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Abuse inside the Jehovah’s Witness organization. 

Vevian Vozmediano
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Laura’s parents became Jehovah’s Witnesses when she was two years old. Her father moved up as a ministerial servant rather quickly. In this interview, Laura talks about the physical abuse she received from her father, the emotional abuse she received from her mother, and what the elders tell her when she goes and talks to them about it.
At 20, she got into a very abusive and possessive relationship with a man she stayed with for over a decade, who is still in the organization.
Laura talks about the anger she still carries associated with all this abuse and how she’s doing now.

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@sharonlidstone5754
@sharonlidstone5754 Год назад
Never knew going to college was a disfellowshiping event....my husband came home drunk as he slipped into doing drugs and alcohol and hit me ONCE. I didn't engage him in the moment but waited for the next day when he was sober, made and setved him his dinner sat down and held his hand and sweetly told him how scared I felt about the event the night before. He claimed he didn't remember hitting me so I smiled looked him in the eyes and told him its ok but I said, the next time you decide to do drugs and get that wasted to either sleep out or sleep in a different room because if he ever touched me like that again I will make sure he NEVER remember anything ever again. I also told him if he comes home and I felt unsafe I will have him escorted out the house by the police. I told him I would give him time to figure his shit out and expect respect and peace in my home. I NEVER went to the elders I was a pioneer and when the time was enough and things didn't change I left him. The end....I was in that religion long enough by that time to know my personal life would remain personal to me and my household. EFF THAT DUMB ASS RELIGION why do people subscribe to this nonsense period
@dawnnmackey
@dawnnmackey Год назад
Omg my heart breaks for her. I got out with both my sons and they never went back. I can’t imagine the pain if they had gone back and then rejected me.
@lauraengel409
@lauraengel409 Год назад
I am so happy to hear that you got out with your children! Thank you for listening to my story and taking the time to comment.
@karenferd1
@karenferd1 Год назад
I cried along with you Laura. It’s unfathomable your ex husband was not disfellowshipped. So glad you got away. Thank you for sharing your personal and painful experiences and thank you Vevian for your interviews!
@lauraengel409
@lauraengel409 Год назад
So sweet of you to comment, Karen. It is unfathomable, isn't it? Thank you for crying with me. It warms my heart to know that there are people like you out there who can empathize and hold another person's story so close to their own heart. ❤️
@notalktoni4096
@notalktoni4096 Год назад
Wow! Laura you are my hero for how you survived and stood up for yourself. I also know you will see your grandchildren and the gap between you and your youngest son will heal as well. Blessed be!
@lauraengel409
@lauraengel409 Год назад
I will hold your confidence close to me, Toni. Thank you!
@tonycutty598
@tonycutty598 Год назад
Wow. This lady deserves the very best and I'm so glad she feels she's found it. Life! Life! Yes!
@ligayalacdao1814
@ligayalacdao1814 Год назад
Warm hugs to you Laura and unconditional love from me. I cried with you while watching you. This has made my heart made it so strong not to ever go back to that evil cult organization who continues to destroy families. Am so happy you're now free from that evil cult organization. Congratulations on your freedom fellow cult survivor. Thank you for sharing, Laura. Much love from Australia.
@melodyedmondson1034
@melodyedmondson1034 Год назад
Thank you for sharing.
@K-Fred
@K-Fred Год назад
WOW!!! Thanks for sharing your story Laura. Thanks for having her on Vevian.
@lauraengel409
@lauraengel409 Год назад
Thank your, Kevin for taking the time to listen and comment.
@TwilaB0721
@TwilaB0721 Год назад
Wow! I thought witnesses were nice! I was almost in tears right with you🥰
@lauraengel409
@lauraengel409 Год назад
Lol, I thought so too, Veronica. I guess true light reveals the truth.
@deniseraney7192
@deniseraney7192 Год назад
I cried with her and felt her strength and cheered her on at the end. What an amazing woman ❤
@evaarnold5838
@evaarnold5838 Год назад
Absolutely inspiring….I also had to flee from my 1st husband after he broke my jaw…and left to move to another state. We are so naive and not taught life skills, and what to look for to set you up for success. But…once you leave the JW, things get so much better ❤ I feel too, that your boys will come back to you, just leave the door open as you are, and the universe will take care of the rest. ❤
@VictoriaOz
@VictoriaOz Год назад
Thank you for sharing your story Laura .. you are amazing and you are helping others by sharing your experience.. thank you Vevian for another amazing interview..
@lauraengel409
@lauraengel409 Год назад
❤️
@toddhayes3506
@toddhayes3506 Год назад
Great Job
@deniseraney7192
@deniseraney7192 Год назад
Omg thanks so much for sharing this! I have an incredible story as well- chock full of abuse and similar. It’s so good that people are speaking out!!! Keep it up!
@GG-kv8vv
@GG-kv8vv Год назад
Lump in throat... big hugs to you...I am so sorry for your pain, heartbreaking. Stoked for your happy changes in life, you so deserve it!
@GG-kv8vv
@GG-kv8vv Год назад
I love how you have reinvented yourself and your life!!
@michelleiversen6293
@michelleiversen6293 3 месяца назад
Your story makes me wish i was younger instead of 58 ! So inspired by your journey. Thank you for sharing ❤️
@symone3113
@symone3113 Год назад
You knew how to compartmentalize, that’s a really hard thing to have to endure.. SMDH!!
@lauraengel409
@lauraengel409 Год назад
After listening to how angry I sound, I guess I am still compartmentalizing, lol. Thank you for taking the time to comment!
@davidreda1211
@davidreda1211 Год назад
Sadly, you are not alone & yours is not the only story of how misguided the JW organization really is. I recently realized that they(JW's) will make excuses for any negative light that comes out from the elders, congregations, & the Organization. Sadly, most are in complete denial. Congratulations on truly waking up! I am extremely glad that you got away from your ex before things got really bad. Wishing you continued happiness in your new found life!
@DushawnxDaisy
@DushawnxDaisy Год назад
In the same way, Jehovah is like her father. He holds a gun to our head and expects us to constantly talk about him. According to the watchtower, God is a father that would constantly punish us for just being human.
@lauraengel409
@lauraengel409 Год назад
Omg, that is spot on! Thank you for seeing and saying that. 😳 You just blew my mind! 🤯❤️
@suchenliao2710
@suchenliao2710 11 месяцев назад
Thank you for sharing your story.biggest hug sending your way
@haan3549
@haan3549 Год назад
Such an incredible story such an amazingly incredible Story. Thank you both so much. Love to you both
@denysereyes6029
@denysereyes6029 Год назад
It's heartbreaking how they tear families apart
@noedelvalle4639
@noedelvalle4639 Год назад
Glad she got out of an abusive marriage. What an ahole he is.
@simon807
@simon807 Год назад
What an amazing story. Laura you’re my hero. This is by far the best story I’ve heard. I particularly identify with your comment about god; if there is one, I want to meet with him because I have many questions for him. This reminds me of a comment made by Neal Degrass Tyson “if there is a god, he is either not all powerful or not all good”. You’re an amazing woman and there’s no doubt in my mind that your sons will see the truth one day. In the meantime, keep up the great work you do as a teacher. And give my regards to your husband for having the wisdom to see the value in you; he is a very lucky guy!!!
@rochelle_johnston2703
@rochelle_johnston2703 Год назад
FFS Laura it is not your fault, you did what every mother should do in your situation when possible. I didn't hear this part until after my first rant, I'm so sorry your boys' are not in your life and I demand that the universe rectify this asap! I send so much love to you and hugs, Rochelle.
@michelleiversen6293
@michelleiversen6293 3 месяца назад
Thank you for so honestly and seriously sharing yoir story ❤️ xxx You are an amazing woman with such strength, more than you know❤ Xxx
@labelle8110
@labelle8110 Год назад
I wish this lady the very best! She will have her family back again 🌍💕
@lulubellers
@lulubellers Год назад
Very well put, "everything was fake".
@karliemuir23
@karliemuir23 10 месяцев назад
Thank you so much for sharing this story it brought me to tears, mine is very similar. The strong woman you are and the life you’ve built by standing up for yourself and your sons is extremely helpful and inspiring as I continue my journey and protect my own child💜 I wish you happiness peace and genuine love I wish I could hug you!
@denysereyes6029
@denysereyes6029 Год назад
Those narcissists behave like that smfh
@johnnyruins9025
@johnnyruins9025 Год назад
Sad story with a happy ending be free break the JW cult chains.
@squestel8404
@squestel8404 Год назад
Thank you very much for all the interviews. Very helpful.
@simplysondra9096
@simplysondra9096 Год назад
OMG My heart ❤️ breaks for Laura I hope Her two Sons come back to their MOTHER and they WILL what I would Say to her boys U ONLY HAVE ONE MOTHER MUCH RESPECT TO HER AND I WISH HER ALL THE BEST 💙💙
@lavernethomasbey6822
@lavernethomasbey6822 Год назад
I completely relate to every part of your story. I used relief from abuse and trauma using binaural beats. Use the headphones your wearing. This program pulls the trauma off your subconscious. I feel much better.
@ThatWomanJezebel
@ThatWomanJezebel 4 месяца назад
Amazing interview!!!! I loved it so much! Thank you for sharing love! Vivian, please let me know if you want my location in case a witness needs a safe place. I will give you my person info so you can interview me to see if I am a good match and location for someone in need.
@vevianvoz
@vevianvoz 4 месяца назад
Let’s set up an interview! Email me: vevian@bozmediano.com
@ThatWomanJezebel
@ThatWomanJezebel 4 месяца назад
@@vevianvoz my email wouldn’t go through.
@ThatWomanJezebel
@ThatWomanJezebel 4 месяца назад
@@vevianvoz I’ll pm you on instagram or TikTok. Whichever one I find you on first!
@michelleiversen6293
@michelleiversen6293 3 месяца назад
Your grandchild will seek you out at the right time❤
@ericklluch6311
@ericklluch6311 Год назад
This testimony, is a lifetyme spent in a CRIMINAL organization. God bless you sister, may your days of healing now be everyday for ever unto the end of your days. May God the highest get all your children and fam reunited with you. Blessed be you all together.
@Lovealwayswins1
@Lovealwayswins1 Год назад
Thank you hope healing and joy for you Laura so relatable…..
@symone3113
@symone3113 Год назад
I loved “f you, him & the Borg”
@stefanusrheeder4162
@stefanusrheeder4162 Год назад
we have not seen our daughter since 2019😭 not a dry eye here...........
@lauraengel409
@lauraengel409 Год назад
I am so so sorry, Stefanus! Words cannot express the pain and heartbreak that comes from losing your child to an untouchable source like "God". I feel your pain and hope you will continue to hold out hope that you will be your daughter again when she sees the real truth. ❤️
@stefanusrheeder4162
@stefanusrheeder4162 Год назад
@@lauraengel409 thanks Laura
@Glad-iv8wb
@Glad-iv8wb 5 месяцев назад
Just came across your video so much like the abuse I went through my x even sexually abused the children elders would not listen to me
@michelleiversen6293
@michelleiversen6293 3 месяца назад
My heart breaks for you and your children from this injustice ❤
@denysereyes6029
@denysereyes6029 Год назад
Wow wow wow talk about history repeating itself
@lindafreeman6915
@lindafreeman6915 Год назад
This was my life growing up
@lavernethomasbey6822
@lavernethomasbey6822 Год назад
Please try the hz free on RU-vid they really help. I am also into Grounding Therapy
@jadedstar7442
@jadedstar7442 Год назад
OMG 😲 😱 😲 😱 😲 😱 😲
@lavernethomasbey6822
@lavernethomasbey6822 Год назад
Overcome memories of abuse and trauma. Hz
@rochelle_johnston2703
@rochelle_johnston2703 Год назад
Laura, Your legendary self just keeps you awesome! Please will you email me I so want to talk to you? I absolutely, positively adore you. Rochelle. P.S. Thank you Vevian I love these conversations.
@justinporter458
@justinporter458 Год назад
So happy for your dissociation sister. I did leave Jehovah 100% I don't like bullies, Jehovah is bad association and I don't want him playing anywhere near my imagination. No wonder members of Jehovah,s fan club are so messed up, with a messed up God like Jehovah. I,m so sorry for the pain this evil cult has inflicted on you. ❤️ Justin Porter ex jw
@gennaropannelli7138
@gennaropannelli7138 Год назад
Questo Dio Geova che la società Watchtower usa solo per manipolare le personi senza che Geova ne sa niente ,ne che lui ha dato alla Watchtower nessun permesso ,tutto si riduce a una manipolazione delle scritture e manipolazione delle personi e dei suoi regolamenti giuridici per intrappolare i suoi aderenti, non ce nessun amore ,la società Watchtower prede soldi e lasciti ereditari gioelli e proprieta lavoro gratis e tempo per portare dentro quanto piu personi con la predicazione e tutto studiato a tavolo su una speranza ,il regno che Dio portera ,ma nel frattempo lei e divenuta una multinazionale, da L'ITALIA SALUTI.
@justinporter458
@justinporter458 Год назад
@@gennaropannelli7138 Thanks for your comment but I'm in Australia and I don't know anyone who speaks Spanish. Justin Porter ex jw ❤️
@jeffpeff
@jeffpeff Год назад
I remember Denise & Laura from the Tarzana congregation in the mid-70’s.
@lauraengel409
@lauraengel409 Год назад
🤯Really? How old were you then?
@jeffpeff
@jeffpeff Год назад
@@lauraengel409 I was 15, I think. Do you remember the Mason’s?
@lulubellers
@lulubellers Год назад
Me too, it took me a few minutes...she looks familiar... 🤔 she looks like her father. I don't mean that in a bad way ...
@auntlalanyc
@auntlalanyc Год назад
Very sorry you went thru this. Curious the elders were telling you to stay, yet abuse is a valid reason for seiwration in their eyes. I thought that was there view even in the 90s. How old are you?
@billjones261
@billjones261 Год назад
The JWS religion is little about things that might be wrong in human social behavior and a lot that is simply not, even harmful and destructive.
@denysereyes6029
@denysereyes6029 Год назад
🙌🏿🙌🏿🙌🏿
@lavernethomasbey6822
@lavernethomasbey6822 Год назад
I grew up in Daly City. My sister and niece were part of the Pacifica cong. You probably know her.
@lauraengel409
@lauraengel409 Год назад
Who are your sister and niece?
@lavernethomasbey6822
@lavernethomasbey6822 Год назад
@@lauraengel409 Adrienne and Alicia Jones
@lavernethomasbey6822
@lavernethomasbey6822 Год назад
Adrienne does not speak to me because I don't believe in Jehovah even though I was never baptized.
@lavernethomasbey6822
@lavernethomasbey6822 Год назад
Free on RU-vid
@PrincessMargaretJoacquim1111
Did everyone commented watched👀 1:11:57 🧐
@derekpeterson3999
@derekpeterson3999 Год назад
Hello are you Denise Becker's sister? Lol
@lauraengel409
@lauraengel409 Год назад
Yes, I am. How do you know Denese?
@derekpeterson3999
@derekpeterson3999 Год назад
@@lauraengel409 Her Utube channel.
@Sojournerwalking
@Sojournerwalking Год назад
Satan the father of all lies comes to kill,steal and destroy. Why do ppl blame God for all of their problems ..we have the freedom of choice to follow Satan or the Truth. I pray you find Jesus and get to praying for your son to find the Truth.
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