This podcast is dedicated to all you ex-JWs out there looking for guidance on navigating life after leaving the Jehovah's Witness Its host, Dr Ryan Lee, is a former JW with a doctorate in clinical psychology and a practicing therapist, specializing in helping former JWs and other cult survivors move through the process of waking up, walking out and moving on from life in a high control religion. Dr Lee covers a range of topics relating to coming to terms and healing from religious trauma and ...
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A podcast co-hosted by Ryley & Willow DECONSTRUCTING JEHOVAH’S WITNESSES Ryley (He/Him), is an ex- Jehovah’s Witness who grew up in “The Truth” from 1997 to 2016. With humor and a touch of strife, he breaks down the doomsday cult he was born into from his 3rd generation perspective to his best friend Willow (She/Her). Explaining the history, structure, culture, and its abundance of issues within the closed organization while finally untangling himself of the religious trauma fearing the grea ...
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Get an in depth personal look at the life of Jehovah's Witnesses through my own story. Learn how life changed when my family became Jehovah's Witnesses, and then my journey to freedom. Of course, we all know that freedom is never free, and you will learn how great the cost was to me.
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JW Community Podcast is the new podcast home for Louise Goode and Lara Kaput. Our podcast has the objective of providing support and information to people when they leave the cult, and presenting factual and entertaining content through discussion and interviews with a range of ex Jehovah's Witnesses, professionals and experts. You have the opportunity to feed back to us and send us any questions you would like the team to answer by contacting JWPodcast@mail.com.
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3 friends, 3 different religious backgrounds, coming together to describe their experiences and challenges of their faith.
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Ex-Mormon, neurodivergent, divorcee, sharing my thoughts on Mormonism. Join me for stories, interviews, history, and difficult conversations while we sort through what it means to be an exmo. Find me on instagram @confessionsofanexmo Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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DevOUT is a show dedicated to unraveling indoctrination whether it's from high-control religion, a toxic relationship, or even our own installed mindsets.We will discuss the many ways in which you can break free from thoughts that you yourself did not choose and we will talk about the very foundation that is cracking beneath you. We will always offer hope, possibility, and a different perspective so you too can live mindfully aware. Wendi is passionate about focusing on healthy shifts in min ...
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On our very first Halloween episode, we take a cold, hard, chilling look at the spooky topic of death, and reveal why there's actually no need to fear the reaper. We start by sitting for a bit with the uncomfortable actuality of our imminent demise, followed by some more comforting ideas to take the edge off. FInally, I open up about some of my own…
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Narrative, perspective, point of view, opinion, belief, story... all of these word and phrases point to the same thing: That our experience of the world is subjective, and shaped by the stories we hold about the world and our relationship to it. I'm sure you're all too aware of the way the JW story has dominated your worldview. In today's episode, …
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This episode is the first in a series of "mini" episodes entitled STRONGER. Sometimes we get so mired down in all the heaviness around leaving the org, that we lose sight of why we left in the first place; which is to grow, explore, and experience life to the fullest. The STRONGER series will be focused on all things related to building resiliency …
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#25 (Part 2) The Problem With People Pleasing
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Last week we came down pretty hard on all you "nice" guys and gals out there. This week, as promised, we bring some practical steps towards breaking this nasty habit, including mindfulness, saying yes to "no", saying no to "sorry", and the difference between "being nice" and kindness.Dr Ryan Lee による
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Of all the common challenges faced by ex-JWs, people pleasing is at the number one spot for most universal. We can't help ourselves. We have been wired in every way imaginable towards having this disposition. And lets be honest... it sucks It's corrosive to our sense of well being, to our confidence, and extremely detrimental to our relationships. …
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#23 What it means to "do the work" (and how to make it easy)
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As ex-JWs, we have our work cut out for us in terms of healing. From leaving the org, to connecting with our true self, redefining our spiritual beliefs, rebuilding our community... the list goes on. All of this is even more challenging in light of the fact that we haven't really been taught how to approach self-directed growth. Today, we break awa…
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Musical Rant: Enough. It's Time to Get the F#$% Out
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#22 What to Expect When You're Defecting: How to break the news that you’re leaving
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So you've finally reached the end of your rope. Despite all your best efforts to maintain the status quo and fly under the radar, you've reached a point where you just can't do it anymore. The pain and discomfort of hiding your true feelings has finally grown larger than your fear of leaving the organization. While this is an empowering, momentous …
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There was a time in my life when I rolled my eyes at the idea of therapy. It seemed ridiculous that simply talking with someone could ever lead to any kind of real change or improvement to my life experience. I'm delighted to report that I was very, very wrong about that assessment. Today's episode is a bit of love letter to therapy. We talk about …
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Following up on the very positive response we received from part 1, in this episode we elaborate on these ideas around setting boundaries, and cover: Knowing when to set boundaries Different ways of speaking our boundaries and helpful phrases to use How to handle it when setting boundaries doesn't go as smoothly as we'd like And finally, how to put…
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To most ex-JWs, especially those newly out, the idea of boundaries is a foreign concept. Because, for the most part, boundaries don't exist within the organization. The idea of saying "no" "that doesn't feel good" or "please don't do that" are not really in our vocabulary, and we've been programmed to think that using those phrases makes us a bad p…
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#18 (Part2) Navigating life with a PIMI spouse and children
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Waking up from the org can be a lonely adventure, and even more so when those in your immediate family are determined to stay asleep In response to fan requests, today's episode will be devoted to discussing how to navigate this dynamic, and some questions to consider which will help determine how to move forward. In part 1 we will discuss the best…
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#17 (Part 1) Navigating life with a PIMI spouse and children
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Waking up from the org can be a lonely adventure, and even more so when those in your immediate family are determined to stay asleep In response to fan requests, today's episode will be devoted to discussing how to navigate this dynamic, and some questions to consider which will help determine how to move forward. In part 1 we will discuss the best…
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#16 (Part 2): Imagining what a loving god might actually look like
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How many times have we heard that "God is love"? In this episode we challenge that idea. In part 1, we spend some time breaking down challenging that claim based on what we know about god from the bible. In part 2, we will spend some time thinking about what a loving god might actually look like and play with the idea of what life might be like if …
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#15 (Part 1): Imagining what a loving god might actually look like
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How many times have we heard that "God is love"? In this episode we challenge that idea. In part 1, we spend some time breaking down challenging that claim based on what we know about god from the bible. In part 2, we will spend some time thinking about what a loving god might actually look like and play with the idea of what life might be like if …
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#14 (Part 2): Changing how we talk to ourselves (How to do it)
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(This is part 2 of this episode) Most of us carry some version of the harsh inner critic. And why wouldn't we? All we have been told by the org is that we have been born bad, we can never do enough and that kindness from god is "undeserved". This abusive voice tends to dominate, interfering with our ability thrive and enjoy our lives. In this episo…
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#13 (Part 1): Changing how we talk to ourselves
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Most of us carry some version of the harsh inner critic. And why wouldn't we? All we have been told by the org is that we have been born bad, we can never do enough and that kindness from god is "undeserved". This abusive voice tends to dominate, interfering with our ability thrive and enjoy our lives. In this episode, we explore the nature of this…
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#12 Fear of Falling Prey to Another Cult or Group
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One of the more common fears I hear about from my clients is that they will unwittingly fall victim to another group or organization that doesn't have their best interests at heart. Because of this, they have trouble opening themselves up to new ideas or engaging with group situations. In this episode, we discuss the reasons why this fear is mispla…
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#11 (Part 2): Keeping or Cutting Family and Friends
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Loss of family and friends is one of the most painful aspects of leaving the org. Most of us will do anything in order to maintain those ties. But sometimes the lengths we go to keep those connections does us more harm than good. In this episode, we explore whether these ties are worth cutting or keeping, and how we might go about severing these co…
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#10 (Part 1): Keeping or Cutting Family and Friends
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Loss of family and friends is one of the most painful aspects of leaving the org. Most of us will do anything in order to maintain those ties. But sometimes the lengths we go to keep those connections does us more harm than good. In this episode, we explore whether these ties are worth cutting or keeping, and how we might go about severing these co…
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#9 Keeping the Faith (NOT the religious kind)
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Most of us have a negative association with the word "faith". To those of us who have escaped from high control religions, the word "faith" implies blind allegiance to a harmful belief systems that creates division and doesn't hold up to the slightest scrutiny. Today, we redefine and reclaim the word faith, and talk about the importance of cultivat…
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#8 Why it's so hard to wake them up (and some ideas if you choose to try)
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What's better than waking up from the org? Waking and taking your friends and family with you. Sadly, this is easier said, and almost never done. In this episode we talk about the psychological mechanisms which keep people asleep, as well as a few ideas for those bold enough to try (please be warned though, in my experience it is nearly impossible)…
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Sharing our story, of the ways in which we have been hurt by this organization, and our grief over challenges it has created for us is an essential part of our healing process. But sometimes, we can get a little stuck in this stage of development, and not infrequently the story we are repeating is one that perpetuates the idea that we are forever d…
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#6 (Part 2): Breaking free from black and white thinking
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Black and white, right and wrong, good and bad... This is how JWs approach the world, and it creates a real problem for those of us who enter into the world with this rigid dualistic mindset. Forget black and white. Today we learn to live in color
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#5 (Part 1): Breaking free from black and white thinking
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Black and white, right and wrong, good and bad... This is how JWs approach the world, and it creates a real problem for those of us who enter into the world with this rigid dualistic mindset. Forget black and white. Today we learn to live in colorDr Ryan Lee による
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Hello there! It's good to be back, I am excited about this new series. Are you ready for some stories about growth? Health and wellness? Healthy mindsets? Unraveled indoctrination? LET'S DO IT!!---------------------------------------------------------------For Candace's first interview:https://youtu.be/rE_mP0aTEyYBorn and raised in Brooklyn NYC to …
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#4 (Part 2): Learning to trust your treacherous heart
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How many times have we heard about the dangers of trusting our treacherous heart? Among the many ways in which JW indoctrination sabotages our senses and turn us against ourselves, this is one of the most insidious. It tells us not to trust one of the deepest and most important aspects of our being. Today we take some time to dispel this nasty bit …
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#3 (Part 1): Learning to trust your treacherous heart
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How many times have we heard about the dangers of trusting our treacherous heart? Among the many ways in which JW indoctrination sabotages our senses and turn us against ourselves, this is one of the most insidious. It tells us not to trust one of the deepest and most important aspects of our being. Today we take some time to dispel this nasty bit …
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#2 (Part 2): I'm out, now what? 5 essential tasks for moving on
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Ok, so you've just left the organization. First of all, congratulations! Welcome to our ex-JW tribe! What you have done is nothing short of heroic. It takes so much bravery to make that choice, and trust us, it will be worth it. But now that you're out, you may be wondering what comes next? Where should you channel your energy and attention? Well, …
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#1 (Part 1): I'm out, now what? 5 essential tasks for moving on
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Ok, so you've just left the organization. First of all, congratulations! Welcome to our ex-JW tribe! What you have done is nothing short of heroic. It takes so much bravery to make that choice, and trust us, it will be worth it. But now that you're out, you may be wondering what comes next? Where should you channel your energy and attention? Well, …
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Ep 2: Joseph Rutherford; Resurrected Abraham Driving Home to San Diego with the Top Down
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Send us a text This episode is part two of a four part series going over the history of Jehovah's Witness leaders from the very beginning until the governing body members in 2024. This episode, Ryley and Willow discuss the president who created the cult's trademark namesake of "Jehovah's Witnesses". Following Rutherford and his one lung on his dram…
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Ep 1: Charles Taze Russell; The Virgin Jellyfish & His Pyramid of Prophecies
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Send us a text In the pilot episode of the Trauma & Tribulation Podcast we are introduced to our host Ryley Hawthorne (he/him), a ex 4th generation Jehovah's Witness and his co-host best friend Willow Anderson (she/her) who has zero experience with the doomsday cult. This episode is part one of a four part series going over the history of Jehovah's…
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Send us a text Welcome to the Trauma & Tribulation Podcast feat co-hosts Ryley and Willow as they deconstruct the infamous doomsday cult known as Jehovah's Witnesses. Follow us on Tiktok @Trauma.and.Tribulation for behind the scenes content and episode previews! https://www.tiktok.com/@trauma.and.tribulation…
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Part 2 of our anonymous interviewee. I speak with an old friend about her traumas as a youth in the Mormon church, and what she has done to overcome her past and try to build a better future for her own children, as well as the children in the church. https://protectldschildren.org/ You can find me on Instagram and TikTok @confessionsofanexmo Send …
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In today's episode, I speak with an old friend about her traumas as a youth in the Mormon church, and what she has done to overcome her past and try to build a better future for her own children, as well as the children in the church. https://protectldschildren.org/ Support the show You can find me on Instagram and TikTok @confessionsofanexmo Send …
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Social Anxiety, Sadness, Depression, and Other Feelings - with Ryan Lee, PsyD
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To contact Dr. Ryan: www.drryanlee.com"I was raised as a Jehovah's Witness from birth until the age of 18, when I realized that there was more to the world than I had been taught. The following years, while exciting in some respects, were also challenging as I set out to rebuild my identity, world view and community from the ground up. I found my o…
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Is Mormonism a cult? Today I dive into Steven Hassan's BITE model of Authoritarian Control and how it relates to my experience in Mormonism. For more info on the BITE method, visit https://freedomofmind.com/cult-mind-control/bite-model/#:~:text=Based%20on%20research%20and%20theory%20by%20Robert%20Jay,for%20Behavior%2C%20Information%2C%20Thought%2C%…
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On today's episode, I chat with Ex-Jehova's Witness member Candace. We go over similarities and differences between the religions, how it has shaped our lives, and how Candace finds peace in her life today. Trigger Warning - child sexual assault and suicide. Connect with Candace on instagram @she_sells_sea_shells_ Support the show You can find me o…
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Today I talk with my friend and TBM Taylor! This discussion includes why it's important to have hard conversations, Lawrence Kohlberg's stages of moral development, modern miracles, and more. Here's a video about Lawrence Kohlberg's stages of moral development https://youtu.be/bounwXLkme4 Connect with Taylor on Instagram @taylorjburke44 Support the…
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Today I interview my good friend Hyrum, where we discuss one of my favorite topics, psilocybin (aka magic mushrooms) and how it interacts with spirituality. For some enlightening reading on psilocybin (and other substances) check out this book that changed the way I view any mind-altering matter called How to Change Your Mind by Michael Pollan -> h…
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What is C-PTSD and religious trauma, and how do they intertwine? Let's find out together on today's episode as we discuss definitions, symptoms, and how it has manifested in my life. You can find me on Instagram @confessionsofanexmo Send me your story on confessionsofanexmo@gmail.com Information from today's episode was obtained from the CPTSD Foun…
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Today I interview Isaac about "Coming to Terms" with his understanding of spirituality, and what various religious terms mean to him. Books mentioned in today's episode: The Great Divorce by C S Lewis: https://amzn.to/3JHU0sl Living Buddha, Living Christ by Thich Nhat Hanh: https://amzn.to/3XvAGEB Welcome Home by Najwa Zebian: https://amzn.to/3ra2m…
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Today I interview The Fresh King Benjamin, exmo and former member of the Apostolic United Bretheren, an offshoot of mainstream Mormonism. We discuss his upbringing, deconstruction, tips for your own mental health, and so much more. Find ben on Instagram and TikTok @thefreshkingbenjamin Watch his standup special https://youtu.be/XBx5g6FOEaM Or visit…
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In today's episode, I interview my big brother Chris! We discuss what prompted his annex, coping skills, reconnecting with family, and more. Support the show You can find me on Instagram and TikTok @confessionsofanexmo Send me your stories to confessionsofanexmo@gmail.com Support the show! Find me on patreon -> http://patreon.com/confessionsofanexm…
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My experience as a missionary for the LDS church, and how it left me disillusioned. TW - Disordered eating Support the show You can find me on Instagram and TikTok @confessionsofanexmo Send me your stories to confessionsofanexmo@gmail.com Support the show! Find me on patreon -> http://patreon.com/confessionsofanexmo Music from #Uppbeat (free for Cr…
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My story about leaving Mormonism, "setting expectations" for this podcast (RM's that one was for you), and the general uncomfortability of the first episode of my first podcast. Support the show You can find me on Instagram and TikTok @confessionsofanexmo Send me your stories to confessionsofanexmo@gmail.com Support the show! Find me on patreon -> …
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Are All Religious Cults the Same? Anthony Forte, Former Deacon, World Mission Society Church of God
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Anthony is a former deacon and a 10.5 year member of the World Mission Society Church of God, a cult group that believes Jesus’ second coming already happened (and this Jesus died in 1985) and worships an elderly lady in Korea as “God the Mother.” Through the pandemic, personal research, and family support, Anthony was able to escape the mind contr…
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David Podos: Tips for reaching out to journalists
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Mr. Podos is a life -long resident of Utica New York. In his early professional career, he worked for a number of non-for-profit entities as Executive Director. In 2000 Podos was part of the faculty of a private business college located in Utica and held the position of Adjunct Instructor. He furthered his teaching career in 2005 when he became afa…
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Dre: "Disfellowshipping, Divorce, & The "Perfect" JW Family Dynamic"
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Dre is a 35 year young Mexican/Irish fellow from Southern California. His was raised as Jehovah’s Witness his entire life, but consistently struggled with his faith a majority of the time. He left the religion by way of being disfellowshipped at 31. He’s passionate about music, his love for animals and personal growth. He likes to spend his time cr…
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Former Pioneer: "I reported my own father to the elders!" with Marti Ries
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About Marti: "I was born and raised in Sacramento California. I am a certified Life Coach, Reiki Practitioner, Sound Bowl Healer, and I have done many other healing modalities. I was born a Jehovah's Witness in 1973. I was baptized when I was 11 in 1985. During that time I was severely physically abused by both of my parents. My dad is out of the r…
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