Former Jehovah's Witness: Disfellowshipped & Thriving

Former Jehovah's Witness: Disfellowshipped & Thriving

How to Reach VEVIAN VOZMEDIANOFacebookInstagramYouTubeWebsiteABOUT VEVIANLearning how to live after leaving or getting disfellowshipped from the Jehovah's Witnesses is a challenging journey. It destroys your whole approach to life. It's like the rug gets pulled out from under you in every way because the organization defined everything about your life. It defined who you were, what you believed in, your relationships, your purpose in life, your view of the world, your view of the future, and your view on what happened to us after we die. Being part of it is how you made sense of the world.As a Jehovah's Witness, you were taught to be "no part of this world." The religion made you believe that it was only "Jehovah's people" who had "the truth". I'm here to tell you otherwise.When Jesus said, "the truth will set you free," he was speaking of your OWN truth. Living your truth means that you unapologetically embrace who you are and present that true self to the world. Your authentic self is the self that will most benefit you and the lives of those you encounter. Leaving or getting shunned from the organization and not having your voice as a woman can leave you feeling psychologically and mentally stunted and incapable of making life decisions. You could be feeling helpless, suicidal, numb, riddled with guilt and shame, angry, suffer from sleep deprivation, eating disorders, substance abuse, anxiety, depression, and interpersonal dysfunction.It is heroic of you to say NO to the organization and no longer want to be part of it. Possibly for the first time in your life, you are starting to ask yourself, what do I want and believe?Welcome to your healing journey and finding your truth. In a very real way, you have to re-create your identity from scratch. I know what what this feels like.I was disfellowshipped in December 2011. I wrote four letters to get back into the organization in 2 years. I missed everyone, including my mom, who has been a regular pioneer for 30+ years. After these two years of getting rejected re-entry, I decided I wanted to see what life was like in the real world. It turns out it's pretty INCREDIBLE!I've dedicated the last ten years of my life to my healing journey of finding my own truth. This journey of self-awareness, self-inquiry, self-acceptance and self-compassion led me to the path of self-love. It turns out, the only person you need approval from is yourself!Along my healing path, I've picked up tools, habits, and tactics that I'm sharing in this program.This program is intended to help support you and help you discover who you are outside of the Jehovah's Witnesses. The group format and setting will provide a safe space to connect with like-minded individuals who will intern empower you on your journey. During these eight weeks, you will take a deep dive into your inner world to unlock what you believe, who you are, and help you connect with your full potential! Please consider supporting our work on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/exjwcriticalthinker Check out our t-shirt designs: https://exjwcriticalthinker.myspreadshop.com/all How to Contact UsWe appreciate hearing from our viewers; however, we do not have enough staff or resources to communicate with everyone. We rarely check messages in our social media platforms (i.e., Facebook, Twitter,Support the show

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Interview: Dave Wicklin Love Bombed by Jehovah’s Witnesses

Interview: Dave Wicklin Love Bombed by Jehovah’s Witnesses

There are many people that come into contact with Jehovah's Witnesses at the lowest point in their lives. David is no different. During the time he lost his mother, they were right there selling paradise. He learned all about the resurrection hope, welcoming dead loved ones, living on paradise earth, and all the fun he'd have playing with the tigers, lions, and bears and enjoying the prospects of living forever. The only catch? He had to join their religion.He was quickly love-bombed by the Witnesses at his mother's funeral and David fell for their fake love - hook-line-and-sinker like so many unsuspecting individuals.At the time David came into contact with the Witnesses, he was still young and impressionable. He was still trying to figure things out, not really sure about what he wanted to do with his life. He was taking classes at the community college and working at the local convenient store. However,  after getting further involved with the group, he was discouraged from pursuing higher education. He quickly got with their program and began following their rules. He had no idea that this religion was not just same mainstream organization that attended meetings on Sunday. Nope, it was much more than that.for the next 20+ years, David found himself on a mental marry-go-ground jumping through all of the Watchtower's hoops. Support the show

24 Okt 20211h 20min

Discussion: The Top 3 Ways Jehovah’s Witnesses Become the Governing Body’s Science Project

Discussion: The Top 3 Ways Jehovah’s Witnesses Become the Governing Body’s Science Project

Pavlov’s Dogs – Classical Conditioning https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jd7Jd… Pavlov started out studying dog digestion and discovered classical conditioning. He didn’t initially set out to condition the dog to respond to the bell ringing to believe he will be fed. Classical conditioning is a mental manipulation to reprogram natural body functions. It is a way of learning where […]Support the show

20 Okt 202125min

Carrie Bee, My Jehovah’s Witness Shunning Experience

Carrie Bee, My Jehovah’s Witness Shunning Experience

In this episode, our guest Carrie Bee, the author of Paradise Bound https://www.amazon.com/Paradise-Bound-Carrie-Bee/dp/1628387254), shares her experience on the effects of shunning for the better part of her life by her parents. Despite being their only child, they are more devoted enforcing Watchtower policies than having a relationship with their daughter. They have also chosen not […]Support the show

5 Okt 20211h 7min

The Governing Body of Jehovah’s Witnesses Plays Mind Games with Children

The Governing Body of Jehovah’s Witnesses Plays Mind Games with Children

In this episode, we will discuss the issues with how Jehovah’s Witnesses indoctrinate their children to believe that the Watchtower teachings are from Jehovah and they are the only true religion. Despite many children choosing not to get baptized, their lives are extremely impacted by their upbringing. Unfortunately, we never get to hear the experiences […]Support the show

1 Okt 20211h 8min

Discussion: Jehovah’s Witness Elders are Cautioned to Keep Their Mouth Shut!

Discussion: Jehovah’s Witness Elders are Cautioned to Keep Their Mouth Shut!

AnnouncementSeptember 27, 2021 FOR ELDERS COVID-19 Vaccinations and Respect for Superior Authorities: Out of concern andlove, we are sharing the following important information. (1 Cor. 12:25) As a result of theongoing pandemic, secular authorities in an increasing number of lands are mandating orstrongly encouraging that their citizens be vaccinated for COVID-19. The recent GoverningBody updates […]Support the show

30 Sep 202112min

Jehovah’s Witnesses: Bethel Experiences, a Peek Behind the Curtain

Jehovah’s Witnesses: Bethel Experiences, a Peek Behind the Curtain

In this podcast, JT and Goatlike Personality discuss their experiences at Bethel. ★ VISIT OUR WEBSITE http://www.exjwcriticalthinker.com ★SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL http://bit.ly/2p9RTSC ★ TWEET US! #ExJWsThink ★ VISIT OUR WORDPRESS BLOG https://exjehovahswitnessct.wordpress.com ★ FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/exjwcriticalthinker/ ★LIKE US ON FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/Ex-Jehovahs-Witnesses-Critical-Thinkers-529293183758131/ ✰✰ EMAIL: jtladycee@gmail.comSupport the show

25 Sep 202148min

Live Stream: Jehovah’s Witnesses & Shunning: A Loving Arrangement?

Live Stream: Jehovah’s Witnesses & Shunning: A Loving Arrangement?

In this podcast, we discuss shunning and the effects it has on Jehovah’s Witness families. This podcast was streamed live. Our friend Jay took time to join us in this discussion and shares his experience being shunned by his four children. Support the show

20 Sep 20211h 5min

Interview: John Dehlin – Mormon Stories Podcast

Interview: John Dehlin – Mormon Stories Podcast

Guest John Dehlin, Jehovah’s Witnesses and the Mormon Church? What is the difference? When you think about their history, both religions came into existence during the same era. Each religious leader predicted the end of the world. They misled individuals to believe in their fairy tales of an afterlife. They even convinced them that they […]Support the show

18 Sep 20212h 5min

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