@@AwakenTruthsWhich church are true according to the Bible in this world? Because many churches are not true according to this scriptures, Matthew 7:21-23,Roman's 10;1-3,2Corintians 11:12-15,2thimoty 4:3-4,2Peter 2:1-3,1John 4:1.
Your videos have been encouraging and tremendous aid in readjusting my life. I grew up with JWs but never got baptized. After reaching 18 years old, I stopped going to the hall leaving relatives and old friends behind. Being out in the world, I had my challenges but some of the moral principles of JWs allowed me to live a good life. I finished college, got a good job, apartment and moved to a different state. Nothing was perfect but I am happy with my decisions living a life lived. Some years ago, I decided to move again where some previous JWs friends who know my relatives. At first, I experienced the love boom phase with almost every outing was an opportunity to get pulled me back in. I even went a meeting too. It became overwhelming after being away so long and what was said to me now sounded so cultish. I just couldn't go back there mentally. Eventually, after several invitations for a bible study then the shunning began by old friends. I felt lost, betrayed and isolated. That's when I found your videos and have regained happiness knowing there is a community of people like me. Thank you, Awaken Truths!! Keep your content coming. I love it!!!!
"Being out in the world, I had my challenges but some of the moral principles of JWs allowed me to live a good life." Exactly 💯, this is the part of JWs that I miss. Regardless of positivity, the fact remains that this world is far from wonderful. When a person has not experienced tragedy, injustice, or serious challenges, it is difficult to see how bad it can really get for some. The lack of empathy is real. Thus, these situations are ideal for cults' recruitment.
This comment really has touched us. Thank you for this and I’m so glad we have been able to aid in your transition. Thank you for telling your story as well ❤️
I RATHER NOT GO AROUND THEM. I STILL DON'T WANT TO BE WITNESSED TO. OR, ASKING ME WHEN I'M COMING BK ETC. BECAUSE THAT'S MY TRIGGER..AND SOMEONE MAY GET CURSED OUT😂😂😂
Bridgerton actually gave me cult vibes and maybe that’s why i liked it 😅 all of their rules in the society and everything and yet people always breaking them was absolutely what i observed in the jw religion lol
Variety is the spice of life. - is the saying. I think when someone says something fearful about health - it's almost like their mind goes on auto pilot and they feel sick, then they have symptoms, and it just gets progressively worse. Marcus Aurelius said, "Our lives are what our thoughts make it "
14:08 I'm a pimo myself for 5 yrs since 17 and fallen to deep depression to this day, constanly thinking dark thoughts since after all the lies they told me as well as the fears they put in me. Being in that hall is like being in a mental/regular prison
Im so sorry y ou are going through that and I'm so glad you are watching videoes to help you see that you're not crazy - what they are telling you is crazy.. 2 months out after 34 + years and sending you love and strength
Today I realised: I deserve to be alive I don’t need nobody to deserve to be alive! This was the point what pushed me down my whole life!! 😮 Finally I got it what caused my depression! The JWs thinking „you do not deserve to be alive“ took all will to live from me. All I wanted was to be independent and grown up. I deserve it! I do not need a organisation or a god or a jesus to deserve to live! My parents made me.
Hi Awaken Truths. It's so good to see 👀 yall guy & doll again! I ❤️love the fact that the excellent advice to do what makes me happy, something they shun people for. Remembering all the criticism is past & trying new things without the "drama." See 👀 yall 🎵🎶🫶🏡💋on the next 📹 video, ✌️ ☮️, Miss Janine💅🧸
I tell you I love your videos. It just seems like it is right on time for me. I have not been going to the hall for months now. I just do not feel like it fits in my life and my children. Also I can tell you that everything you both are saying it is so true how I have felt. I cannot speak on anyone else but it is so true. I just recently watched Leah Remini on Tubi Scientology and the Aftermath Season 3 and episode 99 about Jehovah Witness's and the interviewers on there were telling the truth how it is once you decide to leave or get DF (disfellowshipped).
The part about the basement is sooo real. Feeling like I've been in prison all my life and it's soo hard to adjust to everything. Still being grateful every single day I'm out tho. Thank u for talking me through a bad day
This is why i dont' go after my old JW buddies and try to wake them up, I hope they are just looking at my example and is up to them for change, see the outcome for most of us that used to be JWs: -Atheist - Free to do whatever you were blocked before (alcolholism, drugs....) . so I guess some people they just need that "Check", all the time. but why not AA meetings at that point - People like me, who still believe's there's a God but i stay away from religion - or swap religion, but I haven't noticed a "In between" per say Although, if JWs still keep knocking my door, then that's a fair game for me to try to wake them up as they would try to indulge me their false beliefs 💯
This is so true! We have done away with religion completely. It’s hard not to see the corruption now. But we still believe in a higher power. And life is much more peaceful to us this way. Also being dedicated to self development opens up not only your mind but your heart as well
My parents were JW and many of my family. But my parents weren't fanatical, so I actually grew up in the "normal world" and at the same time in the "JW world", which is definitely rare. When I was 15, I separated completely from the JW. But I know all the rules, the atmosphere and have always had contact with JW through my family. Your videos are therefore very interesting for me. Greetings from Germany.🇩🇪
Hi I'm from Pittsburgh pA I also have family. In Atlanta yeah it's a cult I studied a few times as a kid and just recently for a year in my fifties.now totally different religion now! I would love to do a in person. Interview with.yAl in Pittsburgh or Next time I visit Atlanta. I'm Eric
I received another call from the Elders, they had asked me to write a letter of disassociation But I had refused. NOW they say they will make the announcement that I'm no longer a witness which I was OK with. But after I took a look at this watchtower study for this weekend,(disgusting)I feel like I wanna make it harder for the elder to get rid of me.. What do you guys think I should do?
Lol what coincidence they probably studied and began thinking of everybody who may have been weakened by “false” stories. Lol they likely will make the announcement regardless and I’m not sure how you will make it harder for them. What’s your plan?
@AwakenTruths I was probably going to threaten to sue them. I moved to New York 4 months ago, prior to that I was living in the Dominican Republic and my name will be announced there. I am going to threaten to sue the Elders individually, just to be petty and make it hard for them.
@AwakenTruths I think it might be your sweet little birdie saying 'Go Bro Go Sis' in the background. I used to wonder myself till I saw him/her...Non binary...Oh sh**! 🤭
Title: life AFTER cult,, ? That sounds great to me?? Asuming? If either of you actually know ANYTHING about JW , let alone ever stepped foot inside a Hall? Sounds doubtful? I will asume this however, you spend more time AFTER than while there. . The key word here is AFTER. WHEN ,, ARE YOU GOING TO MAKE THE ""AFTER" AFTER? IT SEEMS YOU SPEND MORE TIME INVOLVED WITH "THE CULT" "NOW" THAN EVER BEFORE?? IM JUST QUESTIONING, WHEN SO YOU INTEND TO MAKE ""AFTER" ACTUALLY AFTER!! HINT HINT.
People find out it’s a cult and don’t know where to go from that point in life….. instead of us figuring it out and not helping people….. we decide to help. The thousands of people who thank us for our content. We could care less about the cult but we care about the people who got taken advantage of
Do not stop them to help other people. Hint, hint to you: YOU are still here and writing comments about the JW! How about YOU go and get move on? Hint, hint?
Leaving JW and keeping yourself in good spirits can definitely be challenging, its hard to get out of that mind space depending on how long you've been in, and the ties you've had there. But the fact is, there is joy in living your Own truth, with your own choices; not that of some cookie-cutter cult. Dont let anyone take away your freedom of choice over your own life. 🙏🏽🪴☀️
This episode was so much deeper than what I was expecting! It deserves a couple listens, imo. Thanks so much for this. 🩷 Also if you come to Pittsburgh, I'm not far from there.
Each time I drive by the Kingdom Hall I always give it the middle finger
Nice 🤣🤣
Hahaha
@@AwakenTruthsWhich church are true according to the Bible in this world? Because many churches are not true according to this scriptures, Matthew 7:21-23,Roman's 10;1-3,2Corintians 11:12-15,2thimoty 4:3-4,2Peter 2:1-3,1John 4:1.
@@vusimngomezulu2500the life is true! Wake up!
Variety is the spice of life
That’s it right there 🙌🏽 thank you idk why i lose my words during these 🤣
Your videos have been encouraging and tremendous aid in readjusting my life. I grew up with JWs but never got baptized. After reaching 18 years old, I stopped going to the hall leaving relatives and old friends behind. Being out in the world, I had my challenges but some of the moral principles of JWs allowed me to live a good life. I finished college, got a good job, apartment and moved to a different state. Nothing was perfect but I am happy with my decisions living a life lived. Some years ago, I decided to move again where some previous JWs friends who know my relatives. At first, I experienced the love boom phase with almost every outing was an opportunity to get pulled me back in. I even went a meeting too. It became overwhelming after being away so long and what was said to me now sounded so cultish. I just couldn't go back there mentally. Eventually, after several invitations for a bible study then the shunning began by old friends. I felt lost, betrayed and isolated. That's when I found your videos and have regained happiness knowing there is a community of people like me. Thank you, Awaken Truths!! Keep your content coming. I love it!!!!
"Being out in the world, I had my challenges but some of the moral principles of JWs allowed me to live a good life." Exactly 💯, this is the part of JWs that I miss. Regardless of positivity, the fact remains that this world is far from wonderful. When a person has not experienced tragedy, injustice, or serious challenges, it is difficult to see how bad it can really get for some. The lack of empathy is real. Thus, these situations are ideal for cults' recruitment.
This comment really has touched us. Thank you for this and I’m so glad we have been able to aid in your transition. Thank you for telling your story as well ❤️
I RATHER NOT GO AROUND THEM. I STILL DON'T WANT TO BE WITNESSED TO. OR, ASKING ME WHEN I'M COMING BK ETC. BECAUSE THAT'S MY TRIGGER..AND SOMEONE MAY GET CURSED OUT😂😂😂
I feel that 🤣🤣
It's a lot of life to live outside of a high control group.
Absolutely
My wife and I watch Bridgerton. We love it! Imagine JW’s around people in that cast of characters. They wouldn’t survive as a religion😂
Bridgerton actually gave me cult vibes and maybe that’s why i liked it 😅 all of their rules in the society and everything and yet people always breaking them was absolutely what i observed in the jw religion lol
Variety is the spice of life. - is the saying. I think when someone says something fearful about health - it's almost like their mind goes on auto pilot and they feel sick, then they have symptoms, and it just gets progressively worse. Marcus Aurelius said, "Our lives are what our thoughts make it "
We completely agree!
14:08 I'm a pimo myself for 5 yrs since 17 and fallen to deep depression to this day, constanly thinking dark thoughts since after all the lies they told me as well as the fears they put in me. Being in that hall is like being in a mental/regular prison
Im so sorry y ou are going through that and I'm so glad you are watching videoes to help you see that you're not crazy - what they are telling you is crazy.. 2 months out after 34 + years and sending you love and strength
@@Pinkalishes89 Thank you
“Ride the wave but don’t drown in the wave” 🌊 ✨ love this!!
Today I realised: I deserve to be alive
I don’t need nobody to deserve to be alive! This was the point what pushed me down my whole life!! 😮 Finally I got it what caused my depression! The JWs thinking „you do not deserve to be alive“ took all will to live from me. All I wanted was to be independent and grown up. I deserve it! I do not need a organisation or a god or a jesus to deserve to live! My parents made me.
Hi Awaken Truths. It's so good to see 👀 yall guy & doll again! I ❤️love the fact that the excellent advice to do what makes me happy, something they shun people for. Remembering all the criticism is past & trying new things without the "drama." See 👀 yall 🎵🎶🫶🏡💋on the next 📹 video, ✌️ ☮️, Miss Janine💅🧸
Let’s get it! 🎉💯
Love your channel. Such a welcoming and goodlooking couple ❤
Thank you so much ❤️
I tell you I love your videos. It just seems like it is right on time for me. I have not been going to the hall for months now. I just do not feel like it fits in my life and my children. Also I can tell you that everything you both are saying it is so true how I have felt. I cannot speak on anyone else but it is so true. I just recently watched Leah Remini on Tubi Scientology and the Aftermath Season 3 and episode 99 about Jehovah Witness's and the interviewers on there were telling the truth how it is once you decide to leave or get DF (disfellowshipped).
We appreciate that a lot and i hope your journey is going well. Be prepared for ebbs and flows. But we will check that out!! Thank you
The part about the basement is sooo real. Feeling like I've been in prison all my life and it's soo hard to adjust to everything. Still being grateful every single day I'm out tho. Thank u for talking me through a bad day
This is why i dont' go after my old JW buddies and try to wake them up, I hope they are just looking at my example and is up to them for change,
see the outcome for most of us that used to be JWs:
-Atheist
- Free to do whatever you were blocked before (alcolholism, drugs....) . so I guess some people they just need that "Check", all the time. but why not AA meetings at that point
- People like me, who still believe's there's a God but i stay away from religion
- or swap religion,
but I haven't noticed a "In between" per say
Although, if JWs still keep knocking my door, then that's a fair game for me to try to wake them up as they would try to indulge me their false beliefs 💯
This is so true! We have done away with religion completely. It’s hard not to see the corruption now. But we still believe in a higher power. And life is much more peaceful to us this way. Also being dedicated to self development opens up not only your mind but your heart as well
My parents were JW and many of my family. But my parents weren't fanatical, so I actually grew up in the "normal world" and at the same time in the "JW world", which is definitely rare. When I was 15, I separated completely from the JW. But I know all the rules, the atmosphere and have always had contact with JW through my family. Your videos are therefore very interesting for me. Greetings from Germany.🇩🇪
18:03 yees! I was so guilty to left everybody behind. But, it is not my responsibility to wake everybody up.
I love y’all so much 🌸💐🌺🌹because of the videos you put out 🌸💐🌺and the empowerment you give to those transitioning thank you so much 🌸💐🌺🌹
Of course!! We love helping people to recognize their true power ❤️
Variety is the spice of life is the saying that you are implying and thats so true !
That’s the one!! Thank you
Good discussion 🎉❤👑🙏🏾💯#realtalk #thinkforyourself
This video hit home for me on so many levels.
Thank you for watching! We glad we’re able to connect with people
Good content-keep up the good work 😊😊
Thank you! Will do!
Right, those titles do not have any weight in the real world 😊
Exactly!!
@@AwakenTruths💯
Diversity is the spice of life 😊
Thank you!!
I'm glad you said Missy Elliot wore garbage bags. I thought I was the only one seeing it. 😅
Somebody last week told me it may be a mind body connection ......warped thinking might cause bad health ...might 😮
It’s true!!
Hi I'm from Pittsburgh pA I also have family. In Atlanta yeah it's a cult I studied a few times as a kid and just recently for a year in my fifties.now totally different religion now! I would love to do a in person. Interview with.yAl in Pittsburgh or Next time I visit Atlanta. I'm Eric
I received another call from the Elders, they had asked me to write a letter of disassociation But I had refused. NOW they say they will make the announcement that I'm no longer a witness which I was OK with. But after I took a look at this watchtower study for this weekend,(disgusting)I feel like I wanna make it harder for the elder to get rid of me.. What do you guys think I should do?
Lol what coincidence they probably studied and began thinking of everybody who may have been weakened by “false” stories. Lol they likely will make the announcement regardless and I’m not sure how you will make it harder for them. What’s your plan?
@AwakenTruths I was probably going to threaten to sue them. I moved to New York 4 months ago, prior to that I was living in the Dominican Republic and my name will be announced there. I am going to threaten to sue the Elders individually, just to be petty and make it hard for them.
The religion/cult does not define you no matter how good or how bad the label is.
Also a Bridgerton fan, of course!
Good job!
💯
Thank you!
I'm near the Dayton area I'd love to meet y'all.
We live in Atlanta. Grew up in Dayton Ohio though!
Bridgeton is my show
Im obsessed i finished all 3 seasons in like a week and a half 😅
@@AwakenTruths😂
I watch Bridgerton with my girl and it reminds me of all the dumb rules and constant judging that we had to deal with as JW's.
Totally agree 🤣
On a side note… season 3 of Bridgerton is the best season.
I just finished watching it today and i was like 😭😭 now it’s overrrr…until the next one lol
I think the next season will either be the Bridgerton Mom finding love or the bisexual brother.
whats that noise in the back ground. sounds like a dog barking.
Well we have a dog and he may have been barking but do you have a time stamp? Usually we don’t include clips of him barking
@AwakenTruths I think it might be your sweet little birdie saying 'Go Bro Go Sis' in the background. I used to wonder myself till I saw him/her...Non binary...Oh sh**! 🤭
If you don't accept others opinions, it means you are not open minded and that makes you stuck
It’s more of being willing to CONSIDER others opinions not necessarily having to accept it. But you’re correct on that second part for sure!
They keep coming back because they know you all are telling no lies 😂
Title: life AFTER cult,, ?
That sounds great to me?? Asuming? If either of you actually know ANYTHING about JW , let alone ever stepped foot inside a Hall? Sounds doubtful?
I will asume this however, you spend more time AFTER than while there. . The key word here is AFTER. WHEN ,, ARE YOU GOING TO MAKE THE ""AFTER" AFTER? IT SEEMS YOU SPEND MORE TIME INVOLVED WITH "THE CULT" "NOW" THAN EVER BEFORE??
IM JUST QUESTIONING, WHEN SO YOU INTEND TO MAKE ""AFTER" ACTUALLY AFTER!! HINT HINT.
People find out it’s a cult and don’t know where to go from that point in life….. instead of us figuring it out and not helping people….. we decide to help. The thousands of people who thank us for our content. We could care less about the cult but we care about the people who got taken advantage of
Do not stop them to help other people. Hint, hint to you: YOU are still here and writing comments about the JW! How about YOU go and get move on? Hint, hint?
Leaving JW and keeping yourself in good spirits can definitely be challenging, its hard to get out of that mind space depending on how long you've been in, and the ties you've had there.
But the fact is, there is joy in living your Own truth, with your own choices; not that of some cookie-cutter cult.
Dont let anyone take away your freedom of choice over your own life. 🙏🏽🪴☀️
This episode was so much deeper than what I was expecting! It deserves a couple listens, imo. Thanks so much for this. 🩷 Also if you come to Pittsburgh, I'm not far from there.
Im from Pittsburgh! If you can hit up our IG if you have one that way we have a way of reaching you when we go and visit again