💚 Im an ExJW who became a psychotherapist.
My one piece of unsolicited advice right now is this:
Try to melt into Knowing Nothing, Beginner’s Mind.
As a cult member of the JW‘s, you know you were conditioned to know everything, to be a know it at all, to have all the answers. You were right; the world was wrong.
Now… you know nothing.
This is actually a wonderful time in your life to ❤not know anything❤ and to just find in your heart and your own human dignity and your own mind what you want to do with this limited time we have on the planet.
I see waaaaay too many EX JW’s jump from the frying pan into a fire and they join another religion, walking around saying that they Now have the truth once again.
I know it’s scary, but what would it be like to not know and consult YOURSELF?
You’re now like everybody else— you have to find the answers within.
Sending you and your family hugs.

We were blinded by “the light” and It’s a trip discovering the truth about “the Truth”. It’s a CULT !!

You know what’s next for you? A WONDERFUL LIFE!!! Sending you many hugs!!!

GOOD FOR YOU! The healing begins...

I was born in left at 68. Almost 2 yrs out now. Like you I never thought I would be on the other side. It was crazy how I had really true friends but when I disassociated they stopped talking to me. I get it but it still hurts. What helped me was there’s a few people around here that have been out for years and they really stepped up. My son is your age and he went through hell and this organization!  You will definitely have anger for a while but eventually you will just feel free like it’s hard to explain if you haven’t experienced it. But it’s like a big weight is off your shoulders. You don’t have to do anything you don’t have to feel guilty for not going to a meeting or dragging yourself out in service. I’m really happy that your whole family is on the same page. I can’t imagine going through this with family treating me like this. I promise you it will get better I’ll just take some time

I am 53 and have been out mentally since December!  It’s an amazing feeling!

I THINK MABE I WATCHED YOUR HUSBAND VIDEO. IM SO PROUD OF YOU GUYS.

Thanks for sharing. 😊 Just came from your husband's video. Be patient and kind to yourselves.  We were all duped, and I know the first few months are hard, but I promise it gets better.  Left 5 years ago with my wife and kids as well.

Bravo 👏 🎉
It’s never too late to do the right thing 💪🏻💪🏻😎

I believe I watched your husband’s video, commented twice.
As I said to him: Welcome to your inherent human dignity! ❤
I left in 1994.

As a psychologist and trauma therapist, I so much appreciate your unedited free association whilst you navigate the new space you  and your husband have created in your minds. You are being so open and authentic in your 'chat' about such a brave transition. Yes your children will be so proud of you!

You have done the right thing ❤

Thanks for sharing your story and your new beginnings. Life was NEVER about a destination, it's about the journey.

Thank you for sharing ❤

Best of luck to you and your family!

Thank you for sharing. God bless you and your family.

Very happy to see you! Love from Greece.❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

We are a international family, i am from Portugal. Congrats. Enjoy the life with your family. ❤🎉

I choose my Own friends now.

I remember when I left, thinking I needed someone to guide or lead me. I found out, I was actually a natural leader, once I finally had the chance to think and act for myself.