The following quotes are an assortment of comments and email excerpts I have received from individuals who have read this blog and/or viewed some of my YouTube videos.

I started speaking out as a way to heal and deal with my own issues, the by-product of being able to bring comfort to others is a welcome one.  I continue to do this in the hopes that I can be of some help to individuals who are suffering like I did.  Truth does set you free…

I could have said what you said almost word for word. Unfortunately, my husband is still a JW so I can’t be as outspoken as you. Thank you for bravely saying what needs to be said about this horrendous religion and congratulations for escaping and thriving!

There’s plenty of sites and postings that tell why the Witnesses are wrong, how they cover up child abuse, the blood issue, etc. and plenty devoted to why they are wrong from a Christian/religious point of view.  Anyway, without belaboring the point, I found yours to be quite different, and I wanted to say thank you.

Thank you! Everything you say is 100% accurate about JW’s. It brought tears to my eyes thinking about all the ones still trapped in the religion. It took me awhile to get out and a long time to get over the indoctrination, but now I’m in a good place in my life. I’m thrilled that you got out at a young age and had the support needed to get yourself on the track of having a NORMAL life. Keep spreading the word, you have the support of thousands of us out here!

Heartfelt and honest to the core… You make many excellent points along the way… Thanks again.

Thank u for sharing u r story with us. As someone who was a JW for 29 years who escaped 2 years ago I am not bitter because all things happen for a reason and in just the right time. I am so thankful for the Internet in this day and age because it has opened up a way for people in the cult to examine the true teachings of this destructive organization. If JW’s truly believe they have the truth then what is the fear of examining these things for themselves. Mind controlled. Thank U

This was so well done. I feel so strongly about what was said here, I am happy that someone was able to say it so eloquently.

I am so grateful that you have put into words what I have felt since childhood…

Wow… that was phenomenal. I was also raised JW and I can relate to all of this…

Brilliant. Couldn’t have put it better myself.

Thanks for your strength and courage to speak out. I lost a friend to this cult and it breaks my heart to think about it, but hearing you got away from them gives me hope that someday my friend might wake up and see she can make it without them…. I’m happy to see you made it out and are doing well.

Good for you , Think for yourself and find your voice… Take it from a very old Ex J/W…Be true to your own voice.

I agree on everything u said here in this video and its the same reasons i stopped studying with JW’s……truth be told, most JW’s i met are beautiful humble honest people like u said….but its their Watchtower society Organization that is the problem…

Although not an atheist myself, I must say that your investigative reasoned, and fair approach impresses me. As regards the WTS, I feel you did very well to escape from this brainwashing, damaging organization… Keep searching.

I am really enjoying your videos… I’ve been out of the JW’s since 2000 and although I haven’t really done a ton of research I must say that it has been nice to be able to do this type of youtube research to see what other ex jw’s are saying.

Hi. I was a jw, df’d twice, shunned by all. I am also an atheist. It’s a relief to see someone else who I feel has used your critical thinking skills to come to a rational conclusion about reality.

Hi, I just wanted to tell you how much i appreciated your youtube video. I’ve been D effed (kicked out of the house at 18 and cut off from all family from annoucement on)for about 4 years now and just recently accepted i’m not comming back. Loosing all of my family and friends has changed me in so many ways and It put a smile on my face to see an intelligent healthy mature person on the other side of that camera fearlessly alking about their life experiences. In short Thank you.

I found your writing to be refreshingly deep and inclusive of both sides of the issue… your site is unlike anything else I’ve found.  I plan to read and watch more, as it more closely represents my own experiences and resultant thoughts about it than anything else I’ve come across to date.  I know you’re not trying to be a guru, nor do I see you that way.  But it is apparent that you are capable of great thought, are well-read, and see all of this in an uncommon ‘big picture’ kind of way that escapes most people, particularly other former ex-JW’s… I thank you for your postings, from which I have benefited.  Your efforts are no doubt of enormous benefit to a great many people.

I just want to thank you for putting this all together. Like you I was raised in the organization and left at 18. It’s been five years now, and even though I am leading a happy and productive life, there are still a lot of feelings of guilt/anger/sadness etc swimming around inside. Leaving the organization is the hardest thing I’ve ever done, and the feelings of loneliness at times were overwhelming. I think you’re doing a great thing by sharing your story and letting others know they’re not alone! Even with a great boyfriend and other supportive people in my life, they can’t really have an understanding of what I’ve been through as a result of leaving the organization, family, essentially my whole life behind! Thank you for everything!

I stumbled across your site and believe your doing a wonderful job. I too was raised a JW and still have a hard time moving on.It’s been 5 years since I’ve attended a meetings and still the brainwashing teachings haunt me. I see myself in you and your bravery to speak out. The organization has kidnapped my family and I feel it is hopeless in getting them back. Day by day I strive to accept the cards I’ve been dealt due to my decision to leave the organization.

What I like about your site is the Clarity behind it. There will always be emotion, however sometimes that can damage the message. I love reading your story and others on here. I could go on, just wanted to say thanks. I look forward to seeing this grow.

Your Utube videos and honesty is refreshing. I was a JW for a long time. When I see your presentation and independent thinking I feel good inside. Just knowing there are people like you are out there is an encouragement.  By the way, your logic is on the beam even if I do not subscribe to atheism.

I would like to thank you for voicing your opinion on such a destructive organization.  My name is *****, and I am married to a JW.  Fortunately she has not yet been baptized but has recently expressed her desire to do so.

I am an inactive JW who has such a strong desire to disassociate myself but need to keep my feelings to myself b/c of my family and the emotional turmoil that would come out of me saying “I want out”.  I must say that your outlook is EXTREMELY refreshing. I agree 100% that JW’s are extremely kind hearted individuals. It is the Watchtower Society and all those who make up these bogus un-biblical rules and doctrines that are the true enemy in my book. Witnesses including my family (and formerly myself) are victims of this. I get really upset at some former witnesses at times when they attack current JW’s. They pretty much feed into the Society’s teachings that “apostates” are evil. Your approach on this IS SO REFRESHING. I think more former witnesses need to be like you and step back for a moment and remember what it was like to be in the organization. Have empathy and stop being so angry… Never the less, we all need to truly show love and kindness so that they can hear our message. Keep up the great work!

I just left the JWs and feel so lost and confused at times. But it helps to remember that my parents and sisters (who will not talk to me) are humans too and they are just scared. I’m so glad I found this website. Thank you!

Your site is great.  I was raised as a JW and df’ed 20 years ago, losing my relationship with my Mom.  My story is much too long to go into now but I’m now i’m an actor and writer and doing quite well. Anyway… stumbling across your site helped me to examine how much the upbringing affects me still.  I admire what you’ve done.

You would not believe what an inspiration your story has been for me. I  admire your courage I thank you for your honesty and I’m sure that now you are once again happy and a free person.  In my case it has been only about a year since I have been freed from the chains of hell that I have lived through all these years… I really feel I have found someone who truly understands and it’s a real good feeling to know I’m not alone.  Once again thank you from the bottom of my heart.

I was very happy to come across your videos and your site. I’m going through a transition, stepping down as an Elder in a congregation, and planning on stopping attendance to the meetings altogether. I’m emotionally tired, don’t really feel this anymore. Imagine, how guilty I feel to feed this nonsense to so many people. Basically, I feel that my whole life I have been deceived with an illusion of something that was never real…

Thanks for JWR.  I, for years, have thought I was alone.  It wasn’t until recently that I was awakened, and shocked to find so many people that suffer as I have.  And just knowing that, and having people understand me, has already helped tremendously.