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  • Опубликовано: 5 окт 2024
  • I felt I'd be doing my viewers a disservice to abruptly start uploading again without saying a few words about the difficult few weeks my family and I have endured. In this video I say what needs to be said and look forward to resuming my work against an abusive cult.
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    Though I am deeply touched by the considerable interest in my work, I kindly ask that viewers do NOT try to contact me using Facebook. I very rarely use Facebook as a means of communicating with people and I have unfortunately received hostility from people whose Facebook messages have gone unanswered. If you send a voicemail or JWsurvey email, and your request is urgent, either myself or one of the team of JWsurvey volunteers will attempt to respond. Otherwise, please understand that my time is stretched between my work as an activist and my private life, including my responsibilities as a father and husband. As much as I would like to make myself available to each and every person who reaches out to me, this will only occasionally be possible. I appreciate your understanding.

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  • @MythVisionPodcast
    @MythVisionPodcast 2 года назад +56

    Great clip, I look forward to Lloyd Evan 2.0! I have been unfaithful to my wonderful wife before in my marriage and we made it through it all with good counseling and a better perspective. Just drive forward and let your actions be known brother. If people judged me off of my mistakes I wouldn't have anything to offer. I believe your work against this cult speaks for itself no matter our imperfections.
    Derek

    • @sarahlee9320
      @sarahlee9320 2 года назад +3

      I’m a fun of your channel Great comment ❤️

  • @KatyLazcano
    @KatyLazcano 2 года назад +35

    Thank you for coming back! Your work is very valuable, Lloyd.

  • @rudyardkeating907
    @rudyardkeating907 2 года назад +102

    Happy to see you’re back, Lloyd. Been missing you. You are not a new cult leader for the lost ex jws, you’re just someone whose work helped a lot of people on a deep level. Your mistakes I do not care about nor would I care for strangers to judge mine. Life’s short. No time for judgement and petty gossip.Grateful to have your work and at some point of my life you were kind of my only friend, at least the only person to talk about all that while I was at my lowest. Thanks so much, excited for more content in the future. Take good care friend. You don’t need to be perfect, neither can anyone be.

    • @juliemcalister2557
      @juliemcalister2557 2 года назад +1

      @@BadViking1 look how bothered Lloyd is only Jehovah knows him. You could not pay me to come on here to explain what I did

  • @eldencastillo4294
    @eldencastillo4294 2 года назад +13

    Is he deleting all comments he deems negative??

    • @LloydEvans
      @LloydEvans  2 года назад

      You'll actually find a number of negative comments if you look. I'm unapologetically deleting comments that are abusive or overly invasive, but I'm glad to say there aren't that many that meet that description.

    • @unplugged2842
      @unplugged2842 2 года назад

      Are you sad? Did you expect a bloodbath? Seriously?

  • @crossroadcircleoffical
    @crossroadcircleoffical 2 года назад +43

    My Brother. Hope things are going better. For you, not the haters.(edited) they can take their sudo-judicial system asses back to the kingdom hall.

    • @cherylseebreth328
      @cherylseebreth328 2 года назад +1

      They dont deserve your fuck. It is too beautiful.a thing. I am so.happy Lloyd is back, I just feel to smile.

  • @davidsena1743
    @davidsena1743 2 года назад +4

    Noticibly only positive comments.

  • @tomsheppard378
    @tomsheppard378 2 года назад +59

    I'm not an ex JW, I admire your work and activism, your private life is your business. Its between you and wife

    • @cherylseebreth328
      @cherylseebreth328 2 года назад +12

      The non exjws add a little ummph to the community, some neutrality and no biased bitterness. Thank you for your support.

  • @ablue7335
    @ablue7335 2 года назад +7

    This exactly THIS!!!
    🙏thank you Lloyd. So much respect for this here, respect for you and your thoughts and stance. You are strong, you are a fighter, you are a human and better for it, what a great moment here, I feel you.
    ✌️❤️🌞

  • @daniSteph19
    @daniSteph19 2 года назад +95

    You only had to apologize to your wife not to us or anyone else. I hope you and your family find peace and heal. Good to see you back ✊♥️

    • @gwenpytka6739
      @gwenpytka6739 2 года назад +9

      I agree. He told the world what is MOST IMPORTANT to HIMSELF. And what is MOST IMPORTANT to HIMSELF in his life is NOT HIS WIFE AND CHILDREN. If his wife and children were what was MOST IMPORTANT in his life, he would give up on his RUclips channel and DEVOTE his time and work on RUclips. And DEVOTE his time to HIS FAMILY. PERIOD. GO OUT AND GET A JOB, AND TAKE CARE OF YOUR FAMILY. OUTSIDE of the exJw community. For YOUR COMMUNITY IS YOUR WIFE AND DAUGHTERS ONLY. There is NO EXCUSE for putting the ex JW community BEFORE your family.

    • @whitewinewiththefish6306
      @whitewinewiththefish6306 2 года назад +4

      @@juliemyers9532 It’s up to her, not is to judge.

    • @daniSteph19
      @daniSteph19 2 года назад +4

      @Julie Myers I wish they all heal and get better, either together or on separate ways ✌️

    • @daniSteph19
      @daniSteph19 2 года назад +12

      @@gwenpytka6739 That's up to him, up to his family and up to his wife. Hopefully with the help of a good therapist for everyone involded. Not me, not you.

    • @daniSteph19
      @daniSteph19 2 года назад +8

      He didn't commit any crimes. It seems that many people still think that one mistake is enough to shun you and ruin your life. They really need more love and empathy in their hearts.

  • @jimmysnow
    @jimmysnow 2 года назад +33

    Well done man. I feel for this very much.

  • @robinbanks2986
    @robinbanks2986 2 года назад +45

    I think the hate that’s been going on is disgusting. Those people want to see you destroyed and it’s apparent it’s personal to them. Welcome back. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

    • @neenee6393
      @neenee6393 2 года назад +2

      And they hate they can’t ruin him

    • @vonda6995
      @vonda6995 2 года назад +4

      Hate? These people thought they were fighting along side him. Fighting an organization that doesn't care about children being abused. Then they find out he supports an unregulated "service" that specifically exploits the same people he claims to be trying to protect. Where is the hate in that?

    • @robinbanks2986
      @robinbanks2986 2 года назад +1

      @@jdanielzuk thank you for your “opinion”💋

  • @eccentricgran7340
    @eccentricgran7340 2 года назад +38

    No-one is perfect, we all make mistakes. It will take time for you both to recover. I hope you do. Meantime, your private life is just that, private. Your activism has been worth it, helpful and eye opening for so many. Let he who is without sin cast the first stone. I personally, cannot cast any stones. Wishing you well.

    • @shellycohen5123
      @shellycohen5123 2 года назад

      And whatever you wish to share about your private life should end there.

  • @chilliems
    @chilliems 2 года назад +58

    That was a really brave statement to make Lloyd and it can’t have been easy. Good to see you holding your head up. Looking forward to seeing new content!

    • @novepipps
      @novepipps 2 года назад +4

      @@equality379 You seriously need to stop, that is an incredibly serious accusation, with no evidence to support it. That is an extreme conclusion people have jumped to. Please do something better with your time, beyond being toxic and spreading misinformation. That is harassment.

    • @KitKatSukiKat
      @KitKatSukiKat 2 года назад +1

      @@equality379 still living rent free in your head, eh 😂🤣

    • @altobottomjeans5472
      @altobottomjeans5472 2 года назад

      He admitted to it on his livestream. Several times, 2-3 months apart, for 3-4 years. And to spending Patreon money for his anti-SA activism work to do it. While he was an IICSA core participant.

  • @AudreysandSam
    @AudreysandSam 2 года назад +6

    Have you gone to therapy consistently to this current time?

  • @juliebill6991
    @juliebill6991 2 года назад +42

    I'm so glad you're back and really happy you're fighting back to the lies. Your activism is so important and comforting to so many.

    • @juliebill6991
      @juliebill6991 2 года назад +4

      @@annabizaro-doo-dah we all know the lies I'm referring to and I haven't heard him admit at all to anything of the sort. I'm assuming you work closely with him to allow you to make these statements??
      One thing I do know is 'toxic people', I'm not seeing Lloyd using flying monkeys to troll the comments section of other people's videos.

    • @milham76
      @milham76 2 года назад +2

      @@annabizaro-doo-dah Why tf are you continuously posting here, then? Typical JW ploy thinking if you just keep plugging away, someone will just listen.

    • @milham76
      @milham76 2 года назад

      @@annabizaro-doo-dah You've got to stop following individuals. Mark O'Donell is my absolute favourite ex JW activist too and he was actively working with Lloyd o his position is a bit different. I don't like AT ALL what Lloyd has done privately but he is brilliant at his rebuttals and other activism. THAT , I support.

  • @Duermeahora
    @Duermeahora 2 года назад +58

    As I wrote some weeks ago: We love you LLoyd. (I'm not a Jehovah's witness but I had to study them in order to help witnesses after they left. Your videos were useful and I'm sure they will still be, though I'm retired now.)

    • @morpheus5302
      @morpheus5302 2 года назад +2

      Eres psicólogo especializado?

  • @DanoriousTV
    @DanoriousTV 2 года назад +23

    the rats came out while you was on leave, their actions only played into the hands of the JWs.

    • @greatdayn4651
      @greatdayn4651 2 года назад +3

      Yes, D TV; You are absolutely right.

    • @cherylseebreth328
      @cherylseebreth328 2 года назад +3

      Certainly! When the cat's away, the rats will come out play.

    • @Scott-iu2jx
      @Scott-iu2jx 2 года назад +5

      True glad l never tuned into them.

  • @Scott-iu2jx
    @Scott-iu2jx 2 года назад +72

    Welcome back Lloyd. Hope you and Djiona are well. I agree with you every step of the way. I didn't know you have been helping us for 10 years. What you say is true within congregations no wonder we have all left. Look forward to your future videos please take care of your family. We are here for you.
    ❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @Panda-ls1jb
    @Panda-ls1jb 2 года назад +55

    Hello , not all ex JW’s are so hateful . I’m an ex JW and I could never imagine putting through what these so called friends of yours did . A bit of humanity is all we all need 💞

  • @martingarcia-rm1ig
    @martingarcia-rm1ig 2 года назад +33

    I appreciate ALL the content from your channel since the beginning . I'm glad to your activism continue. It is about INFORMING as many people and helping others obtain the truth. Thank you.

  • @MickeyMouse12225
    @MickeyMouse12225 2 года назад +17

    Yes! Welcome back my Darling. I was worried that you wouldn't come back. Your work is so important. Your personal life is your personal life.

  • @sineadworkman14
    @sineadworkman14 2 года назад +19

    The issues you’re experiencing in your marriage are 100% none of my business, and I’m furious you’ve been put in this position. Your work is crucial, and your videos of a high standard. Keep on keeping on

  • @Rawnblade13
    @Rawnblade13 2 года назад +20

    Your personal life is your personal life. Things like relationship issues are none of the internet's business. No one is perfect, shit happens.
    It's irrelevant to your work.

    • @greatdayn4651
      @greatdayn4651 2 года назад +1

      Yes, "It's irrelevant to your work" is the most profound statement of them all. Well said, mate.

  • @talancae
    @talancae 2 года назад +11

    Im just glad to see you here again. Im really sory that people started to share false information, all waht happend its a privat thingh and its nobody's business. But as i said im really happy to see you back on track again.

  • @T101cyberdynesystems
    @T101cyberdynesystems 2 года назад +60

    Nice to see you back Lloyd, I wish you all the best with your personal life and family, I look forward to seeing your new content soon. 👍

  • @elizabethjohnston8193
    @elizabethjohnston8193 2 года назад +31

    U aren't the only one who has human flaws. I've enjoyed your videos for the content that u include. I'm glad ur back and am looking forward to future content.

  • @minimobilereview6570
    @minimobilereview6570 2 года назад +44

    All drama aside you have no idea how much you have been missed

  • @Markypoo-poo-8-Beans
    @Markypoo-poo-8-Beans 2 года назад +19

    It's great to have you back ,LLOYD , keep up the good work . I'm looking forward to more of your rebuttal videos, bring them on.

  • @amym8073
    @amym8073 2 года назад +74

    I appreciate your content and its quality and research...so glad to see you back and looking forward to any future content.

  • @fabulouslyfaded2507
    @fabulouslyfaded2507 2 года назад +3

    I’m curious as to why so many people were blocked for simply ‘liking’ comments made in seeming opposition to you? (Regarding the initial accusations that you addressed in your live stream, not the ones that came up after) Isn’t the goal to objectivity the ability so see both sides of something? Valid concerns and comments were made (esp right at first) on both sides and several ppl appreciated points on both sides but were then blocked, not allowing them to see any future statements or comments you may have made.

  • @baxter6556
    @baxter6556 2 года назад +62

    Im soooo glad you are back. You have helped me soooo much!
    You need to take care of you. Your private business should be left private!!
    You have my support 100%!! Thank you for all you do.

  • @carolinewilson926
    @carolinewilson926 2 года назад +13

    So good to see you back and in great form Lloyd! Very happy to see this 😁

  • @bumrush9422
    @bumrush9422 2 года назад +23

    Glad you're back, Lloyd. Now, let's get focused on WT and leave the distracting drama behind.

  • @elizabethschrier1344
    @elizabethschrier1344 2 года назад +6

    Welcome back Lloyd! Missed your videos. I'm glad your back. I will keep you and your family in my prayers

  • @drensh5665
    @drensh5665 2 года назад +46

    Welcome back! I couldn't wait for you to come back!

  • @dream_candy2173
    @dream_candy2173 2 года назад +29

    I’m really glad you made this video Lloyd. I temporarily stopped paying attention to your channel when all the drama broke out because I felt disengaged and overwhelmed with all the negative information circulating online.
    This video puts my mind at ease and I think I can continue watching your content again. Thank you and take care.

  • @Petmaestro
    @Petmaestro 2 года назад +26

    I'm glad you're here again. I like your informative and honest videos. And...
    your privacy it is your buisness
    (until you commit a crime). :)

    • @bethsarim7100
      @bethsarim7100 2 года назад +10

      🤮It was criminal.

    • @vonda6995
      @vonda6995 2 года назад +1

      Is prostitution legal where he was? Just curious.

  • @valeriediaz82
    @valeriediaz82 2 года назад +15

    So happy you’re back! 💕

  • @melanieoreilly2565
    @melanieoreilly2565 2 года назад +38

    As the months go along, you will see that your supporters will continue to support you. You will rise above all this and time will show this.

  • @theoracle56
    @theoracle56 2 года назад +10

    Thanks for reminding me to unsubscribe.

  • @jabboaken
    @jabboaken 2 года назад +10

    i see the title. i see like button... suddenly im hitting that LIKE button like JWs are knocking on the doors. WELCOME BACK, WE MISSED YOU.

  • @LeeLee-nz1kq
    @LeeLee-nz1kq 2 года назад +21

    Hit the nail on the head!! Many EX JWS leave but the JW disgust vileness within them doesn’t. Thank you and welcome back!!

  • @ginamelton3729
    @ginamelton3729 2 года назад +37

    I’ve advocated in many ex JW groups the necessity of mental health evaluation and therapy if you’ve been in a cult. The damage is real. I left the cult with GAD and PTSD along with the bipolar that runs in my family.
    Unhealthy and toxic ways of thinking and behaving remain. Please, please if you’ve been in this cult get help today discover your authentic self. It may be a painful process but so worth it.

  • @sharonray3878
    @sharonray3878 2 года назад +21

    I'm glad you are back. I've missed your channel. You have helped me so much on my journey leaving the cult. Thank you

  • @kingcarol3372
    @kingcarol3372 2 года назад +13

    Good to see you back Lloyd! You are a real champion, a warrior In fierce opposition, you’re to be Applauded for your good and thorough work by Exposing the lies that are told , give them hell!!!

  • @TreasureMapsGenealogy
    @TreasureMapsGenealogy 2 года назад +10

    Good job, Lloyd, You did this just right. Keep shining, my friend.

    • @pamelaruth7400
      @pamelaruth7400 2 года назад +1

      He does! He is a beacon for me and was so in the lowest time of my life!

    • @loisbiddy8248
      @loisbiddy8248 2 года назад +1

      Oh wow! So so very glad you are back! Your private life is your own,and you certainly have the right to not tell everyone your personal stuff. Everyone has done or said things that they are not proud of, and dont want to shout about it from the house top. For you to be hounded for it is unfair, and I have NEVER heard you claim to be perfect.None of us are, keep your head high and those of us that truly appreciate you will hold your hand, if not literally,in our hearts and prayers. Keep that light shining Lloyd, you are a beacon for us.

  • @JWAtheist
    @JWAtheist 2 года назад +43

    Let us not forget why we are here. That is to take down the Watchtower, but also let us not become what we hate in the proces

    • @KitKatSukiKat
      @KitKatSukiKat 2 года назад +7

      @@CrackBeaver why do you concern yourself with his name? You really don’t have to question it because it’s really easy to understand.

    • @JWAtheist
      @JWAtheist 2 года назад +4

      ​@@CrackBeaver Haha depends what your interpretation is. I was a JW who became an atheist. I could use the username "From JW to Atheist" but it was a too long of username so i settled with "JW Atheist". Assuming people would be clever enough to get it ;P

    • @JWAtheist
      @JWAtheist 2 года назад

      @@KitKatSukiKat Haha i guess not xD

    • @mvwmark8955
      @mvwmark8955 2 года назад +1

      @@JWAtheist To comply with all contradictory names, Kit Kat will now be known as Kit Kat Diet. And MatthewDoesMappingIsLost has left the building.

  • @georgie991
    @georgie991 2 года назад +38

    So glad you are back Lloyd, we missed you. Best wishes to you and family. Look forward to your videos.

  • @deeasztalos2520
    @deeasztalos2520 2 года назад +38

    Welcome back Lloyd. I've missed you. I'm glad you are back to continue your work. It has made such a difference in my life.

  • @wiggiboo14
    @wiggiboo14 2 года назад +5

    Lloyd I've just discovered you over the last 2 days. I noticed your accent was familiar.... I currently live in Manchester and I was a JW in the Chesterfield/Sheffield area. I left the JWs at 16 having been baptised at 14/15. My parents and brother don't speak to me. I've never heard anyone articulate the same experiences I've had as a child until I discovered your channel and the Leah Remini interview and didn't realise how isolated I felt in my experiences until I heard others with similar experiences. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. Your down to earth way of putting everything is just so refreshing. Please don't stop making videos ♥️

  • @xjwfurious
    @xjwfurious 2 года назад +25

    Nice comeback, Lloyd. I look forward to seeing more of your excellent videos. Fuck 'cancel culture'!!!

  • @kasles2010
    @kasles2010 2 года назад +57

    Bl@@dy well done Lloyd! We’re right behind you all the way. Keep on keeping it real. Maximum respect to you!!

  • @mickmullins4257
    @mickmullins4257 2 года назад +67

    I'm glad you're back. Clicked like before I watched it!

  • @TheTangyStar
    @TheTangyStar 2 года назад +69

    Admitting a big mistake to RUclips is huge, and rare. I hope you and your family can move forward and get back to normal soon.

    • @novepipps
      @novepipps 2 года назад +3

      And he did it without returning any of the same viscousness he is receiving. 🌿

  • @ssfheather6629
    @ssfheather6629 2 года назад +22

    Who among us hasn’t done something that we are not proud of?? Being a public figure does NOT mean that you forgo your personal life and the basic human right to privacy. The world is FULL of assholes and as Maya Angelou said when people show you who they are, believe them. I for one appreciate your videos and continued fight against this evil evil cult.

    • @bethsarim7100
      @bethsarim7100 2 года назад +7

      Who among us hasn’t fucked multiple vulnerable sex workers in poverty and been accused of child grooming? Who among us indeeed.

    • @cherylseebreth328
      @cherylseebreth328 2 года назад +1

      @@bethsarim7100 I haven't.. 🤣🤣🤣 But I feel you.

    • @bethsarim7100
      @bethsarim7100 2 года назад +6

      And that maya angelou quote is about believing what a person demonstrates themselves to be, regardless of who they claim they are. So yes, it is VERY applicable here

    • @milham76
      @milham76 2 года назад +1

      @@bethsarim7100 Hilarious that you have been so conditioned to believe everything you hear. Get rid of your cultiness.

    • @ssfheather6629
      @ssfheather6629 2 года назад

      What I don’t understand is if you feel he is unscrupulous then why do you still watch his channel, or attack the people that have chosen to stay? Don’t watch the channel anymore. This is exactly why people hate the internet, I never understand trolling someone whose opinion differs from your own. He is right we have been programmed our entire lives to think we are better than everyone else and it’s not enough to disagree, some people feel the need to destroy them. Lloyd hasn’t done anything to me other then help me to see that i was in a cult for 28 years.

  • @rodywithers3536
    @rodywithers3536 2 года назад +42

    I must confess I am in two minds about all that’s gone down. On the other hand, one of my own personal mantras is, “I can always learn from what I’ve been through and do better next time.” I’m heartened to hear you say you are determined to keep the focus on your JW activism and off the “personal” and private stuff. Thank you. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

  • @soulsgamer8080
    @soulsgamer8080 2 года назад +47

    We all make mistakes, Lloyd. We still stand with you, as nobody is perfect

    • @nukathecat4319
      @nukathecat4319 2 года назад +9

      Absolutely

    • @frankenfurter58
      @frankenfurter58 2 года назад +6

      As someone who has experienced the horror of betrayal, please don't refer to it as a "mistake". Infidelity is a choice. Having said that, it's a private issue between Lloyd and his wife and I wish them well. I knew he'd be back and am glad to see him in the saddle again. Onward and upward!

    • @morpheus5302
      @morpheus5302 2 года назад +1

      @@frankenfurter58 maybe a mistake to make that choice?

    • @frankenfurter58
      @frankenfurter58 2 года назад +4

      @@morpheus5302 More like selfish to make that choice. The mistake is thinking one could get away with it.

  • @WillPhil290
    @WillPhil290 2 года назад +3

    I'm really happy that a lot of people stuck by you through all of this... I know how everything can seem to be fine and in a matter of one sentence, your entire life can be turned on its ass... I feel for anyone in such circumstances...

  • @darcisw
    @darcisw 2 года назад +38

    Great to see you back, Lloyd. I admire your fortitude. Onward and upward! ☮️ 💟

  • @snowwhite2709
    @snowwhite2709 2 года назад +48

    All the negative talk, bickering back and forth, accusations, arguing all in the exjw websites is toxic in itself. We all are not perfect, we all have pasts, and some things just are private, between people involved. This religion has impacted many of us in different ways, and many of us carry issues from it into our present lives. Im going to continue to watch your great videos, which although I've been out for a long time, continue to bring me new information, and updated info about this cult. Welcome back and I hope you are able to recover, mend and repair whatever in your life you need to, for you and your family.

    • @danielwang7793
      @danielwang7793 2 года назад +1

      @@equality379 You can do better in life than being a sad troll on the internet.

    • @novepipps
      @novepipps 2 года назад

      @@equality379 Commenting is a form of contribution.. and you're spending your time obsessively hating someone, yet have the audacity to say they have a lonely little life LMAO you delusional troll.

  • @St.OlGa.
    @St.OlGa. 2 года назад +60

    I kept checking your channel these paste few weeks in hopes of seeing this video! Im glad it finally came and I’m glad you’re back. I wish all thats best to you and your family❤️

  • @allysonbeaulieu7351
    @allysonbeaulieu7351 2 года назад +9

    i have a lot of mixed feelings about everything that’s gone down. lloyd, you played a very important role in my leaving the witnesses, and i will always appreciate your channel. but as a woman, i don’t know if i’ll be able to forgive you

    • @sh0eh0rn4
      @sh0eh0rn4 2 года назад +1

      well, good thing he’s not your husband or partner to forgive

  • @mswinter890
    @mswinter890 2 года назад +55

    Good to see you back Lloyd, too hell with the envious haters! You and your family should heal and be well.🥰

    • @miroslavmatijevic6185
      @miroslavmatijevic6185 2 года назад +1

      Who said they are wounded and why? Do not invade their privacy!

    • @danielwang7793
      @danielwang7793 2 года назад +2

      @@miroslavmatijevic6185 Calm down.

    • @miroslavmatijevic6185
      @miroslavmatijevic6185 2 года назад

      @@danielwang7793 Not upset, but thanks for the tip. It seems it was quite a stirring connected with Lloyd's return!

  • @youngestowl7136
    @youngestowl7136 2 года назад +26

    Just when we needed you the most.
    JWs are going crazy with the whole Russian situation.

  • @tonymirles
    @tonymirles 2 года назад +58

    Very glad you are back. Now you can adapt and overcome. Hoping you and your lovely wife can work through this part of your marriage.

  • @joellaprade4232
    @joellaprade4232 2 года назад +13

    So glad to have you back.

  • @greatdayn4651
    @greatdayn4651 2 года назад +33

    As always, you articulated well all that was needed to be said. I can now stop offering counterpoints to others' videos. One good thing about this whole situation (for me) is I was able to unsubscribe to so many other channels which were cluttering my feeds and time. I'm so very glad you are back to what you do so very well.

    • @Barbirella
      @Barbirella 2 года назад +7

      @@annabizaro-doo-dah @Anna Twink then why are you on here? You sound like a narcissist that is gaslighting. Just because that is your opinion is no reason to spread nonsense. If you dislike him so much don't give him ratings. Duh!

    • @milham76
      @milham76 2 года назад +5

      @@annabizaro-doo-dah What a shame you haven't reached the point where you can't see the good and only see the bad. You seem to be still very cult minded and have worshipped the messenger in the past and not the extraordinary good that the messenger had done. We don't expect Lloyd to be perfect nor is it our business whether he is or not. What we are supporting is his clarity of thought, amazing powers of recollection and determination to expose the wicked JW cult.

    • @neenee6393
      @neenee6393 2 года назад +1

      @@Barbirella 100%

    • @Barbirella
      @Barbirella 2 года назад

      @Eye Van Will Aims @Eye Van Will Aims I do not speak your form of shorthand. I do apologize, you will have to write out "WTBTS", in actual words, please and thank you.

    • @Barbirella
      @Barbirella 2 года назад

      @Eye Van Will Aims Yes my man knew exactly what WTBTS was. You should find a better cause. There must be something better to do with your time than spread vitriol.

  • @bloozee
    @bloozee 2 года назад +5

    The best hope for ALL JWs is what beautiful people all the ex-JWs seem to be! Now you don't have to just follow anybody now.

  • @gailcullinan349
    @gailcullinan349 2 года назад +14

    Hello Lloyd. I am so glad to see you. Keep motoring on. Something good always comes out of something bad.

  • @synthlifestudios6341
    @synthlifestudios6341 2 года назад +5

    I’m so relived to see you again. None of us are perfect. I hope you can navigate your way through the hard times ahead with your family. Stay strong your work is important.

  • @davee.9906
    @davee.9906 2 года назад +40

    I saw your face and I was very happy to see you again. Stay strong we are with you in your fight.

  • @soniap8558
    @soniap8558 2 года назад +7

    I am inspired by you and your work. You have helped so many ex jw's. I am thankful for coming across your channel and I thank you so much for you. Please don't be hard on yourself. Forgive yourself and move forward. You are a still a great human being. Blessings to you and your family.

  • @danielcallahan7083
    @danielcallahan7083 2 года назад +21

    Well said. I’m ready for more content. Thank you for coming back in spite of these challenges.

  • @XOfebruarystarXO
    @XOfebruarystarXO 2 года назад +26

    Sorry to say, I decided to unsubscribe. Not because I had an opinion on Lloyd's personal life, but a good size chunk of the exjw community is so toxic, that I had to disconnect. The subreddit was coming up on my notifications during all the drama as well, and the bickering was too much. I made a comment on there about the toxic environment and I was promptly blocked from ever commenting on there again (didn't intend to anyway). I am glad Lloyd has decided to move forward with his activism despite all the b.s. because the GB needs to be exposed.

    • @nates9029
      @nates9029 2 года назад +5

      I totally get how you feel. I had arguments with several people on RUclips and was accused of all kinds of things myself simply because I asked for evidence to back up their wild accusations. I hadn't realized just how toxic the ex-JW community could be. It really is sad and quite embarrassing. Sorry you experienced it as well. Cheers!

    • @XOfebruarystarXO
      @XOfebruarystarXO 2 года назад +3

      @@nates9029 I think Lloyd is right when he talks about why he thinks many of the exjw are toxic. We were raised to uphold rigid standards and use the Bible to justify harsh judgment. We were isolated from anyone non jw and made to feel like we were the only ones doing things the right way, the only ones pleasing God. I get why their are a lot of toxic exjw, but I can now choose to keep toxic people out of my life. We had to keep putting up with one another in order to make it onto the list, but at the cost of our own need for boundaries and it didn't teach the toxic ones that they needed to change. They learned that they had to be put up with. F that!
      Sorry to you as well with your bad exjw encounter. Happiness and good health to you 🙂

    • @nates9029
      @nates9029 2 года назад +2

      @@XOfebruarystarXO - To you as well! Cheers! 🍻

  • @JodiTraver
    @JodiTraver 2 года назад +21

    Lloyd, thank you for what you do. I don't know how long I've been l've been watching you, but I have always appreciated your activism and your sincere delivery. Best wishes in your next chapter!
    Be well.

  • @debgibbons2959
    @debgibbons2959 2 года назад +13

    Let’s be clear about this, as ex jdubs we were very judgemental. This is a something we should not be proud of, we are all humans we make mistakes. Lloyd, focus on activism you are good at it, it is important for people leaving, they need the support. Your private life is yours not for us to judge. Leave the private life from now on behind we don’t need to know any more about it. Too many people have enjoyed making this an issue and enjoyed hurting you. Let’s get on what the issue is here and it is the dangerous cult that destroys lives, families and children’s around the world in many ways including serious abuse, suicide by shunning etc etc.... let’s get on with activism......

    • @sleuthycompass6027
      @sleuthycompass6027 2 года назад

      Well said. If my ex wife was smeared the way Lloyd was...it would of gotten physical for me to defend her. I can't believe ExJws stretched allegations to be fact and without evidence that get people jailed. If there's evidence...then sure...but without any? Wow. But then again...welcome to the drama train of jw or exjw speech crimes.

  • @Catanonimus777
    @Catanonimus777 2 года назад +29

    I feel extremely sorry that you were forced to bring it into public. Exjw community is crazy af.

  • @sarahlee9320
    @sarahlee9320 2 года назад +33

    So glad your back. We will be here to support you. Let the people talk They want to make everything about themselves ❤️

  • @cherylseebreth328
    @cherylseebreth328 2 года назад +28

    Lloyd Evan's, you have made my day and my week. WELCOME BACK! Can't keep a good man down.

  • @klsawake3446
    @klsawake3446 2 года назад +23

    Welcome Back!!! Excellent message…love the tone and words. Sending you and Dijana ♥️ lots of love and support!! Chin up…your work is so important!

  • @tarachapman916
    @tarachapman916 2 года назад +32

    I'm so glad you are back! Thank you for coming back I'm so happy go Lloyd go Lloyd Evans

  • @maltesetony9030
    @maltesetony9030 2 года назад +8

    I'm a Jehovah's Bystander - we're like Jehovah's Witnesses, we just don't believe in getting involved.

  • @DJMaul1031
    @DJMaul1031 2 года назад +8

    Welcome back. Your PERSONAL life is none of our business. I don't understand the people who try to destroy people based on personal attacks.
    Keep doing what you do. And good for you foe standing up for yourself.

  • @phinehas55
    @phinehas55 2 года назад +10

    Glad you are back Lloyd. Your body of work is immensely valuable to the ex JW community and to the thousands struggling to get free of the cult.🌴

    • @joannredden7751
      @joannredden7751 2 года назад

      Happy your back Loyd,all of this wasn't my business

  • @Bruceylancer
    @Bruceylancer 2 года назад +31

    Great to have you back! I've been watching some of your older videos at this time, and I thought that the content you're creating is what matters the most. So keep it up!

  • @michaellee5730
    @michaellee5730 2 года назад +18

    Bravo mate. That was spot on. Very pleased to see you back doing what you do.

  • @carriekarlowich3192
    @carriekarlowich3192 2 года назад +17

    You look so much better!! I wish only the best for you and your family. Can't wait to see what you will post next!

  • @cherylcroom4607
    @cherylcroom4607 2 года назад +19

    the cover-ups of child sexual abuse and shunning need to be brought out thank you Lloyd. Being ex jw myself, also having been sexually abused within the congregation, and later shunned, I know all too well the destruction of family and trauma.

  • @tj2705
    @tj2705 2 года назад +26

    Thank you for every video you’ve made Lloyd, you have freed me from a life time of turmoil ❤️

  • @debbieoliver9923
    @debbieoliver9923 2 года назад +11

    Welcome back! Wishing the very best to you and your family. May you always know that you are not on a pedestal to me and I will not hold you in a way other than a loving human being with grace and dignity. Because you are so great in your activism work, I believe you are being placed on a lofty pedestal that prevents your body from mistakes. Uh, nope, just Lloyd being great at making us exJWs improve our lives and take back our brains. Please continue your wonderful work and take your personal life back and hold those babies of yours close to your heart.

  • @melanieoreilly2565
    @melanieoreilly2565 2 года назад +15

    Welcome back Lloyd. I've missed you, supported you fought for you and waited for your return. So happy to see you again. They are all a bunch of vipers, who I believe are jealous of you.

  • @mariuna5473
    @mariuna5473 2 года назад +14

    I am glad your back. I do think some of the criticisms of your past behavior are valid. As an ex JW I don’t take criticism well. After being in a hyper critical environment, and having someone publicly criticize what I just said after giving a “talk”, it’s now a challenge for me to distinguish an attack and constructive criticism. Perhaps that’s something you should discuss with a therapist. I know I benefited a lot, from doing so. Glad you’ll be making more videos. Take care for yourself, and your girls. Best of luck.

  • @francisvalentinemixes5277
    @francisvalentinemixes5277 2 года назад +41

    Welcome back, my good sir! Hope all is well after your break!

  • @omarrubio2909
    @omarrubio2909 2 года назад +27

    Bro just make your videos, I could care less who you're with so long as you're happy and honestly, even that, is none of my business. Let's keep this about what is what: criticizing a religions's policies and practices that hurt people. So glad you're back! Welcome!
    Any video coming on the "King of the North?" A lot of phone calls from JW family trying to persuade me that it's Bible prophecy in plain sight and I got to thinking, "Lloyd might have a balanced view here."

  • @cuddlez.
    @cuddlez. 2 года назад +33

    Glad you’re back Lloyd! We missed you. Seems to me a lot of people are living in glass houses and throwing stones. At the end of the day, we’re all human and make mistakes. Hell, the GB has actual blood on their hands, but if one of them ever realized the err of their ways and apologized and left the WT, the ex-JW community would welcome them with open arms. Those that want to bring you down should think about that for a minute.

    • @lloydmeadors
      @lloydmeadors 2 года назад +1

      I'm happy to be bac... Oh, sorry, you weren't talking to me ...

    • @novepipps
      @novepipps 2 года назад

      @@lloydmeadors Glad you are back. I don't know you, or where you have been, but I am glad.

    • @lloydmeadors
      @lloydmeadors 2 года назад +1

      @@novepipps hahaha, thanks, I got a chuckle out of that.
      Seriously, every time I hear his name when he's on another RUclips channel as a guest, it takes me a second to realize they're talking to him and not me. I am also an ex JW named Lloyd...

  • @daniellelarivee6292
    @daniellelarivee6292 2 года назад +15

    Glad you’re back Lloyd we missed you all that time and we support you.

    • @mebrn5337
      @mebrn5337 2 года назад

      Making you a cult follower of him.

  • @melissapowell729
    @melissapowell729 2 года назад +30

    Welcome back Lloyd. Missed you

  • @scout1949
    @scout1949 2 года назад +22

    So glad you're back. I've missed you. As the ex wife of a presiding overseer who has been awake for over 35 years, I must tell you that your channel was the first one I found when I was searching for support. Thank you so much again and I'm in your court totally.

  • @SenorNeo
    @SenorNeo 2 года назад +31

    Welcome back Lloyd !! It’s like you never left! 🤗

  • @lidiasalmen160
    @lidiasalmen160 2 года назад +11

    Lloyd, it was so good to see you back! You are a rock and seeing you made my day! I pray that you and your beautiful family are able to work things out and move forward with life!