Ex Jehovah's Witness: Finding Strength After Losing It All At 55

[@flippedoutmom3]

This is my aunt! So proud of her ❤

[@migtvill]

Congrats and she looks sweet.

[@ownup987]

Your aunt is incredibly sweet, strong and resilient! ♥️

[@magnificentmuttley154]

Accolades to your aunt for breaking free. Now the healing can begin. I hope shes able to find fellowship elsewhere- - her forest for the trees 🌲

[@SassyG17]

So proud of her🙏🏽

[@loricline6782]

I am proud of you for leaving and holding true to who you are! And now you are giving my great nieces and nephew the life of freedom and authenticity that we did not have.

[@loricline6782]

Thank you SO much for having me Aubrey! I truly enjoyed this interview and I hope it helps others to see that no matter what age we wake up from this cult, we are never too old to start over and live our lives authentically. We can be whoever we want to be! Magical things happen when we allow our true authenticity to shine.

[@ElleRenoCoaching]

You amaze me Lori ❤️💕

[@stephhenson6295]

Shine on! Thank you for sharing. I left 30 years ago, sure would have been great having KZbin then 🎉

[@S.O.U.L-u-tions]

@loricline6782 Thank you for sharing your Truth 😉 and parts of your Story. How can I connect with you to learn more about your services/offerings please? Mahalo, Adi 🌺

[@naturalhealingmoment]

Lori your doing so amazing. So happy for you.

[@iamfemaleone]

I'm still trapped in this organization as a PIMO. My situation doesn't allow me to leave at this time. Please pray for me.

[@loricline6782]

I am sorry you feel so trapped. But remember what I mentioned in the video. We will endure the pain either way. I do not know your situation but you are strong, you just can't see it yet. It takes a lot to walk away but no one is trapped. Look for what you want in life and go after it. They don't own you or who you are. That belongs to you. Sending hugs and lots of positive energy for you to see your strength and walk away from all that is not making you the person you are meant to be. Hugs.

[@MARKBINGHAM-m5k]

Hope you find an opportunity to leave at some point❤️

[@ASMR_Orangely]

*WHY??! GOING OUT IS SO EASY! THEY CAN’T HOLD YOU BACK BECAUSE IT’S YOUR PREROGATIVE.*

[@dianacryder7523]

I won't pray for you because I no longer believe in God but I'm here for you if you want to connect. I will tell you, you can only hide it for so long and when they figure it out you're going to need help to work through the transition. I also know you can do it. Much love and best wishes for you.

[@Linda-ux8un]

@@ASMR_Orangely And will loose all his family, if they are Witnesses.

[@TexasHoldem-p9q]

I clicked on this because, at 55 I also found out that I was in the cult of Jehovahs Witness. I was asked to model, had scholarships, sports offer, but was told not to be part of the world! I ended up working a 9-5 at a mobile home factory. I met an unbeliever who was making good money and was attracted to me! I liked the attention, which I had never experienced. I can relate!

[@shayshayt]

I'm at home in my garden listening to your testimony and I feel like you was telling mine. I'm 3rd generation and it felt like I was have a therapy session. Thank you so much for sharing yourself. I'm woke up 4years ago. I'm unlearning and relearning everything. It's been hard and lonely. I'm learning me and how powerful I am. This video came at the right time for me. Thank you so much and continue being you

[@ownup987]

Thank you so much for your comment ❤️ so glad this came at the right time for you. You got this! Only uphill from here.

[@antonypelling9194]

While your re-learning , try to understand plurals & singulars. !

[@shayshayt]

@antonypelling9194 I appreciate the grammar advice. I know the difference between the two. The way it came out was how I was feeling at that moment. So you have a nice day

[@rdhawk929]

My younger sister is 55 and has been in this cult her whole life. She is living the life of a nun, but even nuns have better existences! It seems she has taken a vow of poverty. Maybe not in writing, but in her heart. I hope she sees this video and comes around. I'm so happy for you both! Thank you for sharing your experience. This interview/discussion was done very well and will surely help many others to wake up.

[@ownup987]

Thank you so much ❤️ I hope your sister comes around. It’s never too late!

[@charrua59]

Living life of nun how? There are JWs with careers and family.

[@isaiah30v8]

I tell Jehovah's Witnesses to go through the narrow gate that is on the cramped road leading to life. . Matthew 7:13-14 “Go in through the narrow gate; because broad and spacious is the road leading off into destruction, and many are the ones going in through it; 14 whereas narrow is the gate and cramped the road ** LEADING OFF INTO LIFE ** and few are the ones finding it. . I ask them to read what Jehovah said would happen at the time of the end that is in every Christians bible and yet, few are the ones finding it: . Isaiah 66:5 Hear the word of Jehovah, YOU men who are trembling at his word: “YOUR brothers that are hating YOU, that are excluding YOU by reason of my name, said, ‘May Jehovah be glorified!’ He must also appear with rejoicing on YOUR part, and they are the ones that will be put to shame.” . [Name of person] is no longer one of JEHOVAH's Witnesses ---->> "excluding YOU by reason of MY NAME" . I ask them if they can see Jehovah's promise to disfellowshipped Jehovah's Witnesses: . "He must also appear with rejoicing on YOUR part"! . I then warn them that, if they go through this narrow gate they will lose their family as a consequence of the Watchtower Societies shunning policies. . Then I ask them to read what Jesus Christ said about everlasting life: . Mark 10:29-30 Jesus said: “Truly I say to YOU men, No one has left house or brothers or sisters or mother or father or children or fields for my sake and for the sake of the good news 30 who will not get a hundredfold now in this period of time, houses and brothers and sisters and mothers and children and fields, with persecutions, and in the coming system of things ** EVERLASTING LIFE ** . I then ask them if they want to live forever. . I also tell them that they can leave the organization and their congregation with dignity by telling everybody that they believe Jehovah, Jesus Christ and everything else in the bible. . Walk out with your head held high and jump for joy when you do. . What Jehovah said would happen, is now really happening! . That's Good News ................... right! . Jesus said: “Truly I say to YOU men, No one has left house or brothers or sisters or mother or father or children or fields for my sake and FOR THE SAKE OF THE GOOD NEWS.

[@ifeanyisuccess2637]

You will people will just be spreading false information

[@felixmae9201]

This discussion has been so helpful for me. I have been dreading seeing my abusive dad at a family wedding this week, but I had some ah-ha moments because of this conversation that helped me make a plan to dissolve the fear that has had its hooks in me.

[@ownup987]

So happy for you!

[@vusimngomezulu2500]

​@@ownup987Which church are preaching the gospel of the kingdom around the world to all nations as Jesus Christ said? Matthew 10:16, 24:14, 28:19-20, Mark 13:10, if not only only only the Jehovah's witnesses.

[@vusimngomezulu2500]

Which church are preaching the gospel of the kingdom around the world to all nations as Jesus Christ said? Matthew 10:16, 24:14, 28:19-20, Mark 13:10, if not only only only the Jehovah's witnesses.

[@velly88]

​@@vusimngomezulu2500 some have been heard to describe it as the Gospel of the Good News of the Governing Body.

[@velly88]

​@@vusimngomezulu2500 some have been heard to describe it as the Gospel of the Good News of the Governing Body.

[@StuartDavidson-o3x]

I also am fourth generation , but I always was " bad association " ( After all they have to label before destroy ) because I questioned things . I actually got told many times that I analyzed too much . I would quote 1John 4 : 1 to them " Dear friends, do not believe everyone who claims to speak by the Spirit. You must test them to see if the spirit they have comes from God. For there are many false prophets in the world. " to which I was told that did not apply . Hmm ..... bible passage doesn't apply from people claiming to be bible scholars . OOOOOkay

[@Linda-ux8un]

Because you questioned, you where bad association/ The Gods Word says to Test the Spirits,to see wether what is taught is from God.WT teaches some truths, and also false teachings.

[@annafarago2271]

You are a great mum, your daughter is brainwashed by the JW cult. Pray for her that she will wake up. I had the misfortune of having some bible studies with a JW woman who was so brainwashed, to the point of being blind. I had no intention of joining the JW org, just wanted bible study, and realized very quickly it was not a bible study, but the teaching of JW beliefs. I told her I was not changing my faith, as I was happy in my own faith that my family has been in for over 1000 years and that is true. She was lazy, and the unit was always messy. Her husband was sweet but always looked depressed. Today I am happy, have learned a lot about bible stories, and am blessed to belong to a parish with great proper bible studies. There are so many online studies, that have strengthened my faith. I find it hard to understand how anyone can shun a family member, it is so un-Christian. God bless and keep you Lori. You are a strong person. Pray for her daughter and her family to wake up.

[@christinesotelo7655]

I do understand as a woman who gets out of JWs, little by little you go from that submission role to actually finding your voice. As you do speak up (maybe for the first time), it’s awkward maybe and comes out all wrong. Especially being ds’fd and shunned, you’re just sort of thrown out in the world you learned to fear and you’re learning now to navigate it for the first time! So yes, I remember going through awkward, weird moments where I’d think, “I should’ve let that go” or “Why did I say that” or “why DIDN’T I say something”? It’s a time, not always brief, of learning BALANCE. Because for SO long you’ve been raised and told to be seen (even then, told HOW to be seen) and never heard! Good Program, thank you. ❤

[@ownup987]

So true! Thank you 🙏🏽 for your honest feedback on the challenges of balance after leaving .

[@priehowell8825]

Are you kidding me?? Most JW women I know are entitled over opionated and run the house

[@ElleRenoCoaching]

Thank you so much for this wonderful interview. Lori you are a rock star ⭐️ I loved hearing your story. I’m so proud to call both of you friends ❤️💕 I’ll be sharing this in my EXJW women’s group 😁

[@ownup987]

Thank you my friend, Elle!!♥️🥰♥️

[@LoriCline1]

Thanks Elle!! Love you my friend!! ❤

[@dllivery7]

You both were Great, thanks 🙂

[@miriamdelaneyheard2234]

I am in awe at your bravery! Best wishes to you.

[@AM-ek5rm]

I was 58. My story is a little bit different but similar in a lot of ways. It does get better but sometimes it takes years

[@dianacryder7523]

I was 58 too. I'm 69 now. It takes time. It's hard to believe when going through it but there is healing.

[@victorbenitez5685]

I love her story: Giving ourselves permission to be true to ourselves.

[@VictoriaOz]

Brilliant interview! Hugs from Oz! 🤗🇦🇺

[@IllsaMinnaar-sv8bh]

This exactly happened to me not even being disfellowshiped they a cruel group of peoples the most cruelst humanbeings living!

[@rockpadstudios]

I was POMI after coming back in my 30's after growing up a JW in the 70's (I had an awful childhood and still have the scars). All I can say is the only thing JW's bring to your life is misery. The thought of living with the JW's forever gives me the creeps. All religion is a fraud. Enjoy your life and try to leave it behind. It does take a long time (at least it did for me) but with each day it becomes a more distant memory. I have to fast forward past JW talks when people are reviewing them. The current GB is a clown show. Can you image a world with Stephen "lamb chops" Lett in charge. :(

[@iyesis]

This was really good 💕

[@rich748]

Their harsh policies of disfellowshipped polices it cruel and inhumane and abusive

[@kestrlfalc]

Really good, especially for older multi generational people. I'm 3rd generation. Out at late 40's, and a shit show! I really believed. I'm 54 now. I always have identified with Fear and shame. My dad especially, and he is an alcaholic, and pathetic, sadly.... mom is always and I mean ALWAYS in fear, she is child of worldly alcaholic parents, she is an empath, took her years to come in after marring dad, then even in she was never knocking on doors. She is always worrying... she wants to see her grandma and dad. Now dad 81, constant news watching, narcissist and abusive verbal to mom. Nuts.... my husband died of alcaholism... I left before, I was freaking out, got DF. My husband was amazing!!! Died at 50. Family blamed me. Refused me to go to KH to his memorial. So I diddnt... plus why. To be looked at, blamed, shamed... no I couldnt.... uggg.... sad 😢

[@wildbill6366]

Reddit exjw ..amazing 103k members for support ❤❤❤❤

[@ucanliv4ever]

Versus 8 million...? I'd say you're fighting a losing battle

[@RosiegurlGamingCA]

Woke up during covid as well at age 49/50. Been struggling to really be my authentic self ...it's been hard to change all of the beliefs drilled into me since the day I was born. Thank you for speaking up about your life....we're not alone

[@User24-g7]

Members who are family act cruelly towards nonmembers and it feels so undeserved & I feel helpless 😭 Prayers for you and all who are affected by this 🙏🏻

[@nessy3338]

Prayers don't help, I have become a mirror that reflects hatred and pain. I've slipped through the cracks due to humanity's apathy

[@Linda-ux8un]

If they are acting cruel towards nonmembers, then they are not following Christ Jesus,or Jehovah God.

[@bryanbond1658]

Hello my mother passed away this weekend she was 83 years old August 16th 2024 my mother and my sisters haven't spoke to me in many many years. My sisters would not allow me to come to the hospital to see my mother to say goodbye but they had 5 elders there. My sister is have not contacted me to see if I'm okay. But I've had cousins from both sides who are not witnesses contact me. My father passed away in 1999 at the funeral I was treated very very badly.as if we're not alive . I'm so sad and depressed right now. It's like you never get away from this. It's a lifelong sentence. I was disfellowshipped in 1996 I started drinking because my ex-wife who was an eldest daughter committed adultery and married a guy from her job. She never had a judicial committee therefore has been able to speak to her family all these years and she's not a witness her family are still witnesses as well as mine. But I'm paying the price for what she done.

[@dianacryder7523]

I hear you. It's not like they told us, is it? I'm so sorry for your loss.

[@holisticallyhealthyme]

I remember when I first started affirmations (still PIMI at the time, grew up in the "truth") and I manifested money out of thin air - I was so thrilled about it, but soon the thrill turned into fear, fear that "demons" were misleading me into believing law of attraction, law of vibration, and law of assumption, but there was so much evidence that that is how life worked. Going to meetings and hearing how we should not be materialistic and lean on our own understanding stalled my progress in upgrading my self-concept. The more I learned about how the universe worked and looking back on my life and how it substantiated what I was learning the more I wondered why the organisation did not touch on this subject at all if they were truly inspired - even going as far as changing what Proverbs 23:7 says. I would come across many scriptures which supported LOA, even many of the things Jesus himself said. I have since faded and find that my life is just getting better and better as I continue to work on my self-concept. Very grateful that I woke up.

[@ownup987]

Congratulations!

[@leftmindblind5150]

Such resonance with this conversation. Thank You for speaking your hearts. You are right Lori; no time to waste moving forward into our authenticity. The physical awakening was at 46 for me. I am 55 now and live in gratitude daily. Sending you both support and LOVE thru the ethers🌬🌈🖖

[@irenegarcia3418]

God I wish you were my aunt. Seriously. Would love to have a conversation. With you. I have been so hurt by a Jehovah Wittness man, at a time in my life I was at my lowest. My husband pass away and I need someone, that person came into my life and for a moment destroyed me. His family did not accept me and he lied to me about his real intentions. I never thought the JW faith was a cult until I saw first hand the lie. You are a wonderful person for sharing. God bless you. Irene

[@ownup987]

So sorry to hear what you’ve been through. Lori’s business contact can be found in the video description. Take care ❤️

[@LoriCline1]

I am sorry you went through all of that and I totally understand that pain and overwhelm. Feel free to reach out anytime.

[@LostPoMoWoman]

I learned not so long ago that I have Spirit Guides! Trust me when I say they must be exasperated with me at times but they never give up. And she is 100% correct. When we raise our vibration, we no longer feel comfortable around those in the lower frequencies. It’s amazing to hear but even more amazing to experience.

[@kleenmaint]

The freedom to choose our own course is so important. I have family members who are still in and I would never want to hurt them, but being impowered to have the integrity to decide for oneself is so important. Hope some day the shunning thing will become less invasive.

[@kaitlynrae4728]

50 + left during Covid as well, it's definitely a learning curve. Right now, I'm feeling loss. But I'm ok.

[@LoriCline1]

Keep going. It gets better. HUGS!

[@dianacryder7523]

This is the first exJW who has an experience similar to mine. I see there are others like us, here, too. It would be nice if we could build a community of support for each other because of the extreme level of trauma we experience. I was on my own when I went through this and barely survived it. When I'm told it made me strong, I say, "No one should have to be so strong."

[@cambridge384]

Thank you for this interview. I can relate to Lori with her experience which is so similar to my own. This video is so helpful and encouraging for me to keep going. I'm not turning back to jws control and enjoy my life of thinking for myself.

[@debbiesixchannel6]

I discovered your channel today- your story was so similar to mine except I was raised Mormon…it took years of healing and I’m still cleaning up! I am about to become a licensed RTT therapist to help others reprogram their negative beliefs

[@heatherwillson4862]

I resonate with this in every way. I always knew who I was. I realized as a child sitting there that women & children were not safe because of the way they spoke about us. It took 42 yrs to get out, but by then I knew they were not who they said they were. When I read in the awake, as a child, what their view of intuition is, I knew that wasnt true. Intuition & gut feelings are what keep you safe & help you to relate to what is around you. I honed mine & its never wrong. I belong in the natural world & in the presence of animals. Horses are incredibly healing. 🐎

[@nunojrs2]

Your work is excellent. 😉👍 Here in Portugal, activism began. I was a special pioneer and circuit overseer The tower is falling

[@JacquelineCordovaBRedD69]

God Bless Your Soul🙏🏽

[@marjenkins1521]

To whom do you belong and lets watch how we walk and watch how we talk...so bringing up memories. You are so brave to have left. I did at over 20 years and never regretted it. It was hard. My best friends, people I had never turned my back on, a friend I had actually lived with wouldn't even say hi in our Bakers market. Thats not love. Thats not a god I want to worship.

[@ES24chantal]

I think people of all sorts of religions and cults are waking up. I was a JW, disfellowshipped twice - now nearly 30 years ago. I will never judge. But what happened is something else: I started to read the Bible, I understood (finally). And I understood that people who do not tell the truth - lie, people who hide things - are afraid of the truth, people who make wrong predictions - just read 5. Moses 18.20-22. Give an example - what is all this talk about Jesus died on a stick or a cross? How useless... He died for us, gave his blood - this is what matters. This goes for many things - read the context, use your mind, think, pray - you will see it's easier to understand than we all thought. Don't forget - there are good JWs too. But as I said - the world has changed so much that now (I am just 60 now and retired) I see things different. Love, understanding, help, believe, trust in the bible and Jesus - that is what counts. And nobody tells me what to believe or to do. I know how to read just like he Beroens. Long live the REAL truth.

[@cynthiaherah7510]

So true. You cannot unlearn what you have learnt. Great interview. Thank you both.

[@isaiah30v8]

I tell Jehovah's Witnesses to go through the narrow gate that is on the cramped road leading to life. . Matthew 7:13-14 “Go in through the narrow gate; because broad and spacious is the road leading off into destruction, and many are the ones going in through it; 14 whereas narrow is the gate and cramped the road ** LEADING OFF INTO LIFE ** and few are the ones finding it. . I ask them to read what Jehovah said would happen at the time of the end that is in every Christians bible and yet, few are the ones finding it: . Isaiah 66:5 Hear the word of Jehovah, YOU men who are trembling at his word: “YOUR brothers that are hating YOU, that are excluding YOU by reason of my name, said, ‘May Jehovah be glorified!’ He must also appear with rejoicing on YOUR part, and they are the ones that will be put to shame.” . [Name of person] is no longer one of JEHOVAH's Witnesses ---->> "excluding YOU by reason of MY NAME" . I ask them if they can see Jehovah's promise to disfellowshipped Jehovah's Witnesses: . "He must also appear with rejoicing on YOUR part"! . I then warn them that, if they go through this narrow gate they will lose their family as a consequence of the Watchtower Societies shunning policies. . Then I ask them to read what Jesus Christ said about everlasting life: . Mark 10:29-30 Jesus said: “Truly I say to YOU men, No one has left house or brothers or sisters or mother or father or children or fields for my sake and for the sake of the good news 30 who will not get a hundredfold now in this period of time, houses and brothers and sisters and mothers and children and fields, with persecutions, and in the coming system of things ** EVERLASTING LIFE ** . I then ask them if they want to live forever. . I also tell them that they can leave the organization and their congregation with dignity by telling everybody that they believe Jehovah, Jesus Christ and everything else in the bible. . Walk out with your head held high and jump for joy when you do. . What Jehovah said would happen, is now really happening! . That's Good News ................... right! . Jesus said: “Truly I say to YOU men, No one has left house or brothers or sisters or mother or father or children or fields for my sake and FOR THE SAKE OF THE GOOD NEWS.

[@priehowell8825]

As Jesus said about judging I like your point of view

[@lamardavidson6747]

Freedom is priceless

[@smy74]

I do not mind being shunned by those in the congregation, since I faded during the "plan"demic after 30 years. They did me a favor, not coming around, for the fact I never shunned my immediate unbelieving family members.

[@exjwukmusicalescape9241]

Thanks for sharing your story. 46:07 I disagree or perhaps misunderstand what was said at this point. To say truth is subjective is to contradict its definition of veracity we should make a distinction in our individual ability to discover and project objective truth perhaps its just about the level of certainty that we can have.

[@MyBizz-xb5hp]

Lori I think you are an amazing woman. I can resonate with you because they stole 40 years of my life too. And was overwhelmed with anger and where do I begin again at this age and where do I find people who still value Christianity but are or have reprogrammed from the cult control. I hope what they have done has not made you lose your belief or faith in a loving God. Idk if you still believe the Bible is Gods guide or not. Just remember it’s not the scriptures that are wrong, it is their twisting of them that is wrong, the manipulating,controlling& misrepresentation of them. It’s hard to separate the two and I would think especially so for someone like you who are 4th gen, It’s hard not to associate all the bitterness, anger, resentment over missing out on so much life, fun, normal activities they demonized. God did not do that,THEY did. He wants us to be our authentic self, he wants us to enjoy our lives. We can be one of his children without all those man made demands and assaults on our time and person. But don’t go from an evil cult to the occult. That is not just one of their (WT’s)unrealistic restrictions. The bible, Gods word does say not to get involved in spiritistic practices, fortune tellers spirit mediums etc… To do so, is to just leave one form of control for another. Both are dangerous and unhealthy. Speaking from experience not subconscious programmed control. They tell you nothing is ok, the world says everything is ok. There is a middle ground. That is where Truth is. I send much love and support in your journey to continue finding and becoming your authentic self and helping to guide others to theirs. Some day I hope to be able to help others transition from a place of unrealistic fears & restrictions a genuine place of peace, mental & emotional contentment & freedom.

[@LoriCline1]

Thank you for your comments. I do appreciate everyone's point of view but the Bible is a book that was written for a different purpose than it is being used for now. There is a lot of information on that if you want to read and see it from a different perspective. It was changed into a fear mongering tool that has a lot of people in its grips and too afraid to think outside of the words in it which no one on earth can prove came from God himself. Interestingly religion teaches not to get involved in "spiritual" practices but they are allowed to define what those practices are and it differs from religion to religion. I follow my gut instinct and I am a genuinely happy person now. In the organization I followed their spiritual practices and it made me physically ill and an emotional wreck. And that went on my entire life. It got worse with every single year. Kind of hard to argue that point with someone who finds peace in my own spiritual routine. We all have the free will to make our own choices. But when they feel right to us, we know it's what we are meant to do. I never felt "right" in the organization or any religion. I finally feel right with myself now and that's what matters most to me.

[@alex-uk1fd]

I’m 64 and lost everything, family, house and everything. I left with 3000.00 and my 1989 truck. I’ve never been happier. Never looked back

[@MargueriteFr]

Bonjour de France. Merci pour cette vidéo encourageante. Après le départ de cette organisation c'est une autre vie qui commence. Pour ma part et mon époux 48 ans de Jehovisme. Depuis un an et demi c'est un combat pour se retrouver. Heureusement 'ous n'avons pas toute 'notre famille dans cette organisation. Je salue le courage avec lequel tu avances. Soyez bénies petites soeurs.

[@ownup987]

Thanks you for watching 😊

[@isaiah30v8]

I tell Jehovah's Witnesses to go through the narrow gate that is on the cramped road leading to life. . Matthew 7:13-14 “Go in through the narrow gate; because broad and spacious is the road leading off into destruction, and many are the ones going in through it; 14 whereas narrow is the gate and cramped the road ** LEADING OFF INTO LIFE ** and few are the ones finding it. . I ask them to read what Jehovah said would happen at the time of the end that is in every Christians bible and yet, few are the ones finding it: . Isaiah 66:5 Hear the word of Jehovah, YOU men who are trembling at his word: “YOUR brothers that are hating YOU, that are excluding YOU by reason of my name, said, ‘May Jehovah be glorified!’ He must also appear with rejoicing on YOUR part, and they are the ones that will be put to shame.” . [Name of person] is no longer one of JEHOVAH's Witnesses ---->> "excluding YOU by reason of MY NAME" . I ask them if they can see Jehovah's promise to disfellowshipped Jehovah's Witnesses: . "He must also appear with rejoicing on YOUR part"! . I then warn them that, if they go through this narrow gate they will lose their family as a consequence of the Watchtower Societies shunning policies. . Then I ask them to read what Jesus Christ said about everlasting life: . Mark 10:29-30 Jesus said: “Truly I say to YOU men, No one has left house or brothers or sisters or mother or father or children or fields for my sake and for the sake of the good news 30 who will not get a hundredfold now in this period of time, houses and brothers and sisters and mothers and children and fields, with persecutions, and in the coming system of things ** EVERLASTING LIFE ** . I then ask them if they want to live forever. . I also tell them that they can leave the organization and their congregation with dignity by telling everybody that they believe Jehovah, Jesus Christ and everything else in the bible. . Walk out with your head held high and jump for joy when you do. . What Jehovah said would happen, is now really happening! . That's Good News ................... right! . Jesus said: “Truly I say to YOU men, No one has left house or brothers or sisters or mother or father or children or fields for my sake and FOR THE SAKE OF THE GOOD NEWS.

[@knowthyself8233]

You rock 💪🏿

[@Ladybhive71]

This video was excellent thank you so much I still have a feelings of anger and Shane guilt and still dealing with certain things that happened in that organization . i I should have left years ago when I saw things that were not right but I'm out now and I feel much better come to find myself who I am

[@ownup987]

Congratulations! It’s truly better late than never ❤️ thank you for watching our interview 😊

[@Ladybhive71]

@@ownup987 It really is

[@kentonthomas8534]

How can I get a hold of her?

[@jenniferschade7553]

The ache you feel in your chest is not emptiness. It is space-a vast cathedral where joy, grief, love, and wonder dance together, teaching you that fullness requires contrast.

[@devinmedeiros9466]

I am a ex jw

[@joannesharma4711]

I love your videos. Do you have a website for your business?

[@ownup987]

Thank you so much! I really appreciate that 🙏🏽 I don’t have a website but feel free to connect with me here: Connect with me: Facebook: https: //facebook.com/profile.php?id=100084792379729 LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/aubrey-cruz-261725208/ Join Ex- JW Professionals Group: facebook.com/groups/1170193527467959

[@gabrielgarcia-ms8sg]

🙏👍👍

[@naturalhealingmoment]

I left in my 20's qnd never wemt back. 3rg gen, and.mpst of family gone. I lost community but found myself.

[@justinporter458]

I dissociated in 2018 aged 57 ,I now study Evolutionary Biology and Bible Mythology on you tube not in a university, Nicole my beautiful pimi jw wife still loves her Agnostic, Atheist, Evolutionist and Apostate you tubing husband. It,s a balancing act and proof positive that religion doesn't have to break up a marriage if you don't let it. Nicole is regarded as spiritualy weak and soft shunned ,she's scared of being fully shunned. She goes to meetings once a month and field service once a month , so I suppose she,s pomi not pimo or pimi . She's asked me not to talk about evolution and Bible Mythology which absolutely fascinates me ,she's asked me not to mention her in my videos.........Since I've left Jehovah I've been having a devil of a time with Satan and loving it ❤❤❤❤❤

[@TheHudsonValleyWanderer]

Great story. Would love to come on and tell my story of leaving the faith and joining the military

[@LyndaQuintero-lv1th]

So sad. Proud of you! 😄

[@amysdreamvideos8174]

My brother was also approached by a pedophile. Our whole family of 6 bailed out over 30 years on diffrent issues. Some just faded. I still love Jesus and Jehovah or Yahweh and Yeshua. I love them so much.

[@MrMrmetro]

I hope you use the courts to see your grandchildren. Grandparents have a lot of rights that can be pursued through family court. Your children can not deny access to the grandchildren.

[@julian99598]

THESE JW HAVE DESTROYED A LOT OF FAMILYES WITH FALSE TEACHINGS.

[@kirstenhaldrup5219]

What about this new light that they are now talking to shunned ones?

[@ramrod576]

Just an invite to cult meetings and a hello IF you go

[@desireewelvaert494]

Wow, I left in my late 50's! I'm now 61. I keep the Holy 7th day Sabbath now. I'm very happy to be away from the child molester who admitted to having sex with my child. After he told me and two Elders, they promoted him to Congregation Overseer! I tried to drown myself in pioneering, and got depressed. I was threatened with lawsuit for slander because I told them truth about what happened to my daughter.

[@ownup987]

So sorry to hear to what happened😞 I hope your family is doing much better now.

[@PerlaFigueroa03]

Honestly I’m a P.I.M.O the reason why I don’t confess my sins is to not lose my jw friends and family members

[@b4ph0m3tdk9]

JW's are generally very nice people.

[@Nature-122-14w]

Did she say she and her husband were beaten why didn't they open assault case against this evil so called brothers😮

[@ranikalakaar]

Just another form of deception.

[@MartySeeks]

It's all too common to ponder over the lost opportunities with our past ties to the WBTC. You only have to blink, and your JW life is over. I'm an born in JW, but I decided to pursue a career and fade into the background to avoid the ugliness of being shunned. Still not DF and can go back anytime, but would I?

[@naturalhealingmoment]

Wjat does PIMO mean?

[@ownup987]

PIMO = Physically In Mentally Out

[@jimbobaggans1564]

Geeze!

[@rehcoorijola4598]

May you'll no longer get involved once again in any religious group. Almighty God shows mercy on you to get out(revelation 18:4)from religious exploitation and manipulation.

[@grettahoxie4814]

What does pimo mean please

[@ownup987]

Physically In Mentally Out (PIMO)

[@grettahoxie4814]

@@ownup987 thank you. i have a freind who is a jw. i visted her hall several times. and went to a assembly. i will never be a jw. i think she knows that. she says im her only non jw friend. will she be asked to drop me? what can i do?

[@ownup987]

@grettahoxie4814 it seems like you care for your friend and it’s good you are educating yourself about the religion. As you know JWs have strict rules about association outside the organization. You can ask questions to try to get them to think critically.. but that can get tricky. But the healthiest thing for you is to not have high expectations of your friendship because it’s often conditional. Sadly. But the fact you are their only non JW friend means something and they will remember you for sure. Thanks for your comment ❤️

[@Biff-c5h]

There is a God! After I left my family for the truth (they left me is more accurate) four years later, I received my 100-fold - just like Jesus promised. Once my employer found out I was a witness, they tried to manage me out and they lost. Jehovah takes care of his people! Matthew 19:29 GNT And everyone who has left houses, or brothers, or sisters, or father, or mother, or wife, or children, or lands, on account of my name, shall receive a hundred-fold, and inherit eternal life. Also, I was set free from this wicked system! Jehovah frees his people from the hand of the wicked one. Jeremiah 15:20,21 NWT For I am with you, to save you and to deliver you,” is the utterance of Jehovah. 21 “And I will deliver you out of the hand of the bad ones, Never give up on the truth!

[@charlespermaul6966]

Where do people come from who study the Bible? from right here on the earth so we're all of us faced with the same problems. Jesus and Jehovah God have opened up the way for us to gain peace and security and prosperity but we have to show jehovah that we're patiently waiting. It's not your fault trouble came your way it's what Satans world has produced but Revelation 12 12 say Satan has a short period of time. The brothers of the governing body are no different from us facing the same situation we do. I can assure you they are studying the Bible just as we do and are learning too. But in all my years of being a witness they have not gone beyond what is written. One of the brother taking the lead was ask are question in court and he give the most humble answer. He realized he should not speak of something he was not authorized to. And he said. When I or We see Jesus we will ask him. I cannot answer sir. So brother taking the lead in God’s service cannot speak what God Jehovah have authorized them to. That is why Jesus says as for the day and hour when God will bring the end. Even the angels in heaven nor I the son do not know. God has kept that information to himself and Jesus did not make any noise on the issue. So what the brothers are permitted to do this they can do . They do not put ahead

[@philpoulos572]

Dont worry sis, they will eventually figure out the earth is not flat and all that magic dod not happen. the real problem is, ehen they do, the mental anguish will destroy them.

[@larrywadejr.1010]

Wait a min,They got mad you called the police on a pedophile... No way I believe that.

[@dianacryder7523]

Ha! Yeah. They do that. It's called "bringing reproach on Jehovah."

[@JanelleGonzalez-cm6br]

They think that the elders should handle matters at the Kingdom Hall. Keep it on the down- low. They don't want outsiders to know. They are highly protective of the "repentant" abuser. Therefore, the victim should leave it to Jehovah. Going to the authorities is frowned upon because it brings reproach to Jehovah.

[@larrywadejr.1010]

@@JanelleGonzalez-cm6br oh ok I see, go to the Elders and see what they have to say.

[@JanelleGonzalez-cm6br]

@@larrywadejr.1010 exactly, rather than reporting it as the crime it is. Shameful abusive men.

[@naturalhealingmoment]

I believe this, they don't want to draw attention or reproach on the organization or on Jehovah. But i think Jehovah can hold his own. Lol ridiculous for any org..to censure their people and create a culture afraid to do what is right for kids

[@zip6404]

Never say I lost 55 years studying the Bible,I understand they were teaching half truths, look at it on the bright side, you have some knowledge of Jesus and the True God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob, know since you left, FINE TUNE the word of God to the absolute TRUTH, and if you do that I can't miss! That's what I did after almost 40 years of deception, hope this helps Peace my sister.John 8:31-32, John 4:19-26, John 14:6, John 14:26,

[@noself7889]

The Tao that be spoken, is not the true Tao. ☯️☸️☯️

[@NaimSonkan]

Thomas Mark Young Maria Davis Larry

[@Mike-p9n]

There is no reserection is a lie

[@edeecampbell9278]

Happy that you have left the org. But. Turning to the occult is wrong. Read the Bible.

[@dianacryder7523]

Not wrong. It's just the nature of humans to want something to believe in, especially after JW. Religious trauma is real. For those with C-PTSD, returning to any religion is like returning to your abuser. To heal from the trauma they need to separate from its source.

[@LoriCline1]

The definition of occult is "of, involving, or relating to supernatural, mystical, or magical powers or phenomena". Based on that definition Jesus himself was part of the "occult". We are told what something means and we don't even really stop to wonder if what we are being told is truth or someone else's definition/opinion. The Bible is a book that man says came from a supernatural source. There is no proof of that but people accept that it is. If you read the books that were removed from the Bible you would see a lot more magic and supernatural. That is why they were removed.

[@charlespermaul6966]

But it you notice people from other religious groups, different regions cannot keep their Tongue in check. That's the difference with who in control of your religion. In this case Jehovah and Jesus is a they don't have to call or pick up the phone. But we just know

[@charlespermaul6966]

I'm sorry, but I don't understand. You have been a witness for that long and she was sleeping? I've been a witness for over fifty years and and was more awake than before I studied the Bible. Gods word open my eyes to many things that was happening right in the house I was living in many things. And after I got baptizing there were even more problems the Bible it'self shows this. But I never blame the god of the Bible or his organization i faced. This is the organization i become a part of after leaving the real bad stuff. Jehovah's Witnesses organization IS NOT run by people all by themselves, they're guided by God himself we have learned that over the years. After sin entered the world, what did God do? He set up a prophicy that will save mankind from what Satan the Devil will do. Many did join Satan as we all know Cain was one of them gen 4: 6-- if you noticed: , that from Adam to Noah over 1,600 years only three people remember god the creator Abel Enoch and Noah the results shows that many were on Satans side so that when Noah entered the Arc only Noah and his immediate family did, Noah's aunt uncle neices nephew even neighbors did not just 8 people entered from then on the world's religious organization were in serious trouble according to the book of Revelation 12:9- satan is misleading the entire inhabited earth that means Satanic influence is in all religion especially, and this is how Satan manipulates mankind. That is Why the scriptures says "the whole world is lying in power of the wicked one. So who is excempt? No one. But of course we blame Jehovah’s witnesses the whole organization. How did jehovah felt when all of this was happening? The Bible account revealed he was sad that he had made Man Genesis 6: 5-6. We're happy Noah's came along and rescue us. my wife is a Jehovah's Witnesses for meny years together we have help both jehovah Jesus bring quite a few to his organization. This is the organization they're using or i would never be a part of it. In fact many will be called but few choosen and I'm very happy he chose me and my wife we've been awake every since, in fact we're encouraged to stay the Bible and B firm b happy yes Gods organization helps us to stay awake to the world's atrocities and so save ourselves This is God Jehovah's organization Rev 1:1-3 notice the chain of communication. First from Jehovah then Jesus then the people whom jehovah and Jesus himself have chosen to take lead and from them It comes to us the people in the congregation. It's not from any man or one man. Do you believe God Jehovah is alive around to see what is going on.? Whe Mariam Moses sister was talking bad about her brother Moses What does the scriptures says happened? God was listening seeing, And what did he do about it? Let's have a look. Number 12:1- and god ask Mariam "why didn't you fear to speak against my servant Moses? And we know what resulted. So god is not only alive but is very much a part of our lives today. He's allowed mankind enough time and is about to fix the problem Satan had to prove what he told Eve and this is the result of what Satan told Eve and those on his side have done to the earth and all it's inhabitants. So for those who think god should have distroy and distroy. Where would we have been? So we're great full that he waited patiently for many of us to make up our minds. So all those who have left. Please return, the gate is still open but we don't know for how long. So humble yourself under the mighty hand of God and he will relieve you of your pain give you peace. For these who are angry because bad things happen to you or there family, remember bad things also happen to many and gaining comfort from the world will take you nowhere for the whole world is passing away and so is it's desires but he that does the will of God, listen to God's way of handling things there's life in that. We're waiting on jehovah awaiting the new heavens and new earth where righteousness is to dwell

[@Sportliveonline]

so what is God

[@Linda-ux8un]

Jehovah is God.

[@KevinRoseYT]

Oracle cards and spirit guides? Seriously? You go from one bullshit belief right into another.

[@leocarranza5292]

Apostatas. Ya les llegara su hora

[@ramrod576]

Luke 21:8. So will JWs.

[@PeggyHartman-e2q]

Bottom line she wanted to be independent from God. Her choice. No one will make her stay. We don’t know the real story , you got to remember there is two sides to every story. She made the choice to drink herself down. The elders are wise to people and can see where they’re heading. They probably read her scriptures which she calls abuse. The thing is this lady just tired out and she didn’t want to do it anymore. She wanted the things of the world. Which is ok. It’s her choice. She wants to leave let her leave. It’s good if she felt this way 01 that she should leave. She knew this wasn’t for her from an early age. She wants to blame the organization for her short comings and trying to make her self feel better. This is why she putting down the organization . They do not shame and guilt you. It’s because of her nature she took it as scolding. This is just in her mind. She’s putting her twist on it. The reason they go back to the organization cause after being out in the world they recognize how vicious the world is. Remember the story of the prodigal son. Same theory. You see every thing is everyone else’s fault. She did this to her self. The elders are great . Because they take the Bible as the word of God and stick to it she gets offended because she couldn’t finish. I have study and been baptized for over 20 years and never took it or got offended by them. This lady just couldn’t handle the truth. Adam and Eve wanted their independence from God. This lady just wanted her independence. And that’s her choice . God forces know one to love him and the organization doesn’t force you either. Because it doesn’t make sense to you you want to turn put the blame on the organization instead. It’s a great organization. It’s hard to stay faithful because we are imperfect . I understand that but because you can’t finish the race you want to blame others. It’s not the organization it’s you. Your mindset.

[@ElleRenoCoaching]

You should talk to Lori. She’s one of the sweetest humans I’ve ever met ❤️

[@loricline6782]

@@ElleRenoCoaching thanks Ellen. I am SO grateful that we met and became friends. You are such an inspiration. ❤

[@ElleRenoCoaching]

@@loricline6782 me too ❤️💕 The organization said we’d be miserable and lonely and it’s just not true. The connections I’ve made since leaving are the most fulfilling relationships I’ve ever experienced. I’m so happy to be in your world. To watch you grow is the coolest thing! 🤗💕

[@dianacryder7523]

Well bless your tiny heart. It's going to be especially hard on you when you wake up and I'm sure she'll be there for you in spite of your cruel, insenstive, and foolish words.

[@Linda-ux8un]

Some elders are decent guys, but what about the ones whom covered over Child sexual abuse,What do you think Jehovah and Jesus will do about that.

[@marjenkins1521]

Ownup contact me please, I would like to share my story.

[@Por_El_Camino_Es_Ex_Test-pd2un]

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