171 - Child Custody - Waking Up In Court On The Witness Stand - Darrin is shunned

[@shaineybaby1]

I have never been moved to tears before while listening to Darin’s story ! This cult needs to be taken down quickly! please continue your life saving work!❤❤❤

[@dettathomas1440]

My brother is one of the strongest people I know. Thank you for letting him tell his story and hopefully help others. This evil narcissistic family will one day meet their final judgement - in hell. I’m grateful that my ability to stand up for right and wrong always came above the man-made rules of this organization, and eventually led me to freeing myself from this cult.

[@kevinmoyer6224]

Proud of you both ! Its one of the hardest things to go through and you did it!

[@tammyg8031]

Great comment

[@RosePetalFriend]

I’m so glad you were there for him. We’ve lost A LOT but it doesn’t hold a candle to your brothers terrors. Couldn’t hold back the tears. Maybe we’ll meet 1 day. I’ll be officially out this week.

[@lisamarriott4732]

I know how deep the pain goes and how damaged we are from the neglect and abuse. What is so hard to accept is how and why are they allowed to hurt children so much. I have been out 40 years and only just healing from it. I'm seeing a councillor now which helps a lot. My last lesson was how to protect myself from toxic manipulative people, I have had to parent myself to the damaged hurt child inside and recover from bad childhood and being treated like a sacrifice. Love yourself, protect yourself from anyone that hurts you, have self worth and release the trauma. When you have kids yourself , it will become even more shocking to you how badly we were treated. You have lots of great experiences ahead of you, imagine Christmas and birthdays with your kids, having fun and being free to love and build a beautiful life. Good luck, stay on your path, enjoy and be happy to be alive.

[@luna-p]

Sounds like you have a good counselor 👍

[@michaelcorder1250]

You are a STRONG dude!!! I would have SNAPPED!!! Much ❤. Thanks for sharing!!!

[@rustyrobots426]

I would say whatever circumstances you're in, waking up from this shit is an incredible opportunity for TREMENDOUS growth. I'm half way out and will be fully soon. Truly inspiring guys, glad I found the pod!

[@tammyg8031]

You said it!!!

[@grapevinez6026]

I'm happy for you, its an exciting time with endless possibilities. All the best.

[@rustyrobots426]

@@grapevinez6026 thank you! 🥰

[@BooBooBugalugs]

​@@rustyrobots426 congratulations on your decision to escape the cult. Fellow survivor here. Remember that you will find support here when the going gets tough. Please don't try to do it alone, and make sure that you have a plan if at all possible. Rooting for you. Xx

[@LenaOn_Me]

Powerful story! He’s so strong and has a beautiful heart. Shame on all of those ppl! Well I still believe in God and know they will pay for what they’ve done this child!

[@K-Fred]

What a brave soul Darrin is. Such a tough situation. I'm glad he's living good.

[@migdaliafuentes1618]

This cult is totally blood guilty with these suicides! Traumatized people! My daughter at 14 attempted it with pills and when we asked what was happening she said it was because she wasn’t good enough to be like the other JW friends that were pioneers, were exemplary families (we weren’t). It was a crazy moment, I couldn’t believe it! But the JWs tell you that you have to become a new personality and the children inhibit their personalities- she liked dancing, arts and we wouldn’t allow her to do those things either because those are worldly things!! Gratefully she is a woman now with her own family and she woke up a few years after I did. Now she is raising her kids and allowing them to be who they are with guidance and critical thinking! Cults like Watchtower destroy families and lives!!! Thanks for this interview ! And as I always say: DOWN WITH THE TOWERRR!!!!

[@bigd213d]

OMG - I was on the edge of my seat for 2 hours! Such a phenomenal story.

[@jemz4555]

Wow, this story was intense! Hard to listen to at times but also very personally relatable for me in SEVERAL ways. Darrin has seem some 💩 but good for him for enduring through it all and now he's a much stronger human being with so much empathy who is able to help others as a result. He's broken the generational cycle and that's something to be very proud of. He has a beautiful soul which is why he experienced so much pain and continues to feel it deep within. That sick cult can only retain the most toxic, manipulative, narcissistic people. JWs think they're so special, but the reality is that anyone who wakes up from the sick and twisted deception is truly the special one, not those who are willing to be part of the evil

[@shellinaholloway4267]

W0W! That was an intense story. Sorry to hear all the trauma you have gone through, Darren. Thanks for sharing your story with us.

[@greatdayn4651]

I can relate to sooo much of what this young man relayed. I've been shunned for 45 years...and it still hurts. He should be encouraged that he got out at his age and still has a chance of a good and fulfilling life. It sounds as if he's well on his way. He should record this video to share with his first-born, when he turns 18 years old.

[@tammyg8031]

Congratulations Darrin for getting out of this very sick sinister cult. You not only saved your life, but the life of your children. Your son will get to know you, when the time is right. You are seriously going to make huge headway in life & be truly even more successful!!! You have a heart of gold and are very genuine. People like you, deserve everything good coming to them in all aspects of life. You are a HERO for real!!!! Keep your head up & continue to move forward. You got it right!!!

[@kestrlfalc]

I was widowed, my amazing beautiful human Danny. But he was sick, we were occupied with the religion... he brought me back in...so much in between.... tons of us struggle with addiction! I am now! I'm doing the Sinclair Merhod with the medication naltrexone. Love ya Wally!! Reach out!!!

[@EdsCollegeLife]

I can relate to his story so much. Thank you for sharing

[@AnnekeWoodhouse]

Whilst acknowledging that of course there will have been some beautiful treasured ( and hang on to those tightly) moments - so, so sorry to hear about your at times devastingly challenging journey - sending kindness and strength your way as you map your future with the special loves of your life from NZ

[@MarthaMyDear6]

Poor Darrin! He was traumatised like I was - still cry over childhood events decades later.

[@kestrlfalc]

Great interview! His wife is a narcissist. My husband's sister did that to her 3 sons biological father and the father dies young, his adult sons never came to his memorial. So.sad. he also had to take a break. With trying to get visitation etc. Just horribly abusive 😕 😒 😥

[@timothydavis7927]

When I was in HS I was offered a 4 year scholarship for art was turned down,my elder father and mother told my guidance counselor that he will do his art for the society.

[@dkeith-fc8hn]

When nobody spoke to me I realised that I got shunned but don't know why. I new there was something wrong. I left without a trace 28 years ago 😂. Never had any issues 😅

[@RosePetalFriend]

You are one of the lucky ones

[@tim..t175]

Good to hear you gave those losers a piece of your mind , for what they put you through

[@Sittingstraight12]

This is just so fucked up!! Its amazing how evil the ex is and she so called Christian! What a fucking joke!You keep up the positive that you do have in your life. A great wife, great in-laws and beautiful kids. I guess the only way you can look at the situation is with your son, the brainwashing is real. Unfortunately he is taught the JW way, and started making him shun you, the parent, at a very early age. Big huge hugs to you… ps… one of the reasons I woke up was, the elders wanted me to have NO. Association with my kiddo who has type 1 diabetes and was doing drugs and not to help him. Had I done what they said…and something happen to him.. I prob would have killed myself. I ALWAYS put my kids first! Unfortunately, I married a witness and became one and raised the kids that way. Thankfully, one out of 3 .. the diabetic and one never became one. I’m 12 years out! ❤❤❤

[@luna-p]

People have to stop associating "Christian" with "good person." They most definitely don't mean the same thing. Frequently the opposite.

[@grapevinez6026]

Didn't he get a choice of having a different guardian ad litem? There is no doubt that it is in his son's best interest to have both parents and not have anyone alienating him from the other parent, but with one parent being a JW the alienation would be inevitable. Hopefully he finds his way back to his dad eventually. All the best to Darren and his family outside the cult.

[@joytoyouandme4593]

You don’t get to choose who you’re related to by blood, but you do get to choose who your family is. I have many who are my family, but I’m not related to them.

[@jeneb52]

So sad for him, I'm hoping he gets to be reunited with his son. It sounds like his ex has some mental health issues, and being a jdub doesn't help at all. But sounds normal for the JWs to stand on the members side, just look at the Roderick Watkins case! And you should get Micah Losh on your podcast, he went through some horrendous things too. Thanks for letting him struggle through his life story too.

[@lisamarriott4732]

Sorry Darrin , it's a long video, didn't know you already had kids when I wrote my last comment. Just build your life on a foundation of love and protect your space and energy from people who want you to fail and be depressed. ❤ I'm sure you will win in court if they know how dangerous the cult is to children.

[@kathybookout2512]

OK, I didn’t hear that part of the story yet very much

[@kathybookout2512]

I’m sorry it’s understood. I am very the same personality.

[@kestrlfalc]

😢😢😢