My (former) life as a Jehovah’s Witness

[@heatherwillson4862]

Condolences on the loss of your mother. Really sorry that it happened that way. My mother is 88 yrs old & I wont be welcome at the funeral either. Take heart in the knowledge that the JW funeral was not about your mother at all. It was an infomercial for JW's. You are a hero for standing up for what is right, while all the others are too weak to do so!

[@annegretheryan9908]

Thañk you for your lovely words🎉❤❤

[@shiftyourmindset2]

true words. it's a infomercial indeed with a brother talking about paradise instead of the qualities of that person... i just finished my Ebook:www.kobo.com/nl/en/ebook/i-d-rather-be-alone-and-free-than-locked-up-together we have to be strong and let people know where they into...

[@dirkschmid1045]

The more that one hears about the Jehovah’s Witnesses, the more utterly appalling it gets. I am so glad that I have not been part of this evil cult for a long time now.

[@shiftyourmindset2]

it's true dick. i'm happy you were never one of them. i shared my story in my new eBook about the jehovah's witnesses and my escape and personal growth: www.kobo.com/nl/en/ebook/i-d-rather-be-alone-and-free-than-locked-up-together

[@SH-fb7gw]

I’m so sorry that you were treated in such an unloving, unchristian way. Your attitude is exemplary and inspiring. Thank you for sharing.

[@shiftyourmindset2]

Your welcome . Let us inspire each other to live a live where you feel comfortable with without judgement and putting fear on others

[@shiftyourmindset2]

i just finished my eBook about my life and te steps after leaving... www.kobo.com/nl/en/ebook/i-d-rather-be-alone-and-free-than-locked-up-together

[@valeriecraig7571]

Heartfelt thoughts! Thank you for sharing! I am shunned for not giving up on my disfellowshipped daughter. I do not believe in 'conditional' love! Hang in there and stay positive!!!

[@UKS12345]

You’re not supposed to give up any disfellowshiped child even according to their policy. Shocking!

[@inapickle4971]

@@UKS12345Please, don’t be shocked. I am shunned by my adult children because I wouldn’t shun my inactive son, their own brother, and he’s not even disfellowshipped.

[@user-sx5gw3qd1q]

My family never did the shuning we knew how to keep the religion at his place.

[@UKS12345]

The elders don’t care about the victims of abuse

[@peterbunyan3924]

Just spoke to two on the door, l was in many years ago so knew what to question them about. Their minds are so closed off to any logical questions, asked them about new thinking to have a beard now,they answered that they have always being able to, thats when l told them l used to be in and l know you are lying, they left😂You certainly did the right thing leaving.

[@shiftyourmindset2]

Too bad , always leaving when someone tells the truth, missed chance to have a civil conversation with another person. They say they want to talk from door to door but if someone talks they are scared. They also don’t know the bible anymore. The depth of knowledge is gone now

[@user-in2kp8xh3k]

I was studying as a bible student with JW for 4years now, being single mother at the same time, I am hoping to get marry again, but they don’t care my concerns actually but just keeping me to the congregation,also told me it’s very hard to get married again. I was so heartbroken, I don’t want to be alone in my entire life .. and I think there so many people are better then them but the congregation just told me all other people that doesn’t in the Kingdom Hall I need to be careful..I think it’s time for me to leave after seeing your videos, thank you so much

[@shiftyourmindset2]

Off course you can marry again. But they see you as damaged goods now.they don’t concern about you personally. They love bomb you as long as you come to the meetings. They want to seperate you from ‘wordly’ people and cut ties with them. Don’t fall for that. Just feel in your body what it does with you, trust your feelings. If it doesn’t feel right just run.. their interest is just to baptize you and after that they don’t care about you anymore

[@gregshell8570]

if only I knew you, I would hug you so hard and bring you in and we would talk for as long as it would take so you can be free. Jesus is really our savior, but false religions twist who he says he is. All false religions lie about who HE really is.

[@shiftyourmindset2]

@@gregshell8570 we do a virtual hug then 🤗

[@user-hd7xe4fq1k]

Thanks for sharing! I am also a born in JW. I had a very tramatic upbringing.

[@shiftyourmindset2]

Hope it’s going better now with you

[@lisaridgwell3766]

Thank you for your talk, very encouraging as I have just left the organisation 😊

[@shiftyourmindset2]

Very brave and proud of you. Your road to freedom begins

[@shiftyourmindset2]

how are you doing 2 months later? maybe writing helps you to process everything. i just finished my eBook about the organization: www.kobo.com/nl/en/ebook/i-d-rather-be-alone-and-free-than-locked-up-together

[@Roberto-xb9qe]

Good man. Very courageous. Thanks.

[@allfalldown6812]

Thank you for sharing. I'm glad you made it out of that cult - Watchtower has destroyed so many lives!!

[@Antlil2023]

Thank you for sharing. It blows my mind that people still support this org knowing how they handle csa cases no conmen sense or love or compassion for doing the right thing. Leaving was the best decision we ever made no regrets we’ve learned more in 9 months just reading our Bible doing our research than we ever did in 10 years of being a jw.

[@donnyetta]

Thank you for your video. I am sorry you lost kindness from the congregation when your wife left you. JWs are taught to judge everyone like pharisees. No love at all. In January I learned about the Australian Royal Commission and decided I was ashamed of the jw religion protecting paedophiles and calling their victims liars. I gave a letter of resignation to the congregation secretary. What freedom I felt as I walked away from him! You are right - Even Jesus told the Samaritan woman that in the future God would not be worshipped in a place - not on her mountain, or in the Jews' Jerusalem - Instead God would be worshipped in spirit and truth. No organization is needed as they are all run by men. JWs worship the 8 guys that call themselves the governing body. Silly rules they make and keep changing. They do not have the "truth" - Every prophecy made since 1870 has turned out false 🤦🏻‍♀ yet JWs hang on to these men like co-dependent abused members of a family. I pray you and your wife have a wonderful and happy life 🙏🏼

[@annegretheryan9908]

Thank you for lovely words ❤

[@petrasant5495]

Well done brother, that was a beautiful, powerful and truthful presentation. The truth has finally set you free. Greetings from Wales. Let go of the past and enjoy your life.

[@lynncarter4964]

Your relaxed non judgmental energy is inspiring. Go enjoy your life and relax

[@Lovealwayswins1]

Beautiful you are a good man pray you heal…. They are so cruel. Thank you for helping me …..you are so courageous

[@shiftyourmindset2]

my most courageous act is writing my lifestory and how i left: www.kobo.com/nl/en/ebook/i-d-rather-be-alone-and-free-than-locked-up-together

[@johnnyruins9025]

Thank you for sharing your story it will help many.

[@jeneb52]

It makes me happy that you found peace in your own paradise, despite the way you got there. We sometimes have to go through hell or what seems to be like a hard time to get to the other side. I too am surrounded by loving people, and not the judgemental people we left behind. Keep doing research and never stop, you might be surprised at what is really behind the making of the Bible!

[@mavrosyvannah]

The Bible is a Roman propaganda manual for management and control of enslaved nations. Surprise.!

[@genesistv5912]

Thanks very much for your information.

[@RandomPerson-js3rc]

Your advice about how to leave with a plan is spot on. When someone leaves an abuser that is exactly how they are told to do it.

[@shiftyourmindset2]

in my new Ebook i describe growing up as jw and my way of leaving and then my personal growth journey. i hope it inspires people to choose for themselves: www.kobo.com/nl/en/ebook/i-d-rather-be-alone-and-free-than-locked-up-together

[@nicosyiallouris1103]

Thank you so much for this video!!!

[@moonbeam1425]

Thanks for your viewpoint.

[@user-sq7vx4xk5w]

Thankyou for sharing. I am so pleased that you are free. Good feeling heh. I was in for 35 years and delighted I am out. I am from queensland australia.

[@ejeanroh377]

You are a good person, Sven; Your are the same person after JW as before. Stay true what you know is right. All religions have a 'power over' their congregations, which is not what God meant to be... God bless you and your . Wife. Best wishes. Thank you for your testimonial, it means a lot.

[@mavrosyvannah]

No body is the same after. Heavy damage is done and years to find the true self.

[@patriciapitt4228]

We hear you are at the right place at the right time, SO Enjoy the rest of your Life, MANY Thanks For Putting This Up, Birds and All We are Out 👢 👢 And All Cheers ***

[@yogi19581]

First time watching your video, excellent really well done, i have subscribed, greetings from Nottingham UK.

[@pennytarrant6608]

Great words of advise and happy to hear your life testament as jw. I get strength from listening to my peers who also needed to escape the burden of being a jw pay-out-of-pocket-to-serve zombie. It was not for me either. The wt stole our time but we have time left to find our paradise. I like that. Good for you. My heart feels glee for you and your chosen family.

[@evaarnold5838]

Thank you for sharing your experience! You are on the right path now, you have accomplished the hardest part! Live your best life in this time on this beautiful earth❣️ 🥰♥️🥰

[@JayZoop]

Your entire video had a lot of good points to reflect on. Thank you for sharing.

[@daltondavidson7596]

X jw elder here from South Africa, left the religion in 2021. My wife of 8 years also divorced me, so i know what you are going through. It gets better, best decision as you can think freely and be free from lies. Thanks for sharing your story.

[@shiftyourmindset2]

Thanks for sharing yours. Where in south africa?

[@daltondavidson7596]

@@shiftyourmindset2 Pretoria

[@shiftyourmindset2]

@@daltondavidson7596 if your ever around PE your welcome

[@mary1494]

Thank you very much for sharing your story. I'm glad you were strong enough to want to investigate the Truth. God bless.🙏👍🤗

[@isaiah30v8]

This should shift your mindset: Do you understand this end time prophecy that has always been 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" . What Jehovah said would happen at the time of the end, is now really happening. . Do you see God's promise to YOU? . "He must also appear with rejoicing on YOUR part"! . This is happening in a unique, systematic and religious way in every language all around the world. . So is it the real truth? . John 8:31-32 “If YOU remain in my word, YOU are really my disciples, 32 and YOU will know the truth, and the truth will set YOU free.” . You are now free! . .

[@littlemisscareful]

You look like a young Richard Gere :) Welcome to the real beautiful world with beautiful people

[@shiftyourmindset2]

I met him once but it’s not my father😉

[@UKS12345]

No real genuine love Im the organisation

[@jeanniejewel2272]

Sorry for your loss. It's sickening that you were not welcome to attend your mother's funeral. Glad you are out of that Satanic Jehovah's witness cult. Thank you for sharing your story with us viewers.

[@shiftyourmindset2]

i just wrote my first eBook about the organization and also csa: www.kobo.com/nl/en/ebook/i-d-rather-be-alone-and-free-than-locked-up-together

[@JigsawPuzzleConnection]

My faith is in Jesus Christ and him alone. So glad you got out of the Jehovah Witness cult. Enjoyed hearing the birds. Sorry you lost your mom.

[@shiftyourmindset2]

the birds are the best here, enjoy sitting in nature

[@Cryptidsmethodology]

Good video. I like the point to “make your own future” JW keep you to afraid to live a full life.

[@vishyswa]

The "universe" that "takes care of you" has a name: Jesus Christ. Get to know Him. He holds the keys to eternal life.

[@missharris1513]

Great video 👏👏

[@charlesbuchan8873]

Wish you all the best brother they said this is the best life ever where a matter of fact it was the worst life ever.

[@shiftyourmindset2]

nicely said:)

[@davidhenry6055]

I agree my friend... I was also excommunicated mostly for questioning the Elders an being outspoken about what I perceived as lack of love and man made rules. I felt the disapproval of men but never God or Jesus Christ the Way the Truth and the Life ! You're a good person, God Bless you !

[@shiftyourmindset2]

Thank you. You 2 and strange huh that we were told to question everything about the bible, research it etc but when we question teachings you get the disapproval from them. Proud of you, you got this

[@freemanparasiempre136]

Me. I was discouraged for the beard a very very small one A alder follow me all the way to the bathroom asking me if l was sick or if leas on a health treatment. I was shocked , didn’t understand…. And when on. Way l have that facial hair. I was good, didn’t feel no shame to present my self, or to be observed by Jehová in that 28:10 simple state.

[@taylorcrowshaw6384]

Thank you. I am ex JW it is difficult to leave. I am so happy you made it out. Enjoy your life.

[@shiftyourmindset2]

It is difficult but necessary 😁

[@Kathyco96]

Thank you sharing this video. I left this cult 4 years ago 🎉

[@FixingMyFaith]

great video, we subbed

[@skyone2380]

Hi from Mexico animooo saludos bendiciones para ti y sige muy fuerte todo estará super en un tiempo 😊

[@shiftyourmindset2]

muchas gracias

[@willyvanbaarsel9379]

❤Sven thnx, for support...

[@shiftyourmindset2]

You 2.. important to support each other

[@Kevinakletva]

I need your opinion on this book and comment -MEĐUGORJE IS ARMAGGEDON. Read all four part of "Night in Zagreb" series by Adam Medvidović. That is one of many many informations from that book. Its just written as novels.

[@gregshell8570]

I'm 69 years old and have heard about lots of the cult false Christian religions throughout my years. I know what you must feel and so happy you are free from these evil people. Jesus who he says he is, SAVES. Be free

[@user-js4hl6zn6k]

Agreed…..but you know what I have realised in 40 years “OUT”…?.? In LIFE unfortunately people form CLUBS in different aspects - Political Clubs / Sporting Clubs / Religious Clubs / Social Clubs / Military Clubs…etc. They ALL come with Rules & Regulations. It just means that IF you feel the “ need to be part of a Club”……be aware and weary of its Rules and Regulations. 🤷🏻‍♂️🤷🏻‍♂️🤷🏻‍♂️

[@shiftyourmindset2]

💯 % true

[@Gr8Believer]

Great sincere video. Where in SA are you? We have ExJW meetups and it would be great to meet you.

[@shiftyourmindset2]

Port elizabeth

[@Gr8Believer]

@@shiftyourmindset2 A big pity, I'm in JHB.

[@shiftyourmindset2]

@@Gr8Believer if it’s the right time we will see each other

[@urnzwayzmoove]

So happy to see people waking up!

[@elzanagy705]

Sorry for the loss of your Mom Sven! Enjoyed your heartfelt video. Even though I shouldn’t be, I am still shocked how people can treat family members so humanely. Enjoy your freedom and authentic life.

[@shiftyourmindset2]

Thanks for the kind words. Wish you te same 💪

[@elzanagy705]

I mean to say INHUMANELY

[@vishyswa]

Don't throw the baby out with the bath water, bro.

[@RandomPerson-js3rc]

Interesting that they asked you what did you do? They do the same thing to women not just the men. It's how they control. Appreciate your story.

[@shiftyourmindset2]

they control everything like that. takes a while to figure that out

[@lindafreeman6915]

Sorry to hear about your mother i wouldn't cared who told me not to come to funeral i would of went any way period that's your mom and your right as a son

[@shiftyourmindset2]

That was an option. But i stayed because i wanted to talk to her when she was still alive. I honoured her from my home. A funeral is not that important for me. Last words would be more important and that was already gone so.. but i get you🙏

[@Sunshine22896]

Glad you are out of that cult

[@devinmedeiros9466]

i am a ex jw hi 👋🏻

[@shiftyourmindset2]

Hi , nice to see you here

[@jesetfreesince9317]

Sven….bless you. Keep moving forward. Never love conditionally. Continue to love your family. Even as Jesus said “forgive them for they don’t know what they are doing”. Believe that and live your life. I was born in like you. 30 years in and now 32 years out. I have 7 wonderful children (none on the organization) two step children, a wonderful wife and 6 grandchildren. Make your life what you want it. Make your money while you are still young. I was still terrified about Armegedon until I realized that “this generation” had indeed passed away. Yet here we are. Man has lived for thousands and thousands of years. We are a species. We live and we die. Religion was “invented” to explain what we didn’t yet understand. There very well may be a creator. But he/she/it has zero to do in our everyday lives. I 100% agree that “the dead are conscious of nothing at all” Go live your life

[@shiftyourmindset2]

thank you for your kind words and true opinion. we have to live our lifes indeed. there might be a creator buti also belief he has nothing to do with our daily lifes. no help, no interfering etc.. we have to make our own experiences and take control over our own life..

[@missrob4538]

Hi wish you all the best it's a lonely place to be I know but there are good people their stay strong ur right everyone have to make their own decisions

[@shiftyourmindset2]

It was lonely in the beginning but i have lovely friends around me who also enjoy life and take me as i am..

[@jovialbivouacker99]

Calling it “the truth” was an excellent marketing tactic that the cult adopted early on that everyone used and spread as they went door to door. It’s much like the “newspeak” tactics used in Orwell’s, “Nineteen Eighty-Four”! It was easy for me to leave over 30 years ago because my father never converted and my older brother had left ten years earlier. I wish you good luck in your new life, and in your future journeys!

[@shiftyourmindset2]

@@jovialbivouacker99 thank you.. the truth naming is smart, because your instantly special as people and feeling better then others.. luckily we saw it’s all a scam

[@divergentone777]

I get it, everyone needs to make their own decision that's true. And I never could understand why the JWs shun their family members, but I think It's sad that you have thrown God away with your religion. I lived an opposite life. I was born in a worldly home, and my life was a journey of discovery for truth. Which after much searching, I finally found at age 46. There's no hope in the world, it's all vanity

[@mavrosyvannah]

So you want him to continue the delusion of God?

[@lamardavidson6747]

Welcome to freedom

[@paulbagalue3324]

So proud of you.

[@shiftyourmindset2]

Thanks ❤️

[@Stormlucy111]

"The love has gone" how terribly sad that their love is so shallow. Well now you are amongst Christians... your life will be so much brighter..do not let them break you down mentally. Satan is the author of such confusion. Welcome to South Africa.

[@shiftyourmindset2]

Thank you🙏

[@Kathyco96]

They heartless people when you leave the cult 😡

[@shiftyourmindset2]

Conditional love

[@UKS12345]

You were scripturally allowed to go to your mums funeral. Your sister was wrong

[@mavrosyvannah]

To hell with scripture right? If you want mental health, no psycho liar books.

[@shiftyourmindset2]

I know but i was not welcome. They are wrong in many things

[@bigol7169]

Congrats on escaping a cult bro

[@jamese7060]

Such a filthy cult. I'm in the same situation. M 39

[@shiftyourmindset2]

Sorry to hear. I hope you have found your peace

[@jamese7060]

@shiftyourmindset2 Thanks, I have found peace. I've come to the revelation it's about a relationship with God/Jesus than being a member of any church. We were similar when I noticed the love and fellowship instantly fade it only hardened my resolve to leave and stay gone lol that first week after I left last year was a huge sigh of relief I didn't even realize I needed it until I left.

[@shiftyourmindset2]

@@jamese7060 true and the relationship with yourself

[@sarabelli6695]

IT'S ALL ABOUT THE $$$$$$$

[@shiftyourmindset2]

Keep donating guys 🤣

[@melvinjansen2338]

6:55 never heard of tough love?

[@shiftyourmindset2]

Have heard it

[@melvinjansen2338]

@@shiftyourmindset2 you speak as if you only know the nice kind.

[@shiftyourmindset2]

@@melvinjansen2338if you watched the video’s you know i also no the not loving kind

[@diogenesthecynic9951]

The real truth is believing on the one whom Jehovah sent. Jesus! No MAN comes to the father except through him, NOT an organization pretending to be God's channel!

[@SmurfGirl1973]

❤❤❤❤

[@susanhayward1534]

Thank you for your video. I am also sorry you lost kindness from the congregation when your wife left you. I stopped going to meetings in 1997 but still believed in the teachings. It wasn't until 2019 when I started researching for my book that my eyes were finally opened. I share my story in my book and my video explains it briefly kzbin.info/www/bejne/gouQqKB4mJ6ed6s. I hope it will inspire others to do more research.

[@shiftyourmindset2]

that's sweet. im gonna watch it for sure. i just finsihed my ebook: www.kobo.com/nl/en/ebook/i-d-rather-be-alone-and-free-than-locked-up-together hope that it also encourage people to do research and go to freedom

[@Mr.DC3.1914]

WHO IS OVER ALL? Ephesians 4:6 one God and Father of all, who is over all and through all and in all. GOD and FATHER is OVER/ABOVE ALL and that "All" includes the SON so they are NOT EQUAL THE BIBLE teaches that Jesus was MADE As Lord and Christ and as Son (ACTS 2:36, Prov 8, HEB 1:5), CREATED/PRODUCED/INSTALLED (Prov 8) , COME INTO BEING/MADE (Mat 21:42 - egeneto) and GIVEN LIFE by the Father - John 5:26 and it uses TODAY (Heb 1:5), and uses future tenses and is a prophecy in Isa 9:6 (Isa 9:6, - WILL BE) . If you are called MADE AND CREATED AND GIVEN LIFE, and NEVER CALLED in the BIBLE as Creator or Maker , then you are A CREATION. ALL FROM THE BIBLE From the Lord was this (this is referring to the chief cornerstone who is Jesus) , the word WAS is egeneto (made or came into being) - Matthew 21:42 and the exact Greek word used in John 1:3 - MADE, egeneto (came into being) - JESUS WAS MADE/CAME INTO BEING FROM THE FATHER , yes, Jesus was MADE/CREATED!, See also Acts 2:36, Heb 1:5, 1 john 5 Isa 9:6 the word Prince in the Prince of Peace means PATRON ANGEL also Leader. WHO IS the ONE LEADER that we have? Jesus. Now, that same exact Hebrew word was used for Daniel 12:1 which is used for Michael the Archangel. So are you saying there are MANY LEADERS now?

[@mavrosyvannah]

All lies. That's the bible it is 100% lies.

[@user-sx5gw3qd1q]

Why you should be invited to a funeral? Nobody can forbid you to attend the funeral of your relatives, you don`t need their permission, you just go thats`it. And if they shuned you shuned them back you are here for your mother or father or whoever it is thats important for you.

[@shiftyourmindset2]

Because my mother didn’t want me on her funeral

[@user-sx5gw3qd1q]

@@shiftyourmindset2 I'm sorry for you man, but remember she was being manipulated, so she wasn't really herself, I hope you find a way to find your peace. Love from a sister.

[@shiftyourmindset2]

@@user-sx5gw3qd1q i know and found my peace after it happened.. i even wrote a little passage to her in my new Ebook i just published

[@Aborticus]

I am in South Africa. Let's meet up. I have a great network of exjws

[@shiftyourmindset2]

Where in SA?

[@Aborticus]

@@shiftyourmindset2 South of johannesburg in Glenvista

[@Aborticus]

@@shiftyourmindset2 How can I get in contact with you other than on this public forum?

[@shiftyourmindset2]

Me port elizabeth

[@shiftyourmindset2]

@@Aborticus [e-mail]

[@johnmcdonnell4216]

No one could stop you from attending your mother’s funeral, your sister had no authority to say that to you.

[@shiftyourmindset2]

@@johnmcdonnell4216 they said it was my mothers wish. Couldn’t check that huh

[@SmilingAirboat-hq7rj]

Ban j w

[@MattieBobo]

I would like to introduce Jesus to you.he is the only way.john 3 v16. call some of the world that he gave his only begotten son, but who ever believe in him will never peries but have ever lasting lies.

[@johncolage1651]

The Bible clearly states that before humans appeared on the earth only Jehovah's family of witnesses existed in the universe. The first witness to leave the family was the angel who became "Satan" the first apostate. Today, either one is serving Jehovah or the adversary Satan. There is no sitting on the fence.

[@shiftyourmindset2]

And who are you serving?

[@MattieBobo]

Get a relationship with Jesus Christ read the Bible for yourself.

[@shiftyourmindset2]

@@MattieBobo which bible?

[@UKS12345]

It’s Jehovah’s Witness not Jehovah witness

[@fade777777]

Serious? 🤦‍♂️

[@mavrosyvannah]

No NPC It's Jewhover Witlessness.