To those that have family (as I do) that are still in the JW cult and we wonder why they can't wake up - Friedrich Nietzsche quote- Sometimes people don't want to hear the truth because they don't want their illusions destroyed.
Most persons who are in the Watchtower Organization minds are programmed to be submissive to The Governing Body. They are not ready to be unplugged. Many of them are so inert and hopelessly indoctrinated they will fight to protect The Watchtower Organization to their last breath. They are prisoners in a man trap fro Christians and they don't even know it. And that's why they have to open their own eyes for themselves. While we wait for that to happen, we can drop some bread crumbs leading them to start thinking for themselves.
that's pretty much what it comes down to. think about it You give up your whole life from 1914 with the promise you will see the end you give up your life you survived to 2022 and you lucky to make it to 108 yrs old and got no family,, education nothing to show or the 1975 people who gave up jobs, sold their home and nothing happened. that is messed up!
Maybe its people like you that have fallen asleep from the worlds hokes pokes. Jesus quoted Isaiah who said the true God "has blinded their eyes and has made their hearts hard, so that they would not see with their eyes and understand with their hearts" (2 Corinthians 4:3, 4) "If, in fact, the good news we declare is veiled, it is veiled among those who are perishing, among whom the god of this system of things has blinded the minds of the unbelievers, so that the illumination of the glorious good news about the Christ, who is the image of God, might not shine through" At Revelation 12:9 Satan is said to be “misleading the entire inhabited earth.” Satan’s control over the present system of things, including its governments and, was indicated when he offered Jesus “all the kingdoms of the world” in exchange for “an act of worship.”-Mt 4:8, 9. In addition, Satan controls the world's religions and now includes people who think critical thinking is the way to the truth.
This interview was EVERYTHING! As an ex JW, who’s mother passed during the time we went to the hall; I was pissed at the brother who gave my mother’s funeral talk. It was barely about my mother. It was just a regular Sunday talk.
@@ExJWCriticalThinker I caught that part where you mentioned it was good to return home and not stay any longer to prevent catching a disease really it was that bad ?
All there funerals are pitch for doctrine on death and soul. Their funerals are so depressing, like no thoughts to the importance of the person that past. They place importance on their works to them. I grew up JW! I was disfellowshipped once got back in and realized what mistake. It remarried after leaving my JW husband that went to prison for war objector. Parents converted him after I married him. Not what I wanted. Trying to get away from home and the JWs. My first husband did not want children. I miscarried and was extremely sad. He did not care. I left him! I Married a Baptist man… in 1969 funny. We moved and I faded out… By 1980 I accepted Jesus as my Savior . Been a Christian 40 years. We have very happy marriage and we had 2 kids. My hubby has a son from before he met me but did know he was out there. Army man that served in Vietnam. Big no no to marry a Baptist and someone that was just out from serving in the Army. I Don’t get a chance to watch this much as we moved my Mom in with us because she was put on hospice care. She pulled through and now off hospice. But she will stay living with us as she still needs care. My Mom was a JW since I was 4 yrs old. She’s 92 now and I’m 72 ! I lead her to Jesus while she was ill. She knows words to hymns so believe she went to Church sometime in her early years but never spoke of going. Her Mom was Mormon but never went to church. Mom has dementia. We are so blessed to have her with us!! And my Dad accepted Jesus on his death bed 7 years ago! God does amazing things in our life if we dig into Gods Word and believe all His word is true! You don’t need JWs to interpret it for you! God gives each of us eyes to see and learn it! Know the true God!
More and more JWs are “waking up”. JT - your and your dear wife’s hard work being whistleblowers on the JW organization is invaluable! Thank you so much 💙
Amazing !!!! Loved this. I’ve been watching many Activists on Podcasts aka “Apostates” and they highly Recommend you to English speaking audiences. These Activists are from Mexico, Spain Argentina, Peru, Uruguay, etc. the Real Babylon the Great is FALLING !!!! @critical thought
Hey Tracy, JT, and Lady C, I grew up in a poor African American community (but I am Hispanic). I’m 60 yrs now and many of my AE peers are at retirement age w/o a retirement nest egg. It’s sad how they gave their all and have nothing to show for it. The saddest though is they raised their children to try to make a living with just a HS education. Keep a people poor, uneducated and you can keep them needing a hope (false hope).
I grew up poor in Ireland, 9 children and mum and dad in a 2 bedroom cottage no inside toilet and no running water. Gave my all to the Org only a HS education no private pension, there are those who disobeyed the Org got educated now serve as elders private pensions the works. Its a sad story menial wages and hard labor. All because I was obedient. Free at last.
Ever since I left the Jehovah's Witnesses religion, I've never had no panic or anxiety attacks, which was really funny because I only had them at the kingdom hall. I've cured my own anxiety, which they have been the cause of my stress all this time. Jesus has set me free! Thank you Lord!
Carol, I felt the same way about feeling anxiety and stress all the time. Also I stopped having nightmares every night. Thank you Lord Jesus for getting me out of this mess.
@@darlenepatrick4619 yes the nightmares were very frightening and demonic and even though I prayed to Jehovah for help it never went away. But nowadays I fall asleep peacefully with no nightmares so thank you Jesus for his blessings.
I often hear my bestfriend who is a JW talk about how much anxiety and depression she is experiencing. Not sure if she realizes the connection between her anxiety and trying to live up to the standards of the rules of the Watchtower. She's 40, desperate to get married, experienced a death of a very close relative, and not being fulfilled in life. I pray for her because it's so disheartening to see and hear
I know exactly what you mean. When I was a witness I always felt anxious because of not having enough time to do everything in life. I felt life was passing me by while I watched it disappear infront of my eyes. Since I've been out 4 years now I can honestly say my life has drastically improved. No more feeling that I'm not doing enough.
Folks- tell it like it is. Bravo! Never understood how the black community accepted seven white guys to lead em all. And, right on about the music! Bring on the drums, I say! Get a little soul to the music.
@@Rwdogg21 Once in awhile I'd go to the KH with my Still in JW Mom and the new songs Suck..I said I liked the Old songs better...What Jehovah lost his Swing !?!...🤣🤣🤣
The Govering Body instructed us that if a brother causes you to stumble we are to approach them to settle the matter. If the matter couldn't be settled we were to approach the elders. That is until the Govering Body causes you to stumble you are unable to approach them and the moment you speak to the elders you are labeled an apostate. We have to abide by their rules why don't they?
My Auntie is Amazing and so Resilient... This was a great interview and many valid points was made. Thank you for sharing your experience Auntie! I Love You!
@@wesleysafricatv4769 exactly! I feel like they have an idea that everything is not peachy with that religion but they are so invested in it that they choose to stay blind. I have stopped trying to reason with them at this point.
What a strong lady. I love her story. I am mostly impressed that when she made up her mind and she left on her own not complaining or putting down the organizition. To me she shows so much strength. I am so proud of her. She truly stands for what she believes.
@@exjehooberdubexpiobeezleeb6269 Especially when you realize you can no longer sit through meetings and THEN get up and go in service on your day off from work too !!! Maaaaaan please ✌✌✌✌😭😭🤣🤣
When we were part of the Mayagüez English congregation in Puerto Rico, the elders tried to play that "we are going to arrange for a study with you and your wife." I was like, "Hell, no!" What was that study look like? We will read a paragraph, you will ask the question, we give the answer, and maybe read a Bible text. How is this helpful? If you want to help us, let's hang out, get to know us outside of these walls, etc. I actually told the elders this, and they looked at me as if I was crazy. All they could say was, "we thought that you would be more humble."
At 25:25-30:50. Not only is she giving facts of what it's like inside the organization but she's giving facts of what it's like inside of the organization for black Americans. She's like 'don't be fooled by the facts that I got, I'm still Tracy from the block'. I luv it. 💛
Hey Tracy!!!! I have seen your videos. So glad that you are interviewing with JT & Lady C...!!! So, many are waking up in this CULT and leaving. Excellent Excellent video
This was an excellent, relatable interview. Like Tracey, I left because I was TIRED. It was after being out for a few years, I learned it was all a lie. When I learned it was a lie, I felt betrayed but also relieved. I loved the Bronx realness too 😂❤💪🏾
Truly truly one of the best interviews I have ever seen!! She keeps it 1000% true and honesty is her best virtue to speak her mind and follow her intuition! I once heard ..A PERSON WHO REFUSES TO THINK IS A FOOL A PERSON WHO can't THINK IS AN IDIOT AND A PERSON WHO is a AFRAID TO THINK IS A COWARD! Thank you so much for this channel and for Tracie to help us not to be afraid or cowards but to develop our courage to have critical thinking in everything! Thanks so much
Prince actually woke up at the end he blocked witnesses from contacting his last band members Hannah & her mate Joshua. They said he asked for the names of those who was trying to witness to them. He called somebody from the hall then nobody bothered them again. His last girlfriend was not a witness or affiliated in any way. That tells you all you needed to know.
@@caroldanvers265 he had a non witness girlfriend Judith Hill. He was closely aligned with two church ministers who Prince stopped the local witnesses from speaking to. One was his band members Hannah & her mate Joshua Welton. They told their story in a interview. They where church preachers not witnesses. Prince donated to so called worldly charities, but told them keep it quiet. He hadn't been going to hall in awhile before his death!
They held a private funeral at Jehovah's Witness Kingdom Hall in Minnetonka, Minnesota. Lots famous people there and His best friends Plus tv interviews asking members in his congregations abouth how he was. Two things that wouldent happend if he was not a JW when he died
The day i left (disassociated) one of my inlaws came by crying comforting my wife and they where both on the deck outside and asking me "why why" and I looked at her in the eyes and told her "its not the truth" and if looks could kill.......mind you no one had any issues with me ten minutes before. Anyways, thank you for doing what you do.
Giving yourself to this cult really drains you mentally, emotionally and psychologically ; especially if you’ve been born -in like me. There have been that I wanted to give up and walk which took some years to do.
It's all about titles and status positions with this organization. And, stepping down will immediately put you under the wrong spotlight. Then, the members will start saying to each other, "he/she must've done _something_ wrong."
I am curious. When did this level of hard core shunning become the rule? Was there a change in policy? If so, when did it happen? I'VE been out for 15 years. When I was in family members were not told to shun, just dont discuss spiritual things with that person. But this thing with parents being told to abandon their own kids, I only found out about the governing body and the horrible sexual abuse policies this year. Its a lot to take in and I am glad I was d'f, certainly not going back.
@@loisbiddy8248 - It has always been this way, But, they made it very clear during the 2016 Regional Convention with videos. Depending on the congregation you were part of, some elders could've been more lenient. As far as I remember, this hardcore shunning has been taught since the early 1990s.
@@EfrainRiveraJunior ok, then that would explain how I knew nothing about this. I got kicked out in 2005,for the"crime" of living with a man I loved. However maybe it was for a good because my daughter has a serious illness requiring hospitalization often and also blood transfusions i defied their policy because there was NO WAY IN HELL I was going to sit by and let my child die!! So i took it as a sign that this religion was not for me even though I was a born in.
This video was grand! So very true on everything. Thank you all so much. I have laughed and laughed. The experiences of all of us is the same and when we figured it out, we shook our heads and said enough is enough. We are fortunate.
One of the reasons I love your videos is that it gives me hope for some of my family members, especially my dear cousins that are my age and younger. They had no choice they were born in and they were captive because both sides of their family for generations are in this belief system. I was the first to walk away and never look back and I hope, I truly hope that more of my family surprises me by waking up…
God Bless all of you. You answered so many of my inner feelings I have had for years. It's like I went into therapy and realized what it was I have really been feeling but didn't know how to express it. I appreciate that you are speaking out about what it is to be black in this organization in an honest respectful manner. I also wondered why the world headquarters GB were All white men and not made up of various ethnic backgrounds to be able to give balanced perspective and understanding to world wide events. And so much more to say but I thank you beautiful souls of God for speaking out and stepping up and sharing. God's Blessings with you all in the the love of our Lord Yeshua, (Jesus) .
I lived in an area of south Jamaica. NY in the 60s. For those who don't know the area, it is a Black area. Territory lines were changed because there was one area that was all white. They didn't want Black Witnesses in their neighborhood. For me and my mother that meant we were also moved to a new congregation. My mother turned to me at our first meeting and said we're the only whites here. I met a lot of great people.
I love you Tracey! You are the kind of down to earth JW sister I wish I knew back when I was in! Your attitude is so refreshing and I love it! Great interview! 🤗💖
JT you made a good point about when someone serves the corp in a foreign country with no health insurance or back up then getting sick & having to return home. I know TWO sisters TWO separate experiences that were serving in overseas Branches (1 was a Gilead Grad), They basically gave up their youth for the Corp. Both these sisters encountered illnesses requiring they go back to Australia for surgery. When they finished their treatment & were ready to return to their assignments they were told by the Corp that they were no longer required. One sister was told that Bethel doesn't want sick people. A 3rd experience was the wife of a CO (both Gilead Grads) got cancer & required surgery, the Australian Branch told them they had to fund their own medical fees because they hadn't been in the full time service for 5 years! Eventually the Corp did cover the fees but advised the couple they would have to reimburse the Society if they stopped serving full time with in the 5 years of service. What a cold unloving corporation this is.
Ever notice as a Witnesses you are NEVER questioned about how accurate your field service report is? That's because if you are not truthful about how many hours you spend it goes into the records and legitimizes the organization as a religion worthy of the 501-(C-3) tax status. That is most important to the cult because it's really a profit making business. Their corporate status is the real face of Jehovah.
A JW referred me to my current job. She recently reminded me that she “ got me this job” ( I figured out later, she was talking to our new manager about the people she helped to get on at the company). I told her yeah you referred me but it was up to me to interview, land the job and keep the it.
Hi JT, Lady Cee & Tracey, I really enjoyed this exit story! I wasted 42 years in the organization and I only got the courage when my kids, decided it was a bunch of bunk. I had doubts before, but my mother was in as my grandmother & great grandmother. So, my kids finally gave me the way out and I learned about the ARC and I fell down the rabbit hole! I’ve been out 9 years now. My mother died last year and she hadn’t talked to me for the past 8 years and the last thing she told me was I was going to die with my kids! I told her, well, I don’t care and I’ll be dead so I won’t know it! It’s just hard to know that’s all she thought about me. I hadn’t heard her say she loved me, in 8 years. I love your channel!🌺🌺🌺
Thank you so much, Tracey, Lady Cee, and JT! You are doing a wonderful thing by showcasing the experiences of different ones in the organization. It is human nature to pigeon hole our personal experience as the basic experience of everyone who has left. These interviews highlight that, while there are often similarities between experiences, each person's experiences and perspective makes their situation unique. Thank you again for sharing this with the rest of us! ❤️❤️❤️ (A heart for each of you!)
37:41 GODDAMN!!! I was so dumb! I felt it, as Mexican-American, but I never said it I never allowed myself to point that out. I was totally brainwashed to not see it! Damn it! I’m crying, sad, and mad at the same time. 🤬😢😭
I always wondered why black people were deep up in the JWs. I seen the one Critical Thinkers, where JT said the black people in the old days were glad to sit amongst whites and be called brother and it's been passed down, I grew up in a neighborhood where all the so-called black working class people went to the hall. My aunts would witness to me until I started asking about nationality, what about the slaves, the Jim crow days? I read where the halls and assemblies were segregated. I said this isn't even whom we are, looking LIKE black people in the Mormons the older I got when I learned to see who really run it. My oldest Aunt doesn't call or text me scriptures anymore, my mom told them I "be listening to apostate" shows on the computer, but all I did was ask questions, like when my mom said jehovah is going to use the UN to help bring on armageddon and destroy the wicked when I said the JW joined the un in another of our back and forths, when they said they joined to used the library. Mom didn't know. She be trying to send me,
It's interesting listening to former JWs who chose to become JWs as opposed to being born and raised in it. I can't relate because I was born and raised in it. How we experienced the Watchtower cult life is really different! I served "where the need was great" in the DR like this woman. It's was mostly a great and eye-opening experience. I lived in el campo as well. Specifically in Hato del Yaque. The "sister" I stayed with had the same energy of the "vanilla" woman she described but they definitely weren't the same person. I wonder if the WT set general house rules for everyone serving in the DR?
Excellent interview I really enjoyed the part when you said you approached the elders and said " hey whats up with the process"😄😄😄(JT swinging on the pole Bro😄😄😄)...I literally ran off the road laughing so hard...I absolutely enjoyed this and to my fellow ex witnesses JT and Lady C keep up the good work....
I like how Tracey said the org is so slick...I can totally identify with her saying that. I am/was a lot like Tracey wanting the conversations and being upfront and elders got to the point where (I heard from them) that two of them had to be present any time I wanted to talk, because I'd talk "real"...but they always pointed to their slick talk so it never concluded to make sense. I realize now that I am unconditioning myself by listening to the reasoning of you all...that's what really helps. I have to do it often to get my mind to bend back to reality from those manipulating me. Thank you all. Oh...and I actually had an elder tell me I need to "DUMB DOWN"
Some are blessed with common sense more than others or some are brave enough to use their common sense. Tracey used hers all throughout her JW journey. She kept in closeness with her family, she had a secular job, she pulled away from JW society when she didn't feel right. May we all use our common sense God has given us in maneuvering life's journey.
Activism works!!!! Ms. Tracey found Lady Cee & JT. She felt at ease to check out the content. You are both truly a blessing to so many. Her story is so real!! It’s funny how race and the racist undercurrent is so apparent! It’s also very interesting terms like “overseer” or “pioneer” are so telling!! So many 🚩🚩🚩🚩• this was a great interview that will help so many! Thank you!!!
I have always talked about racism in this organisation and got in trouble for it. It is a racist organisation and it is institutionalised racism. The leaders do teach the rank and file to be racist because they teach them to be prejudiced.
Thanks Tracy H and the Critical Thinkers, Lady Cee and JT. What I would like to share resonate with Tracy H, when I decided to stop going to the meetings and preaching, I still believed that WT was God inspired, however, what is strange is that I was so amazed how relieved I was, for taking that decision. Why would I feel so good to stop participating in this organization when at the same time thinking that it was a legit God’s organisation?
Former GB member Raymond Franz & his wife Cynthia “served” as missionaries in the Dominican Republic back in the 1950’s and 1960’s before Ray was put onto the inaugural “Governing Body” circa 1971 and leaving the Borg circa 1980.
@@ExJWCriticalThinker You can say anything about Jehovah's witnesses but you won't win this battle because Jehovah God is with them Isaiah 8;10,54:17,and Jesus christ is with them Mathew 28:19-20.
1:09:00 It’s true one must respect our intuition when it’s telling us something is wrong. It’s so difficult to do though. The organization has so much influence in our minds when we are believers it overwhelms our inner thoughts. Then when we finally have that mental breakdown when our inner self overcomes the organization’s programming their con job falls down so quickly it’s remarkable.
@@markusmalerei1 man! My complete support for you. That’s a hard spot to be in. I had a total breakdown when I left. What helped me was to find a really good therapist to work thru it. That was 6 years ago and I’m still working on it. Don’t give up, love yourself first above all.
@@olmeckrav Thank you octavius! I feel you understand me 💯 pro! I leave in Switzerland. My english is not the best😔. I am a Pimo. My wife is 120 percent JW. This is a great part from the Problem. I wish you all good for your way!! Thank you!
Great to see another one FREE AT LAST. "LIFE WITHOUT LIMITS AT LAST SING OUT WITH JOY OF HEART YOU TOO CAN HAVE A PART LIVE FOR THE DAY THAT YOU'LL SAY LIFE WITHOUT CONTROL AT LAST" THSNK YOU LADY CEE and JT. START LIVING NOW SIZ AS THE CULT IS BEHIND YOU NOW.
Excellent interview. So she watched a video by JT & Lady Cee (people they recognized from Bethel) and woke up. Me too. I watched a video by JT & Lady Cee and woke up. All of these videos are priceless. Thank you very much!!!
i knew the last time i stepped in a kingdom hall that it was the last time. it was bittersweet. i'd given impromtu talks in that hall, sang with my brothers and sisters there, helped clean it... but, i literally got sick before every meeting for months leading up to this moment. it was over.
For some reason when Tracy H said "deuces" and Lady Cee said "well I'm glad to know that you liked it"; both statements had me in stitches! Thank you I needed that. 😂
Good morning Lady C and JT. Hello to Daniel. God bless you all. Thanks for this interview. Will watch it soon and I know I'll enjoy it. Eagerly awaiting every video you guys put out. You are loved and very much appreciated. Stay healthy and continue exposing this cult. Many blessings from Jehovah and Christ. Amador, Kingdom Christian from sunny Puerto Rico.
Amen Tracey, I did not cut my non JW family off either. My Parents always told us that's your brother it that's your sister. Even when one of my sisters got Df'd I still checked in on her. Our history is so similar Tracey.
Isn’t it interesting how JWs at the door brag about unity in the organization but you are saying it wasn’t even represented in the literature. Tracy, you are a great speaker and I enjoyed your story.
I never thought about it but JT is right. If you get hurt in the service and you don't have insurance then you are on the hook to pay for it. The org doesn't provide insurance and I never really thought about how sleazy that is.
I’m going through a pretty tough situation right now. My dad passed away and I lost my job because I chose not to re-enlist in the military. My dad passed away a few months ago and now my child and I are back home living with my mom to be with her and so she isn’t alone. And I’m having to be fake again. It pulls so much emotion because I know it’s all a lie. I turned in my letter of reinstatement, they truly feel I am sincere. But I just don’t know how long I can keep this up. I don’t want my child to be indoctrinated. My mom plays the Caleb and Sofia videos. 🤬I get so wound up sometimes. I really don’t know what to do. My sister is df as well but she believes still. I also have a bit of ptsd so I get triggered and snap. Every bone in my body says run now, but I love my mom and I don’t want to hurt her because she loves Jehovah. It’s just too much to go into on here, but I’m just trying to keep myself together.
So sorry for your loss!!! I feel you… ultimately you have to connect to Source, Spirit team and Higher self through meditation, stay still/silent longer enough to get clarity and follow your intuition. Sending you Love Comfort and Strength. ❤️🙏🏾
100% about the funerals. I was shocked at the 1st jw funeral I went to. I thought it was like a talk at the KH. And thought it was disrespectful. The next one I went to same thing. I learned I needed to keep quiet about how it made me feel because I was just a single mother with no voice and that's how they do things and so I thought I would never want a funeral talk from a jw because they had no compassion for the family's needs.
Joan you are so right! I have a horrible experience with the elders conducting my son's funeral whom my ex had asked to conduct the funeral talk while being totally disrespectful towards me because I was disfellowshiped. Most of the people who came asked me about it. This org is so evil and disrespectful on every level.
Even when I was a practising Witness I told my children I did not want a Witness funeral. They are dismissive of the grief of the family and loved ones. It is callous and vulgar to use a person's death to reach people you might not usually be able to reach. Disgusting.
My poor dear aunt suffered a horrendous death. For the last year of her life she couldn’t even speak, or move her body. My JW family took advantage and studied with her. She had never been interested before. Now when she’s non verbal and suffering they push studying on her. When she died they hi jacked her funeral. Her poor children were distraught and accepted the help with arrangements. They had it at a funeral home because she wasn’t baptized but the entire time they preached to the attendees. They handed out literature and invited everyone to the meetings. Her children are not witnesses so they had no familiarity with what was being said at their own mothers funeral. It was infuriating and I left feeling disgusted. My poor aunty wasn’t even a witness but they spoke as if she was. Opportunist.
If there is a god I would be more afraid of dying as one the GB since I never thought about using god to justify a need for power. Isn't it a more grave sin to represent yourself as chosen by god? I remember after being out for years and my first video was S Lett, I couldn't believe they put this guy on a video. I was thinking of writing the society and politely saying he shouldn't be on video. But this is the best the org has now and it makes sense. The GB is driving more people away than apostates, apostates just have the truth for when your mind is ready to listen. Accepting that JW's is a cult was the first big step for me.
Great content!!!! And JT you hit the nail on the head when you mentioned about the JWs who simply don't understand that members who left the organization due to the doctrinal matters and it not being the truth, and not the crazy propaganda that they paint on ex members.
To those that have family (as I do) that are still in the JW cult and we wonder why they can't wake up -
Friedrich Nietzsche quote- Sometimes people don't want to hear the truth because they don't want their illusions destroyed.
No some jw lost so much they can't afford to wake up now
Yep
Most persons who are in the Watchtower Organization minds are programmed to be submissive to The Governing Body.
They are not ready to be unplugged.
Many of them are so inert and hopelessly indoctrinated they will fight to protect The Watchtower Organization to their last breath.
They are prisoners in a man trap fro Christians and they don't even know it. And that's why they have to open their own eyes for themselves.
While we wait for that to happen, we can drop some bread crumbs leading them to start thinking for themselves.
that's pretty much what it comes down to. think about it You give up your whole life from 1914 with the promise you will see the end you give up your life you survived to 2022 and you lucky to make it to 108 yrs old and got no family,, education nothing to show or the 1975 people who gave up jobs, sold their home and nothing happened. that is messed up!
Maybe its people like you that have fallen asleep from the worlds hokes pokes.
Jesus quoted Isaiah who said the true God "has blinded their eyes and has made their hearts hard, so that they would not see with their eyes and understand with their hearts"
(2 Corinthians 4:3, 4) "If, in fact, the good news we declare is veiled, it is veiled among those who are perishing, among whom the god of this system of things has blinded the minds of the unbelievers, so that the illumination of the glorious good news about the Christ, who is the image of God, might not shine through" At Revelation 12:9 Satan is said to be “misleading the entire inhabited earth.”
Satan’s control over the present system of things, including its governments and, was indicated when he offered Jesus “all the kingdoms of the world” in exchange for “an act of worship.”-Mt 4:8, 9. In addition, Satan controls the world's religions and now includes people who think critical thinking is the way to the truth.
This interview was EVERYTHING! As an ex JW, who’s mother passed during the time we went to the hall; I was pissed at the brother who gave my mother’s funeral talk. It was barely about my mother. It was just a regular Sunday talk.
Sorry for your loss. The dubs are notorious for giving a sales pitch at funerals.
Sorry for your loss ❤️🙏🏾
@@ExJWCriticalThinker I caught that part where you mentioned it was good to return home and not stay any longer to prevent catching a disease really it was that bad ?
All there funerals are pitch for doctrine on death and soul. Their funerals are so depressing, like no thoughts to the importance of the person that past. They place importance on their works to them.
I grew up JW! I was disfellowshipped once got back in and realized what mistake. It remarried after leaving my JW husband that went to prison for war objector. Parents converted him after I married him. Not what I wanted. Trying to get away from home and the JWs. My first husband did not want children. I miscarried and was extremely sad. He did not care. I left him!
I Married a Baptist man… in 1969 funny. We moved and I faded out…
By 1980 I accepted Jesus as my Savior . Been a Christian 40 years.
We have very happy marriage and we had 2 kids. My hubby has a son from before he met me but did know he was out there. Army man that served in Vietnam.
Big no no to marry a Baptist and someone that was just out from serving in the Army.
I Don’t get a chance to watch this much as we moved my Mom in with us because she was put on hospice care. She pulled through and now off hospice. But she will stay living with us as she still needs care. My Mom was a JW since I was 4 yrs old. She’s 92 now and I’m 72 !
I lead her to Jesus while she was ill. She knows words to hymns so believe she went to Church sometime in her early years but never spoke of going. Her Mom was Mormon but never went to church. Mom has dementia.
We are so blessed to have her with us!!
And my Dad accepted Jesus on his death bed 7 years ago!
God does amazing things in our life if we dig into Gods Word and believe all His word is true! You don’t need JWs to interpret it for you! God gives each of us eyes to see and learn it! Know the true God!
Same with my mother. He didn't even get her name right.
More and more JWs are “waking up”. JT - your and your dear wife’s hard work being whistleblowers on the JW organization is invaluable! Thank you so much 💙
Think lots of JWs are real tired of this org and specialy the GB.
I keep praying my wife wakes up soon. She trying to indoctrinate our son to the max. I really appreciate people exposing the WT organization.
@@jaredpetersmith914 , that must be so hard for you!! I hope your attempts to “wake up” your wife will be successful. Greetings from Florida 🌴
Without a doubt
Amazing !!!! Loved this. I’ve been watching many Activists on Podcasts aka “Apostates” and they highly Recommend you to English speaking audiences. These Activists are from Mexico, Spain Argentina, Peru, Uruguay, etc. the Real Babylon the Great is FALLING !!!! @critical thought
Hey Tracy, JT, and Lady C, I grew up in a poor African American community (but I am Hispanic). I’m 60 yrs now and many of my AE peers are at retirement age w/o a retirement nest egg. It’s sad how they gave their all and have nothing to show for it. The saddest though is they raised their children to try to make a living with just a HS education. Keep a people poor, uneducated and you can keep them needing a hope (false hope).
I grew up poor in Ireland, 9 children and mum and dad in a 2 bedroom cottage no inside toilet and no running water. Gave my all to the Org only a HS education no private pension, there are those who disobeyed the Org got educated now serve as elders private pensions the works. Its a sad story menial wages and hard labor. All because I was obedient. Free at last.
@@HenriettaMRiley 1973 baptized in dublin publisher in the larne northern ireland KH ewan watt was the co
Well said hermano.......
Well said.....
Exactly omg well said😩 it’s soo sad 90% of witnesses don’t have an retirement plan
Ever since I left the Jehovah's Witnesses religion, I've never had no panic or anxiety attacks, which was really funny because I only had them at the kingdom hall. I've cured my own anxiety, which they have been the cause of my stress all this time. Jesus has set me free! Thank you Lord!
Carol, I felt the same way about feeling anxiety and stress all the time. Also I stopped having nightmares every night. Thank you Lord Jesus for getting me out of this mess.
@@darlenepatrick4619 yes the nightmares were very frightening and demonic and even though I prayed to Jehovah for help it never went away. But nowadays I fall asleep peacefully with no nightmares so thank you Jesus for his blessings.
I often hear my bestfriend who is a JW talk about how much anxiety and depression she is experiencing. Not sure if she realizes the connection between her anxiety and trying to live up to the standards of the rules of the Watchtower. She's 40, desperate to get married, experienced a death of a very close relative, and not being fulfilled in life. I pray for her because it's so disheartening to see and hear
Matthew chapter 15 verse 24,please read.
I know exactly what you mean. When I was a witness I always felt anxious because of not having enough time to do everything in life. I felt life was passing me by while I watched it disappear infront of my eyes. Since I've been out 4 years now I can honestly say my life has drastically improved. No more feeling that I'm not doing enough.
Folks- tell it like it is. Bravo! Never understood how the black community accepted seven white guys to lead em all. And, right on about the music! Bring on the drums, I say! Get a little soul to the music.
What do you think about these original songs they got now?
@@Rwdogg21 Once in awhile I'd go to the KH with my Still in JW Mom and the new songs Suck..I said I liked the Old songs better...What Jehovah lost his Swing !?!...🤣🤣🤣
@@jessicanerpio-cauldwell4987 the music was terrible and lame.
That is on down to earth lady. I can see that She can hold her own with anyone.
God bless her.
The Govering Body instructed us that if a brother causes you to stumble we are to approach them to settle the matter. If the matter couldn't be settled we were to approach the elders. That is until the Govering Body causes you to stumble you are unable to approach them and the moment you speak to the elders you are labeled an apostate. We have to abide by their rules why don't they?
Great point! So true.
My Auntie is Amazing and so Resilient... This was a great interview and many valid points was made. Thank you for sharing your experience Auntie! I Love You!
I agree with you, she truly amazing. I love her too even though I don't know, but she has a beautiful soul.
This is the kind of interview that would have woken me up if I was still in. Enjoying the organization for the most part, doesn't make it the "TRUTH"
I hate when my family refers to this religion as the truth. The truth never changes.
@@ckendrick24 It's frustrating reasoning with family members who just refuse to examine the facts before them
@@wesleysafricatv4769 exactly! I feel like they have an idea that everything is not peachy with that religion but they are so invested in it that they choose to stay blind. I have stopped trying to reason with them at this point.
@@ckendrick24 I gave up on convincing Jws one on one a long time ago. However,I do sow a few seeds when I get a chance lol
i am a pimo.....woke up 2 years ago...still dranking this cult around...this is inspiring me to take action ....soon
What a strong lady. I love her story. I am mostly impressed that when she made up her mind and she left on her own not complaining or putting down the organizition. To me she shows so much strength. I am so proud of her. She truly stands for what she believes.
Paul, why was.you haveing anxiety.attacks,,.???
@@chrisdurant4627 It's why were you. Not why was you. And haveing is spelled having.
@@chrisdurant4627 You must have been trained in the theocratic ministry school.
@@paulsouthworth7207
Be nice Paul. 🌹
Why?
JT: “If the end don’t come in three years, then I’m out”
Also JT: “We didn’t last 6 months”🤣🤣🤣
REAL. TEARS.
😭😭😭🤣🤣🤣💀💀💀
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I laughed out loud at that part 😂😂😂
Reminded me of my 5 year exit plan that lasted a month 😁
@@exjehooberdubexpiobeezleeb6269
Especially when you realize you can no longer sit through meetings and THEN get up and go in service on your day off from work too !!!
Maaaaaan please ✌✌✌✌😭😭🤣🤣
@@CS-np2oo 😂😂😂😂😂
I love this segment. She's down to earth. I love it😄
This interview has to go into your hall of fame of critical thinker!
Definitely!!
Great interview. You guys have been on fire with these interviews lately. Keep up the good work JT and lady Cee!
I've said this before, and I'll say it again. Activism works.
When we were part of the Mayagüez English congregation in Puerto Rico, the elders tried to play that "we are going to arrange for a study with you and your wife." I was like, "Hell, no!" What was that study look like? We will read a paragraph, you will ask the question, we give the answer, and maybe read a Bible text. How is this helpful? If you want to help us, let's hang out, get to know us outside of these walls, etc.
I actually told the elders this, and they looked at me as if I was crazy. All they could say was, "we thought that you would be more humble."
They don’t know how to be friends.
@@exjwwokeup1617 - You got that right, LOL!
At 25:25-30:50. Not only is she giving facts of what it's like inside the organization but she's giving facts of what it's like inside of the organization for black Americans. She's like 'don't be fooled by the facts that I got, I'm still Tracy from the block'. I luv it. 💛
Best interview of an ex-jw that I've listened to. So intelligent, so frank, so together......
Hey Tracy!!!! I have seen your videos. So glad that you are interviewing with JT & Lady C...!!! So, many are waking up in this CULT and leaving. Excellent Excellent video
7.07am here...exactly...old men time...
..Tracey you gave me THE GREATEST LAUGHTER in days
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I'm from the Bronx. Her accent just took me back home.
This was an excellent, relatable interview. Like Tracey, I left because I was TIRED. It was after being out for a few years, I learned it was all a lie. When I learned it was a lie, I felt betrayed but also relieved. I loved the Bronx realness too 😂❤💪🏾
Truly truly one of the best interviews I have ever seen!! She keeps it 1000% true and honesty is her best virtue to speak her mind and follow her intuition! I once heard ..A PERSON WHO REFUSES TO THINK IS A FOOL
A PERSON WHO can't THINK IS AN IDIOT
AND A PERSON WHO is a AFRAID TO THINK IS A COWARD! Thank you so much for this channel and for Tracie to help us not to be afraid or cowards but to develop our courage to have critical thinking in everything! Thanks so much
Fantastic comment! Thank you!
Love this
Man! One of the best interviews ever. Thank you JT, LADY CEE, and TRACY.
Thanks for stopping by
Jt
“I’m sick of these Kingdom Melodies” Why can’t we have some drums in it, some flavor”😂😂😂😂…. LMAO!!!!
Prince actually woke up at the end he blocked witnesses from contacting his last band members Hannah & her mate Joshua. They said he asked for the names of those who was trying to witness to them. He called somebody from the hall then nobody bothered them again. His last girlfriend was not a witness or affiliated in any way. That tells you all you needed to know.
Really Prince woke up? How did you know about this? I wish we knew this story because his testimonial is phenomenal.
Tracey is cute
I'm really enjoying this because everything you guys are saying I have experience with this organization which I was born into it seems to program
@@caroldanvers265 he had a non witness girlfriend Judith Hill. He was closely aligned with two church ministers who Prince stopped the local witnesses from speaking to. One was his band members Hannah & her mate Joshua Welton. They told their story in a interview. They where church preachers not witnesses. Prince donated to so called worldly charities, but told them keep it quiet. He hadn't been going to hall in awhile before his death!
They held a private funeral at Jehovah's Witness Kingdom Hall in Minnetonka, Minnesota. Lots famous people there and His best friends Plus tv interviews asking members in his congregations abouth how he was. Two things that wouldent happend if he was not a JW when he died
The day i left (disassociated) one of my inlaws came by crying comforting my wife and they where both on the deck outside and asking me "why why" and I looked at her in the eyes and told her "its not the truth" and if looks could kill.......mind you no one had any issues with me ten minutes before. Anyways, thank you for doing what you do.
Giving yourself to this cult really drains you mentally, emotionally and psychologically ; especially if you’ve been born -in like me. There have been that I wanted to give up and walk which took some years to do.
It’s amazing the amount of deception this organization has perpetrated on the millions of JW’s around the world.
This was 1 of the best interviews u guys have had, Tracy is the BOMB, Truth teller, have her back again
It's all about titles and status positions with this organization. And, stepping down will immediately put you under the wrong spotlight. Then, the members will start saying to each other, "he/she must've done _something_ wrong."
I am curious. When did this level of hard core shunning become the rule? Was there a change in policy? If so, when did it happen? I'VE been out for 15 years. When I was in family members were not told to shun, just dont discuss spiritual things with that person. But this thing with parents being told to abandon their own kids, I only found out about the governing body and the horrible sexual abuse policies this year. Its a lot to take in and I am glad I was d'f, certainly not going back.
@@loisbiddy8248 - It has always been this way, But, they made it very clear during the 2016 Regional Convention with videos.
Depending on the congregation you were part of, some elders could've been more lenient. As far as I remember, this hardcore shunning has been taught since the early 1990s.
@@EfrainRiveraJunior ok, then that would explain how I knew nothing about this. I got kicked out in 2005,for the"crime" of living with a man I loved. However maybe it was for a good because my daughter has a serious illness requiring hospitalization often and also blood transfusions i defied their policy because there was NO WAY IN HELL I was going to sit by and let my child die!! So i took it as a sign that this religion was not for me even though I was a born in.
This video was grand! So very true on everything. Thank you all so much. I have laughed and laughed. The experiences of all of us is the same and when we figured it out, we shook our heads and said enough is enough. We are fortunate.
Lady Cee and JT:. Great interview. Powerful.
Tracey H:. What a thorough delight to meet you. Thanks for sharing your story. So glad you got out!!!
Thank you. 🥰🙌🏽
One of the reasons I love your videos is that it gives me hope for some of my family members, especially my dear cousins that are my age and younger. They had no choice they were born in and they were captive because both sides of their family for generations are in this belief system. I was the first to walk away and never look back and I hope, I truly hope that more of my family surprises me by waking up…
Love how down to earth my exjw sister is. Much love from Philly.
WESTSIDE
Yes this is really Good! I consider my involvment with Jehovah Witnesses as a learning experience like everything in LIFE!!!
It took me 3 years I figured it out after reading bound volumes in my free time.
God Bless all of you. You answered so many of my inner feelings I have had for years. It's like I went into therapy and realized what it was I have really been feeling but didn't know how to express it. I appreciate that you are speaking out about what it is to be black in this organization in an honest respectful manner. I also wondered why the world headquarters GB were All white men and not made up of various ethnic backgrounds to be able to give balanced perspective and understanding to world wide events. And so much more to say but I thank you beautiful souls of God for speaking out and stepping up and sharing. God's Blessings with you all in the the love of our Lord Yeshua, (Jesus) .
When you have confirmation about the truth of the "So - Called Truth" it's so liberating isn't it? 🤣🤣🙏
Amen! 🙏👍
"I'm like 'F This'... and the sister is like, 'Ooo, you angry.'" LMAO!!!!!
More and more we are seeing the folks are serving an organisation.
I lived in an area of south Jamaica. NY in the 60s. For those who don't know the area, it is a Black area. Territory lines were changed because there was one area that was all white. They didn't want Black Witnesses in their neighborhood. For me and my mother that meant we were also moved to a new congregation. My mother turned to me at our first meeting and said we're the only whites here. I met a lot of great people.
@@spennie353omg
That is crazy
I love you Tracey! You are the kind of down to earth JW sister I wish I knew back when I was in! Your attitude is so refreshing and I love it! Great interview! 🤗💖
JT you made a good point about when someone serves the corp in a foreign country with no health insurance or back up then getting sick & having to return home. I know TWO sisters TWO separate experiences that were serving in overseas Branches (1 was a Gilead Grad), They basically gave up their youth for the Corp. Both these sisters encountered illnesses requiring they go back to Australia for surgery. When they finished their treatment & were ready to return to their assignments they were told by the Corp that they were no longer required. One sister was told that Bethel doesn't want sick people. A 3rd experience was the wife of a CO (both Gilead Grads) got cancer & required surgery, the Australian Branch told them they had to fund their own medical fees because they hadn't been in the full time service for 5 years! Eventually the Corp did cover the fees but advised the couple they would have to reimburse the Society if they stopped serving full time with in the 5 years of service. What a cold unloving corporation this is.
Ever notice as a Witnesses you are NEVER questioned about how accurate your field service report is? That's because if you are not truthful about how many hours you spend it goes into the records and legitimizes the organization as a religion worthy of the 501-(C-3) tax status. That is most important to the cult because it's really a profit making business. Their corporate status is the real face of Jehovah.
Yeeeeeeesssss the Tower is Falling
A JW referred me to my current job. She recently reminded me that she “ got me this job” ( I figured out later, she was talking to our new manager about the people she helped to get on at the company). I told her yeah you referred me but it was up to me to interview, land the job and keep the it.
Hi JT, Lady Cee & Tracey, I really enjoyed this exit story! I wasted 42 years in the organization and I only got the courage when my kids, decided it was a bunch of bunk. I had doubts before, but my mother was in as my grandmother & great grandmother. So, my kids finally gave me the way out and I learned about the ARC and I fell down the rabbit hole! I’ve been out 9 years now. My mother died last year and she hadn’t talked to me for the past 8 years and the last thing she told me was I was going to die with my kids! I told her, well, I don’t care and I’ll be dead so I won’t know it! It’s just hard to know that’s all she thought about me. I hadn’t heard her say she loved me, in 8 years. I love your channel!🌺🌺🌺
Thank you so much, Tracey, Lady Cee, and JT! You are doing a wonderful thing by showcasing the experiences of different ones in the organization. It is human nature to pigeon hole our personal experience as the basic experience of everyone who has left. These interviews highlight that, while there are often similarities between experiences, each person's experiences and perspective makes their situation unique. Thank you again for sharing this with the rest of us! ❤️❤️❤️ (A heart for each of you!)
It’s refreshing to see more and more people waking up and getting out of the cult.
37:41 GODDAMN!!! I was so dumb! I felt it, as Mexican-American, but I never said it I never allowed myself to point that out. I was totally brainwashed to not see it! Damn it! I’m crying, sad, and mad at the same time. 🤬😢😭
Tracey did very well in not throwing her family under the bus when she was a practicing JW. That is unconditional love like Jesus showed for everyone.
I always wondered why black people were deep up in the JWs. I seen the one Critical Thinkers, where JT said the black people in the old days were glad to sit amongst whites and be called brother and it's been passed down, I grew up in a neighborhood where all the so-called black working class people went to the hall. My aunts would witness to me until I started asking about nationality, what about the slaves, the Jim crow days? I read where the halls and assemblies were segregated. I said this isn't even whom we are, looking LIKE black people in the Mormons the older I got when I learned to see who really run it. My oldest Aunt doesn't call or text me scriptures anymore, my mom told them I "be listening to apostate" shows on the computer, but all I did was ask questions, like when my mom said jehovah is going to use the UN to help bring on armageddon and destroy the wicked when I said the JW joined the un in another of our back and forths, when they said they joined to used the library. Mom didn't know. She be trying to send me,
It's interesting listening to former JWs who chose to become JWs as opposed to being born and raised in it. I can't relate because I was born and raised in it. How we experienced the Watchtower cult life is really different! I served "where the need was great" in the DR like this woman. It's was mostly a great and eye-opening experience. I lived in el campo as well. Specifically in Hato del Yaque.
The "sister" I stayed with had the same energy of the "vanilla" woman she described but they definitely weren't the same person. I wonder if the WT set general house rules for everyone serving in the DR?
Excellent interview
I really enjoyed the part when you said you approached the elders and said " hey whats up with the process"😄😄😄(JT swinging on the pole Bro😄😄😄)...I literally ran off the road laughing so hard...I absolutely enjoyed this and to my fellow ex witnesses JT and Lady C keep up the good work....
Be careful out there!!! Thanks for dropping in and sharing your feedback.
Great vid JT and Lady CEE!
I like how Tracey said the org is so slick...I can totally identify with her saying that. I am/was a lot like Tracey wanting the conversations and being upfront and elders got to the point where (I heard from them) that two of them had to be present any time I wanted to talk, because I'd talk "real"...but they always pointed to their slick talk so it never concluded to make sense. I realize now that I am unconditioning myself by listening to the reasoning of you all...that's what really helps. I have to do it often to get my mind to bend back to reality from those manipulating me. Thank you all. Oh...and I actually had an elder tell me I need to "DUMB DOWN"
Craziness, dumb down for what!!! Keep Rocking!!! 🙌🏽❤️
JT,Lady Cee, excellent interview. I enjoyed Tracy's story. I didn't know about non Bethel commuters. That was a first for me. Thank you.
It's nice to hear an ex-jw who can also say positive things.
Some are blessed with common sense more than others or some are brave enough to use their common sense. Tracey used hers all throughout her JW journey. She kept in closeness with her family, she had a secular job, she pulled away from JW society when she didn't feel right. May we all use our common sense God has given us in maneuvering life's journey.
Thank you for this video. I can relate to your guest as a non-born in ex-JW I was warned that the Org was a cult but still ended up joining
It's so strange how so many of us STILL use "the truth"
Activism works!!!! Ms. Tracey found Lady Cee & JT. She felt at ease to check out the content. You are both truly a blessing to so many. Her story is so real!! It’s funny how race and the racist undercurrent is so apparent! It’s also very interesting terms like “overseer” or “pioneer” are so telling!! So many 🚩🚩🚩🚩• this was a great interview that will help so many! Thank you!!!
I complained about the music all the time! I wanted to sing in a choir that had some moving music!
Yes… I know right! Lol
Songs have always been a joke except a few. 😂
Excellent interview thank you for sharing!
Thank you for introducing us to Tracey. GB means "gone bad", Tracey is so right!
Thanks
Jt
I have always talked about racism in this organisation and got in trouble for it. It is a racist organisation and it is institutionalised racism. The leaders do teach the rank and file to be racist because they teach them to be prejudiced.
Great conversation!! Thank you for sharing!
Thanks Tracy H and the Critical Thinkers, Lady Cee and JT. What I would like to share resonate with Tracy H, when I decided to stop going to the meetings and preaching, I still believed that WT was God inspired, however, what is strange is that I was so amazed how relieved I was, for taking that decision. Why would I feel so good to stop participating in this organization when at the same time thinking that it was a legit God’s organisation?
Excellent interview Great job
Former GB member Raymond Franz & his wife Cynthia “served” as missionaries in the Dominican Republic back in the 1950’s and 1960’s before Ray was put onto the inaugural “Governing Body” circa 1971 and leaving the Borg circa 1980.
Ray Franz was in Puerto Rico too
@@ExJWCriticalThinker You can say anything about Jehovah's witnesses but you won't win this battle because Jehovah God is with them Isaiah 8;10,54:17,and Jesus christ is with them Mathew 28:19-20.
Lol leaving the borg 🤣😂🤣
@TAD Taky east congregation, so what is apostate they are working for who and what is their future??????????
@TAD They are leaving Jehovah's witnesses to where?????????????
1:09:00 It’s true one must respect our intuition when it’s telling us something is wrong. It’s so difficult to do though. The organization has so much influence in our minds when we are believers it overwhelms our inner thoughts. Then when we finally have that mental breakdown when our inner self overcomes the organization’s programming their con job falls down so quickly it’s remarkable.
I am in this situation, it’s extrem hart. I am 72 years old and 40 years elder!😔
@@markusmalerei1 man! My complete support for you. That’s a hard spot to be in. I had a total breakdown when I left. What helped me was to find a really good therapist to work thru it. That was 6 years ago and I’m still working on it. Don’t give up, love yourself first above all.
@@olmeckrav Thank you octavius! I feel you understand me 💯 pro!
I leave in Switzerland. My english is not the best😔.
I am a Pimo. My wife is 120 percent JW.
This is a great part from the Problem.
I wish you all good for your way!!
Thank you!
The Tower is Falling
It Appears So :)
Nope they will just keep transforming the lie… in 100yrs Patterson farm will be a Brigham Young University
In Puerto Rico, it was the same thing. The poorest people had the biggest TVs. LOL!!!
It's because they don't want to miss a thing
Great to see another one FREE AT LAST.
"LIFE WITHOUT LIMITS AT LAST
SING OUT WITH JOY OF HEART
YOU TOO CAN HAVE A PART
LIVE FOR THE DAY THAT YOU'LL SAY
LIFE WITHOUT CONTROL AT LAST"
THSNK YOU LADY CEE and JT.
START LIVING NOW SIZ AS THE CULT IS BEHIND YOU NOW.
Luv this!
Excellent interview. So she watched a video by JT & Lady Cee (people they recognized from Bethel) and woke up. Me too. I watched a video by JT & Lady Cee and woke up. All of these videos are priceless. Thank you very much!!!
i knew the last time i stepped in a kingdom hall that it was the last time. it was bittersweet. i'd given impromtu talks in that hall, sang with my brothers and sisters there, helped clean it... but, i literally got sick before every meeting for months leading up to this moment. it was over.
For some reason when Tracy H said "deuces" and Lady Cee said "well I'm glad to know that you liked it"; both statements had me in stitches! Thank you I needed that. 😂
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@@ExJWCriticalThinker
After collating so many facts ..
How do the governing body measure up if they were going for a job as
'THE MAN OF LAWLESSNESS '?
I would like to share my story on your channel.
Absolutely!!!
I would love to hear your story!
Good morning Lady C and JT. Hello to Daniel. God bless you all. Thanks for this interview. Will watch it soon and I know I'll enjoy it. Eagerly awaiting every video you guys put out. You are loved and very much appreciated. Stay healthy and continue exposing this cult. Many blessings from Jehovah and Christ. Amador, Kingdom Christian from sunny Puerto Rico.
Amen Tracey, I did not cut my non JW family off either. My Parents always told us that's your brother it that's your sister. Even when one of my sisters got Df'd I still checked in on her. Our history is so similar Tracey.
Tracey was an amazing guest and her experiences were great to hear. Looking forward to seeing more of her on RUclips!
I love this woman's frankness and open honesty, she seems like a good person who has true intentions.
One of the best heart to soul interview! Thanks for sharing!
Isn’t it interesting how JWs at the door brag about unity in the organization but you are saying it wasn’t even represented in the literature. Tracy, you are a great speaker and I enjoyed your story.
I never thought about it but JT is right. If you get hurt in the service and you don't have insurance then you are on the hook to pay for it. The org doesn't provide insurance and I never really thought about how sleazy that is.
Great job on this interview! Really enjoyed it!
I’m going through a pretty tough situation right now. My dad passed away and I lost my job because I chose not to re-enlist in the military. My dad passed away a few months ago and now my child and I are back home living with my mom to be with her and so she isn’t alone. And I’m having to be fake again. It pulls so much emotion because I know it’s all a lie. I turned in my letter of reinstatement, they truly feel I am sincere. But I just don’t know how long I can keep this up. I don’t want my child to be indoctrinated. My mom plays the Caleb and Sofia videos. 🤬I get so wound up sometimes. I really don’t know what to do. My sister is df as well but she believes still. I also have a bit of ptsd so I get triggered and snap. Every bone in my body says run now, but I love my mom and I don’t want to hurt her because she loves Jehovah. It’s just too much to go into on here, but I’m just trying to keep myself together.
So sorry for your loss!!! I feel you… ultimately you have to connect to Source, Spirit team and Higher self through meditation, stay still/silent longer enough to get clarity and follow your intuition. Sending you Love Comfort and Strength. ❤️🙏🏾
To sum it all up she put her mental health first which is my prayer for all JWs🙏🏾
I love your confidence, Tracey. All of us could learn a lot from you x
100% about the funerals. I was shocked at the 1st jw funeral I went to. I thought it was like a talk at the KH. And thought it was disrespectful. The next one I went to same thing. I learned I needed to keep quiet about how it made me feel because I was just a single mother with no voice and that's how they do things and so I thought I would never want a funeral talk from a jw because they had no compassion for the family's needs.
Joan you are so right! I have a horrible experience with the elders conducting my son's funeral whom my ex had asked to conduct the funeral talk while being totally disrespectful towards me because I was disfellowshiped. Most of the people who came asked me about it. This org is so evil and disrespectful on every level.
Even when I was a practising Witness I told my children I did not want a Witness funeral. They are dismissive of the grief of the family and loved ones. It is callous and vulgar to use a person's death to reach people you might not usually be able to reach. Disgusting.
My poor dear aunt suffered a horrendous death. For the last year of her life she couldn’t even speak, or move her body. My JW family took advantage and studied with her. She had never been interested before. Now when she’s non verbal and suffering they push studying on her. When she died they hi jacked her funeral. Her poor children were distraught and accepted the help with arrangements. They had it at a funeral home because she wasn’t baptized but the entire time they preached to the attendees. They handed out literature and invited everyone to the meetings. Her children are not witnesses so they had no familiarity with what was being said at their own mothers funeral. It was infuriating and I left feeling disgusted. My poor aunty wasn’t even a witness but they spoke as if she was. Opportunist.
If there is a god I would be more afraid of dying as one the GB since I never thought about using god to justify a need for power. Isn't it a more grave sin to represent yourself as chosen by god? I remember after being out for years and my first video was S Lett, I couldn't believe they put this guy on a video. I was thinking of writing the society and politely saying he shouldn't be on video. But this is the best the org has now and it makes sense. The GB is driving more people away than apostates, apostates just have the truth for when your mind is ready to listen. Accepting that JW's is a cult was the first big step for me.
JT woke me up.
Greetings from Liberia West Africa
Thank you so much, life stories are amazing.
Omg you Roberta Flacked my whole life story. Praise the Lord. 🙏🏽🙏🏽
This was by far one of the best!
I was at bethel 94-96. When she said she got tired of being pulled to the side I screamed out loud! They were ALWAYS in 'counseling' mode SMDH!
Keep it coming! Great interview
Great content!!!! And JT you hit the nail on the head when you mentioned about the JWs who simply don't understand that members who left the organization due to the doctrinal matters and it not being the truth, and not the crazy propaganda that they paint on ex members.