Ep. #80 Beyond the JW Walls: Healing After Abuse & Control

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In this episode, Cat, a former Jehovah's Witness, shares her harrowing journey from questioning her faith to experiencing abuse within her marriage and the community. She discusses the struggles of leaving a toxic relationship, the hypocrisy of the elders, and the challenges of navigating life after leaving the cult. Cat emphasizes the importance of self-love and finding support outside of the organization, ultimately encouraging others in similar situations to seek help and trust their instincts.

Takeaways

~Cat was not raised as a Jehovah's Witness but was drawn in by her first husband.

~She experienced significant pressure to conform to the beliefs of the Jehovah's Witnesses.

~Cat faced emotional and physical abuse in her marriage, which was overlooked by the elders.

~The community's support was lacking, especially for her children.

~She felt compelled to marry her husband due to societal and religious pressures.

~Cat's journey involved a struggle for her identity and self-worth within the cult.

~She ultimately found the strength to leave her abusive marriage and the Jehovah's Witnesses.

~Cat emphasizes the importance of self-love and finding a supportive community after leaving.

~She reflects on the hypocrisy within the organization regarding their treatment of members.

~Cat encourages others to question their faith and seek help if they are in similar situations.

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