Hey everyone! I forgot to mention, the couple im going to interview, Joe and Fran Guerino, have a weekly live stream you can watch here on KZfaq on Vern's channel called 'Fixing My Faith(ExJW)' Vern is kind enough to take care of the technology end of things, while Joe and Fran speak on a specific subject and bring on guests. I go on there quite regularly. It Wednesday nights @7:30pm EST on Fixing My Faith(ExJW)'s channel. Please check it out! 😉

Loved this 🙌🏼. I thought I had it all figured out but after 2 years out of the org I have just realized I’m still carrying lingering self doubts and self shaming. Not on a grandiose scale but on a more minor one. We are always taught not to be proud and that’s just wrong. It’s ok. Humility is good too but a balance of pride is good also.

The Governing Body Cocktail: Shame & Guilt. Great message June!!!

Shame is a very powerful weapon in the Jehovah's Witnesses. Every Jehovah's Witness, aside from the Governing Body of course, is constantly ashamed. So terrible. Full transparency, it absolutely ruined my personal life for a little while. Therapy, supportive friends and a very patient partner have helped me through that, so shout outs to all of them. But The Watchtower has weaponized shame so hard, and they're the ones who should be ashamed. Unrelated my friend, but so glad to see you back on the platform. It feels so good to hear your stories. I feel so good knowing you're talking about something I can relate to, and I helps me continue my crusade against our old cult. All the best to you and the family!

Excellent. Exactly like an abusive relationship.

Such a great topic June, great job presenting it. I was in for 45 years, and this week I've been thinking about the shame we felt never measuring up, never doing enough, and made to feel bad due to our flaws. It's a toxic organization. I've been corresponding with Joe and Fran, very nice people, so loving, I'll be watching your interview. As someone who battled alcohol addiction while a witness, I appreciate your openness on the subject. You're an attractive lady, and you're looking healthy and vibrant. Keep up the fight!

I love Joe and Fran... spoke to them on the phone

Powerful

Love every bit of this! Thank you. Shame and guilt is my X-JW DNA to this day. Even though I was shunned almost 25 years ago. The formative years and the conditioning inside this high control group is still tripping me up on a daily basis. 🤔 ❤

That's so accurate. One could be putting in 48 hours in one day with this organization and next thing you know they ask for 72 hours. I tell you people are getting burned out from feeling like a failure. I think Vern mentioned that the word disfellowship is in the book 130 time and love only six times. Such a loving organization.

I’ve been out a year now and none of my family are Jehovah’s witnesses but I remember this time last year feeling ashamed because I had to tell my family and my husband who works abroad that I had decided I didn’t want to be one of Jehovah’s witnesses anymore. I was in turmoil how would they react after the 36 years I’d been one! They never made me feel ashamed they were so pleased that I’d finally seen things for what they were. My family have supported me and listened, I do wish my parents were still alive because they would have been a great support too. I may have lost all the friends I’ve had but I can live with that because I have what’s more important my family, they still love me despite everything. So different for those whose families are Jehovah’s Witnesses I feel sad seeing and hearing everyone’s experiences. ❤

Thank you for your input on shame and guilt. I totally relate to the experience. The fear used was a huge factor for me as well. I still battle living under a black cloud of fear. On another note, I’m sad to learn you no longer believe in God. I pray that changes for you over time. 🙏🌻🙏

Your delightful to listen to. I can't wait for your next utube. I ordered the book. Thank you for providing some helpful solutions.

Another well presented and important video. Thanks. Your furry friend looks like a cutie. Instead of apologizing for him/her, next time make introductions. He was stealing the show behind you anyway. Those of us who watch KZfaq a lot become fans of the people and their pets. Pets help us with the healing process and are a great example of unconditional love and loyalty, especially cats and dogs. (Birds and hamsters, not so much.) LOL, Keep up the great work that you are doing.

1:07 add fear, and that's me. And I was not even raised religious, just a disfunctional family 🤷🏻‍♀️

Actually, i remember my parents told me that guilt was a good sign that the compass of my consciousness was working as it should be. Being shameless was the same than being a sinner

They like to keep the membership off balance, and shaming is their effective weapon. Interesting that Bhuddists talk about compassion as a primary attribute. 🎉

Thank you for your insights and strengthening words. Love you. Jesus said to love God and our neighbor as ourselves. Jesus told us to love ourselves as well. (btw, the secret elder book is total idolatry and watchtower teaches the opposite of what Jesus teaches us)

I am so glad that so many are leaving this DOOMSDAY CULT. Watchtower will pay for what they have done.

Love your videos! Isn't it your birthday today dear June? If so Happy Birthdayi! Should I be late plese forgive me... xoxoxo

Worldly therapist will not shield one from Galatians 6:8-9

The Bible shows that if you eat ir drink with apostates judgment will come 1 kings 13:1-30