Hello there! I just left and they have yet to announce me this week ! Welcome to your freedom also!

I like the beard; you have taken back authority over your own face.😂

Freedom looks great on you!

I'm 21 as well. Your story really touched me because I am experiencing pretty much the same situation, I want to leave but it's pretty scary knowing I will lose everyone. But your experience definitely gave me hope. Thank you so much. I hope all the best for you!

I enjoyed listening to your story! 😎 WT/GB will pay a hefty price for their harmful policies that have affected so many wonderful families. Their days are numbered! Stay strong and keep us update on how you're progressing on your journey. I began to wake up from the JW's by reading about Mormons and watching videos of episodes entitled.."I was a Mormon"...Then John Dehlin's excommunication was broadcast on television. I started following him and I noticed a ton of similarities between the JW's and the Mormons. This was an eye-opener for me!! After that I got the courage to go to KZfaq and look up.. "Why do people leave the Jehovah's Witnesses faith"...that's when I really started waking up! I became obsessed listening to all ExJW stories on KZfaq and the FEAR of the "so called" apostates that we are taught to detest started to become a different reality, they are just people telling their experiences when they were an active JW and why they left..So all the stigma started to dwindle. Then I branched out and started looking into Seventh Day Adventist, Scientology, Christadelphians, The Brethren, Christian Science.. I started noticing the parallels between all the religions, and it runs deep...no questioning, no doubting and everything comes from the top down. The rank-and-file are just the followers with no personal self, no individuality. After you wake up and start seeing these things it can take a toll on you, especially if this is the only thing you have known all your life! It is really tough! The phobias and fears, can mess with a person's mind...Now I see why a lot of people resort to suicide, it is scary but the good thing is there's help!! The internet has played a big part in all of this!!.. Now I look at people as being just human beings trying to do their best, trying to deal with all the stresses and anxieties in this world. I can now honestly say that life is better on the outside! 💯

FIRST of all, Hey cutie! Second: I totally feel everything in this story. This was me about a year and a half ago as well. The thing is, they make it seem like people don't just leave the organization for doctrinal issues or anything. If people leave everyone assumes this person just cannot keep up with the moral rigor of an organization that stiff. But the problem is there are plenty of people just like us. My Bible-basee CONSCIENCE really would not allow me to go out in service anymore, knowing how stuff didn't add up. And just like you, the more I studied THEIR LITERATURE, the more I learned how far from the truth it really was. The first thing folks tend to ask you when you express you're having doubts is, "What have you been reading?' And I'm like "Nothing but the Watchtower!" I never once got in trouble or did anything to "bring reproach upon Jehovah's name." Like I was doing everything you're supposed to do. I had excellent intentions and wanted to do what's right by God. But there comes a time in your young adult life when you have to determine who are these people that are inserting themselves in between you and God? The Bible is very clear that Jesus is the only mediator for us imperfect humans, so where does this governing body even come from? And they were all good until they started really doing more of these videos and showing their face and showing how immature and childish they are. Once I started seeing that, all of my doubts from my youth started coming back, and now I can just see it for what it is. A regular corporate office. These guys don't even look like or act like anyone who is dignified or coming from God. They ought to be ashamed of themselves how many people's lives they ruined. Well I'm so glad to hear of other people coming out of there, and especially young people still have the rest of our lives in front of us. Live your best life, I am so proud of you exclamation point and just let me know whenever you're in the A. The weather is gorgeous down here!

I'm so happy when I hear about so many young people getting inform and leaving. You have so much ahead of you, and your life will be so much better. Be your authentic self.

Thank you for sharing your story. You made the right decision. I know it's hard because I walked away close to your age too. I am now "51" and have been married 28 yrs with 2 grown children. You make a new life for yourself. The best thing I ever did was walk away. I'm so thankful my children were raised cult free.

Make new friends..friends with goals ..friends with unconditional love..you made the right decision and that sometimes comes with standing by yourself young man..just stay focus ..make good positive plans and know theres a whole world out there to learn and enjoy..its sad that family are brained washed by that cult..peace and love to you king

Hi Sam, I feel for you. I was raised in "the truth" also. I was an OVER ACHIEVER who auxiliary pioneered in high school too. I was a very good JW growing up. I never felt deprived growing up. I never had any doubts it was the truth. I was about 30 when I abruptly woke up to realize it wasn't the "truth." I found out about some wrongdoing that was not being addressed within my congregation, and I felt conscientiously obligated to pursue and see that it got addressed. The elders were covering up some wrongdoing and I had proof of it on a taped telephone conversation. I even attempted to call the Watchtower service department in NY. I was shocked that they didnt want to step in or send a circuit overseer down to investigate it. I even offered to send them a copy of the tape recording I had, but they didn't want it. It was at that point, I began to have my first doubts. That's when I began doing research and found out there was a ton of corruption that reached all the way to the top. My whole world came crashing down, and it was at about this same time both my parents died. I have a brother and sister whom are still in the organization that have not spoken to me in over 20 years. It took a lot of time to make new friends, because as a "good JW" I never had friends outside the Kingdom Hall. I still believe in God, but have not found a church which I feel is teaching in accordance with scripture. I like you, feel I am now a much better person than I ever was when I was a JW. I know too much to ever go back to that corrupt religion. So many people are being mislead but I dont think they will wake up until something monumental wakes them and they experience something first hand. Know that you are not alone, hopefully some day your mom and sister will wake up.

Thank u for sharing! Glad that others will see that a lot of us are earnest hearted people who are just doing what’s best for us. We’re not mentally diseased or bitter. Get yo freedom, man!

Your story sounds a lot like mine. I began to have doubts about 3 years ago. I started looking at videos on KZfaq too and came across Fifths channel and a few others. I also saw the royal commission and it shook me to hear Jeffery Jackson a governing body member say that it would be presumptuous to think that we’re the only organization that has Gods favor. Then after that finding out that they were NGOs with the United Nations, that turned the lights all the way on. We were always taught that they would turn on us but they were friends with them. I wish you the best and good luck.

Awesome video... thank you!! I was dragged into the cult at almost 11, and left at almost 18. Here in Seattle, we have a good ex JW community. I hope you have similar support!! 😘

I was raised in the "truth", and I knew it wasn't for me since I was 9. I am scarred for life, man. I am not gonna make videos on anything or actively say anything publicly until my father has either left the JW cult, or passes, because even though I have been disfellowshipped for 20 years, it would kill him if I was to actually speak out, no matter how painful it is to me. I haven't spoken to my father in 10 years, and it hurts me deeply. I hate that cult from my heart.

Great video young man . You have a good head on your shoulders, keep moving forward .

Thanks for sharing your story. I had many doubts about the beliefs concerning JW's and I left the organization at 19 and so did the rest of my family.

I'm so pleased for you that you got out while still young. Take comfort in that. Your healing process would have been so much harder if not for that. I wish you all the best, young brother.

Thanks mate! I think you should make more videos. I like how you express yourself. Well done😊

It's a blessing that you found your way out, welcome to your freedom. And that one friend was right, you only have to please yourself and nobody else. There are many people out in the big bad world that will become friends, not judgemental either. Have a happy life from now till you perish!

Love your story man. Just keep moving forward homie, you got this. You’re not alone. I just uploaded my story today if anybody else is interested in watching

Sad story - that had me in tears man. But glad to see you did the right thing. Good luck with everything!

Thanks for sharing your story. Have a very happy future. Glad you have contact with your mum hope your sister wakes up one day.

Welcome to freedom and your new life outside the cult. Please use this time to get a great education and make a name for yourself. I just helped my 11 year old daughter to wake up before she got baptized.

Greetings, THANK YOU FOR THE HEART FELT COMMENTARY....NOW YOU CAN SPREAD YOUR WINGS AND FLY......

Thank you for sharing your story. Everything you said sounds so familiar to my own story. The part where you mentioned the importance of being true to yourself hit home for me. For so long I felt as if I was living a double life, a lie. It feels amazing to be genuine in my beliefs and in who I really am. My parents don't have anything to do with me and one of my sisters doesn't speak to me either. I love them very much and I hope that one day they too will wake up and see this organization for what it truly is. I wish you the best and always keep moving forward!

Thank you for sharing your story!! Like exjw Fifth, your story will inspire and encourage others to find their own voice. I am so happy for you and wish you all the best in Atlanta! May your future be filled with unconditional love and may you also always offer it in return.

Sam, all the power to you young man. I feel the Good Lord will keep on giving you the ability to think. You’re right, there’s always a way out. My hat goes off to your mother and father. Your high school friend is a real friend Indeed. As for your sister, remember she is just doing what she’s told to do. Thanks for sharing your story. Blessings bro!!!

good video my dude, i sent this to one of my Jw "friends", and the first thing she tells me is "stop sending me these types of videos, im not going to watch them". Then i said "thats right, you arent allowed". Then she tells me how she has free will and she can do whatever she wants but she wont watch your story because "you are using deception and lies". Now that made me and angry because she wont even watch the video and yet shes making that assumption about you.

Great inspiration for young ones wanting out of this organisation.

Have a safe trip. There are a lot of fine former JWs in and around Atlanta if you need some instant friendships.

I'm glad you came out and spoke, my fiance was raised in the religion but dates me without the approval of her JW family. She understands the difference between people within the religion and with so-called "worldy" people such as myself. And what hurts me is that she still gives those people attention because shes afraid of being shunned by her family. Thanks for coming out brother, I hope you and other people who were raised this JW religion find peace with their lives.

So proud of you that you were able to wake up. Glad that you did not waste your life for a publishing company cult. There are so many if us our here, you are not alone. Congratulations on making it out.

With that trade you have you can start your business and im glad you stood up inside of yourself and realized that organization is a cult especially since you cant leave without them trying to punish you

I have a lump on my throat. What a satanic cult separating families like that!!! It hurts my heart hearing stories like this one. Keep up the strength!! You are a special person. You will be abundantly blessed in your life. Big Hug from Arizona!!!

Sam,,,,,congratulations for your escapee, not everyone makes it! You are a beautiful person and your whole life ahead of you. Best wishes for a great life, you deserve to be happy! Please keep us updated if you can.

Wow. I'm in CT also. Small world. I wish you peace and happiness

Respect for you. It is not easy to make such a decision, even more when you are so young. But in my opinion, you have taken the right one. I have been in the Organization for 37 years and found my way out last year. And my life has never been better than now. So I just hope that you are happy now and enjoy life. All my best wishes to you. Greetings from Germany

I didn't like field service either. You are lucky to make a break from the cult at an early age. Yes there is pain but at least your life is your own. I know your future is going to be successful!

Thank you for telling your story it was simple and to the point. But the pain that comes with living is really sad and truly unnecessary. But I’m glad you have your father and also the knowledge that this is not the truth. It’s hard to swallow trust I been there I pioneered for 9 years and it was my world but I will never regret waking up.

You are a lovely, brave young man! Stand tall and embrace your freedom! Fifth has a line in one of his songs that goes “I’d rather have questions I can’t answer Than answers I can’t question” I just love that!

Yay! Another exjw story. I love seeing more and more people find their voices and sharing their journey of waking up and leaving.

Great story, stay strong and welcome to your freedom and now go live your life!

I'm happy for you

Thanks for sharing your story of strength my brother.

happy to know that I'm not alone, thanks for sharing your story! Been in a very similar sitiuation, I left when I was 20 (I'm 25 now btw). Stay true to yourself! sincerely //Swedish ExJw

thank you for sharing your story - I'm sure it will help many - wish you all the best to your new life

Great video. Thanks for sharing your story. I didn’t like field service either.

Wow I just watched a Video dear jerky but give me a direct scission only 21 like you said it’s only gonna get better I waste 30 years and it didn’t get out till I was 57 to start all over at that age has been very difficult because nobody will talk to you so good for you for dinner very nice job and I hope that your video helps one person one more person to get out of that horrible control they have over.

"Everybody's Leavin the"truth" for the Truth, Everybody's Leaving the "truth" for the Truth,So WHY Don't YOU? Whyyyy Don't You?" New Kingdom Melody No 6 6 6. 🤘😈

You are a very courageous young man! You are true to yourself. The fear and confusion may last for a couple of years. I left because I figured out they were preaching a different Jesus and a different gospel by twisting the scriptures, and even writing their own version of the Bible to make themselves appear to have the truth! I found the real Jesus is loving and a healer, restorer of broken hearts. As A JW I was not allowed to pray to him! I found Christ first, then discovered how ugly the society is. Most JW’s find the ugly, leave, and never know the real truth. “you search the scriptures thinking that in THEM you will find eternal life, but you are not willing to come to ME to have life” John 5:39

Damn you are so beautiful 😍! Glad you woke up early and now can live your life!

Thankyou for sharing your experiences!

You are smart indeed!! Gifted elementary classes as a child.....waking up early from that awful cult and not waiting til you're forty or fifty!! That's brilliant!!!

Feels good to finally live an honest life, huh? Sure has for me. No wacky witness word games, bs explanations, or forbidden topics. Glad you told your story, bro. Cheers!

Great video. thanks for posting. Will help many struggling JWs still trapped in the Watchtower.

Unconditional love is a beautiful thing. It's the kind of love that Jesus showed and that we should too.

Loved hearing your story, 21 and free now to think for yourself. You have made a lasting impression on me and i will keep you in mind and in my heart and would love to hear an update in the future, but do understand your need to move on with your life. The real 'trurh' is out now and there's no going back to all the deception and misery. Thank you for making this open and honest video. I'm sure it is going to be of great comfort and inspiration to many.

Thank you so much for sharing your story. You are beautifully spoken and genuine.

Hi Sammy! Thanks for sharing your story! Moving forward is the best thing you can do! Be happy!! Enjoy your freedom! Cheers!! (PS, I lived in Marietta and Kennesaw) Know ATL very well!!

Your video had me in tears! Please please stay strong, dont blame your sister she do not understand, glad you do have your father in your life, my heart goes out to you, boy i feel your pain, please keep in touch, dont get weak! If you do pkease seek out help💞

Hi Sammy. I am so happy for you that you got out of that religion at the age of 21. I joined when I was 19 and stayed in it for 50 years and I don't remember a day when I wasn't depressed because of it. I loved the brothers and sisters too but it was the religion itself is what depressed me. I didn't enjoy having to go to the meetings or field service either but I slogged on and on and on. I got out 5 years ago and it was the best decision of my life. It took me a while too for the fear of Armageddon to leave but now, even though I lost every "friend" I had at the hall, that dread Watchtower put on me all those years is gone. Enjoy your freedom!!!

I literally just quit the Organization myself a week and a few days ago. Seriously need ex JW friends. Shared my story too on my channel. Love your story bro! Stay awesome!

It makes me so sad to hear how this organization breaks up families and the aftermath of these breakups. What god can be in favor of that?? I hope your family wakes up and that they learn what unconditional love is someday. In the meantime, enjoy your freedom and cherish those who love you unconditionally.

Thanks for sharing your story. Very interesting.

G'day. Great mate.... your free ! 👍

I wish you all the best... i hope you will explore your new life and opportunities ... your siblings will also have doubts and perhaps someday they may join you..never say never.. Thanks for sharing your story...And p.s. October 2017 I also had my first exposure to information that started process of my leaving

I'm speechless

Hi Sammy, Thank you so much for sharing your awesome story. I'm here watching it 4 years after you posted it. You are awesome and so brave and handsome. You look just like my nephew. Im happy to know you were able to get out of that w!cked and destructive cult while you were still so young, so you would have enough time to heal and have a good normal life with normal people. You story will help others who are struggling to get put. Im happy to know you were still able to speak to your mom after leaving, I hope that one day her and many others will wake up and realize that they were deceived. Stay strong, continue on your great journey, and I wish you a great life.

TFS Sammy. I hope you’re doing well and thriving. I’m rooting for you. 🙏🏾❤️

I’m from the metro Atlanta area. I used to work in hvac/ plumbing/ electrical. If you need contacts or I can help in anyway, please let me know. I left jw’s years back. Excited for your journey!

Im so happy you got out while you still have so much of this life to live. Shalom ❣️

30:15 - i feel your pain in the guilt you feel towards your mom and sis about your decision. But in the end; we all have a free will, they preach it a lot. So sad they can live up to what they claim and you’re “not allowed” to make your own choice. This org destroys families, i know exactly ehat you’re going through ( went through) Sooo glad that you’re brave enough to share this! I got you and all of the ex JW’s Never felt more related too all of you. Thank you again for this touching video ❤️ from the Netherlands 🇳🇱

Gosh! Do you ever bring back memories. I was 25 when I left and now I have been retired for 10 years. Yes, life is so much better on the other side.

Who ever really liked going out in service 😭😭😭😭

Good story! It’s a lot similar to mine. I was also raised as a JW but never got baptized. I hated going out to the ministry and gave out comments. Volunteered at annual assemblies at the contribution boxes and just really immersed myself in the religion without actually sealing it with baptism. I been having doubts since I was 16. And it’s interesting the summer of 2017 I started waking up slowly. I spent all day researching about the religion, even after coming from service and being active. I was 18 at this time. Finally, my mom caught on because after awhile I started going to kh less and stopped commenting all together , and on a Sunday morning she came into my room asking why I’m not dressed and I told her bluntly “I’m not going”. And that’s when our relationship severed. It was hard cuz after a couple weeks everyone in the congregation started shunning me and I was confused cuz I didn’t think they would even if I wasn’t baptized. I thought my friendships were strong enough but I guess not. I felt so alone cuz at the time my mom and sister would avoid me. Now our relationship is a bit better. I had two friends who weren’t JWs and they didn’t understand what I was going thru of course, they honestly thought I was making a big deal. At the time, about a month out I met my boyfriend and he at first thought I was making a big deal as well cuz everyone just tells me “it’s just a religion, you just don’t have to go anymore”, they had a hard time understanding the repercussions of leaving and although I was not baptized it was still a mental battle for me to leave. I’m happy I’m out of that cult tbh and I still haven’t made friends partly cuz of social anxiety that i think was brought on by being raised a witness. I was a mess so my two friends that weren’t JWs eventually we stopped being friends (I guess they weren’t really “real” friends). Thankfully I have my boyfriend by my side but he doesn’t fully understand why I’m still struggling with all this. This religion honestly ruined my life from childhood to adulthood..

Wow, powerful video. Seriously, I can't thank you enough for sharing this. I can't imagine it was easy but this is helping more people than you can possibly imagine.

Hi Sam thank u for sharing ur story. This was so good!!

Thank you for sharing your story, you are changing lives for the better, never look back, be strong, you made the right decision

Im so happy for you brother. congratzz!!!...free at last!!!!!

FREEDOM!!!

You woke up early!! Good job dawg.

Great video ! Welcome to your freedom . You made the best possible decision for yourself and you are still very young , you have your whole life ahead of you . I know you said you want to move on with your life but should you need , the ex jw community in general is very supportive:)

So proud of you im trying to get my mom to get out shes starting to wake up but still alittle reluctant to leave i just sent her this video hopefully it helps

in ten years JW will be the size of Scientology 40 k members

I’m sorry I still see your pain while talking about this. I hope Atlanta is being good to you.

Hi Sam, welcome aboard, your story brings a lump to the throat, take care.

You're a very courageous and intelligent young man there is bright future ahead of you.thank you for sharing your story and welcome to your freedom

Since 2015 there are more and more whistleblowers. This global momentum is growing year by year. Things are moving a lot in Europe. There is more and more voluntary withdrawal. Belgium, Denmark, France, Holland, and Poland follow suit. The end of the WT is inescapable. Hello from France and forgiveness for the faults.

Love your story. Thanks for sharing. Glad you got out young. Maybe you can send a card telling them you love them.

Thank you for sharing your story

Thanks for sharing your story. You left the organization at a good stage in your life. The issue with your mother and sister is not your fault,it is neither their fault. It is the fault of the cult you left

your story touched my heart. i'm in the process of leaving, i have been waking up for the past few weeks but your story really did it for me. this is such a painful process so thank you for making me finally feel understood. my family thinks i'm crazy so i know the feeling. i hope you're doing okay. i tried to follow you but i think you maybe changed your username. anyways i hope everything has worked out & if you ever want to talk to someone who can relate to you lmk! have a great day :)))

Thanks for sharing your story!

My children always told me they just didn't get it and I had to respect their decision. JWs. like to say You have to want to but that's not true. If you don't want to they label you. If Jesus had done that to us, we would not be here today. He gave his life for us while we were still sinners and if He can give us the benefit of the doubt what can man do to me. Exactly, nothing!

All the best for your new life and re-connecting with your dad, that's exciting. I didn't hear the whole recording, but didn't your mum ask why ???? Didn't she ask what you had found about the organisation ????

Thanks for sharing your story.

Brother.... U would not have passed the elders ,,, thank you for sharing your life. Sending hugs from Tanzania

Ooooo my GOD I AM EX WITNESS TO Born and grow up as a witness. It's my first time meeting someone similar to me. You can't even grow your bear like this I am glad you Happy brother. It's crazy!!!!

Hi, I am 35 years out. I had all the abuse they do, while hiding. .. You will have up & downs, more than once. It is worth living, it gets better with the time. The ache will actually reduce.

This video brought tears to my eyes because our story is almost identical.