Leaving Jehovah's Witnesses: Getting Rid Of The Guilt!

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  • @TheDonatello17
    @TheDonatello17 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +40

    Nothing destroys a child mentally, emotionally and socially more than growing up in this religion

    • @sarahthomas8670
      @sarahthomas8670 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I agree

    • @AwakenTruths
      @AwakenTruths  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Definitely can see that

    • @thehannahregina
      @thehannahregina 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      Agreed. I'm almost 50 and still trying to deal with the after effects of growing up in this cult

  • @rachaelsims1418
    @rachaelsims1418 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +33

    I left cause it was boring. Meetings the same exact schedule. Lol. Seriously though I left cause I was having doubts so I prayed about it. And after I prayed about it and prayed for wisdom the next day I woke up.

    • @AwakenTruths
      @AwakenTruths  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +13

      Salute to you for waking up! It was definitely boring 😂

    • @symone3113
      @symone3113 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

      Yass, the meetings were so dang boring especially the Tues & Thurs ones…

    • @shomami921
      @shomami921 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@symone3113it was depressing

  • @Estee.Ar.6869
    @Estee.Ar.6869 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +17

    Thank you Awaken Truths. I don't feel guilty anymore!

    • @AwakenTruths
      @AwakenTruths  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Anytime! We’re happy to hear people overcome the guilt!

    • @courtneyroberts6011
      @courtneyroberts6011 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      SO YOU DONT FEEL GUILTY AFTER YOU MASTUTBATE?! HOW NICE. SIN NO LONGER HURTS YOU.

    • @kiwilove6174
      @kiwilove6174 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@@courtneyroberts6011 you the one who obviously feels guilty about that. Weirdly specific. Go deal with that.

  • @valerianogomez4041
    @valerianogomez4041 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +12

    Man, I’ve left about a 1 1/2 years ago with my family. The only guilt I have is staying in it for 30 yrs. I’ve left and am free.

    • @AwakenTruths
      @AwakenTruths  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      That’s a beautiful place to be!

  • @sarahthomas8670
    @sarahthomas8670 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +11

    I left straight after I had a huge fight with my family and I was like if this is what Jehovah is about then I give up. I block my cousin who conduct my Bible study and told them I give up and I want to focus on my mental health and this was when I just turn 18.

    • @AwakenTruths
      @AwakenTruths  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Good for you. They definitely do not prioritize mental health in this organization

    • @sarahthomas8670
      @sarahthomas8670 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@AwakenTruthsdefinitely don’t . The religion is very time consuming. I was diagnosed with depression so like getting up for ministry and meetings wasn’t easy bc I lack motivation

  • @symone3113
    @symone3113 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +17

    “If you don’t stand for something, you will fall for anything”

    • @heidijay5902
      @heidijay5902 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      For some reason this quote (which I have heard before) prompted me to write a lot in my journal, which is always helpful in my healing. So thank you for your help with my healing process.

  • @romeowong84
    @romeowong84 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +14

    This video is very timely, when it come to leaving, i do feel guilty from time to time, this video helps

    • @AwakenTruths
      @AwakenTruths  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      We’re glad we could help!

  • @sarahthomas8670
    @sarahthomas8670 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

    I’m feeling really guilty recently. My 18 year old sister is getting baptised on Saturday. I was ask to come and I said definitely not. They can’t understand that I think it’s a cult and they basically ask if I want to attend a cult ritual is crazy. I felt guilty bc I’m older and everyone making it a big deal. But they need to respect where I stand and I remember what I stand for and it’s not that. One day all of that stuff will back fire and I’ll be happy and move on by then 🤷🏾‍♀️

    • @AwakenTruths
      @AwakenTruths  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      Don’t believe you are wrong. Jws are constantly trying to push your personal boundaries which is not okay. Sometimes you are able to put personal beliefs aside and sometimes you shouldn’t. And only you know what those times would be. (For me only way I’d enter a Kingdom Hall again is for jw family funeral)

    • @sarahthomas8670
      @sarahthomas8670 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      @@AwakenTruthsthank you :). I think they need to learn about boundaries. I will never go back again not even for memorial. I have move on with my life and they should too. Tbh I’ll be very upset if funeral of my mum was with this cult and since I’m the oldest I think I should have a say but its about what my mum would wanted so I’ll just have to deal with it when it comes 💔

  • @alannaandersons619
    @alannaandersons619 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I had all this rolling around in my head, so I decided to put it in a poem
    You said your Governing Body were the only ones who speak with God
    But now your teachings have been changed
    Don't you find that kind of odd?
    You teach your people the Governing body to the heaven they will rise
    But when they're asked in court all they did was lie
    You say Jah will Know his people by their Earthly Fruits
    Do you really think that is you because you wear a fancy suit?
    You get mad when when we decide to walk away
    But do you really listen to the things you say?
    You taught that that time would never pass away
    But the people of that time have left us anyway
    You stand up and tell us you are speaking about Jah.But all we really hear is Just Bla Bla Bla
    You say all you want is for us to come back
    But that will take a whole lot more than allowing beards and Slacks
    You said we need to trust in you so God would Help your people
    But when we came to ask for help you sent me to a steeple
    You say your people are only taught the truth
    And for our children to be saved they must be Baptized in their youth
    When the children came to you about abusive men
    You told them not to go get help because that would be a sin
    How can you preach you are God's earthly organization
    When all you really care about is your reputation?
    You call us Apostates for Questioning our Different views
    But every single one of your sins are in the National News?
    And now because the world now know about your every sin
    Hopefully soon they will shut you down so we can have our family back again.
    Alanna K Anderson

  • @millie9814
    @millie9814 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

    Thank you so much for making this video! I was the person who commented :3 I really REALLY need this video! 💕 I’m gonna grab a snack and watch the entire video. You guys are awesome!!

    • @AwakenTruths
      @AwakenTruths  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hope we could help in some way! 🫶🏽 thank you for the topic

  • @heidijay5902
    @heidijay5902 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    I’m at the point where I feel guilty for being a part of this toxic organisation (I don’t feel guilty at all for leaving). My last session with my psychologist was about the same & was extremely helpful. I’m in the uncomfortable but extremely exciting process of moving on. I think I could easily list 20 reasons why I left & am never going back, the fact that my family needs me to be part of it to “approve” of me is the first one. Thanks for another great video.

  • @leetrippii1830
    @leetrippii1830 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Man, it's crazy to see grown men growing beards now only because some men said they can

    • @AwakenTruths
      @AwakenTruths  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Grown as hell bra. 60 year old men growing a beard for the first time is crazy

  • @Alisha-zq6vh
    @Alisha-zq6vh 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

    Thank you so much for covering this subject. It's an incredible feat to stop the guilt. I hope to get there one day!

    • @AwakenTruths
      @AwakenTruths  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      It really is !

  • @martinayre4908
    @martinayre4908 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    You guys are fricken awesome 😊

  • @Mamdrmamdr
    @Mamdrmamdr 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Wow this spoke to me so much. Raising my son it’s so true, there are so many judgements! I took a year off of work to raise my son and there are so many woman telling me I should be working, he needs to be in daycare, or how to care for my child. It’s so true that woman really be so nosy lol. Like girl you raised your kids & I don’t want my son like your kids 😭 Telling me to not cater to him meanwhile he’s A BABY lol. But I know I’m doing a great job and it got to me in the beginning but now I know I’m a good mom and my son is so healthy & happy & smart! The quote is “if you stand for nothing, you’ll fall for anything” thank you for this. Made me feel affirmed in sticking to what I believe.

    • @AwakenTruths
      @AwakenTruths  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      People have opinions for everything!! Do you momma! I’m sure you’re doing great. A happy and healthy baby that’s what matters.but yes thank you for the quote!!

  • @janinemccartha1811
    @janinemccartha1811 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

    Hi Awaken Truths. I'm so relieved I left that organization! The only reason I was baptized was because of pressure. I was christened as an infant & must have been totally disillusioned! I'm not ever going back to that cult, never! I don't feel guilty because I'm sober now & don't have to feel like I owe $ or anything to them is what they brainwashed us to believe. You're exactly 💯 ✅️ right. We deserve to be happy. Love yall, guy 👑💎⌚️🏡&🎀💍💄💋🛍👡 doll, see 👀 yall on the next one, ✌️ peace, Janine Smiley😉🧸

    • @AwakenTruths
      @AwakenTruths  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      That’s the best feeling! Feeling free and knowing we don’t owe them anything

    • @cloefauna
      @cloefauna 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Well done!!! ❤

    • @itsjustme6315
      @itsjustme6315 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      This was something that needed to be said and heard by SO MANY OF US! THANK YOU! I agree that more expounding is needed as well! I look forward to more!

  • @leetrippii1830
    @leetrippii1830 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Life is so much better when you not worrying about how somebody else is moving and in the words of Katt Williams " I'm doing busy doing what the fuck im doing to be worried about what the fuck you doing"

    • @AwakenTruths
      @AwakenTruths  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      You hear me. People be worried about the wrong things. Let people think whatever they want

  • @cloefauna
    @cloefauna 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Yes be yourself!!! 🙌❤👏 Good for you all it’s such a burden to carry guilt especially when you realize it’s optional and it’s your decision ~ faith is a gathering opportunity but also personal!
    We are blessed to have that choice and plenty of options haha such a relief of the spirit to disregard that feeling of being judged!! No one should be required to live as an uncomfortable member of a rigid group, or feel obligated to worship as part of any particular sect, and JW is just not right for most people in being so controlling. Absolutely would not work for me but I was not raised in it thankfully 😅

  • @Mee-g3q3y
    @Mee-g3q3y 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    All religions are meant to feed the ego

  • @andracadicecrawford4256
    @andracadicecrawford4256 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    FAAACTS.....YOU WOULD LITERALLY GET SHUNNED IF YOU GREW A BEARD...OR HUST HAD A LITTLE STUBBLE!!!

  • @andracadicecrawford4256
    @andracadicecrawford4256 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    THIS IS SOOO TRUE!!! I STILL CATCH MYSELF....STRUGGLING WITH ANSWERING TO PEOPLE OUT OF GUILT! SMH

    • @AwakenTruths
      @AwakenTruths  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      And truth is you don’t have to!

  • @Katchancellor
    @Katchancellor 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Remember you can be "BLOOD GUILTY"? What kinda 💩 to put in a person's head? Even a child? Not only can you not live your life - you're responsible for someone else's!! It was always having to think about someone else's feelings - regarding LITTLE things you may have wanted to do. The average JW always judging, but they've never been in that situation. Raise your kid "this way" - but they don't have kids!!
    If you're with a man who ALWAYS gets it wrong and NEVER apologized, and rewrites history like he didn't get it wrong - you'd leave him!!
    Just think - a rule about something that is NATURAL, a beard. Something that "God" designed was wrong to do.

    • @AwakenTruths
      @AwakenTruths  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Yes this is all so true! Sometimes we need to put things into perspective

  • @janevigneau3406
    @janevigneau3406 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    What is their ultimate gain to keep you in? Do you have to pay them? Are they making money off the congregation? You two have taught me so much of how to deal with my relatives that are strong JW. But I want to know what is their gain to keep you in it.

    • @AwakenTruths
      @AwakenTruths  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      It’s a billion dollar company. They also own real estate all over the world and get the members to build the Kingdom Halls for free instead of hiring contractors. Then they sell the Kingdom Halls and keep the money. The witnesses also go recruit new members

    • @janevigneau3406
      @janevigneau3406 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@AwakenTruths it sounds like a giant spider web....yikes!

  • @Ladybhive71
    @Ladybhive71 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Yes when you guys brought out about humility that was 💯 spot on.

  • @mrfixitferg
    @mrfixitferg 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Napoleon hill

  • @beautyRest1
    @beautyRest1 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    🙏

  • @evaarnold5838
    @evaarnold5838 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Wonderful points!

  • @ssh-jq5ov
    @ssh-jq5ov 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Really needed this video… I’ve been delaying leaving because of my family and some genuine jws I care for. But I’m finally to the point where I’ll be okay without them in my life. I deserve to be happy. I’m 26, it’s been time to bounce. Now I just need to save more money 😂
    Love your videos! Keep up the great work! Love from Cali ☀️

    • @AwakenTruths
      @AwakenTruths  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thanks for watching! It’s never too late to start living for you!

  • @rachellewalker2967
    @rachellewalker2967 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    18:40 I say, “Watch your own bobber” 😂😂😂

  • @jtopdawg6
    @jtopdawg6 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Another great video and even greater topic.

    • @AwakenTruths
      @AwakenTruths  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Appreciate that. It needed to be said !

  • @toddhayes3506
    @toddhayes3506 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Great Job Thanks

  • @Mz_be
    @Mz_be 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I was studying during hurricane Katrina,and she told me if I was a witness.my roof wouldn't have caved in.Lol I haven't seen that witch since I was THROUGH!!!!!!!!!

    • @AwakenTruths
      @AwakenTruths  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Wth 🤣🤣 what a silly thing to say but i swear they believe that stuff

  • @brittanyward9399
    @brittanyward9399 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    My girlfriend and I were just talking about this yesterday. We both went to the same hall. It’s amazing to know that we are not alone. It was at the point that I realized that I wasn’t afraid of dying because I didn’t want to live like that forever that I lost the fear.

    • @tekilaortiz3594
      @tekilaortiz3594 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      (I’m the girlfriend 😂)…the guilt stayed with me for a long time especially because my family stayed making negative comments about “lifestyle choices” Changing my environment was essential for me; once I moved out and had my own space, there was no one there to make me feel guilty about leaving the cult. Eventually the feelings of guilt fade and peace replaces it.

    • @AwakenTruths
      @AwakenTruths  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      This is so true. It’s such a good feeling to release yourself of everybody else’s opinions. And changing environment definitely puts it all into perspective

  • @derrickwilliams1902
    @derrickwilliams1902 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    There’s a good series on Hulu called “Under the Bridge” it takes place in the early 1990s, it takes place in Victoria British Columbia. It’s about this Canadian girl of South Indian origin who was murdered by her teenage friends from a group home, she was trying to fit in. The series goes back and forth between timelines recounting certain periods of their lives. But the interesting part is that her family are Jehovah’s Witnesses and she’s rebelling against them. The father converted from Sikh to JW when he met the mother back in the day to marry her. It’s a good series.

  • @ghobson7404
    @ghobson7404 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    When I left the JW's a few decades ago I didn't feel any guilt whatsoever, in fact it was the most liberating time ever and for years and years I did not want anything to do with religion, it's only now that I'm getting interested in reading the Bible and understanding the pure message it conveys, so with the help of a Commentary book plus a NKJV (larger print) and various Utubers I'm beginning to really understand the Bibles message.

  • @craigtaylor3899
    @craigtaylor3899 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you for this video. I really love all your videos and information. …. This one though ….. wow!!!! you both hit it right on the head. A I meant you literally hit on the reasons why I stayed as long as I did, why I got baptized, why I married the first time I got married etc. Thank you all. Would love to attend one of the ex JW meetups. I have another guy is is like a brother to me.. he stayed longer than I did and I believe I lot of it was out of guilt. He and I literally fell out and almost came to physical blows because I left. After he left we made a mends and now we talk about the brain washing all the time. Again thank you for this one 🙏🏽

  • @NelsonYazmadjian-tx9nl
    @NelsonYazmadjian-tx9nl 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    “Should I be mad at the world or should I be mad at myself ?” -nipsey

    • @AwakenTruths
      @AwakenTruths  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Nip the great! 🏁

  • @mamacat6959
    @mamacat6959 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    50 years of guilt left the moment I woke up!! It was sooo freeing to not have to shoulder that guilt. You don’t even realize how much pressure you are under until it’s gone!! Life is good now!😊

  • @thewarriorscodex8758
    @thewarriorscodex8758 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great video very informative and helpful👍

  • @bradybunch92
    @bradybunch92 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    One of my favorite things about this channel is when Lexi laughs. Especially when she’s laughing about something she used to do. Her laugh is say “omg, that was so stupid.” 😆 it cracks me up!

    • @AwakenTruths
      @AwakenTruths  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      No fr because that’s all i can think about like sheesh how did i used to be this way 🤣

    • @bradybunch92
      @bradybunch92 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@AwakenTruthsI have never been a JW but I have a few family members that are. A couple of them have woken up…yay! I like to watch these channels to learn what life is like for them. Knowledge is so important to understand others. I have children your age and I think the two of you are so adorable together. I especially love all the anecdotal stories. I get very invested in them! I find myself saying “wait! what ever happened to sister so and so??” 😂 But more than just being the cutest couple ever you are both so mature and insightful. Especially this video!!! You both have so much guidance to give others who have gone through what you both went through. I always believe that there will be purpose in the pain we experience. Keep making videos and I will keep watching ❤ partly to hear Lexi laugh 😁

  • @bryanaauz
    @bryanaauz 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Im so happy you guys posted this. When i first joined i was so happy then i felt pressured and got depressed i didn’t enjoy going to “church”. I left last year because of false doctrine. It made no sense to me, then when they started making changes i knew it was time to go and that i was lied to. I started seeing everyone’s true colors and it really made me disappointed. I was feared to leave that i wouldn’t be saved etc but someone who has read the bible i knew Christ would never leave because i didn’t follow this organizations rules. I’m now at a new church happier than ever and got answers to questions i always wondered for. Sadly i know some close people who are still afraid to leave.

  • @beautyRest1
    @beautyRest1 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Thanks, very true!!

  • @symone3113
    @symone3113 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Yes exactly…,”their opinions of me is none of my business”….❤

    • @AwakenTruths
      @AwakenTruths  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Love that ❤️

  • @CliffordMillionesJr
    @CliffordMillionesJr 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I was DF 21 years ago and honestly being in the "truth" many friends didn't display true love and some of my family members are hypocrites and unfortunately we really wasn't close, alot of fakeness with some JW 's and some try to make you feel guilty! I don't feel anything or guilty, im living my life and don't care what anyone thinks!

  • @Shield-Maiden-j8z
    @Shield-Maiden-j8z 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I have not left JW’s yet because……………I just lately subscribed to your channel which is so informative and so enlightening. Thank you

    • @supaexcellence
      @supaexcellence 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Keep researching and allow yourself to look at information and perspectives from a range of places x

  • @tin8060
    @tin8060 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This was a much needed video for me as I am facing low self-esteem issues after leaving a few years ago. Thanks for making these videos and helping out the exjw community. It’s such an emotional struggle as I’m still trying to figure out my purpose in life in my mid-20s. I’ve always thought about going to nursing school (absn), but what’s preventing me is the guilt and the hard work nurses deal with, so I feel stuck at times and have thought about other career paths. I just really don’t know and have to do tons of research.

    • @AwakenTruths
      @AwakenTruths  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      You should try everything that comes to mind. You never know what your purpose is until you get out there and start trying things. You’ll know exactly what’s meant for you. Much peace and success on your journey ☮️

  • @lanalong6736
    @lanalong6736 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Deep and true

  • @amandae5925
    @amandae5925 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Built on guilt!

  • @uncomfortableconversationsheal
    @uncomfortableconversationsheal 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    This was so needed!!!!

  • @Warren5902
    @Warren5902 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    That’s not guilt, that’s Jehovah pulling you back towards him with his Holy Spirit. He still loves you even if your turn away from him and Jesus still died for your sins. It’s never too late ❤️

    • @AwakenTruths
      @AwakenTruths  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      HA 🤣🤣🤣

    • @sandyhext
      @sandyhext 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Warren you've joined the wrong group🤣🤣🤣

    • @Jeron_Benton
      @Jeron_Benton 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Lmao 😂…. Here we go 🤦🏾‍♂️

    • @pariswhyte9536
      @pariswhyte9536 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yeah that’s what my friend from JW said before she came back…

  • @Thecvsquare
    @Thecvsquare 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    You cant think for yourself in this organization

    • @AwakenTruths
      @AwakenTruths  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Not at all! It’s condemned

  • @kellyfrazier4723
    @kellyfrazier4723 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    The damage is real ,, thank you all so much for helping people heal🌸💕💐🌺

    • @AwakenTruths
      @AwakenTruths  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Of course 💕

  • @martinayre4908
    @martinayre4908 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Your exquisites

    • @AwakenTruths
      @AwakenTruths  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Appreciate you!

  • @knitspired
    @knitspired 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

  • @HerefortheLove
    @HerefortheLove 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This is a real question : does Jesus want us to be ourselves? Or does he want us to give up all self seeking behavior and follow him? It’s all confusing. 😵‍💫

  • @CallmeMelinanow
    @CallmeMelinanow 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This is a great video, thank you both so much! ❤