send us an email to myhiddenstruggles@gmail.com Growing up as one of Jehovah’s Witnesses, higher education wasn’t an option—it was discouraged, shamed, and treated as a waste of time. Like many others, I was told I might not even graduate high school because Armageddon was “just around the corner.” Jehovah’s Witnesses told me college was not an option. In this video, I share how indoctrination shaped my view of education—and what teachers, parents, and anyone working with JW kids need to kno...
send us an email to myhiddenstruggles@gmail.com Leaving Jehovah’s Witnesses comes with questions nobody prepared us for: Who am I? What do I believe? How do I rebuild? For me, books became lifelines. Authors like Mel Robbins and Viola Davis gave me practical tools for growth and self-confidence. And even in fiction, I found truth — Carl Weber’s novels opened my eyes to real-world situations, relationships, and critical thinking in ways the Watchtower never allowed. 📚 These stories showed me...
send us an email to myhiddenstruggles@gmail.com In this episode of Hidden Struggles, Lady Cee sits down with Ra'Shuna — an award-winning teacher, wife, and mother — to share her extraordinary story. From navigating a terrifying medical crisis under Watchtower pressure, to being shunned by her own family, Ra'Shuna reveals how she and her husband flipped the script: cleaning houses by night, studying by day, and ultimately creating a life on their own terms. This is Part One of a two-part conve...
send us an email to myhiddenstruggles@gmail.com In her first interview on our sister channel EXJW Critical Thinker, Gail shared the heartbreaking story of her father’s deathbed confession after serving as a Jehovah’s Witness elder for decades. In this Hidden Struggles follow-up, Gail returns to reveal what happened next — how her mother cut her off from seeing her father before he died, and how no one in her Jehovah’s Witness family told her when her mother passed away. Gail only learned abo...
send us an email to myhiddenstruggles@gmail.com Contact Joe & Fran: YouTube channel Joe and Fran every Wednesday, 7 pm est. https://www.youtube.com/@UCVJ8KInz-MesI345Frv_aqw Phone: 315-221-0130 Email jandfguerino@gmail.com Fran and Joe left the Jehovah’s Witness organization in their 70s — proving that courage has no age limit. Nearly four years after waking up to “the truth about the truth” and two and a half years after officially disassociating, they’ve built a new life ce...
send us an email to myhiddenstruggles@gmail.com Follow Daria on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/daria.l.ross?igsh=MWQ4cHFrN3Z3bzVseg== In this powerful final part of my 3‑part conversation with Daria, we talk about what happens when you stop letting the Governing Body control your choices—and start taking ownership of your health and your life. Daria, a former Jehovah’s Witness and breast cancer survivor, opens up about: • The life‑saving medical decisions she was free to make after le...
send us an email to myhiddenstruggles@gmail.com Follow Daria on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/daria.l.ross?igsh=MWQ4cHFrN3Z3bzVseg== In Part 2 of my conversation with Daria, we talk about what happens when you find your voice in a high-control group — and what it costs to use it. From speaking her mind to challenging silence in the congregation, Daria opens up about the challenges of being heard in a system that discourages independent thinking. 📌 Watch Part 1 here → https://www.you...
send us an email to myhiddenstruggles@gmail.com Follow Daria on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/daria.l.ross?igsh=MWQ4cHFrN3Z3bzVseg== In the first conversation of my three-part series with Daria, we talk about what it was like growing up as one of Jehovah’s Witnesses, the pressure to conform, and the moment she realized she needed to walk away. Leaving isn’t just about closing the door on a religion — it’s about finding yourself again. From childhood indoctrination to discovering her ...
send us an email to myhiddenstruggles@gmail.com In this raw and unfiltered interview, Deanna June opens up about life after leaving the Jehovah’s Witnesses — including her battle with addiction, bipolar disorder, and the emotional cost of being shunned. 🎙️ If you’re struggling to rebuild after religious trauma, this conversation is for you. 💬 Need Help? You're Not Alone. If you or someone you know is dealing with alcohol addiction, bipolar disorder, or both — there is help available. These ...
send us an email to myhiddenstruggles@gmail.com Paranoia isn’t just a passing fear—it’s a powerful tool used to control people. In this episode, we’re diving deep into how paranoia is woven into the teachings of Jehovah’s Witnesses and the lasting psychological impact it has on members. Jehovah’s Witnesses are taught to fear the outside world, believe that Satan is lurking behind every corner, and view former members as dangerous. This constant state of fear isolates them from society and ke...
send us an email to myhiddenstruggles@gmail.com Many ex-Jehovah’s Witnesses struggle with low self-esteem due to the unique challenges of growing up in a high-control religion. In this heartfelt episode, Lady Cee shares her personal journey of overcoming the emotional toll of being raised as one of Jehovah’s Witnesses. We’ll explore how family dynamics, religious expectations, and feelings of exclusion can leave lasting effects on self-confidence. You’ll also discover four common signs ...
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