“A Captive Organization” - The Life of a PIMO Jehovah’s Witness
Because of my upbringing and active membership as one of JWs, the dialogue between Mr. Stewart and Geoffrey Jackson (made available on YouTube) was my first exposure to this unique identifier of WTS. Stewart’s use of “captive organization” was fresh and arresting, bypassing the well-oiled psychological defenses and synaptic potentiation of my cultural theology.
Frankly, it set me back.
Darkspilver & The Necessity of Anonymity - Why I Write Under a Pseudonym
The antagonistic stance of the Watch Tower legal team in Darkspilver’s case sheds light on my decision to withhold my identity.
1914 & Betrayal — Understanding Religious Trauma Syndrome in Jehovah’s Witnesses
Anger, rage, and enormous betrayal are common experiences for a Jehovah's Witnesses suffering from Religious Trauma Syndrome
Jehovah’s Witnesses Don’t Have to Shun Their Ex-Member Relatives Anymore — But None of Them Know It
The policy of disfellowshipping within the Jehovah’s Witness community has been deescalated. If you hadn’t heard, don’t worry. You are not alone.