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Resources for Jehovah's Witnesses

Guidance for Those Questioning Their Jehovah’s Witness Upbringing

If you’re feeling uncertain or conflicted about your Jehovah’s Witness upbringing, the resources below can provide supportive guidance and reassurance. From personal stories that resonate with your experiences to professional counseling services tailored for former Witnesses, these tools are designed to help you navigate your path forward, clarify your doubts, and foster a deeper sense of peace and understanding.

Further reading from our therapists: We Know Better Than You: Life Inside Kingdom Hall and After and The Psychological Architecture of the Jehovah’s Witness System, Part 1, both by Greg Corbin, LMFT.
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JW FACTS

The Facts about Jehovah’s Witnesses website is a valuable resource for anyone considering or leaving the faith. It offers well-researched, unbiased information on beliefs, practices, and policies, helping users make informed decisions about their spiritual path. By sharing personal testimonies and fostering a supportive community, it empowers individuals to navigate the challenges of leaving a high-demand religious group.
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AAWA

Advocates for Awareness of Watchtower Abuses (AAWA) is an international non-profit education-focused organization, with 501 (c) (3) tax exempt status. Its mission is to enable the media, educators, social services, legal professionals, doctors, nurses, mental health counselors, therapists and the general public to make informed decisions about Watchtower policies, which violate the basic human rights of Jehovah’s Witnesses, the children of Jehovah’s Witnesses and ex-Jehovah’s Witnesses.
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JW Support

A guide that addresses the question of leaving home as a Jehovah’s Witness (JW). It offers information, advice, and resources for individuals considering or navigating the decision to leave their JW household, discussing factors to consider, potential challenges, and support networks available to those in similar situations.
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Shunned Podcast

Religious and cult ideologies often use the practice of shunning to silence their critics and to control their members through fear. This podcast sheds light on this practice through real life stories as told by the people that have lived through it. Learn what their lives were like and where they have ended up in life after shunning. Featuring stories from Jehovah’s Witnesses, Scientology, Amish, Mennonite, FLDS, the Moonies, and more, you will learn about the real lives of former members that have been shunned.
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