“Goodbye, free thinking!” - Future Pioneer™️(photo taken from jw.org) Jehovah’s Witnesses go out of their way to be different. Like, really different. Because of that, there are words that are commonplace in their everyday vocabulary that are…different. When I regale my friends with tales of my JW days, I will still use terms that come … Continue reading Glossary Part One – Groups of People and Titles (Basic Bitch Edition)
“Leave It In Jehovah’s Hands”
There is so much I could say regarding Jehovah’s Witnesses and child sex abuse. There are countless articles, court cases, and reports about it. As a JW, when there was a negative news item of notice in the community, you were told to not pay attention - that these were apostate driven lies perpetrated by … Continue reading “Leave It In Jehovah’s Hands”
Life of a JW Kid – Episode Two
I was born and raised a JW kid. Both of my parents were and most of my immediate and extended family are Jehovah's Witnesses.Being born in is essentially a life sentence to Culthood, but I finally broke free. Here's what it was like...(*Law & Order gavel sound*) Episode Two - Family Study Night CONTINUEDQuestions Young … Continue reading Life of a JW Kid – Episode Two
Watchtower Terminology – Persecution
photo taken from http://www.jw.org One word that Jehovah’s Witnesses love to use is PERSECUTION. I don’t think anyone should be ignorant to the fact that this happens. People suffer unjustly all over the world each and every day. But back to this word – persecution. How old were you when you knew what that word … Continue reading Watchtower Terminology – Persecution
Life of a JW Kid – Episode One
I was born and raised a JW kid.Both of my parents were and most of my immediate and extended family are Jehovah’s Witnesses. Being born in is essentially a life sentence to Culthood, but I finally broke free. Here’s what it was like…(*Law & Order gavel sound*) Episode One – Family Study Night Monday night.Horrors. … Continue reading Life of a JW Kid – Episode One
Embarrassment
This is embarrassing. Of all the incredibly diverse whirlwind of emotions I have at awakening to the fact that I was enslaved to a cult for over three decades of my little life, embarrassment is by far the strongest, most unrelenting feeling. Anger, resentment, sadness, regret - they come and go, and thankfully, have mostly … Continue reading Embarrassment
Mission Statement
This is for me. I was taught to always ignore my independent thoughts and feelings, so above everything, this is an avenue to express my own personal views and experiences. Ultimately, I would love to help others wake up from their indoctrination and know they're not alone and that they can take control of their … Continue reading Mission Statement
