 10:16, 24:14, 28:19-20, Mark 13:10, if not only only only the Jehovah's witnesses..
That shit hindered the fuck out of me, I'm 40 and still trying to figure this thing out. I had it going on and knew what I wanted as a child. Between acting, modeling, playing football, and businessman. I feel worthless at most times now. Since I couldn't tap into my creative side, I chose alcohol, and illegal substance, marijuana, opioids, and cigarettes. On the outside of me you wouldn't tell, but my insides say different.
@@AwakenTruths Listening to you both brings me some joy, I knew that I wasn't tripping. Even though I'm older in age, I love the wisdom and reasoning you all share. Imagine coming up in this in the 80s and 90s, I couldn't participate in nothing. I was a popular kid and had to live a double life.
I would have had a lot of froends ans maybe been popular had i not been too scared to talk to other kids so they thought I was “conceited” (vs shy/scared) ans I attracted bullys and waa picked on
I grew up as a witness and I was homeschooled from second grade all the way up to my senior year! Now at 27 I still feel underdeveloped in all areas in my life. I left the organization at 23 … and I’m still picking up the pieces of my own life.
Well done to you for speaking up about your experience! Learn to develop critical thinking and you will enjoy freedom of expression freedom of fought you will figure it out! Stay strong!!
One of my biggest regrets was blowing off the last 2.5 years of high school and not going to college. Even my jw dad former elder wanted be to go. But i thought what's the point of all that hard work, i just need to get a job, get married, and ride this old system out. Like the movie, i coulda been a contender, instead now I'm 52 divorced twice, lost my house and car, and am still doing mostly what i did for work 30 years ago.
The saddest part of it ALL is, everything about “Jehovah,” is circumstantial, the entire Bible is circumstantial. Yet they victimize their children, mentally damaging them! It’s not just the organization, Religion in its entirety is a fallacy!
I recently discovered your channel and I wanted to compliment you both for seeing the light before it was too late. I was never a JW( thank goodness), but I recently “encountered” one with a child. Everything you both expressed about the danger of this cult on children is spot on. Her father is a “minister” and from my experience with him showed me all I needed to know, from his hypocrisy( double life), abnormal need for validation disguised as arrogance and extreme control issues. I’m so afraid for his child and I hope she doesn’t become as damaged as he is.
Thank you for tuning into our channel! Those witnesses are known for living double lives and it's terrible how the kids have to grow up in this. Especially with all the teachings being false and a waste of time.
@@AwakenTruths Anyone with an ounce of critical thinking skills will quickly realize those “teachings” are nonsense at best. I still can’t believe I gave this “minister” the time of day.
@ 27:47 - I did not come up as a JW. But I Hated, Hated, Hate,Hate, HATED, H.A.T.E.D field service & knocking on neighbors doors!! When I did show up for field service meeting I would say I had to take care of some business and then I'd meet the group in the territory. I went right to the house, undressed and watched Wrestling and afternoon movies. At the end of the month I'd hand in 30 hours! 🤣
So glad you too are living your lives and out of this destructive Cult. 😭😂🤣😀the kids that I saw in this organization looked miserable and weren’t allowed to do anything to other kids were allowed to do.
I left jw in the late 80's... and you are extremely correct... the children.. especially the girls.. bought up in that religion... were absolutely so innocent... especially the teenagers... desperately looking for husband's..fond memories... but that is what makes you exactly right! they were being brought up...too innocent for this world.. the perfect environment for child predators.... Jehovah's own haven... your personal nightmare... the kingdoms nightmare..crush my heart now... make this pain go away... I see now..most elders are simpletons to worldly manipulators...if another Israel has fallen..then it's claim of birthright and heir is false...of this I am content.. but now I must be this witness.. that I can't bear that childs pain... but can end it's cause. apologies if too sentimental, but it really does hurt.
That hurts so bad cus this us literally my life as a female. Watched my male siblings be worshipped and did whatwvwr they wanted. I was told i dont have an opinion literally. I was purposely hindered by my iron fist father. And both parents blocked every opportunitu i had to grow independence from internships to something as basic as learning to drive. So naturally when i did leave being forced out for having a conversation wirh a worldly giy who i wasnt even attracted to. Sadly, he was a big part of gaining independence and quite franlky all he did was everytjing my own father refused to do. Inrhink he felt responsible in part for my being kicked to the curb by my family. Was only working , going to sxhool, walking and riding the bus. What more could youbask? I was put in So many detremental situations because i didnt have the self sufficiency i should have had. But the worse part is that the mindset iblearned that other peoples happinessnis my responsibikity and i should yield to other people especially men. Its a point i never could cross and my strong will which made me a target as a child kept growing stronger as i went along. And i found myself. I also found my way out if this cult mentally and rhat is rhe biggest blessing. I still carry scars from way back and some baggage. But im in control finally. I will not leave this place without doing what i came here to do.
I never got baptised and I’m so glad I didn’t. It was awful as a child growing up in the organization. Many of us end up with very little or no social skills, low self esteem and countless untold issues because of how we were brought up. I’m pretty near 60 now and I’m still so angry when I think about it. 😩
Hi Awaken Truths. Thanks for being honest about all the hypocrisy that goes on in that fake cult. I wish now I would've never met any of those totally insane liars. Thankfully, I'm not depressed like so many of them claim to be. If they'd leave, they we wouldn't be depressed. Love yall's channel & always look forward to your uploads. Peace✌️🚘 yall guys🆒️💎😎 & 🆒️💄💍🚙⌚️💋dolls, Janine Smiley 🙂 🪆🆒️♏️☕️🧁
Yes, the Jehovah’s Witnesses organization have the kids listening to talks about some things they shouldn’t be exposed to. Little children shouldn’t be hearing elders give talks containing sexual matters or other adult content.
This one single sister when I was going all of a sudden you hear a thump and what happened is she slugged one of her boys right on his back and of course others would be pinching their children to stay awake and pay attention very very sick I'm glad I got away from those crazy people
Great video! Everything you talk about is what I have seen some family members go through over the last 40 years. Some of it is so similar it is scary😕
Yupp, there was this creepy ahh old man in my aunts congregation. The way her hall was set up there was a front room where the meetings took place & this random back room with a table. Right after the meetings he would go back there and have all the kids lined up waiting for their candy… and you know how all the adults would chatter for an hour after the meeting so the kids would be in there unsupervised. My aunt would tell us to never take candy from him and don’t go back there. One day we did and she whooped our tails for it. I thought it was cause she didn’t want us to have candy, but I thought about it for years and was like wow, he was a lil creepy slug old man… lol. Cause why are the adults all “congregating” & you so worried about hanging with the kids giving them candy 🤢
As a child witness, I thought it was terrible that Christmas and birthdays are banned. Watching worldly people celebrate Christmas and having family reunions made me feel left out of a harmless social event. My impression is that Christmas comes right out of the bible, the birth of Jesus and the wise men giving gifts. Regarding the word pagan…..pagans never celebrated Christmas. Most people today celebrate Dec 24th not about Jesus but simply celebrate to participate in a great holiday. Non Christian’s are tired of Christian’s trying to this and that about Christmas. This is why now for many people Christmas is not about Jesus but just to have a happy holiday. this is why we no longer say merry Christmas but happy holidays. The point is what ever you believe Christmas is a wonderful holiday and should be celebrated what ever it means to you. For some it just means a holiday for fun. I feel sorry for all of us who missed out on Christmas and Easter. Jehovah’s Witnesses have NO RIGHT to remove the celebration of the birth and death of Christ. Yes, I think this is one of the many things JW’s deprive their children from celebrating. It’s about family reunions, gifts and taking a few days out of the year and show some love for each other. Forget the word pagan……we all love Christmas trees, presents and family reunions. As you can see I wish I had celebrated Christmas growing up. Lol. This has been a fun video. I saw your Christmas video and wish you do a thanksgiving and Christmas video. You are like an extended family to me and your viewers. There is no other ex JW channel like yours. When I watch your videos I feel like you are so real and right in my living room giving good advice. Other channels are some what distant and not so personal like y’all. Thank you
I remember back in 3rd grade,which was many moons ago.this girl in my class was a jw,which I didn't know nothing about at that time.i seen her a few years ago and she's Crazy as bessy big.😢
I was born in and baptized a month after turning 11. I lost all my family and friends because of a decision I made as a 10 year old (was still 10 when going over the "baptism questions"). I thought I was doing the right thing to make Jehovah, my family and congregation proud of me. What a joke. 🙄😖
I was born in 1960 born in it got spanked for falling asleep it sucked the life of living away i was girl we did nothing like being in oppression n punished every perceived wrong by imperfect humans i hate the org but i love the creator …..im old now whattta waste of trying to survive stay strong lovely sisters n brothers
Great topic, Awaken Truths. Some cults have leadership that likes attention even if the audience is miserable. What those children are learning is to dissociate.
You guys are awesome! You hit all the fine points of this cult. As for the sports issue, JWs don’t say you can’t play sports, they say you shouldn’t want to play sports ( competitively). When you do play competitively, they counsel you on playing sports when they don’t ban it in the first place. Totally f’ed up policy’s.
the worst was the single sisters get married to "these brothers" who are violent and they end up in Domestic Violence situations. I always said the brothers at the hall were the worst to date. Take a better chance with a non witness person was my experience. All the brothers I dated were horrible.
I spoke to my mum about this today. How i grew up in fear and had daily nightmares. I was born in. My parents joined when they were older. She said she never thought about that and she understands now why i left.
My dad Literally beat me before and after the kingdom hall meetings. When he stopped going for 5 years he still forced us to go and the beatings never stopped. He went back and never missed a meeting until he died. Still beat the kids and our mom. This religion NEVER helped up, never helped him to be better. Now I've devoted every day to be the complete opposite of him . Began with leaving this Crazy religion.
The only place I could not make friends was at the Kingdom Hall. All my friends knew I was a Jw, and I even preached to them. When I went to the community college close to my home I made a lot of friends that were no Jws, but I didn’t click with the Jws I met there. I think since I never really clicked with Jws , when I left it didn’t really hurt because I left with my family and didn’t leave good friends.
I grew up during the 70's and I remember my mother would pinche and my sister if we went to sleep at the hall. So did however apologize to us when we became adults
worth mentioning: 1- In the meetings people read all kind of topics: death, drugs, sex, sickness, and anything in between, kids get to listen to this like if they were adults. 2- kids get obliged to comment in the meeting and say "Yes" yet, they dont really have comprehension of what they are saying but they have to say it. 3- some of these parents get agressive with their kids when they start crying and they take them to the back... 4- there's a Caleb video where they are telling him not to celebrate birthdays, cause is bad, then another video about not to spend your savings on icecream instead give it to the Hall. the list goes on...smh!
4:04 As a pimo, I used to love commenting until I found out they want to use me commenting by reading a scripture all because I was forced into the school to Bible read and everyone said they "love" it but it's just fake kindness through love bombing
A boy at my grandma congregation got disfellowshipped..he was 18. He Is no longer with us soon after he was disfellowshipped. His whole world was the organization and when that was taken away he had nothing left.
@@AwakenTruths The JWs are definitely a cult! My mom and sister, who I live with, are unfortunately witnesses They try to attend every meeting They've invited me, but I always refuse The only meeting I go to is the memorial Mom always invites me every year She also told me I better attend, or else Every Sunday, we supposedly do family worship Yesterday, we watched the latest JW broadcasting Brother Samuel herd sounded like a robot! What else is new? Lol! But, in all seriousness, the GB sounds like they're talking to preschoolers!
One thing I havent heard happennig is when the kid is allowed to play with the “worldly” kids but the worldly kids telllimg me their parent/s disallowed them from associating with me at all. I would say becauae of my parenra religion even if im not following it ??? I was told by three different childhood friends they could not associate wirh me be ause of my moms religion. That jist xompoimds it. My soster had a friens with a mom who was concerned for my sister so they actually let her come over more and sleep over be ause they didnt agree with how we were being raised and they knew our dad was abusive. That gorl was not allowed at pur house but my aiater was allowed over there (because they knew my dad had accidentlt almost hot her or yelles at her thinking she was my sister (our dad wa never a Jw he was just really abusive ) .
Please forgive the awful typos ! My finger tips have not touched rhe xorrect letters on my phone without a lot of wffort somce having this little tiny phone.
I used to know an Elder who would give his kids the choice to go the meetings OR stay at home*, but if they did stay at home they would get lock down, (these type of doors cannot be opened unless a key). soon the most "rebel" when she turn 18 or something left the house and got shunned for that.
Which church are preaching the gospel of the kingdom around the world to all nations as Jesus Christ said? Matthew 10:16,24:14,28:19-20,Mark 13:10, if not only only only the Jehovah's witnesses..
@@AwakenTruthsWhich church are preaching the gospel of the kingdom around the world to all nations as Jesus Christ said? Matthew 10:16,24:14,28:19-20,Mark 13:10, if not only only only the Jehovah's witnesses..
In the Baptist faith, we never force our children to accept our beliefs or get baptized. We teach them about the faith. Whenever they have their own understanding and make the choice to accept Jesus as their Savior and get baptized, then it’s their decision. For our sons personally, they were both young boys when they expressed wanting to be baptized. We made sure that they had a clear understanding of the choice they were making. We didn’t coerce them. When we were satisfied that they understood, we allowed them to be baptized. As a parent of course you want what you feel is best for your children. However, it is ultimately their choice because it’s what they have to live with and what they will be accountable for. Thanks for another honest, informative video 😊.
People who are exJWs can understand why Michael Jackson was the way he was, extremely shy, awkward around people etc.. he tried to navigate his JW mama and his wordly dad….
I’m still surprised that my half sister who’s never been baptized but was raised a witness stopped speaking to me last year.. we use to talk just about every other day then all of sudden she stopped speaking to me. I do post a lot of you all videos on my page and I change it to public so that all can see the JW crap…. The sad thing is I’m too damn stubborn to call and ask her what’s going on…. I’m just too tired to kiss her butt anymore… I didn’t grow up as a witness but I can’t understand how she’s shunning me and she never signed the the JW contract I signed it and left after 11 years, however If she’s done so am I….😂 make this crap make sense…SMDH!!
We had JW neighbors now this people were extra they would follow every single rule and call AOR on each neighbors forbfunny things. This people would oy allowed they're kids to hang out with the Pentecostal charismatic neighbors that's it. Lol
Yes it is. Not everyone that is not a JW is bad association. In the congregation I was in we had a child molester. 4 ministerial servants who were robbing people at gun point. That was bad association.
That’s up to them. They should not be guilted and shamed into doing so. If they are not baptized, they have not made a dedication. Why should they be held to the same standard as baptized kids?
@@dexvil9021 you should never be telling children not to obey parents unless you have a scriptural reason. Parents are responsible for their children. Just because they don't raise them the way you like doesn't mean they are wrong. Just because you want the world's love does not make it right.
Again, twisting what I’m saying. Not telling children to not listen to their parents I’m telling the parents they need to correct themselves and give their children options to succeed in the world. Period.
@@dexvil9021 children not only are to listen but obey their parents. Rebellion is rebellion against God. Christians do not use the world to the full for it is passing away. So what options are you talking about?
It’s about setting good examples and setting your children up for productive lives. If you keep them out of everything, kids will have issues in the real world. If you then lmk out of the boy/Girl Scouts are you teaching them the things they could have learned through that program. If you force them to believe in something they will have trouble believe it in the first place. If you don’t adapt to how kids learn, you will stifle them.
You’re the one that is saying that the scouts are bad association. Many would disagree with you. You gain skills with the scouts. With the witnesses from my experience is they don’t give you any skills other than possibly speaking in public. The witnesses take your time and put limitations on you, but they don’t take the extra step to teach you anything else or replace that teaching aspect. It’s don’t do this and don’t do that, but we’re not gonna teach you anything else it’s up to you, but you can’t use the avenues that you would usually use to learn certain things.
@@dexvil9021 no one needs the scouts at all so I don't know why you bring that up. Life is not determined by the scouts. The only limitations for Christians is the Bible. John 17:14-16 You associate with people you aspire to be like. James 4:4 The world loves those that are it's own.
I used the scouts as a. Example. Don’t get caught up in the lingo. The point is at JW giving their kids skills other than knocking on doors. Most in my experience are not.
No, rebellion is not good. At times rebellion is necessary if done correct with a positive goal and plan. I rebelled. But I was not into craziness as you would like to believe. Wanted to go to college and play baseball. So i did what I had to do to accomplish my goals. I went to school, competed, worked out, studied. Kept my mouth shut and my head down. Don’t shit on their goals if it does not meet your vision.
Christmas is optional. It’s normal in America and various places around the world. It most important rings family’s together. Yes, any family’s need holidays to get together.
Unfortunately, the world we live in is not easy. Sometimes it’s hard for family to get together. Sometimes a day set aside is away for people to get together. It is what it is. Are those families that don’t get together deficient in someway maybe but holidays provide a time to get everybody together.
@@dexvil9021 are you saying without pagan bacon Christmas that families have no basis for getting together? I submit that love will always make occasion for families to get together and they don't Christmas to accomplish that. But if you want the world's acceptance then that is what you do.
@@dexvil9021 a child has to learn to take a stand for what is right. When parents can teach children this it is one of the most important lessons they can learn.
God doesn't force kids to love him is a parents duty but showing fear with God that is the devils work. A cult will put fear not God. Praise to Jesus Christ he is love and shows us the way to his father. Pray for your salvation.
Yes. All kids need to be prepped to leave the house at 18-23 to live their lives. No one wants to be cooped up under their parents. Set them up for success.
Eternal life is not guaranteed. It’s belief. My point is if your going to ban sports just say your banning sports. Not…it’s not banned but we prefer you don’t play. If you do play we may council you for playing even though it’s not banned. That is assine round about speak. YES or NO will do as regards to policy.
Honey your eternal life is not door to door service and joining an org. Charles T. Russell said that in order to be a part of the org you had to read his publications and then qualified it by saying that if you stopped reading his publications and just read the bible within two years you would be out of the org. That means your belief system is in the publications not the bible which indeed it is. This is all man made. The G.B is not the Apostles and the org is not the Acts Church.
It’s not about making money playing sports. I was no where near a pro. It was maximizing my potential and playing in the highest level I could play at. It’s about learning hard work and dedication. You can learn that from many places. The point is, understand what your kids are into and encourage it. Help them along. And if your not going to be supportive be honest why your supportive and don’t twist words. Example. Witness don’t say you can’t play sports, they say it’s a family decision. But if you do play sports you can be counseled or look down apon because your doing something that is not banned. Their policy needs to be clear and concise and stop trying to avoid looking bad. Call a spade a spade.
@@bretherenlee1404 Your reply makes no sense. The bible is not a religion it's a relationship. When you give yourself to the Lord Jesus Christ , it's eternal. The Holy Spirit lives inside you as the down payment, guarantee and witness of eternal life. I feel Him moving inside me when I pray. Elohim doesn't leave you that's a promise He makes to us. Hebrews 13:5. Religion is mans way of making himself right to God. The W.T is dangerous. It's religion.
Children are trainees. But it does dot mean the trainer has the best trading themselves or the best intentions. Many witness parents I came across had some trauma or were looking for something else in life. The witness came along and they got hooked. The kids have to pay for the parents life situations.
I'll put it to you like this you're a child who lives under your parents roof. You live by your parents rules when and while you live under their roof. If you Can’t do that find another place to live
So you stifle their growth so they have issues in the future? Yes, many ex JWs have trouble adapting after leaving depending on how doctorated they are.
Parents rules are to be respected but this couple are making the case that kids will call you out as a hypocrite all day long when a parent doesn't follow their own rules. It's always best to lead by example. I was raised by parents that it was do as I say not as I do in a very legalistic household, I absolutely had no respect for them because they were the biggest hypocrites. But I was a single parent with two children that raised my kids by example and today my children are upstanding citizens that have accepted the Lord and I have a close relationship with both of them. Leading by example is the best way to go all day long. Kids know when you're a fake, they're not stupid.
I was born in,extremely sheltered and I have no social skills whatsoever but I have come to enjoy my solitude 🌸💐🌺
That's good that you were able to make the best out of your situation!
Sounds just like me. I was raised the same way.
I'm the same way as a pimo introvert myself when any member of the congregation force me to "associate and make new friends" both mentally and emotionally drains me as an introvert needing severe solitude and talk to actual true friends in the I've made in the gaming/social media world
Same here. Born in, baptized at 11. I was pretty social when I was in, but in the years since leaving, I've had to learn to accept and enjoy being isolated. I just have not figured out how to make friends. It feels so silly to be so socially inept at my age.
@@rhistarr5146 I used to as well to the point they made me feel introverted from the isolation at 17
The Sooner Someone Leaves - The Better. Stop Wasting Time And Get Your Life Back.
Facts. We can’t get our time back. People can’t afford to be spending years in this garbage
@@AwakenTruths Yes. Whichever family members no longer want to deal with you let them go. They never wanted to support you. The religion is just an excuse for trashy behavior.
I’m worldly, JW wife gave the kid to her family to keep it safe. When they allow us to hang with kid . The kid (5yo) is all screwed up.. nightmares of the world ending and paradise..
That’s crazy! Got that kids mind all messed up for no real factual reason
Your own child given to other family?! Oh hell no!!!
I was one of those kids. Thank goodness for my husband’s love and support i got over that fear… omg it’s been a journey
Thank you sooo much for this this is the one I’ve been waiting for it just kills me to see my 8 yr grand daughter be groomed and made to fear and made to stand out amongst the other children and then not understand why the child isn’t doing well in school or always doesn’t want to even go.
Omg I am such a people pleaser.
My dad wanted to play basketball and was very good at it. I have heard so many stories from several people saying he was good enough to go to the NBA. My grandma was begged to let him play and she vetoed it because of worries of worldly influence. I feel bad for him because he truly loves the game and I’m sure he thinks about where he could have been 😞
You guys have great discussions and you bounce off each other well. No interrupting and respecting each other and I love that.
Thanks! We appreciate that!
Me too! They make a great team!
I joined in 1973. They said the end would come in 1975. it didn’t happen. I left after two years. I wasn't falling for the scam.😥
Nicely put. Religions are basically scams devised by humans with their own agendas.
Which church are preaching the gospel of the kingdom around the world to all nations as Jesus Christ said? Matthew 10:16, 24:14, 28:19-20, Mark 13:10, if not only only only the Jehovah's witnesses..
That shit hindered the fuck out of me, I'm 40 and still trying to figure this thing out. I had it going on and knew what I wanted as a child. Between acting, modeling, playing football, and businessman. I feel worthless at most times now. Since I couldn't tap into my creative side, I chose alcohol, and illegal substance, marijuana, opioids, and cigarettes. On the outside of me you wouldn't tell, but my insides say different.
Were sorry to hear about the bad things you experienced because of this cult. We wish much success and peace on our journey though!
@@AwakenTruths Listening to you both brings me some joy, I knew that I wasn't tripping. Even though I'm older in age, I love the wisdom and reasoning you all share. Imagine coming up in this in the 80s and 90s, I couldn't participate in nothing. I was a popular kid and had to live a double life.
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@@breadchasermd8164 it does
I would have had a lot of froends ans maybe been popular had i not been too scared to talk to other kids so they thought I was “conceited” (vs shy/scared) ans I attracted bullys and waa picked on
I grew up as a witness and I was homeschooled from second grade all the way up to my senior year! Now at 27 I still feel underdeveloped in all areas in my life. I left the organization at 23 … and I’m still picking up the pieces of my own life.
Check out our healing journal. We created it with experiences like this in mind and it may help you out. You’re still young!
Well done to you for speaking up about your experience!
Learn to develop critical thinking and you will enjoy freedom of expression freedom of fought you will figure it out! Stay strong!!
One of my biggest regrets was blowing off the last 2.5 years of high school and not going to college. Even my jw dad former elder wanted be to go. But i thought what's the point of all that hard work, i just need to get a job, get married, and ride this old system out. Like the movie, i coulda been a contender, instead now I'm 52 divorced twice, lost my house and car, and am still doing mostly what i did for work 30 years ago.
The saddest part of it ALL is, everything about “Jehovah,” is circumstantial, the entire Bible is circumstantial. Yet they victimize their children, mentally damaging them!
It’s not just the organization, Religion in its entirety is a fallacy!
I recently discovered your channel and I wanted to compliment you both for seeing the light before it was too late. I was never a JW( thank goodness), but I recently “encountered” one with a child. Everything you both expressed about the danger of this cult on children is spot on. Her father is a “minister” and from my experience with him showed me all I needed to know, from his hypocrisy( double life), abnormal need for validation disguised as arrogance and extreme control issues. I’m so afraid for his child and I hope she doesn’t become as damaged as he is.
Thank you for tuning into our channel! Those witnesses are known for living double lives and it's terrible how the kids have to grow up in this. Especially with all the teachings being false and a waste of time.
@@AwakenTruths Anyone with an ounce of critical thinking skills will quickly realize those “teachings” are nonsense at best. I still can’t believe I gave this “minister” the time of day.
@ 27:47 - I did not come up as a JW. But I Hated, Hated, Hate,Hate, HATED, H.A.T.E.D field service & knocking on neighbors doors!!
When I did show up for field service meeting I would say I had to take care of some business and then I'd meet the group in the territory. I went right to the house, undressed and watched Wrestling and afternoon movies. At the end of the month I'd hand in 30 hours! 🤣
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We grew up in a cult!
Most definitely!
So glad you too are living your lives and out of this destructive Cult. 😭😂🤣😀the kids that I saw in this organization looked miserable and weren’t allowed to do anything to other kids were allowed to do.
Being born in , couldn’t express those feelings that still surface from time to time , in better words than you two have and do 💪🏾💯
We understand🙌🏽
I left jw in the late 80's... and you are extremely correct... the children.. especially the girls.. bought up in that religion... were absolutely so innocent... especially the teenagers... desperately looking for husband's..fond memories... but that is what makes you exactly right! they were being brought up...too innocent for this world.. the perfect environment for child predators.... Jehovah's own haven... your personal nightmare... the kingdoms nightmare..crush my heart now... make this pain go away... I see now..most elders are simpletons to worldly manipulators...if another Israel has fallen..then it's claim of birthright and heir is false...of this I am content.. but now I must be this witness.. that I can't bear that childs pain... but can end it's cause.
apologies if too sentimental, but it really does hurt.
That hurts so bad cus this us literally my life as a female. Watched my male siblings be worshipped and did whatwvwr they wanted. I was told i dont have an opinion literally. I was purposely hindered by my iron fist father. And both parents blocked every opportunitu i had to grow independence from internships to something as basic as learning to drive. So naturally when i did leave being forced out for having a conversation wirh a worldly giy who i wasnt even attracted to. Sadly, he was a big part of gaining independence and quite franlky all he did was everytjing my own father refused to do. Inrhink he felt responsible in part for my being kicked to the curb by my family. Was only working , going to sxhool, walking and riding the bus. What more could youbask? I was put in So many detremental situations because i didnt have the self sufficiency i should have had. But the worse part is that the mindset iblearned that other peoples happinessnis my responsibikity and i should yield to other people especially men.
Its a point i never could cross and my strong will which made me a target as a child kept growing stronger as i went along. And i found myself. I also found my way out if this cult mentally and rhat is rhe biggest blessing. I still carry scars from way back and some baggage. But im in control finally. I will not leave this place without doing what i came here to do.
I never got baptised and I’m so glad I didn’t. It was awful as a child growing up in the organization. Many of us end up with very little or no social skills, low self esteem and countless untold issues because of how we were brought up. I’m pretty near 60 now and I’m still so angry when I think about it. 😩
Hi Awaken Truths. Thanks for being honest about all the hypocrisy that goes on in that fake cult. I wish now I would've never met any of those totally insane liars. Thankfully, I'm not depressed like so many of them claim to be. If they'd leave, they we wouldn't be depressed. Love yall's channel & always look forward to your uploads. Peace✌️🚘 yall guys🆒️💎😎 & 🆒️💄💍🚙⌚️💋dolls, Janine Smiley 🙂 🪆🆒️♏️☕️🧁
We always look forward to your comments! All of us found the real truth and peace after leaving that cult!
Yes, the Jehovah’s Witnesses organization have the kids listening to talks about some things they shouldn’t be exposed to. Little children shouldn’t be hearing elders give talks containing sexual matters or other adult content.
Agreed!
Oh my... I cringe looking back now. My poor kids on the platform commenting on those cringe Sofia and Caleb manipulative videos ... smh!
But that gets to be in the past now thanks to their momma!
This one single sister when I was going all of a sudden you hear a thump and what happened is she slugged one of her boys right on his back and of course others would be pinching their children to stay awake and pay attention very very sick I'm glad I got away from those crazy people
Yeah some patents seriously went overboard
@@AwakenTruths that's funny as hell
Great video! Everything you talk about is what I have seen some family members go through over the last 40 years. Some of it is so similar it is scary😕
It seems like we all share similar experiences, unfortunately the JW"s believe we are all making up lies.
Yupp, there was this creepy ahh old man in my aunts congregation. The way her hall was set up there was a front room where the meetings took place & this random back room with a table. Right after the meetings he would go back there and have all the kids lined up waiting for their candy… and you know how all the adults would chatter for an hour after the meeting so the kids would be in there unsupervised. My aunt would tell us to never take candy from him and don’t go back there. One day we did and she whooped our tails for it. I thought it was cause she didn’t want us to have candy, but I thought about it for years and was like wow, he was a lil creepy slug old man… lol. Cause why are the adults all “congregating” & you so worried about hanging with the kids giving them candy 🤢
The fact that they find a way to just live with the strange person around and sweeping it under the rug is crazy!
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@@AwakenTruthsthey say that. little kids trick or treating is demonic, because strangers give kids candy
But, they're people to talk!
As a child witness, I thought it was terrible that Christmas and birthdays are banned. Watching worldly people celebrate Christmas and having family reunions made me feel left out of a harmless social event. My impression is that Christmas comes right out of the bible, the birth of Jesus and the wise men giving gifts. Regarding the word pagan…..pagans never celebrated Christmas. Most people today celebrate Dec 24th not about Jesus but simply celebrate to participate in a great holiday. Non Christian’s are tired of Christian’s trying to this and that about Christmas. This is why now for many people Christmas is not about Jesus but just to have a happy holiday. this is why we no longer say merry Christmas but happy holidays. The point is what ever you believe Christmas is a wonderful holiday and should be celebrated what ever it means to you. For some it just means a holiday for fun. I feel sorry for all of us who missed out on Christmas and Easter. Jehovah’s Witnesses have NO RIGHT to remove the celebration of the birth and death of Christ. Yes, I think this is one of the many things JW’s deprive their children from celebrating. It’s about family reunions, gifts and taking a few days out of the year and show some love for each other. Forget the word pagan……we all love Christmas trees, presents and family reunions. As you can see I wish I had celebrated Christmas growing up. Lol. This has been a fun video. I saw your Christmas video and wish you do a thanksgiving and Christmas video. You are like an extended family to me and your viewers. There is no other ex JW channel like yours. When I watch your videos I feel like you are so real and right in my living room giving good advice. Other channels are some what distant and not so personal like y’all. Thank you
I remember back in 3rd grade,which was many moons ago.this girl in my class was a jw,which I didn't know nothing about at that time.i seen her a few years ago and she's Crazy as bessy big.😢
You guys hit every nail on the head! Most embarrassing experience being raised in this nonsense.
Thank you for watching!
I was born in and baptized a month after turning 11. I lost all my family and friends because of a decision I made as a 10 year old (was still 10 when going over the "baptism questions"). I thought I was doing the right thing to make Jehovah, my family and congregation proud of me. What a joke. 🙄😖
You were just a kid. The expectations put on children as if they are supposed to be perfect is insane
@@AwakenTruths It's sad. I was so starving for validation that I was good enough, because I always felt like I was bad.
I was born in 1960 born in it got spanked for falling asleep it sucked the life of living away i was girl we did nothing like being in oppression n punished every perceived wrong by imperfect humans i hate the org but i love the creator …..im old now whattta waste of trying to survive stay strong lovely sisters n brothers
That's a shame how many kids got punished for falling asleep in those boring meetings. It was definitely a waste of our time!
JWs be saying dont go to to school "youll get influence by the world" Yet There are more horrible stuff going on in KHs more than ever!😂
I recalled sitting through talks that bashed other religions for relocating priests who were alleged to have molested children.
😮 pot calling the kettle black 🤦🏾♀️
Yep! The hypocrisy
Great topic, Awaken Truths. Some cults have leadership that likes attention even if the audience is miserable. What those children are learning is to dissociate.
You guys are awesome! You hit all the fine points of this cult. As for the sports issue, JWs don’t say you can’t play sports, they say you shouldn’t want to play sports ( competitively). When you do play competitively, they counsel you on playing sports when they don’t ban it in the first place. Totally f’ed up policy’s.
the worst was the single sisters get married to "these brothers" who are violent and they end up in Domestic Violence situations. I always said the brothers at the hall were the worst to date. Take a better chance with a non witness person was my experience. All the brothers I dated were horrible.
If I feel asleep at the hall, my mom would make me stand up while the meeting was going on. smh
We keep hearing this one! Guess it was common practice lol
Children are taught to fear everything. Especially told that basically everything is bad. It’s hard to break that habit as an adult
I spoke to my mum about this today. How i grew up in fear and had daily nightmares. I was born in. My parents joined when they were older. She said she never thought about that and she understands now why i left.
That good she was understanding about it
My dad Literally beat me before and after the kingdom hall meetings. When he stopped going for 5 years he still forced us to go and the beatings never stopped. He went back and never missed a meeting until he died. Still beat the kids and our mom. This religion NEVER helped up, never helped him to be better. Now I've devoted every day to be the complete opposite of him . Began with leaving this Crazy religion.
Wow. That is truly traumatizing. I’m sorry that happened to you.
Yall were allowed to go out and have friends? I wasn't at ALL. I have such poor social skills now that i can't even make friends as an adult.
We had dfd moms lol
The only place I could not make friends was at the Kingdom Hall. All my friends knew I was a Jw, and I even preached to them. When I went to the community college close to my home I made a lot of friends that were no Jws, but I didn’t click with the Jws I met there. I think since I never really clicked with Jws , when I left it didn’t really hurt because I left with my family and didn’t leave good friends.
Makes sense!
I grew up during the 70's and I remember my mother would pinche and my sister if we went to sleep at the hall. So did however apologize to us when we became adults
Omg my grandma used to pinch me so hard when I’d dose off! All I could do is cry in silence lol.
worth mentioning:
1- In the meetings people read all kind of topics: death, drugs, sex, sickness, and anything in between, kids get to listen to this like if they were adults.
2- kids get obliged to comment in the meeting and say "Yes" yet, they dont really have comprehension of what they are saying but they have to say it.
3- some of these parents get agressive with their kids when they start crying and they take them to the back...
4- there's a Caleb video where they are telling him not to celebrate birthdays, cause is bad, then another video about not to spend your savings on icecream instead give it to the Hall.
the list goes on...smh!
I really appreciate this. Especially the development part & not fitting in. I might have to watch this again & do more research on these topics too.
4:04 As a pimo, I used to love commenting until I found out they want to use me commenting by reading a scripture all because I was forced into the school to Bible read and everyone said they "love" it but it's just fake kindness through love bombing
He said I could go ahead and live my double life in peace… 🤣🤣🤣
Okay🤣🤣
A boy at my grandma congregation got disfellowshipped..he was 18. He Is no longer with us soon after he was disfellowshipped. His whole world was the organization and when that was taken away he had nothing left.
Such an important video and topic to cover ❤ very well done
Thank you so much!
I have a childhood story I am willing to share. In the back room asking inappropriate questions.
Hit us up on IG
Thank you .
Great video. 😊
Glad you liked it!
No kidding I'm 60yrs old and still can't shake off the trama
I feel so bad for those who are being shunned!
Definitely!
@@AwakenTruths
The JWs are definitely a cult! My mom and sister, who I live with, are unfortunately witnesses
They try to attend every meeting
They've invited me, but I always refuse
The only meeting I go to is the memorial
Mom always invites me every year
She also told me I better attend, or else
Every Sunday, we supposedly do family worship
Yesterday, we watched the latest JW broadcasting
Brother Samuel herd sounded like a robot! What else is new? Lol! But, in all seriousness, the GB sounds like they're talking to preschoolers!
One thing I havent heard happennig is when the kid is allowed to play with the “worldly” kids but the worldly kids telllimg me their parent/s disallowed them from associating with me at all. I would say becauae of my parenra religion even if im not following it ??? I was told by three different childhood friends they could not associate wirh me be ause of my moms religion. That jist xompoimds it. My soster had a friens with a mom who was concerned for my sister so they actually let her come over more and sleep over be ause they didnt agree with how we were being raised and they knew our dad was abusive. That gorl was not allowed at pur house but my aiater was allowed over there (because they knew my dad had accidentlt almost hot her or yelles at her thinking she was my sister (our dad wa never a Jw he was just really abusive ) .
Please forgive the awful typos ! My finger tips have not touched rhe xorrect letters on my phone without a lot of wffort somce having this little tiny phone.
I used to know an Elder who would give his kids the choice to go the meetings OR stay at home*,
but if they did stay at home they would get lock down, (these type of doors cannot be opened unless a key).
soon the most "rebel" when she turn 18 or something left the house and got shunned for that.
Good info keep sharing 😊
We will!
I knew JWs were bullshit when I was a kid 😂
You caught on early😂
Which church are preaching the gospel of the kingdom around the world to all nations as Jesus Christ said? Matthew 10:16,24:14,28:19-20,Mark 13:10, if not only only only the Jehovah's witnesses..
@@AwakenTruthsWhich church are preaching the gospel of the kingdom around the world to all nations as Jesus Christ said? Matthew 10:16,24:14,28:19-20,Mark 13:10, if not only only only the Jehovah's witnesses..
Thinking it’s safe, that’s why they’re having so many csa cases.
Most definitely!
Great video
Appreciate it!
In the Baptist faith, we never force our children to accept our beliefs or get baptized. We teach them about the faith. Whenever they have their own understanding and make the choice to accept Jesus as their Savior and get baptized, then it’s their decision. For our sons personally, they were both young boys when they expressed wanting to be baptized. We made sure that they had a clear understanding of the choice they were making. We didn’t coerce them. When we were satisfied that they understood, we allowed them to be baptized. As a parent of course you want what you feel is best for your children. However, it is ultimately their choice because it’s what they have to live with and what they will be accountable for. Thanks for another honest, informative video 😊.
I would like to have a open dialogue with y’all
People who are exJWs can understand why Michael Jackson was the way he was, extremely shy, awkward around people etc.. he tried to navigate his JW mama and his wordly dad….
What did you both have to do to get where you are today?
We have a healing journal breaking down step by step how to rebuild from scratch
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But do y’all know how dark and evil these things are?
Be specific…don’t know what things you are talking about
I’m still surprised that my half sister who’s never been baptized but was raised a witness stopped speaking to me last year.. we use to talk just about every other day then all of sudden she stopped speaking to me. I do post a lot of you all videos on my page and I change it to public so that all can see the JW crap…. The sad thing is I’m too damn stubborn to call and ask her what’s going on…. I’m just too tired to kiss her butt anymore… I didn’t grow up as a witness but I can’t understand how she’s shunning me and she never signed the the JW contract I signed it and left after 11 years, however If she’s done so am I….😂 make this crap make sense…SMDH!!
We had JW neighbors now this people were extra they would follow every single rule and call AOR on each neighbors forbfunny things. This people would oy allowed they're kids to hang out with the Pentecostal charismatic neighbors that's it. Lol
Bad association is bad for kids
Yes it is. Not everyone that is not a JW is bad association. In the congregation I was in we had a child molester. 4 ministerial servants who were robbing people at gun point. That was bad association.
No good parent lets their child do as they please
No. Don’t let kids do as they please. Give them health options to they can make sound choices and have options.
Normal religion? Who is deciding what is normal?
Are you saying because a child wants something they should have it?
Should children not be concerned about pleasing God?
That’s up to them. They should not be guilted and shamed into doing so. If they are not baptized, they have not made a dedication. Why should they be held to the same standard as baptized kids?
@@dexvil9021 you should never be telling children not to obey parents unless you have a scriptural reason. Parents are responsible for their children. Just because they don't raise them the way you like doesn't mean they are wrong. Just because you want the world's love does not make it right.
Again, twisting what I’m saying. Not telling children to not listen to their parents I’m telling the parents they need to correct themselves and give their children options to succeed in the world. Period.
@@dexvil9021 children not only are to listen but obey their parents. Rebellion is rebellion against God. Christians do not use the world to the full for it is passing away. So what options are you talking about?
Who said that children are not to obey their parents is that what your kids do that to you?
It’s about setting good examples and setting your children up for productive lives. If you keep them out of everything, kids will have issues in the real world. If you then lmk out of the boy/Girl Scouts are you teaching them the things they could have learned through that program. If you force them to believe in something they will have trouble believe it in the first place. If you don’t adapt to how kids learn, you will stifle them.
@@dexvil9021 says who? Who says the girl or boy scouts are needed? Are you saying bad association has no affect on children?
You’re the one that is saying that the scouts are bad association. Many would disagree with you. You gain skills with the scouts. With the witnesses from my experience is they don’t give you any skills other than possibly speaking in public. The witnesses take your time and put limitations on you, but they don’t take the extra step to teach you anything else or replace that teaching aspect. It’s don’t do this and don’t do that, but we’re not gonna teach you anything else it’s up to you, but you can’t use the avenues that you would usually use to learn certain things.
@@dexvil9021 no one needs the scouts at all so I don't know why you bring that up. Life is not determined by the scouts. The only limitations for Christians is the Bible. John 17:14-16
You associate with people you aspire to be like. James 4:4
The world loves those that are it's own.
I used the scouts as a. Example. Don’t get caught up in the lingo. The point is at JW giving their kids skills other than knocking on doors. Most in my experience are not.
Are you saying children should rebel?
No, rebellion is not good. At times rebellion is necessary if done correct with a positive goal and plan. I rebelled. But I was not into craziness as you would like to believe. Wanted to go to college and play baseball. So i did what I had to do to accomplish my goals. I went to school, competed, worked out, studied. Kept my mouth shut and my head down. Don’t shit on their goals if it does not meet your vision.
Are you saying parents are perfect?
No. Fees. Cloth. Shelter. Academic guidance. Spiritual guidance. Everything in moderation. JWs go overboard with the spiritual guidance thus stifling everything else.
How damaging to be taught about God and self control
Who said celebrating Christmas and the like is normal?
Christmas is optional. It’s normal in America and various places around the world. It most important rings family’s together. Yes, any family’s need holidays to get together.
@@dexvil9021 who said for you to do Christmas? Was it God or man?
I question the sincere love of any family where Christmas is needed to get together
Unfortunately, the world we live in is not easy. Sometimes it’s hard for family to get together. Sometimes a day set aside is away for people to get together. It is what it is. Are those families that don’t get together deficient in someway maybe but holidays provide a time to get everybody together.
@@dexvil9021 are you saying without pagan bacon Christmas that families have no basis for getting together?
I submit that love will always make occasion for families to get together and they don't Christmas to accomplish that. But if you want the world's acceptance then that is what you do.
@@dexvil9021 a child has to learn to take a stand for what is right. When parents can teach children this it is one of the most important lessons they can learn.
You saying the world knows more about raising children than God?
God doesn't force kids to love him is a parents duty but showing fear with God that is the devils work. A cult will put fear not God. Praise to Jesus Christ he is love and shows us the way to his father. Pray for your salvation.
@@Isa-cx6tv are you saying obedience to God is optional?
Proverbs 9:10-12
@@Isa-cx6tv Amen
You want a child to go off on their own?
Yes. You want your children to go off on their own and prosper. They can’t prosper if you suffocate them with draconian rules.
Yes. All kids need to be prepped to leave the house at 18-23 to live their lives. No one wants to be cooped up under their parents.
Set them up for success.
@@dexvil9021 says who? You are spouting white propaganda
So you are saying you are perfect parents?
You think you know more about raising kids than God?
Who said he had to play sports? Is money more important than eternal life?
Eternal life is not guaranteed. It’s belief. My point is if your going to ban sports just say your banning sports. Not…it’s not banned but we prefer you don’t play. If you do play we may council you for playing even though it’s not banned. That is assine round about speak.
YES or NO will do as regards to policy.
Honey your eternal life is not door to door service and joining an org.
Charles T. Russell said that in order to be a part of the org you had to read his publications and then qualified it by saying that if you stopped reading his publications and just read the bible within two years you would be out of the org. That means your belief system is in the publications not the bible which indeed it is. This is all man made.
The G.B is not the Apostles and the org is not the Acts Church.
@@rhondahart2416 little girl have you just said no to God and yes to being friends of the world? James 4:4
It’s not about making money playing sports. I was no where near a pro. It was maximizing my potential and playing in the highest level I could play at. It’s about learning hard work and dedication. You can learn that from many places. The point is, understand what your kids are into and encourage it. Help them along. And if your not going to be supportive be honest why your supportive and don’t twist words.
Example. Witness don’t say you can’t play sports, they say it’s a family decision. But if you do play sports you can be counseled or look down apon because your doing something that is not banned.
Their policy needs to be clear and concise and stop trying to avoid looking bad. Call a spade a spade.
@@bretherenlee1404 Your reply makes no sense. The bible is not a religion it's a relationship. When you give yourself to the Lord Jesus Christ , it's eternal. The Holy Spirit lives inside you as the down payment, guarantee and witness of eternal life.
I feel Him moving inside me when I pray. Elohim doesn't leave you that's a promise He makes to us. Hebrews 13:5. Religion is mans way of making himself right to God.
The W.T is dangerous. It's religion.
Are children trainees or experts?
Children are trainees. But it does dot mean the trainer has the best trading themselves or the best intentions. Many witness parents I came across had some trauma or were looking for something else in life. The witness came along and they got hooked. The kids have to pay for the parents life situations.
I'll put it to you like this you're a child who lives under your parents roof. You live by your parents rules when and while you live under their roof. If you Can’t do that find another place to live
So you stifle their growth so they have issues in the future? Yes, many ex JWs have trouble adapting after leaving depending on how doctorated they are.
Parents rules are to be respected but this couple are making the case that kids will call you out as a hypocrite all day long when a parent doesn't follow their own rules. It's always best to lead by example. I was raised by parents that it was do as I say not as I do in a very legalistic household, I absolutely had no respect for them because they were the biggest hypocrites. But I was a single parent with two children that raised my kids by example and today my children are upstanding citizens that have accepted the Lord and I have a close relationship with both of them.
Leading by example is the best way to go all day long. Kids know when you're a fake, they're not stupid.
What’s normal y’all want to be worldly so bad
No such thing as worldly 😂 we all live in the same world
@@WhatUpButterCup90 only JWs use the word, “worldly”. Pretending to be islam. FOH