I was raised in the "truth", and I knew it wasn't for me since I was 9. I am scarred for life, man. I am not gonna make videos on anything or actively say anything publicly until my father has either left the JW cult, or passes, because even though I have been disfellowshipped for 20 years, it would kill him if I was to actually speak out, no matter how painful it is to me. I haven't spoken to my father in 10 years, and it hurts me deeply. I hate that cult from my heart.
@@MartialVillager Oh, absolutely not. I am well aware of that. Regardless of all of the craziness that has taken place, I still love and respect my father beyond words. I have my sister, brother, cousins and mom who are all disfellowshipped or ex-JW's to vent and process with.
jennifer M Wow you sound so similar to me! I have been disfellowshipped for 20 years also and I also love and respect my father beyond words so cannot break his heart. But once he passes it is ON! love and respect
I'm 21 as well. Your story really touched me because I am experiencing pretty much the same situation, I want to leave but it's pretty scary knowing I will lose everyone. But your experience definitely gave me hope. Thank you so much. I hope all the best for you!
Plan for your exit. Prepare. Play the game until you are ready. Have or make friends with people on the outside, find the best job you can. Then, make your move. Until then, play their game. Don't be too hasty. Think it through. You know what they will do. Be prepared. Be ready. This man making this video is what we all go through. You start from scratch. This is one of the best videos for anyone contemplating leaving. One of the best, because it is how we all feel or felt at one time. Leaving is difficult, not impossible!
@Ash just fade man!! Not worth losing everyone if you still want a relationship with your family. If there is no reason to make a dramatic exit don't. I slowly faded and my family still talks to me and I still get to live my life.
The best way to leave is to "fade" and not try to explain what you know. Allow your family to see that you live a clean life even though you aren't attending the Kingdom Hall.....
@@jimbobaggans1564 you are so right. However, I was a great deal older than him. So at my mature age, I simply left and never looked back. I told my mom why and she respected my decision. We are still close. Nothing changed with my family who is still JWs. My mom was and still is about family being there for each other in good and bad times. I have made many bad decisions in my past, and it never voided how we love through it. I hea those horrible 😭 stories where families are torn apart and it's so sad. You can go off into drugs and they are there for you, you can go to prison and their still there for you. Yet, you cant disagree about how you feel without banning you! Should be a wake-up call for them. I'm a mom of two and there is nothing anyone could say to me to ever physically, mentally leave/ forget my children whom God said was an inheritance from God! Yet they allow 8 men, whom they no absolutely nothing about tell them they can no longer be around. We're talking about blood relatives here. It saddens my ❤️. I will continue to pray 🙏 for those of you who have lost your families or afraid to comeout, so to speak. When it's a constitutional right. For fear of loosing your family. Vengeance Is Mine! The Lord says.
Make new friends..friends with goals ..friends with unconditional love..you made the right decision and that sometimes comes with standing by yourself young man..just stay focus ..make good positive plans and know theres a whole world out there to learn and enjoy..its sad that family are brained washed by that cult..peace and love to you king
I'm so happy when I hear about so many young people getting inform and leaving. You have so much ahead of you, and your life will be so much better. Be your authentic self.
You life will be much better ?…. I like to laugh but I won’t . How longe will your life will be better ? Till you die .? Everything will be so wundervoll ? Now I have to laugh a little , you all are my inspiration not ever to leave …. There isn’t isolation at all , why are you lying , Of course you have to lie , you know who Father of the lie is ….I am sure you know …. . We all have a free will, so do whatever you think is the best for you …. But don’t lie …..
Thank you for sharing your story. You made the right decision. I know it's hard because I walked away close to your age too. I am now "51" and have been married 28 yrs with 2 grown children. You make a new life for yourself. The best thing I ever did was walk away. I'm so thankful my children were raised cult free.
Hi Sam, I feel for you. I was raised in "the truth" also. I was an OVER ACHIEVER who auxiliary pioneered in high school too. I was a very good JW growing up. I never felt deprived growing up. I never had any doubts it was the truth. I was about 30 when I abruptly woke up to realize it wasn't the "truth." I found out about some wrongdoing that was not being addressed within my congregation, and I felt conscientiously obligated to pursue and see that it got addressed. The elders were covering up some wrongdoing and I had proof of it on a taped telephone conversation. I even attempted to call the Watchtower service department in NY. I was shocked that they didnt want to step in or send a circuit overseer down to investigate it. I even offered to send them a copy of the tape recording I had, but they didn't want it. It was at that point, I began to have my first doubts. That's when I began doing research and found out there was a ton of corruption that reached all the way to the top. My whole world came crashing down, and it was at about this same time both my parents died. I have a brother and sister whom are still in the organization that have not spoken to me in over 20 years. It took a lot of time to make new friends, because as a "good JW" I never had friends outside the Kingdom Hall. I still believe in God, but have not found a church which I feel is teaching in accordance with scripture. I like you, feel I am now a much better person than I ever was when I was a JW. I know too much to ever go back to that corrupt religion. So many people are being mislead but I dont think they will wake up until something monumental wakes them and they experience something first hand. Know that you are not alone, hopefully some day your mom and sister will wake up.
FIRST of all, Hey cutie! Second: I totally feel everything in this story. This was me about a year and a half ago as well. The thing is, they make it seem like people don't just leave the organization for doctrinal issues or anything. If people leave everyone assumes this person just cannot keep up with the moral rigor of an organization that stiff. But the problem is there are plenty of people just like us. My Bible-basee CONSCIENCE really would not allow me to go out in service anymore, knowing how stuff didn't add up. And just like you, the more I studied THEIR LITERATURE, the more I learned how far from the truth it really was. The first thing folks tend to ask you when you express you're having doubts is, "What have you been reading?' And I'm like "Nothing but the Watchtower!" I never once got in trouble or did anything to "bring reproach upon Jehovah's name." Like I was doing everything you're supposed to do. I had excellent intentions and wanted to do what's right by God. But there comes a time in your young adult life when you have to determine who are these people that are inserting themselves in between you and God? The Bible is very clear that Jesus is the only mediator for us imperfect humans, so where does this governing body even come from? And they were all good until they started really doing more of these videos and showing their face and showing how immature and childish they are. Once I started seeing that, all of my doubts from my youth started coming back, and now I can just see it for what it is. A regular corporate office. These guys don't even look like or act like anyone who is dignified or coming from God. They ought to be ashamed of themselves how many people's lives they ruined. Well I'm so glad to hear of other people coming out of there, and especially young people still have the rest of our lives in front of us. Live your best life, I am so proud of you exclamation point and just let me know whenever you're in the A. The weather is gorgeous down here!
Thank u for sharing! Glad that others will see that a lot of us are earnest hearted people who are just doing what’s best for us. We’re not mentally diseased or bitter. Get yo freedom, man!
I enjoyed listening to your story! 😎 WT/GB will pay a hefty price for their harmful policies that have affected so many wonderful families. Their days are numbered! Stay strong and keep us update on how you're progressing on your journey. I began to wake up from the JW's by reading about Mormons and watching videos of episodes entitled.."I was a Mormon"...Then John Dehlin's excommunication was broadcast on television. I started following him and I noticed a ton of similarities between the JW's and the Mormons. This was an eye-opener for me!! After that I got the courage to go to RUclips and look up.. "Why do people leave the Jehovah's Witnesses faith"...that's when I really started waking up! I became obsessed listening to all ExJW stories on RUclips and the FEAR of the "so called" apostates that we are taught to detest started to become a different reality, they are just people telling their experiences when they were an active JW and why they left..So all the stigma started to dwindle. Then I branched out and started looking into Seventh Day Adventist, Scientology, Christadelphians, The Brethren, Christian Science.. I started noticing the parallels between all the religions, and it runs deep...no questioning, no doubting and everything comes from the top down. The rank-and-file are just the followers with no personal self, no individuality. After you wake up and start seeing these things it can take a toll on you, especially if this is the only thing you have known all your life! It is really tough! The phobias and fears, can mess with a person's mind...Now I see why a lot of people resort to suicide, it is scary but the good thing is there's help!! The internet has played a big part in all of this!!.. Now I look at people as being just human beings trying to do their best, trying to deal with all the stresses and anxieties in this world. I can now honestly say that life is better on the outside! 💯
Awesome video... thank you!! I was dragged into the cult at almost 11, and left at almost 18. Here in Seattle, we have a good ex JW community. I hope you have similar support!! 😘
I'm so pleased for you that you got out while still young. Take comfort in that. Your healing process would have been so much harder if not for that. I wish you all the best, young brother.
good video my dude, i sent this to one of my Jw "friends", and the first thing she tells me is "stop sending me these types of videos, im not going to watch them". Then i said "thats right, you arent allowed". Then she tells me how she has free will and she can do whatever she wants but she wont watch your story because "you are using deception and lies". Now that made me and angry because she wont even watch the video and yet shes making that assumption about you.
Yup. They’re super indoctrinated. They call anyone who leaves an APOSTATE and the clueless are warned not to associate or speak to apostates. Even our parents become apostates if the leave the SECT. I KNOW because I spent 38 years in this disgusting fraudulent “religion” which is not even a Christian religion. They NEVER mention Jesus. Only the Jewish God Jehovah. 🤨
Yup. They’re super indoctrinated. They call anyone who leaves an APOSTATE and the clueless are warned not to associate or speak to apostates. Even our parents become apostates if the leave the SECT. I KNOW because I spent 38 years in this disgusting fraudulent “religion” which is not even a Christian religion. They NEVER mention Jesus. Only the Jewish God Jehovah. 🤨
It's a blessing that you found your way out, welcome to your freedom. And that one friend was right, you only have to please yourself and nobody else. There are many people out in the big bad world that will become friends, not judgemental either. Have a happy life from now till you perish!
Welcome to freedom and your new life outside the cult. Please use this time to get a great education and make a name for yourself. I just helped my 11 year old daughter to wake up before she got baptized.
Sam, all the power to you young man. I feel the Good Lord will keep on giving you the ability to think. You’re right, there’s always a way out. My hat goes off to your mother and father. Your high school friend is a real friend Indeed. As for your sister, remember she is just doing what she’s told to do. Thanks for sharing your story. Blessings bro!!!
With that trade you have you can start your business and im glad you stood up inside of yourself and realized that organization is a cult especially since you cant leave without them trying to punish you
Thank you for sharing your story!! Like exjw Fifth, your story will inspire and encourage others to find their own voice. I am so happy for you and wish you all the best in Atlanta! May your future be filled with unconditional love and may you also always offer it in return.
Thank you for sharing your story. Everything you said sounds so familiar to my own story. The part where you mentioned the importance of being true to yourself hit home for me. For so long I felt as if I was living a double life, a lie. It feels amazing to be genuine in my beliefs and in who I really am. My parents don't have anything to do with me and one of my sisters doesn't speak to me either. I love them very much and I hope that one day they too will wake up and see this organization for what it truly is. I wish you the best and always keep moving forward!
I'm glad you came out and spoke, my fiance was raised in the religion but dates me without the approval of her JW family. She understands the difference between people within the religion and with so-called "worldy" people such as myself. And what hurts me is that she still gives those people attention because shes afraid of being shunned by her family. Thanks for coming out brother, I hope you and other people who were raised this JW religion find peace with their lives.
So proud of you that you were able to wake up. Glad that you did not waste your life for a publishing company cult. There are so many if us our here, you are not alone. Congratulations on making it out.
Sam,,,,,congratulations for your escapee, not everyone makes it! You are a beautiful person and your whole life ahead of you. Best wishes for a great life, you deserve to be happy! Please keep us updated if you can.
Respect for you. It is not easy to make such a decision, even more when you are so young. But in my opinion, you have taken the right one. I have been in the Organization for 37 years and found my way out last year. And my life has never been better than now. So I just hope that you are happy now and enjoy life. All my best wishes to you. Greetings from Germany
Love your story man. Just keep moving forward homie, you got this. You’re not alone. I just uploaded my story today if anybody else is interested in watching
You are a very courageous young man! You are true to yourself. The fear and confusion may last for a couple of years. I left because I figured out they were preaching a different Jesus and a different gospel by twisting the scriptures, and even writing their own version of the Bible to make themselves appear to have the truth! I found the real Jesus is loving and a healer, restorer of broken hearts. As A JW I was not allowed to pray to him! I found Christ first, then discovered how ugly the society is. Most JW’s find the ugly, leave, and never know the real truth. “you search the scriptures thinking that in THEM you will find eternal life, but you are not willing to come to ME to have life” John 5:39
I have a lump on my throat. What a satanic cult separating families like that!!! It hurts my heart hearing stories like this one. Keep up the strength!! You are a special person. You will be abundantly blessed in your life. Big Hug from Arizona!!!
Yes i agree this SADISTIC organisation cult have no Shame on them. They SEPARATE families and damage the minds of young people they should be Stopped right now. Thank you for your honesty and story!!
@@jenm9099 Just did a program on Six Screens a couple weeks ago. Here is the link. soundcloud.com/rick-fearon/watchtower-behind-closed-doors-march-23-2019-host-mia-t
Thank you for telling your story it was simple and to the point. But the pain that comes with living is really sad and truly unnecessary. But I’m glad you have your father and also the knowledge that this is not the truth. It’s hard to swallow trust I been there I pioneered for 9 years and it was my world but I will never regret waking up.
Feels good to finally live an honest life, huh? Sure has for me. No wacky witness word games, bs explanations, or forbidden topics. Glad you told your story, bro. Cheers!
Your video had me in tears! Please please stay strong, dont blame your sister she do not understand, glad you do have your father in your life, my heart goes out to you, boy i feel your pain, please keep in touch, dont get weak! If you do pkease seek out help💞
I didn't like field service either. You are lucky to make a break from the cult at an early age. Yes there is pain but at least your life is your own. I know your future is going to be successful!
Wow I just watched a Video dear jerky but give me a direct scission only 21 like you said it’s only gonna get better I waste 30 years and it didn’t get out till I was 57 to start all over at that age has been very difficult because nobody will talk to you so good for you for dinner very nice job and I hope that your video helps one person one more person to get out of that horrible control they have over.
I want to tell you how proud you make me you are an inspiration to young ones. I have a son about your age and he didn't like it either. I allowed him to make his own choice. I'm was so happy to know you do have your father. Continue to pray for them. I have seen a lot of young ones leaving the org. As soon as they become young adults. Question, how can a religious org. sadden people to the point of needing therepy? They got to know something is very wrong with this picture. very
Hi Sammy, Thank you so much for sharing your awesome story. I'm here watching it 4 years after you posted it. You are awesome and so brave and handsome. You look just like my nephew. Im happy to know you were able to get out of that w!cked and destructive cult while you were still so young, so you would have enough time to heal and have a good normal life with normal people. You story will help others who are struggling to get put. Im happy to know you were still able to speak to your mom after leaving, I hope that one day her and many others will wake up and realize that they were deceived. Stay strong, continue on your great journey, and I wish you a great life.
Loved hearing your story, 21 and free now to think for yourself. You have made a lasting impression on me and i will keep you in mind and in my heart and would love to hear an update in the future, but do understand your need to move on with your life. The real 'trurh' is out now and there's no going back to all the deception and misery. Thank you for making this open and honest video. I'm sure it is going to be of great comfort and inspiration to many.
happy to know that I'm not alone, thanks for sharing your story! Been in a very similar sitiuation, I left when I was 20 (I'm 25 now btw). Stay true to yourself! sincerely //Swedish ExJw
Hi Sammy. I am so happy for you that you got out of that religion at the age of 21. I joined when I was 19 and stayed in it for 50 years and I don't remember a day when I wasn't depressed because of it. I loved the brothers and sisters too but it was the religion itself is what depressed me. I didn't enjoy having to go to the meetings or field service either but I slogged on and on and on. I got out 5 years ago and it was the best decision of my life. It took me a while too for the fear of Armageddon to leave but now, even though I lost every "friend" I had at the hall, that dread Watchtower put on me all those years is gone. Enjoy your freedom!!!
Thank you for your heartfelt story that is still helping us who just recently left. I will show it to my 17 year old son who was in another congregation and had some close friends, along with a 70 year old grandpa like brother who he spent time with, but who is unfortunately now shunning him for not coming to the meetings and because we his parents have disassociated. I hope and wish your life has been great since and that you have found happiness in your new life.
"Everybody's Leavin the"truth" for the Truth, Everybody's Leaving the "truth" for the Truth,So WHY Don't YOU? Whyyyy Don't You?" New Kingdom Melody No 6 6 6. 🤘😈
I wish you all the best... i hope you will explore your new life and opportunities ... your siblings will also have doubts and perhaps someday they may join you..never say never.. Thanks for sharing your story...And p.s. October 2017 I also had my first exposure to information that started process of my leaving
Hi Sammy! Thanks for sharing your story! Moving forward is the best thing you can do! Be happy!! Enjoy your freedom! Cheers!! (PS, I lived in Marietta and Kennesaw) Know ATL very well!!
@@sammyk2888 Hey Sammy. I just wanted to know how things are going for you at this point. I just watched your video and noticed you made it 2 years ago. I was in this CULT for over 50 years and one day decided to just 🚶♂️ walk away. Please let us all know how you are doing. I truly love your courage and your bravery. Very impressive. The best thing any young person can do is prove this CULT wrong. I truly hope that you are living your life free of fear 😨 obligation and guilt, which kept so many JWS in a FOG.
@sammyk2888 lucky you young man....I was 14 when I got baptized in 1976.... 48 years inside of this WICKED SATANIC ORGANIZATION...JEHOVAH AND JESUS SET ME FREE. 10 YEARS AGO....IAM A PIMO ONE....I GOT NEW FRIENDS ..NEW PRIORITIES....I UPGRADED MY LICENSE AS THERAPIST...NEW MANY THINGS..I DO KARAOKE...PLAY. GUITAR NOW...I COOK DIFFERENT FOODS ...DO A LOT EXERCISES...LISTENING THE AUDIO BIBLE....MY RELATIONSHIP WITH THIS AWESOME LOVELY CREATOR IS BOOM FOR ME...OLD SINGLE GUY BUT BECOME ATTRACTIVE TO GIRLS MORE THAN BEFORE....I KNOW I WILL GET MY IWN GIRL PRETTY SOON...I WISH I COULD OPEN MY EYES WHEN I WAS YOUR AGE.....GREETINGS MY FRIEND
It makes me so sad to hear how this organization breaks up families and the aftermath of these breakups. What god can be in favor of that?? I hope your family wakes up and that they learn what unconditional love is someday. In the meantime, enjoy your freedom and cherish those who love you unconditionally.
I’m from the metro Atlanta area. I used to work in hvac/ plumbing/ electrical. If you need contacts or I can help in anyway, please let me know. I left jw’s years back. Excited for your journey!
You are smart indeed!! Gifted elementary classes as a child.....waking up early from that awful cult and not waiting til you're forty or fifty!! That's brilliant!!!
I'd be willing to bet, that his grades suffered due to emotional distress after his father got disfellowshipped, parents divorced, and mom got a new husband, then uprooted him from everyone he knew and moved to another state. It's amazing he regained his composure and could articulate his story so well, after again having his life turned upside down. Kudos to you again Sammy!
I literally just quit the Organization myself a week and a few days ago. Seriously need ex JW friends. Shared my story too on my channel. Love your story bro! Stay awesome!
Good story! It’s a lot similar to mine. I was also raised as a JW but never got baptized. I hated going out to the ministry and gave out comments. Volunteered at annual assemblies at the contribution boxes and just really immersed myself in the religion without actually sealing it with baptism. I been having doubts since I was 16. And it’s interesting the summer of 2017 I started waking up slowly. I spent all day researching about the religion, even after coming from service and being active. I was 18 at this time. Finally, my mom caught on because after awhile I started going to kh less and stopped commenting all together , and on a Sunday morning she came into my room asking why I’m not dressed and I told her bluntly “I’m not going”. And that’s when our relationship severed. It was hard cuz after a couple weeks everyone in the congregation started shunning me and I was confused cuz I didn’t think they would even if I wasn’t baptized. I thought my friendships were strong enough but I guess not. I felt so alone cuz at the time my mom and sister would avoid me. Now our relationship is a bit better. I had two friends who weren’t JWs and they didn’t understand what I was going thru of course, they honestly thought I was making a big deal. At the time, about a month out I met my boyfriend and he at first thought I was making a big deal as well cuz everyone just tells me “it’s just a religion, you just don’t have to go anymore”, they had a hard time understanding the repercussions of leaving and although I was not baptized it was still a mental battle for me to leave. I’m happy I’m out of that cult tbh and I still haven’t made friends partly cuz of social anxiety that i think was brought on by being raised a witness. I was a mess so my two friends that weren’t JWs eventually we stopped being friends (I guess they weren’t really “real” friends). Thankfully I have my boyfriend by my side but he doesn’t fully understand why I’m still struggling with all this. This religion honestly ruined my life from childhood to adulthood..
Hey. We have the same name! But anyhow I was NVR baptized In the religion but was a study and became an unbaptized publisher once and I quit and they barely let me. I became a study again and I was shunned! I can go on and on about the problems I saw in this religion. Anyhow good thing no one in my real family is in that religion.
30:15 - i feel your pain in the guilt you feel towards your mom and sis about your decision. But in the end; we all have a free will, they preach it a lot. So sad they can live up to what they claim and you’re “not allowed” to make your own choice. This org destroys families, i know exactly ehat you’re going through ( went through) Sooo glad that you’re brave enough to share this! I got you and all of the ex JW’s Never felt more related too all of you. Thank you again for this touching video ❤️ from the Netherlands 🇳🇱
Wow, powerful video. Seriously, I can't thank you enough for sharing this. I can't imagine it was easy but this is helping more people than you can possibly imagine.
So proud of you im trying to get my mom to get out shes starting to wake up but still alittle reluctant to leave i just sent her this video hopefully it helps
You are very brave and Jesus loves you so much. I am 62 years old born in and my parents have been gone over 15 years. I am the youngest and my 4 siblings just found out about 4 years after the fact that I left and now they don’t speak to me. It is very hard. I’m happy you have your dad. Stay strong. It will get better and there is life after the watchtower.
Hi, I am 35 years out. I had all the abuse they do, while hiding. .. You will have up & downs, more than once. It is worth living, it gets better with the time. The ache will actually reduce.
your story touched my heart. i'm in the process of leaving, i have been waking up for the past few weeks but your story really did it for me. this is such a painful process so thank you for making me finally feel understood. my family thinks i'm crazy so i know the feeling. i hope you're doing okay. i tried to follow you but i think you maybe changed your username. anyways i hope everything has worked out & if you ever want to talk to someone who can relate to you lmk! have a great day :)))
Thanks for sharing your story. You left the organization at a good stage in your life. The issue with your mother and sister is not your fault,it is neither their fault. It is the fault of the cult you left
Thank you for sharing your story! I love seeing people that have escaped from the cult. Your story is going to help others see that they can get out too. Best wishes for a fabulous future! Welcome to freedom!
Great video ! Welcome to your freedom . You made the best possible decision for yourself and you are still very young , you have your whole life ahead of you . I know you said you want to move on with your life but should you need , the ex jw community in general is very supportive:)
All the best for your new life and re-connecting with your dad, that's exciting. I didn't hear the whole recording, but didn't your mum ask why ???? Didn't she ask what you had found about the organisation ????
Have you made any updates. Hopefully in the near future the organization will change. I moved from Indiana to Florida to get away from my family voluntarily. I love it!!
Your video popped up on my feed. You have a good head on your shoulders, hope you’re doing well! It’s July 18, 2024 jw org is going through extreme changes. The governing body now allows brothers to have beards, sisters can wear pants 👖 and more communication with disfellowshipped ones. The watchtower is an evil circus 🎪 Thank you so much for sharing your experience. It helped me with my own anxiety.
Since 2015 there are more and more whistleblowers. This global momentum is growing year by year. Things are moving a lot in Europe. There is more and more voluntary withdrawal. Belgium, Denmark, France, Holland, and Poland follow suit. The end of the WT is inescapable. Hello from France and forgiveness for the faults.
Thank you Sam for telling your story !! You are a handsome guy. We are in same area....I got a daughter. LOL Just kidding but I left long time ago. I just faded about 25 years ago. But some JW in family still there...no idea why but trapped it seems. Glad you are free now!
Good on you bro, I'm so happy that you were able to break free of that horrible cult. I ask my little brother who's an elder, "you really believe that the god you serve who you claim is 'love' wants you to shun your family just because they don't belong to the religion that you're in??"....so you ppl serve a god who breaks up families?...yet you preach that 'god' created the family dynamic.....it is unbelievable how brainwashed these ppl are, i got out at 16 and never looked back, even at an early age i knew it was crap
Hello there! I just left and they have yet to announce me this week ! Welcome to your freedom also!
I was raised in the "truth", and I knew it wasn't for me since I was 9. I am scarred for life, man. I am not gonna make videos on anything or actively say anything publicly until my father has either left the JW cult, or passes, because even though I have been disfellowshipped for 20 years, it would kill him if I was to actually speak out, no matter how painful it is to me. I haven't spoken to my father in 10 years, and it hurts me deeply. I hate that cult from my heart.
Jennifer M is it fair to yourself to keep silent for someone who is shunning u for ten years?
@@MartialVillager Oh, absolutely not. I am well aware of that. Regardless of all of the craziness that has taken place, I still love and respect my father beyond words. I have my sister, brother, cousins and mom who are all disfellowshipped or ex-JW's to vent and process with.
I feel you sister...
jennifer M Wow you sound so similar to me! I have been disfellowshipped for 20 years also and I also love and respect my father beyond words so cannot break his heart. But once he passes it is ON! love and respect
@@gainingfreedom479 I agree wholeheartedly! Keep on seeking truth and I wish you peace.
I like the beard; you have taken back authority over your own face.😂
We are allowed to have beard bro
Freedom looks great on you!
I'm 21 as well. Your story really touched me because I am experiencing pretty much the same situation, I want to leave but it's pretty scary knowing I will lose everyone. But your experience definitely gave me hope. Thank you so much. I hope all the best for you!
Plan for your exit. Prepare. Play the game until you are ready. Have or make friends with people on the outside, find the best job you can. Then, make your move. Until then, play their game. Don't be too hasty. Think it through. You know what they will do. Be prepared. Be ready. This man making this video is what we all go through. You start from scratch. This is one of the best videos for anyone contemplating leaving. One of the best, because it is how we all feel or felt at one time. Leaving is difficult, not impossible!
Slowly fade...since you live at home try to save as much money as you can.
@Ash just fade man!! Not worth losing everyone if you still want a relationship with your family. If there is no reason to make a dramatic exit don't. I slowly faded and my family still talks to me and I still get to live my life.
The best way to leave is to "fade" and not try to explain what you know. Allow your family to see that you live a clean life even though you aren't attending the Kingdom Hall.....
@@jimbobaggans1564 you are so right. However, I was a great deal older than him. So at my mature age, I simply left and never looked back. I told my mom why and she respected my decision. We are still close. Nothing changed with my family who is still JWs. My mom was and still is about family being there for each other in good and bad times. I have made many bad decisions in my past, and it never voided how we love through it. I hea those horrible 😭 stories where families are torn apart and it's so sad. You can go off into drugs and they are there for you, you can go to prison and their still there for you. Yet, you cant disagree about how you feel without banning you! Should be a wake-up call for them. I'm a mom of two and there is nothing anyone could say to me to ever physically, mentally leave/ forget my children whom God said was an inheritance from God! Yet they allow 8 men, whom they no absolutely nothing about tell them they can no longer be around. We're talking about blood relatives here. It saddens my ❤️. I will continue to pray 🙏 for those of you who have lost your families or afraid to comeout, so to speak. When it's a constitutional right. For fear of loosing your family. Vengeance Is Mine! The Lord says.
Make new friends..friends with goals ..friends with unconditional love..you made the right decision and that sometimes comes with standing by yourself young man..just stay focus ..make good positive plans and know theres a whole world out there to learn and enjoy..its sad that family are brained washed by that cult..peace and love to you king
I'm so happy when I hear about so many young people getting inform and leaving. You have so much ahead of you, and your life will be so much better. Be your authentic self.
You life will be much better ?…. I like to laugh but I won’t . How longe will your life will be better ? Till you die .? Everything will be so wundervoll ? Now I have to laugh a little , you all are my inspiration not ever to leave …. There isn’t isolation at all , why are you lying , Of course you have to lie , you know who Father of the lie is ….I am sure you know …. . We all have a free will, so do whatever you think is the best for you …. But don’t lie …..
Thank you for sharing your story. You made the right decision. I know it's hard because I walked away close to your age too. I am now "51" and have been married 28 yrs with 2 grown children. You make a new life for yourself. The best thing I ever did was walk away. I'm so thankful my children were raised cult free.
Hi Sam, I feel for you. I was raised in "the truth" also. I was an OVER ACHIEVER who auxiliary pioneered in high school too. I was a very good JW growing up. I never felt deprived growing up. I never had any doubts it was the truth. I was about 30 when I abruptly woke up to realize it wasn't the "truth." I found out about some wrongdoing that was not being addressed within my congregation, and I felt conscientiously obligated to pursue and see that it got addressed. The elders were covering up some wrongdoing and I had proof of it on a taped telephone conversation. I even attempted to call the Watchtower service department in NY. I was shocked that they didnt want to step in or send a circuit overseer down to investigate it. I even offered to send them a copy of the tape recording I had, but they didn't want it. It was at that point, I began to have my first doubts. That's when I began doing research and found out there was a ton of corruption that reached all the way to the top. My whole world came crashing down, and it was at about this same time both my parents died. I have a brother and sister whom are still in the organization that have not spoken to me in over 20 years. It took a lot of time to make new friends, because as a "good JW" I never had friends outside the Kingdom Hall. I still believe in God, but have not found a church which I feel is teaching in accordance with scripture. I like you, feel I am now a much better person than I ever was when I was a JW. I know too much to ever go back to that corrupt religion. So many people are being mislead but I dont think they will wake up until something monumental wakes them and they experience something first hand. Know that you are not alone, hopefully some day your mom and sister will wake up.
FIRST of all,
Hey cutie!
Second:
I totally feel everything in this story. This was me about a year and a half ago as well. The thing is, they make it seem like people don't just leave the organization for doctrinal issues or anything. If people leave everyone assumes this person just cannot keep up with the moral rigor of an organization that stiff.
But the problem is there are plenty of people just like us. My Bible-basee CONSCIENCE really would not allow me to go out in service anymore, knowing how stuff didn't add up. And just like you, the more I studied THEIR LITERATURE, the more I learned how far from the truth it really was. The first thing folks tend to ask you when you express you're having doubts is, "What have you been reading?' And I'm like "Nothing but the Watchtower!"
I never once got in trouble or did anything to "bring reproach upon Jehovah's name." Like I was doing everything you're supposed to do. I had excellent intentions and wanted to do what's right by God.
But there comes a time in your young adult life when you have to determine who are these people that are inserting themselves in between you and God? The Bible is very clear that Jesus is the only mediator for us imperfect humans, so where does this governing body even come from? And they were all good until they started really doing more of these videos and showing their face and showing how immature and childish they are. Once I started seeing that, all of my doubts from my youth started coming back, and now I can just see it for what it is. A regular corporate office. These guys don't even look like or act like anyone who is dignified or coming from God. They ought to be ashamed of themselves how many people's lives they ruined.
Well I'm so glad to hear of other people coming out of there, and especially young people still have the rest of our lives in front of us. Live your best life, I am so proud of you exclamation point and just let me know whenever you're in the A. The weather is gorgeous down here!
Thank u for sharing! Glad that others will see that a lot of us are earnest hearted people who are just doing what’s best for us. We’re not mentally diseased or bitter. Get yo freedom, man!
Thanks for sharing your story. I had many doubts about the beliefs concerning JW's and I left the organization at 19 and so did the rest of my family.
I enjoyed listening to your story! 😎
WT/GB will pay a hefty price for their harmful policies that have affected so many wonderful families.
Their days are numbered!
Stay strong and keep us update on how you're progressing on your journey.
I began to wake up from the JW's by reading about Mormons and watching videos of episodes entitled.."I was a Mormon"...Then John Dehlin's excommunication was broadcast on television. I started following him and I noticed a ton of similarities between the JW's and the Mormons. This was an eye-opener for me!!
After that I got the courage to go to RUclips and look up.. "Why do people leave the Jehovah's Witnesses faith"...that's when I really started waking up!
I became obsessed listening to all ExJW stories on RUclips and the FEAR of the "so called" apostates that we are taught to detest started to become a different reality, they are just people telling their experiences when they were an active JW and why they left..So all the stigma started to dwindle.
Then I branched out and started looking into Seventh Day Adventist, Scientology, Christadelphians, The Brethren, Christian Science.. I started noticing the parallels between all the religions, and it runs deep...no questioning, no doubting and everything comes from the top down.
The rank-and-file are just the followers with no personal self, no individuality.
After you wake up and start seeing these things it can take a toll on you, especially if this is the only thing you have known all your life!
It is really tough!
The phobias and fears, can mess with a person's mind...Now I see why a lot of people resort to suicide, it is scary but the good thing is there's help!!
The internet has played a big part in all of this!!..
Now I look at people as being just human beings trying to do their best, trying to deal with all the stresses and anxieties in this world.
I can now honestly say that life is better on the outside! 💯
Awesome video... thank you!! I was dragged into the cult at almost 11, and left at almost 18. Here in Seattle, we have a good ex JW community. I hope you have similar support!! 😘
I'm so pleased for you that you got out while still young. Take comfort in that. Your healing process would have been so much harder if not for that. I wish you all the best, young brother.
good video my dude, i sent this to one of my Jw "friends", and the first thing she tells me is "stop sending me these types of videos, im not going to watch them". Then i said "thats right, you arent allowed". Then she tells me how she has free will and she can do whatever she wants but she wont watch your story because "you are using deception and lies". Now that made me and angry because she wont even watch the video and yet shes making that assumption about you.
Yup. They’re super indoctrinated. They call anyone who leaves an APOSTATE and the clueless are warned not to associate or speak to apostates. Even our parents become apostates if the leave the SECT. I KNOW because I spent 38 years in this disgusting fraudulent “religion” which is not even a Christian religion. They NEVER mention Jesus. Only the Jewish God Jehovah. 🤨
Yup. They’re super indoctrinated. They call anyone who leaves an APOSTATE and the clueless are warned not to associate or speak to apostates. Even our parents become apostates if the leave the SECT. I KNOW because I spent 38 years in this disgusting fraudulent “religion” which is not even a Christian religion. They NEVER mention Jesus. Only the Jewish God Jehovah. 🤨
Great video young man . You have a good head on your shoulders, keep moving forward .
It's a blessing that you found your way out, welcome to your freedom. And that one friend was right, you only have to please yourself and nobody else. There are many people out in the big bad world that will become friends, not judgemental either. Have a happy life from now till you perish!
Welcome to freedom and your new life outside the cult. Please use this time to get a great education and make a name for yourself. I just helped my 11 year old daughter to wake up before she got baptized.
Sad story - that had me in tears man. But glad to see you did the right thing. Good luck with everything!
Sam, all the power to you young man. I feel the Good Lord will keep on giving you the ability to think. You’re right, there’s always a way out. My hat goes off to your mother and father. Your high school friend is a real friend Indeed. As for your sister, remember she is just doing what she’s told to do.
Thanks for sharing your story.
Blessings bro!!!
Thanks mate!
I think you should make more videos. I like how you express yourself. Well done😊
With time he will come over to his sence
Greetings, THANK YOU FOR THE HEART FELT COMMENTARY....NOW YOU CAN SPREAD YOUR WINGS AND FLY......
With that trade you have you can start your business and im glad you stood up inside of yourself and realized that organization is a cult especially since you cant leave without them trying to punish you
Thank you for sharing your story!! Like exjw Fifth, your story will inspire and encourage others to find their own voice. I am so happy for you and wish you all the best in Atlanta! May your future be filled with unconditional love and may you also always offer it in return.
Thank you for sharing your story. Everything you said sounds so familiar to my own story. The part where you mentioned the importance of being true to yourself hit home for me. For so long I felt as if I was living a double life, a lie. It feels amazing to be genuine in my beliefs and in who I really am. My parents don't have anything to do with me and one of my sisters doesn't speak to me either. I love them very much and I hope that one day they too will wake up and see this organization for what it truly is. I wish you the best and always keep moving forward!
I'm glad you came out and spoke, my fiance was raised in the religion but dates me without the approval of her JW family. She understands the difference between people within the religion and with so-called "worldy" people such as myself. And what hurts me is that she still gives those people attention because shes afraid of being shunned by her family. Thanks for coming out brother, I hope you and other people who were raised this JW religion find peace with their lives.
It can be a very difficult situation. It's terrifying to have the possibility of losing your family. I wish you and your fiance the very best.
So proud of you that you were able to wake up. Glad that you did not waste your life for a publishing company cult. There are so many if us our here, you are not alone. Congratulations on making it out.
Thanks for sharing your story. Have a very happy future. Glad you have contact with your mum hope your sister wakes up one day.
Thank you very much. I hope so as well.
She will
@@sammyk2888 do you have an Instagram account?
Sam,,,,,congratulations for your escapee, not everyone makes it! You are a beautiful person and your whole life ahead of you. Best wishes for a great life, you deserve to be happy! Please keep us updated if you can.
Respect for you. It is not easy to make such a decision, even more when you are so young. But in my opinion, you have taken the right one. I have been in the Organization for 37 years and found my way out last year. And my life has never been better than now. So I just hope that you are happy now and enjoy life. All my best wishes to you. Greetings from Germany
Love your story man. Just keep moving forward homie, you got this. You’re not alone. I just uploaded my story today if anybody else is interested in watching
You are a very courageous young man! You are true to yourself.
The fear and confusion may last for a couple of years. I left because I figured out they were preaching a different Jesus and a different gospel by twisting the scriptures, and even writing their own version of the Bible to make themselves appear to have the truth! I found the real Jesus is loving and a healer, restorer of broken hearts. As A JW I was not allowed to pray to him!
I found Christ first, then discovered how ugly the society is. Most JW’s find the ugly, leave, and never know the real truth.
“you search the scriptures thinking that in THEM you will find eternal life, but you are not willing to come to ME to have life” John 5:39
I have a lump on my throat. What a satanic cult separating families like that!!! It hurts my heart hearing stories like this one. Keep up the strength!! You are a special person. You will be abundantly blessed in your life. Big Hug from Arizona!!!
Yes i agree this SADISTIC organisation cult have no Shame on them. They SEPARATE families and damage the minds of young people they should be Stopped right now. Thank you for your honesty and story!!
Yay! Another exjw story. I love seeing more and more people find their voices and sharing their journey of waking up and leaving.
Thanks for sharing your story of strength my brother.
Have a safe trip. There are a lot of fine former JWs in and around Atlanta if you need some instant friendships.
I'm in Atlanta! Do you know of any support groups?
@@jenm9099 Just did a program on Six Screens a couple weeks ago. Here is the link. soundcloud.com/rick-fearon/watchtower-behind-closed-doors-march-23-2019-host-mia-t
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Jennifer M hey Jen I’m in ATL! Ex-Jw here.
Wow. I'm in CT also. Small world. I wish you peace and happiness
Great inspiration for young ones wanting out of this organisation.
Thank you for telling your story it was simple and to the point. But the pain that comes with living is really sad and truly unnecessary. But I’m glad you have your father and also the knowledge that this is not the truth. It’s hard to swallow trust I been there I pioneered for 9 years and it was my world but I will never regret waking up.
thank you for sharing your story - I'm sure it will help many - wish you all the best to your new life
Feels good to finally live an honest life, huh?
Sure has for me.
No wacky witness word games, bs explanations, or forbidden topics.
Glad you told your story, bro.
Cheers!
Great video. Thanks for sharing your story. I didn’t like field service either.
Your video had me in tears! Please please stay strong, dont blame your sister she do not understand, glad you do have your father in your life, my heart goes out to you, boy i feel your pain, please keep in touch, dont get weak! If you do pkease seek out help💞
Great story, stay strong and welcome to your freedom and now go live your life!
I didn't like field service either. You are lucky to make a break from the cult at an early age. Yes there is pain but at least your life is your own. I know your future is going to be successful!
Wow I just watched a Video dear jerky but give me a direct scission only 21 like you said it’s only gonna get better I waste 30 years and it didn’t get out till I was 57 to start all over at that age has been very difficult because nobody will talk to you so good for you for dinner very nice job and I hope that your video helps one person one more person to get out of that horrible control they have over.
Unconditional love is a beautiful thing. It's the kind of love that Jesus showed and that we should too.
Yet these are the ones who are in Satan's world.
I want to tell you how proud you make me you are an inspiration to young ones. I have a son about your age and he didn't like it either. I allowed him to make his own choice. I'm was so happy to know you do have your father. Continue to pray for them. I have seen a lot of young ones leaving the org. As soon as they become young adults. Question, how can a religious org. sadden people to the point of needing therepy? They got to know something is very wrong with this picture. very
Hi Sammy, Thank you so much for sharing your awesome story. I'm here watching it 4 years after you posted it. You are awesome and so brave and handsome. You look just like my nephew. Im happy to know you were able to get out of that
w!cked and destructive cult while you were still so young, so you would have enough time to heal and have a good normal life with normal people. You story will help others who are struggling to get put. Im happy to know you were still able to speak to your mom after leaving, I hope that one day her and many others will wake up and realize that they were deceived. Stay strong, continue on your great journey, and I wish you a great life.
I'm happy for you
Thank you so much for sharing your story. You are beautifully spoken and genuine.
Great video. thanks for posting. Will help many struggling JWs still trapped in the Watchtower.
Loved hearing your story, 21 and free now to think for yourself. You have made a lasting impression on me and i will keep you in mind and in my heart and would love to hear an update in the future, but do understand your need to move on with your life. The real 'trurh' is out now and there's no going back to all the deception and misery. Thank you for making this open and honest video. I'm sure it is going to be of great comfort and inspiration to many.
happy to know that I'm not alone, thanks for sharing your story! Been in a very similar sitiuation, I left when I was 20 (I'm 25 now btw).
Stay true to yourself! sincerely //Swedish ExJw
Hi Sammy. I am so happy for you that you got out of that religion at the age of 21. I joined when I was 19 and stayed in it for 50 years and I don't remember a day when I wasn't depressed because of it. I loved the brothers and sisters too but it was the religion itself is what depressed me. I didn't enjoy having to go to the meetings or field service either but I slogged on and on and on. I got out 5 years ago and it was the best decision of my life. It took me a while too for the fear of Armageddon to leave but now, even though I lost every "friend" I had at the hall, that dread Watchtower put on me all those years is gone.
Enjoy your freedom!!!
Thank you for your heartfelt story that is still helping us who just recently left. I will show it to my 17 year old son who was in another congregation and had some close friends, along with a 70 year old grandpa like brother who he spent time with, but who is unfortunately now shunning him for not coming to the meetings and because we his parents have disassociated. I hope and wish your life has been great since and that you have found happiness in your new life.
Thankyou for sharing your experiences!
"Everybody's Leavin the"truth" for the Truth, Everybody's Leaving the "truth" for the Truth,So WHY Don't YOU? Whyyyy Don't You?" New Kingdom Melody No 6 6 6. 🤘😈
I wish you all the best... i hope you will explore your new life and opportunities ... your siblings will also have doubts and perhaps someday they may join you..never say never..
Thanks for sharing your story...And p.s. October 2017 I also had my first exposure to information that started process of my leaving
Hi Sammy! Thanks for sharing your story! Moving forward is the best thing you can do! Be happy!! Enjoy your freedom! Cheers!! (PS, I lived in Marietta and Kennesaw) Know ATL very well!!
Thank you!
Ha, I live in Kennesaw! Small world here.
I left the JWs 22 years ago, best decision of my life. My new wife is a travel nurse, we just left her last assignment in Rockmart Ga.
@@sammyk2888 Hey Sammy. I just wanted to know how things are going for you at this point. I just watched your video and noticed you made it 2 years ago. I was in this CULT for over 50 years and one day decided to just 🚶♂️ walk away. Please let us all know how you are doing. I truly love your courage and your bravery. Very impressive. The best thing any young person can do is prove this CULT wrong. I truly hope that you are living your life free of fear 😨 obligation and guilt, which kept so many JWS in a FOG.
@sammyk2888 lucky you young man....I was 14 when I got baptized in 1976.... 48 years inside of this WICKED SATANIC ORGANIZATION...JEHOVAH AND JESUS SET ME FREE. 10 YEARS AGO....IAM A PIMO ONE....I GOT NEW FRIENDS ..NEW PRIORITIES....I UPGRADED MY LICENSE AS THERAPIST...NEW MANY THINGS..I DO KARAOKE...PLAY. GUITAR NOW...I COOK DIFFERENT FOODS ...DO A LOT EXERCISES...LISTENING THE AUDIO BIBLE....MY RELATIONSHIP WITH THIS AWESOME LOVELY CREATOR IS BOOM FOR ME...OLD SINGLE GUY BUT BECOME ATTRACTIVE TO GIRLS MORE THAN BEFORE....I KNOW I WILL GET MY IWN GIRL PRETTY SOON...I WISH I COULD OPEN MY EYES WHEN I WAS YOUR AGE.....GREETINGS MY FRIEND
It makes me so sad to hear how this organization breaks up families and the aftermath of these breakups. What god can be in favor of that?? I hope your family wakes up and that they learn what unconditional love is someday. In the meantime, enjoy your freedom and cherish those who love you unconditionally.
Gosh! Do you ever bring back memories. I was 25 when I left and now I have been retired for 10 years. Yes, life is so much better on the other side.
I’m from the metro Atlanta area. I used to work in hvac/ plumbing/ electrical. If you need contacts or I can help in anyway, please let me know. I left jw’s years back. Excited for your journey!
You are smart indeed!! Gifted elementary classes as a child.....waking up early from that awful cult and not waiting til you're forty or fifty!! That's brilliant!!!
I'd be willing to bet, that his grades suffered due to emotional distress after his father got disfellowshipped, parents divorced, and mom got a new husband, then uprooted him from everyone he knew and moved to another state. It's amazing he regained his composure and could articulate his story so well, after again having his life turned upside down. Kudos to you again Sammy!
I literally just quit the Organization myself a week and a few days ago. Seriously need ex JW friends. Shared my story too on my channel. Love your story bro! Stay awesome!
Good story! It’s a lot similar to mine. I was also raised as a JW but never got baptized. I hated going out to the ministry and gave out comments. Volunteered at annual assemblies at the contribution boxes and just really immersed myself in the religion without actually sealing it with baptism. I been having doubts since I was 16. And it’s interesting the summer of 2017 I started waking up slowly. I spent all day researching about the religion, even after coming from service and being active. I was 18 at this time. Finally, my mom caught on because after awhile I started going to kh less and stopped commenting all together , and on a Sunday morning she came into my room asking why I’m not dressed and I told her bluntly “I’m not going”. And that’s when our relationship severed. It was hard cuz after a couple weeks everyone in the congregation started shunning me and I was confused cuz I didn’t think they would even if I wasn’t baptized. I thought my friendships were strong enough but I guess not. I felt so alone cuz at the time my mom and sister would avoid me. Now our relationship is a bit better. I had two friends who weren’t JWs and they didn’t understand what I was going thru of course, they honestly thought I was making a big deal. At the time, about a month out I met my boyfriend and he at first thought I was making a big deal as well cuz everyone just tells me “it’s just a religion, you just don’t have to go anymore”, they had a hard time understanding the repercussions of leaving and although I was not baptized it was still a mental battle for me to leave. I’m happy I’m out of that cult tbh and I still haven’t made friends partly cuz of social anxiety that i think was brought on by being raised a witness. I was a mess so my two friends that weren’t JWs eventually we stopped being friends (I guess they weren’t really “real” friends). Thankfully I have my boyfriend by my side but he doesn’t fully understand why I’m still struggling with all this. This religion honestly ruined my life from childhood to adulthood..
Hey. We have the same name! But anyhow I was NVR baptized In the religion but was a study and became an unbaptized publisher once and I quit and they barely let me. I became a study again and I was shunned! I can go on and on about the problems I saw in this religion. Anyhow good thing no one in my real family is in that religion.
Thanks for sharing your story. Very interesting.
30:15 - i feel your pain in the guilt you feel towards your mom and sis about your decision.
But in the end; we all have a free will, they preach it a lot.
So sad they can live up to what they claim and you’re “not allowed” to make your own choice.
This org destroys families, i know exactly ehat you’re going through ( went through)
Sooo glad that you’re brave enough to share this!
I got you and all of the ex JW’s
Never felt more related too all of you.
Thank you again for this touching video ❤️ from the Netherlands 🇳🇱
Damn you are so beautiful 😍! Glad you woke up early and now can live your life!
Wow, powerful video. Seriously, I can't thank you enough for sharing this. I can't imagine it was easy but this is helping more people than you can possibly imagine.
Im so happy you got out while you still have so much of this life to live. Shalom ❣️
Thank you for sharing your story, you are changing lives for the better, never look back, be strong, you made the right decision
TFS Sammy. I hope you’re doing well and thriving. I’m rooting for you. 🙏🏾❤️
So proud of you im trying to get my mom to get out shes starting to wake up but still alittle reluctant to leave i just sent her this video hopefully it helps
I hope so too.. I wish the best for you and your Mom.
You are very brave and Jesus loves you so much. I am 62 years old born in and my parents have been gone over 15 years. I am the youngest and my 4 siblings just found out about 4 years after the fact that I left and now they don’t speak to me. It is very hard. I’m happy you have your dad. Stay strong. It will get better and there is life after the watchtower.
G'day. Great mate.... your free ! 👍
Hi, I am 35 years out. I had all the abuse they do, while hiding. .. You will have up & downs, more than once. It is worth living, it gets better with the time. The ache will actually reduce.
Yes it is an ache. 😢
I’m sorry I still see your pain while talking about this. I hope Atlanta is being good to you.
your story touched my heart. i'm in the process of leaving, i have been waking up for the past few weeks but your story really did it for me. this is such a painful process so thank you for making me finally feel understood. my family thinks i'm crazy so i know the feeling. i hope you're doing okay. i tried to follow you but i think you maybe changed your username. anyways i hope everything has worked out & if you ever want to talk to someone who can relate to you lmk! have a great day :)))
Love your story. Thanks for sharing. Glad you got out young. Maybe you can send a card telling them you love them.
Im so happy for you brother. congratzz!!!...free at last!!!!!
Thanks for sharing your story. You left the organization at a good stage in your life. The issue with your mother and sister is not your fault,it is neither their fault. It is the fault of the cult you left
Thank you for sharing your story! I love seeing people that have escaped from the cult. Your story is going to help others see that they can get out too. Best wishes for a fabulous future! Welcome to freedom!
Great video ! Welcome to your freedom . You made the best possible decision for yourself and you are still very young , you have your whole life ahead of you . I know you said you want to move on with your life but should you need , the ex jw community in general is very supportive:)
All the best for your new life and re-connecting with your dad, that's exciting. I didn't hear the whole recording, but didn't your mum ask why ???? Didn't she ask what you had found about the organisation ????
You're a very courageous and intelligent young man there is bright future ahead of you.thank you for sharing your story and welcome to your freedom
Hi Sam thank u for sharing ur story. This was so good!!
Have you made any updates. Hopefully in the near future the organization will change. I moved from Indiana to Florida to get away from my family voluntarily. I love it!!
Hi Sam, welcome aboard, your story brings a lump to the throat, take care.
Who ever really liked going out in service 😭😭😭😭
FREEDOM!!!
This video brought tears to my eyes because our story is almost identical.
Thank you for sharing your story
Brother.... U would not have passed the elders ,,, thank you for sharing your life. Sending hugs from Tanzania
Your video popped up on my feed.
You have a good head on your shoulders, hope you’re doing well!
It’s July 18, 2024
jw org is going through extreme changes.
The governing body now allows brothers to have beards,
sisters can wear pants 👖 and more communication with disfellowshipped ones.
The watchtower is an evil circus 🎪
Thank you so much for sharing your experience.
It helped me with my own anxiety.
Finish! Strong! My brother!
Since 2015 there are more and more whistleblowers. This global momentum is growing year by year. Things are moving a lot in Europe. There is more and more voluntary withdrawal. Belgium, Denmark, France, Holland, and Poland follow suit. The end of the WT is inescapable. Hello from France and forgiveness for the faults.
You woke up early!! Good job dawg.
Thank you Sam for telling your story !! You are a handsome guy. We are in same area....I got a daughter. LOL Just kidding but I left long time ago. I just faded about 25 years ago. But some JW in family still there...no idea why but trapped it seems. Glad you are free now!
Good on you bro, I'm so happy that you were able to break free of that horrible cult. I ask my little brother who's an elder, "you really believe that the god you serve who you claim is 'love' wants you to shun your family just because they don't belong to the religion that you're in??"....so you ppl serve a god who breaks up families?...yet you preach that 'god' created the family dynamic.....it is unbelievable how brainwashed these ppl are, i got out at 16 and never looked back, even at an early age i knew it was crap