Escaping Jehovah’s Witness Abuse

Take the online quiz and introduce Ollie to your pet. Visit https://www.ollie.com/insane for 60% off your first box of meals! #ToKnowThemIsToLoveThem https://jaspr.co CODE INSANE for $300 off Caitlin was raised as a Jehovah’s Witness in a home where abuse was covered up, silence was enforced, and going to the authorities was discouraged—even in cases of sexual abuse. Thrown out as a teen for leaving the religion, Caitlin spent years battling depression, anxiety, psychosis, and addiction. Her family dismissed her struggles, labeling her as schizophrenic instead of offering support—even during hospital stays. After surviving religious trauma, family betrayal, and unimaginable loss, Caitlin has been sober for years and now works as a certified Life and Success Coach. She shares her story to help others realize they’re not alone—and that healing is possible. Caitlin’s Links: There is an amazing community of professionals who assist with healing that Caitlin contributes towards. The services and resources are offered virtually.  If you would like to connect for guidance and support, please email me. [email protected] We have a small community on Skool to chat and meet weekly. The focus of this group is connection and finding a support system.  https://www.skool.com/the-power-of-connection-6688/about?ref=41b046b0322744749083d56c39815ab4 Sending love to those who have or are struggling 00:00:24 Why do Jehovah's Witnesses knock on doors? 00:01:55 What is it like having a parent be a Jehovah's Witness? 00:03L10 What is Armageddon?  00:07:18 What's it like being forced as a child to be a Jehovah's Witness? 00:11:31 What does "shunning" mean? 00:12:23 What does it mean to be disfellowshipped? 00:16:29 What's it like learning your church is covering up abuse? 00:21:06 How does a Jehovah's Witness congregation react to allegations of abuse? 00:25:13 What is psychological abuse? 00:29:10 How can you leave a religion you grew up in? 00:32:06 What is having an episode of psychosis like? 00:38:25 What's it like associating with bad people as a teenager? 00:43:40 What's it like watching a family member slowly pass away from illness? 00:48:04 How do you become a Jehovah's Witness? 00:55:54 How can you tell if someone is being abused? 00:57:38 How can cancer come back after being in remission? 01:04:45 What's it like being with someone when they pass in the hospital? 01:09:19 What's it like being bullied by a family member? 01:15:16 What can trigger psychosis? 01:17:48 What's it like in a mental institution? 01:19:00 What is it like being isolated with mental illness? 01:22:15 What's it like getting the wrong medication? 01:26:56 How do you get tested for schizophrenia?  01:33:26 What can trigger mental breaks? 01:38:07 What is unconditional love? 01:45:45 How do hard experiences help you grow? Topics: Jehovahs Witness, Religious Trauma, Psychosis, Healing If you have a unique story you'd like to share on the podcast, please fill out this form: https://forms.gle/ZiHgdoK4PLRAddiB9 or send an email to [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices