Experiences

Experiences

The experiences that appear on this site in the form of articles and videos are included to help in a range of ways.

Some are from people who recently went through the same issues you are facing, to show that what you are going is  common and there are people that understand you.

Others are of people recounting being in the same situations you are in a number of years ago, how they coped, were able to leave and move on to happy lives. These provide hope that your future can be bright in the long term. 

Some experiences are more tragic, recalling difficulties and tragedies that occur based on leaving without the right support. These provide valuable lessons as to why it is critical to take time and be strategic in determining how to approach loved ones and plan for leaving on your own terms. 

Live Support

If you are researching Jehovah’s Witnesses it is only natural to have questions. There is a large community of current and former Jehovah’s Witnesses at reddit.com/r/exjw to discuss these with. You will receive a wide range of responses, and part of your growth will be to develop critical thinking skills in order to choose the opinions that are best for you and your unique circumstances.

Recovering From Religion offers peer support and professional support to people doubting their beliefs. Volunteers of this not-for-profit organization come from a range of religious backgrounds, and provide support to people regardless of which religion they belong to.

Questioning whether Jehovah’s Witnesses are the one true religion can lead to anxiety and depression and even thoughts of suicide. If you are experiencing such emotions, please seek help immediately. There are many free resources you can call for confidential assistance.

• Australia: 13 11 14
• Canada: 1833.456.4566
• UK: 116 123
• USA: 1800-273-8255

International Crisis Lines and suicidestop.com contain lists of free support lines for almost 100 countries.