I got baptized to save my child. Meet Michelle

[@pearlfitzsimmons]

Found that enthralling Thankyou. I have been out possibly 9 months after forty years of being in a cocoon. The freedom is amazing. I have learnt so much since I got out about myself and the lovely people that are out here. I feel that I was acting like a type of zombie with all the other zombies. Such an unreal life and had the audacity to call it the truth. It was one big huge lie and I am embarrassed to say I went along with all the nonsense. Getting out at 80 I was upset because all I saw was a wasted life and not much left. But I am fighting hard to stay alive as long as I can and enjoy learning about so many things. I love life.

[@karenferd1]

My heart stopped in my throat when you said the name of the public talk being given while you sat in the front row 9 months pregnant!!!" That sounds so unbelievable but sadly totally believable. Congratulations for getting out and having the courage to share your experiences on a public forum. Vevian keep up the great work, your interviews are helping so many people!!

[@aloramermaidful]

What Michelle says about normal experiences, they take away learning about good relationships & boundaries. They instead teach you fear, shame & to internalize that you're bad. This is definitely not a Christian organization. Much love and blessings to you, Michelle and your family 💗

[@jimkidd6334]

Sister I was just casually listening but your words captured my heart I still haven't told my complete story as a witness from age of 12 after more than 60years I woke up over 10 years ago thanku I will tell my story soon thanku for sharing your experiences 💖

[@TruckerDori]

Yep the doctrines stayed in my head for most of my life. In 2022 I learned I was lied too. 45 years of doctrines all I thought about I was gonna die too. Now I attend church, learned about Jesus. I'm very happy and I don't fear death anymore.

[@RudisKetabs]

Omg that was a hell of a story 😮 I’m so happy you finally found your way out of that cult.

[@marwatson7408]

This is one of the many reasons on why I’m no longer a witness, the pressure that they put on children is ridiculous constantly hearing Armageddon and dying.

[@michellegmazel8007]

So very true. It was such a negative way to grow up. I don't think our supreme creator intended it to be that way. I feel like a whole new person now that I have given up those beliefs.

[@justinporter458]

Gday Michelle your very brave , my 38 yo father suicided in 1969 when I was 8 ,my big sister Lisa suicided in 1994 aged 36 ,even though they weren't jws , like them I have struggled with suicidel thoughts . I,m a dissociated ex jw now a practicing born again atheist and I've discovered the best thing about life is it doesn't go on forever, the days of my life are precious and few , I'm not afraid of being dead, I was dead for billions upon billions of years before I was born and I never suffered the slightest inconvenience from it. Justin Porter ex jw ❤

[@michellegmazel8007]

Thank you. It's nice to be in a good place. I am so sorry for your loss.

[@incrediblystupid8483]

Back then at 19 yes but you should understand by now that a baby shower BS was highly inappropriate among you fellow worshipers. So they did what they did to protect their flock from worldly BS. I can see what they were dealing with, a train wreak.

[@michellegmazel8007]

Thankfully my train is now on track.

[@velly88]

We'll done Michelle. Picking up the pieces from your family trauma plus the fear mongering of being a witness is a huge feat. Thank you for being you and sharing your life story.

[@thehannahregina]

The meanness in this person's comments speaks loud and clear.

[@thehannahregina]

​@michellegmazel8007 good job Michelle... you're doing great. Love from Canada

[@michellegmazel8007]

Poor guy. Must be stuck in a negative place. Sending good vibes and healing!!