Efrain's Journey from Jehovah's Witness to Freedom

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La Verdad al Descubierto: Efrain Revela Por Qué Dejó los Testigos de Jehová - Charla Íntima con JT y Lady Cee
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In this eye-opening episode of EXJW Critical Thinker, join your host, Lady Cee, as she delves into the captivating and courageous story of Efrain. Once a devout Jehovah's Witness, Efrain embarked on a daring quest for personal freedom, challenging the beliefs he was raised with and facing the daunting task of starting anew.
🔹 About This Episode:
Efrain shares his deeply personal experiences - from his initial faith in the Jehovah's Witnesses to the pivotal moments that led him to seek a life beyond the religion. His story is not just about leaving a faith; it's about the resilience and strength it takes to redefine one's identity and purpose.
🔹 Efrain's Activism:
Beyond his personal journey, Efrain is a beacon of hope and support for others navigating similar paths. His activism work is a source of inspiration and guidance for many who find themselves in the crossroads of faith and personal freedom.
🔹 Connect with Efrain:
Discover more about Efrain's inspiring journey and his impactful activism by visiting his RU-vid channel, OASIS Ex Testigos, at [ / @araretreat ]( / @araretreat . On his channel, Efrain not only shares his personal insights and stories but also features interviews with members of the Spanish-speaking community. These interviews shed light on the diverse experiences of those who have been part of or have left the Jehovah's Witness community. Efrain's channel is a rich resource for understanding, support, and solidarity, especially for Spanish-speaking individuals navigating similar paths.
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@dianehanson5691 10 месяцев назад

Hey Efrain, I'm 71 and just a few months away from getting my doctorate in psychology. I didn't go to college until AFTER I had 4 children. I got my first BA degree just before I turned 40. If you really want a college degree, don't let that cult stop that dream!!!

@EfrainRiveraJunior 10 месяцев назад

I'm working on doing it. Thanks for your comment. It's very encouraging.

@akatheheretic3014 10 месяцев назад

😉👍👍

@dianehanson5691 10 месяцев назад

@@EfrainRiveraJunior Embrace your dreams. I got my first degree as a single mother raising 4 children in my late 30s. Then my Master's Degree in '96 and started working as a therapist which was my dream job. You only have this life. Embrace it, even if you have to take classes part time. It's all okay because it is your dream. JW is a high control cult. Be FREE!

@cassandrasmith3613 10 месяцев назад

Hi Efrain, I have been seeing your comments on different ex- jw matters over the years. I’m so glad to see you are still very active in exposing this terrible cult. Keep up your good work. You are one of the REAL ONES, along with lady C & JT. You guys are just the greatest 👍🏽

@EfrainRiveraJunior 10 месяцев назад

@@cassandrasmith3613 - Thanks! I've toned it down a bit, though. 🤣 Hopefully, I don't sound as angry as I did five years ago.

@musclebymike1382 10 месяцев назад

I was raised as a witness but my mom, stressed it was important to get an education. Later in life, I asked why she went against what the GB stated about secular education. She said "How were you going to take care of yourself and family without an education, we have to use common sense".

@jerudella8236 10 месяцев назад

I agree with you but when you believe the gb speaks from God. Reasoning can quickly go out the window.

@Addigalia 10 месяцев назад

good on your mom. I was told the same thing back in 80's when I was on my teens talking about the end. now I am 55 and I have a degree. I'm glad I got my degree. because the end didn't come, and life took me down another path. if I had listened, I would be screwed. the GB is not God's mouth piece nor representative. that would be Jesus.

@pocahontas4583 10 месяцев назад

My parents were the same way. I never thought to ask them why though. Just seemed like common sense. I cringe when I hear comments putting down education. It’s just not realistic. It always went in one ear and out the other for me. Didn’t even stress about it.

@trunkmonkee1971 9 месяцев назад

Your mom would have been booted by the organization if they knew what she told you; wow! Good for you getting the education.

@TheMegalion 3 месяца назад

Greetings from Chile!!! Alright Efrain!!!👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 now you are free!! No more rules by an organization!

@EfrainRiveraJunior 3 месяца назад

Thanks!!! Freedom!!!

@oasisex-testigosdejehova6346 10 месяцев назад

Thank you for having me, JT, and Lady C. I am happy to do my part in helping wake up those trapped inside the Watchtower organization.

@ashleyweems996 8 месяцев назад

Can you share where the information about JWs no longer engaging in prophecy?

@oasisex-testigosdejehova6346 8 месяцев назад

@@ashleyweems996 - The Watchtower speaks out of both sides of their mouth. They have called themselves prophets, and they have mentioned many times that they are not prophets. They say they are not inspired, yet you must follow their doctrines as if spoken directly by God. The Overlapping Generations is a current Watchtower false prophecy. This shows that they do engage in prophecy even if they say they do not.

@Exjwfactor 10 месяцев назад

Love your interviews. Efrain’s experience is similar to mine. I’m so sorry to hear about the loss of family and friends. Goes to show you how their love is conditional. As far as college, it’s never too late to get your education. I’m 51 and will be taking the Florida bar in February 2024. Being an adult learner wasn’t easy, my life was full of responsibilities, but at the same time being a mature adult helped me to organize my studies and get to the other side of law school.

@EfrainRiveraJunior 10 месяцев назад

👏👏👏

@Bryan-cc7nq 10 месяцев назад

I'm really much impressed with your profile and personality. I also admire your good sense of humor here. I don't normally write in the comment section, but I think you deserve this complement..I'll like to be your friend

@Bryan-cc7nq 10 месяцев назад

Where are you from

@Exjwfactor 9 месяцев назад

@@Ava2969ny do it only if: 1. You have the right support system because you will need it, 2. You don’t mind being under constant pressure and stress for three years and 3. You want it badly enough that you’re willing to sacrifice time with your friends and family. Law school is very hard!! Mentally and emotionally. You need to consider that going in. If you still want to go after all the considerations then do it! Maybe you can be an advocate for other ex jws. It is a great opportunity to help others using the law.

@janespitfire9884 10 месяцев назад

Glad you are free Efrain. Enjoy your life and freedom. I saw a man who teaches college every day at 96 years old. You have time boost self up

@EfrainRiveraJunior 10 месяцев назад

Thanks.

@Bryan-cc7nq 10 месяцев назад

@bronxrep2000 7 месяцев назад

I was awake since being a baby. I remember my diehard jw mom draging me the kingdom hall and i would hide my shoes not to go. I never joined as an adult and it was one of the best decisions i have ever made.

@amandathomas954 10 месяцев назад

I was a born in and when I can relate to Efrain! When I had to be interviewed at a district assembly I was told what to say and what not to say and I felt like Lady Cee, I felt like I was marketing for the organization to bring more "worldly people" into the organization! Sad so sad but sooo true!

@EfrainRiveraJunior 10 месяцев назад

And no JW would believe us if we said what happened.

@Bryan-cc7nq 10 месяцев назад

@benadettnyambura8416 10 месяцев назад

THANK YOU CRITICAL THINKER.SENDING LOVE FROM AFRICA

@ladama3201 10 месяцев назад

Wow this interview was a doozy! I’m lost for words.

@hektorlinko 10 месяцев назад

I have tomorrow off and I just finished Sunday Night Football and so I was just watching music videos and funny stuff and then I got this notification and I was like YES!!! I'm always hungry for EXJW Critical Thinker videos so here I am only seconds in and already a Thumbs UP and shared. I love watching Efrain on your show as well as Collin from the C.O. Visit as well. Love you guys so I'll now sit back and enjoy the show. Ahhh... A+++++ Love you guys! Thank You.

@christinesotelo7655 10 месяцев назад

Efraim, thank you for your story. What an incredible experience. And yes. I understand the horrors of disfellowshipping and shunning. My husband reported me to elders. I lost everyone too. It’s so very sad. Despite PTSD, you’re doing so well. I am too. All of us “apostates” have come a long, long way!

@EfrainRiveraJunior 10 месяцев назад

That is so sad. I would have never reported my wife the elders. Never!

@EfrainRiveraJunior 10 месяцев назад

The PTSD is real.

@CJMonroe1985 10 месяцев назад

So much of what Efrain says hits me hard. I was 10 in 1975 and had 4 older sisters. One of those sisters (who was 16) had gotten pregnant out of wedlock and was terrified that Armageddon was coming while she was pregnant and she would be destroyed. Her little boy was born in August 1975. Mother and son are both alive and well. There was an older couple in our hall who never had children because the end was near and they had dedicated their life to the ministry. For the org to say it was all in our mind is such a slap in the face. I hope I live to see justice.

@EfrainRiveraJunior 10 месяцев назад

My wife and I never had children because the End was so near.

@compositioncompilation 9 месяцев назад

Justice..Well.. not much of that in this world..is there? Its part of Gods purpose.. With blood spilled between brothers in Ukraine and Gaza..they may end up bringing each other to ruin. Job 38:22,23 uses the phrase battle and war along with reference to global warming. Rev 19:17&18 , s mention of birds consuming flesh..reference to corona virus consuming needed resources as well as our DNA. Horses and those riding them, also a reference to cars or vehicles transporting people.. When you take time to analyse ..with the spread of the virus halted by isolation ..factories making components for vehicles shut down.. So there was a shortage of new vehicles..a long waiting list.. Flesh of Those who ride them : Examination centres and driving schools also had to close .. It was a worldwide pandemic.. Military had to be called in to drive ambulances ..so the flesh of Military commanders symbolically was also used up.. diverting their essential resources too. A round shaped virus..named in latin corona..Crown in English.

@compositioncompilation 9 месяцев назад

In pain from plagues ( Rev 11:6; rev 16:8- 11; rev 16: 13&14) These go out..to secular rulers. A 2000 year old prophecy.. Impressive . God s instructions have brought those pains about. Strategy for all mankind ..not just us who are alive..will benefit as earth is restored to paradise. The heat the governing body experience..as many make accusations and vent hatefilled words..serves Gods will as by means of those accusations , their resolve to adhere to Gods standards is tested... BEFORE Armageddon . Two witnesses are representatives God is using. Perhaps God is providing two witnesses to reassure us in fulfillment of prophecy..a literal and symbolic fulfillment . That's the case with covid..our DNA was consumed as well as much needed resources were stretched.. as government subsidised incomes with lockdown imposed to halt the spread of the airborne virus..bird flu.. Rev 19:17&18. Worldwide pandemic A great evening meal..to which God invited the birds .. The next day (after the evening meal.. ).. a new dawn. May it be the long awaited kingdom blessings through which true justice will come.

@compositioncompilation 9 месяцев назад

@@EfrainRiveraJunior Governments want us to have children so we can sacrifice them in wars ...fighting for resources. Breaking up families is part of the course that Jesus spoke he came to do. Matt 10:34-39

@EfrainRiveraJunior 9 месяцев назад

@@compositioncompilation - Hello, Vernell Senior. I see that you changed your handle.

@darrengreen9273 10 месяцев назад

Thank God I never abandoned my family or relatives while being a JW. And neither did they with me. We always respected each other’s opinions about faith/religion. I was only in 5 years.

@EfrainRiveraJunior 10 месяцев назад

Sadly, my mother burned many bridges when she went into the cult.

@Bryan-cc7nq 10 месяцев назад

@CollinZaffke 10 месяцев назад

I'm blown away by Efrain's testimony, wow. I'm literally choking back tears listening to this interview. Everything he talked about all sounded too familiar. I understand him too coming from the Latino culture people are super, ultra fanatical about belief in God and religion and in general reject anything about non belief. You might as well be dead because they will never change their minds. Growing the ex JW community in the Latino community is very difficult because belief in God is so indoctrinated in their culture. Powerful interview JT and Lady Cee!

@EfrainRiveraJunior 10 месяцев назад

So true.

@veronikj.4231 10 месяцев назад

I'm from central Europe, but I was as same as he. 😢

@EfrainRiveraJunior 10 месяцев назад

@@veronikj.4231 - It's sad, but eye-opening to learn this it does not matter where you live, everyone who goes through this cult, has the same experience.

@veronikj.4231 10 месяцев назад

And your experience is really helpfull and inspirating for me and my family. Thank you very much.

@brucehurt2521 10 месяцев назад

Thanks Efrain. Awesome story. The smiles say it all

@EfrainRiveraJunior 10 месяцев назад

Thanks.

@mjklmk 10 месяцев назад

If any religion tells you u can't have a relationship with god without them run as hard as u can.

@EfrainRiveraJunior 10 месяцев назад

Facts.

@queen_of_flatulence 10 месяцев назад

Just wanted to say that I really appreciate these videos!

@debramills740 10 месяцев назад

Wow what an experience

@Bryan-cc7nq 10 месяцев назад

@toddhayes3506 10 месяцев назад

Thank you critical Thinker great interview

@shamrox12 10 месяцев назад

Thank You for sharing the "Real Truth" of this evil organization!

@s.rosesmith6525 10 месяцев назад

The organization is not evil, just misguided. I pray for them to all wake up. Most are sincere and if ever given an opportunity to really examine the scriptures they would wake up.

@EfrainRiveraJunior 10 месяцев назад

Thanks! I agree that this organization is evil.

@Bryan-cc7nq 10 месяцев назад

@grammargoddessNYC 10 месяцев назад

Hey Efrian, I got my BS in international relations this past spring - at 51 years old. The time wasted on JW cult was a huge inspiration and fuel to finally finish. Working on my masters in public health now. This is an excellent discussion.

@EfrainRiveraJunior 10 месяцев назад

I'm 52, and you guys have motivated me to go for it.

@EfrainRiveraJunior 10 месяцев назад

One thing I did not mention was that of the $30 a week I made, I had to give $20 to my father to help pay the bills. The remaining $10 were preaching gas money.

@Xochiyolotl 10 месяцев назад

Muy linda tu entrevista. Me encantó y me ayudó bastante. ¡Echa pa’ lante! 👍🏼

@EfrainRiveraJunior 10 месяцев назад

@@Xochiyolotl - Muchas gracias por tu apoyo.

@EfrainRiveraJunior 10 месяцев назад

@@Xochiyolotl - ¿Eres Ex-Testigo?

@Xochiyolotl 10 месяцев назад

@@EfrainRiveraJunior oficialmente soy inactivo. Estoy bastante alejado. Siempre me quieren pescar pero me les escapo a cada rato. No escribo la carta porque tienen a mi familia como rehenes como tú sabes que hacen.

@EfrainRiveraJunior 10 месяцев назад

@@Xochiyolotl - Tengo amistades que están pasando por lo mismo. Es triste lo cruel que es esa secta. ¿Has podido hablar con algunos de tus familiares a ver quién se te une?

@darrengreen9273 10 месяцев назад

👏👏👏👏👏👏🔥🔥💥💥 They paint a perfect picture!! ; of the organization!!

@anthonywilks5695 10 месяцев назад

This was a very interesting program. It was very informative and educational. Thank you very much.

@harrieelias5756 10 месяцев назад

God given emotions one of them is freedom. Enjoy your freedom humans this is a gift by our Lord Jesus Christ.

@spooksya 10 месяцев назад

I am enrolling next fall for my BA in computer science. I will be 44.

@EfrainRiveraJunior 10 месяцев назад

I need to do the same thing. Reading your comments is pushing me to not waste time.

@sarcasm6669 10 месяцев назад

Was a highly enjoyed and much needed positive highlight to my night at work

@vintage6346 10 месяцев назад

Nice fresh interview. Just when I thought I knew everything about you, Efrain!

@EfrainRiveraJunior 10 месяцев назад

Hi!

@ericl5512 9 месяцев назад

This was one of the most interesting and insightful discussions I’ve heard. I like how you all explained how the JW organization changes and twists the history over time, even contradicts itself. 20 years ago when I was “studying “ the Bible with them I asked about 1975 and other past events. They brushed it off saying things like that it wasn’t the organization it was some people who were extreme and sold their homes, etc. never acknowledged the reality of what happened. This is one of the many reasons I didn’t join and can’t accept the teachings of the JW.

@EfrainRiveraJunior 9 месяцев назад

I was shocked when I first heard about 1975. But they can't hide their history any more.

@ericl5512 9 месяцев назад

@@EfrainRiveraJunior thanks to the internet, the information is easily available. I met them in 2002 after 9/11 when I was young with the assumption that they study and follow the Bible. Luckily I had college and critical thinking and saw that they use the Bible to teach watchtower beliefs. I met some very nice, smart and interesting people there I liked them personally but they were only interested in talking to me in that JW sphere, not personally. Thanks for sharing your story I only learned much later about the reality of this organization and how it holds people back from careers and reaching their potential.

@ericl5512 9 месяцев назад

I met a lot of world war 2 veterans and holocaust survivors as a child. They said that in Europe, the witnesses were honorable and stood up for their beliefs and pacifism and i thought they were true to their beliefs and not hypocrites. It’s not the same people and organization as it was back then. I still can’t believe the hypocrisy people are sharing online nowadays

@laymanphil8513 10 месяцев назад

Yes, there are thousands of us in this case and the number only increases every year. More and more of us are leaving this apocalyptic cult, often with the same “traumas”. The psychological and emotional influence that the Watchtower had on us will still stay with us long after we leave. Former followers of Jehovism or Mormonism encounter the same difficulties in “returning” to real life. I suppose that these more or less painful psychological scars will remain the legacy of our indoctrination. Today this pain has become my strength and this strength strengthens my EXJW activism.

@akatheheretic3014 10 месяцев назад

I Understand that the 👉 Church of SCIENTOLOGY . . . ain't no Prize either !!! 😏 😱

@tammyg8031 10 месяцев назад

I concur

@daniellerobinson7323 10 месяцев назад

Thank you both for having Efrain on the show and to Efrain for sharing your story.

@EfrainRiveraJunior 10 месяцев назад

Thanks for watching. 😀

@leahwilliams837 10 месяцев назад

Efrain, I remember for Couple School graduation they edit our watchtower comments. That was the beginning of my waking up

@oasisex-testigosdejehova6346 10 месяцев назад

Back then I was such an apologist. I would play mental gymnastics to justify their changes. So silly was I!

@RayleighFrance 5 месяцев назад

Aww Efrain great job! I think we were waking up around the same time because I could relate and we were commenting under exjwCriticalThinkers videos at the time all the time! Great job for getting out and we love your story!

@EfrainRiveraJunior 5 месяцев назад

Thanks.

@rmayerCPA 10 месяцев назад

Another great interview. Thank you for your efforts.

@GG-kv8vv 10 месяцев назад

EXCELLENT!

@Bryan-cc7nq 10 месяцев назад

@mthokozisilanga4497 10 месяцев назад

Prince of Peace was my best book I loved. It even stated that “even if there are planets with human beings that we do not know of, the earth is the only speacial planet that Jehovah sent his son to die for us…” (paraphrased) 😂😂😂😂

@christinesotelo7655 10 месяцев назад

Back in the 70’s we thought we could not be more highly educated than being a “Minister” of Jehovah with the “Truth”! Wow. We had books, we had the Theocratic Ministry School! Gee! How much higher could you get than THAT?!?

@EfrainRiveraJunior 10 месяцев назад

Facts.

@DY2784 10 месяцев назад

👋 I unwitnessed a Lady from Work. Saw Her at the meeting on a Sunday and exchanged pleasantries. Then, with a co-worker I sent Her a message... "Run, run, and keep on running without looking back. Soon, they'll have You doubting yourself and will take full control of all your time, money and resources. Ruuunnn! Haven't seen Her at meetings again...👍👍👍

@EfrainRiveraJunior 10 месяцев назад

That was awesome!

@futureofhealthforlife 10 месяцев назад

Another great episode, keep rocking

@FirsteMann1929 10 месяцев назад

Yup The way they depicted they knew about prophecy also intrigued me, at 1st

@joshuaryan1946 10 месяцев назад

Absolutely right about the absence of empathy!

@broncosbest6441 10 месяцев назад

My kids are out now! They were like how was you sucked in? I said there was no internet. The youngsters cannot visualise how different the 🌍 was then! Just as Efrain said the internet will be their undoing. They foresaw the danger which is why initially they dissuaded members from using it.

@EfrainRiveraJunior 10 месяцев назад

Had the Internet existed back then, I know that I would have *never* got involved with that group.

@broncosbest6441 10 месяцев назад

@@EfrainRiveraJunior 💯. Have a good week, regards to your wife. From 🇬🇧 UK

@EfrainRiveraJunior 10 месяцев назад

@@broncosbest6441 - Thanks!

@darrengreen9273 10 месяцев назад

Yet to say, when I started to express my thoughts about the so called, TRUTH. They dropped me like a hot potato. I didn’t, fortunately burn the bridges behind. I was very fortunate. Again; I was only in for 5 years. My heart goes out to those born in.

@EfrainRiveraJunior 10 месяцев назад

I say the same thing. Born-ins have it the worst.

@CassieDavis613 10 месяцев назад

Excellent interview. I would put it in your top 5.

@JonesyR233 10 месяцев назад

My holy than thou sister in law that’s only ever a “witnesses” when it suits them. - Anyway my brother had a heart attack and I was called to visit him at the hospital- I had been disfellowshipped for a year and my brother told me on the hospital bed - he pointed to a man who was in the bed next to him the man was about 90 and said “see this is the generation!! We are in the last days!!” My reply - have you not heard of the overlapping generation? I have years left! Bearing in mind the overlapping generation had been a teaching for over 2 years! I’ve not spoke to them in over 7 years - the last I heard I’m delusional and he never had a heart attack. ( he was in a heart specialist hospital in the UK). You can’t make this sh!t up.. great video as always. Thank you

@EfrainRiveraJunior 10 месяцев назад

Wow!

@amazingbibleantiquities7221 10 месяцев назад

When I was a Pentecostal teenager, one of the Pioneers used to try to convert me and tease me about the Holy Spirit being a person and I would try to convince him that 1975 and the prophecy calculations were not true: It was like talking to a brick wall. I went to the Kingdom Hall with him one Wednesday night and they tried to love bomb me after the service. A person asked me what religious organization I came from and I told them, Wicked Christendom. They grimaced! LOL 😂

@kawehionalani 10 месяцев назад

How FUN! 😂😂😂Good on you for attending a meeting. I always wanted to do one but my husband will not allow it lol.

@WatchMeTower 10 месяцев назад

Lady cee JT in the face/name reveal video Warwick pimo made, the video that video I MADE him make for me, I made him say my real name for watch tower in that video, (Peter Richard). So they know who I am, they hear my name a lot these days. ask eric wilson or his handler Paula P who I just exposed, I just pointed out that the main office for their corporation "Good News Association Inc" is a post office building in new city NEW YORK. Look into this and I will tell you how to get a copy of that Warwick face/name reveal video.

@dawnbehatin1224 10 месяцев назад

Great experience!

@oasisex-testigosdejehova6346 10 месяцев назад

Thanks.

@Bryan-cc7nq 10 месяцев назад

@thumbstruck 10 месяцев назад

The Society has sent individuals to college, law school, etc.

@DY2784 10 месяцев назад

I love these type of interviews. Thanks!❤️👍

@oasisex-testigosdejehova6346 10 месяцев назад

Thanks for sharing.

@skyone2380 10 месяцев назад

Hola Efrain saludos ya me escribi a tu canal gracias por ser la voces que no podemos hablar

@oasisex-testigosdejehova6346 10 месяцев назад

¡Gracias!

@toddhayes3506 10 месяцев назад

Great Interview

@EfrainRiveraJunior 10 месяцев назад

Thanks!

@rosastephens8966 10 месяцев назад

Great video ! @ 6:36 the question arises when de the JWS drop their antiypical interpretations of Bible prophesy and scriptures? It was after 1992. 1992 was when Watchtower President and long time watchtower theologian, Fred franz died. Franz died at the age of 99. He joined Charles Taze Russel's Bible's Students in 1914,the year of Russell's first major failed prophetic fiasco which was reinvented as a 'new truth' after Russell's death ( 1916). While fanatical middle aged Bible student cultist epitomized by John Adams Bohnet jr led the charge to embrace Rutherford's new teachings as 'new light' a,including a new spin on antiypical interpretations of Bible prophesy and scriptures, it was youths like Fred Franz who would take up the ball as they died off. Thus by the end of J F Rutherford's term as Watchtower President ( 1942) Franz was accepted as the unstated 'oracle' and 'brain' of the watchtower society. Franz was the one behind all the prophetical 'types, archetypes and anti types' that the watchtower society spewed from the 1940s to the 1980s. That all came to an end after Franz's death and none of his successors or former followers have the skill or the nerve to re-posit Pastor Russel's and or President Rutherford's anti typical speculations after Franz death.

@willyb933 10 месяцев назад

JT and Lady C. I have been a follower of your channel since it came on. This was a Monumental video to help people who have left at all stages of their lives. I'm going through Cancer treatment and facing life-ending decisions and I was born in/and left at age 50! I have family still in and through my Cancer treatments and all I have been through I can appreciate the peace of having woken up to this Cult. I still live the shunning from certain family members and it has been an eye-opener. I really loved how Efrain can articulate his experiences and they resonate with me. I got a bit of time left thanks to the medical professionals who got an education and bought me some time. I love you guy's and appreciate all the effort you put into your channel and how it protects people from a dangerous life choice.

@EfrainRiveraJunior 10 месяцев назад

I'm sorry to hear about your health issues. My wife is going through breast cancer, and her JW parents don't even talk to her.

@JA9-fx7sg 10 месяцев назад

That’s awful. I’m so sorry to hear about your wife’s illness and the lack of support from her parents😢

@EfrainRiveraJunior 10 месяцев назад

@@JA9-fx7sg - The Witnesses are a horrible cult. That's why I don't agree with those who say that the J-Dubs are good people.

@Ava2969ny 10 месяцев назад

@willyb933 - So sorry to hear about your health. What was the deciding factor that sealed your decision to leave? -- asking because I imagine that being born-in and having your entire life shaped by the teachings left you feeling unmoored in every area of your life.

@willyb933 10 месяцев назад

I originally faded about 20 years ago as a result of being appointed an MS and it was a "peek behind the curtain" to the hypocrisy and dishonesty at the congregation levels. It has been in recent years that the opportunity to use the internet truly woke me to the depravity and abuse at the Governing level of this organisation.@@Ava2969ny

@patriciabell3665 10 месяцев назад

Love ladyC Jt ❤

@Estee.Ar.6869 10 месяцев назад

Great interview! Thank you Lady Cee, JT and Efrain. Were you guys foreshadowing what's going to happen to WT? Or is that not allowed anymore?

@EmancipateitsFree-qt4yq 10 месяцев назад

PTSD is so real when you are not allowed to think. Many may not understand allowed to think, but when you are told work for them is a blessing, you're working for God. You keep drinking the koolaid. Modern day Jim Jones, killing your purpose and if you want to leave they kill your representation many have gave up their life sadly through suicide, because of it. If leaving you develop PTSD.

@oasisex-testigosdejehova6346 10 месяцев назад

Yes, religious trauma is very real. Sadly, I know of at least three people that couldn't handle it and took their own lives.

@katb945 10 месяцев назад

What about when we would have the offer of the on the old books get rid of the old books they were cheaper and I remember thinking back then a lot of these teachings are old light so why are we giving the public old teachings that we no longer believe aren't we suppose to be spreading the truth.

@catmeow333 10 месяцев назад

Good job Efrain 🎯

@EfrainRiveraJunior 10 месяцев назад

Thanks, my friend!

@TruckerDori 10 месяцев назад

WOW

@takeyouryokeandlearnfromme1771 10 месяцев назад

Enjoyed this. It's not too late to go to school, I'm currently doing my thesis after being motivated years ago by fellow comments on RU-vid to go back to school. BTW, is this the same guy who comments on videos by the name of Efraim Rivera or something like that?

@EfrainRiveraJunior 10 месяцев назад

It will most likely be me. 😂

@takeyouryokeandlearnfromme1771 10 месяцев назад

@@EfrainRiveraJunior I couldn't tell if you're kidding or it's really the same guy. 😁 But Efrain it's not too late to get degree. I assume you're a US citizen. There are many universities in Europe that offer long distance or online studies, tuition is free or cost next to nothing besides a small fee every semester, and you could find part-time degrees if you are a full-time worker. Look up any of these terms I mentioned above, and you'll find them. You won't find medicine or mechanical engineering, but you'll find studies that could serve you well in other fields. And European degrees are accepted in the US, or in some cases may need you to take a written test to prove you actually did a college program to get it. Never too late, man. My getting this degree is going to be the biggest finger I would be giving to the organisation since leaving; that I didn't let their influence dictate the remaining decades of my life. I went and got a higher education !

@takeyouryokeandlearnfromme1771 10 месяцев назад

@@EfrainRiveraJunior just checked your profile now. Yep, it's you! Hope you see the comment I wrote just now about getting degree from Europe (sometimes this platform hides comments)

@EfrainRiveraJunior 10 месяцев назад

@@takeyouryokeandlearnfromme1771 - Yes, I saw your comment. I had no idea this could be done. Thanks for the information. Whenever you see Efrain Rivera Junior or Oasis Ex-Testigo, that will be me. 🤣 Yeah, I hate RU-vid's algorithm.

@takeyouryokeandlearnfromme1771 10 месяцев назад

@@EfrainRiveraJunior I did some work for you. Search online for "uni app degrees," and enter the first site that comes up. It's a site where you can find universities offering various degrees worldwide. Find the search area, and press the "start" button next to the "view all programs." Now you can choose Bachelor degree type, English as the language, attendance online, and maximum tuition up to 2500. Have a ball at what degrees you would like to study for. There are degrees that cost only 900 dollars per semester. Choose practical professions, not gender studies. 😁 You can also just type online: "Free tuition degrees in Europe for Americans online." You'll find several pages.

@Denariusjay 10 месяцев назад

23:40 omg i lol so hard at this. Unbelievable! Spot on about that elder who graduated from college then goes on stage and telling everyone else "brothers, divine education is from Jehovah, college is from Satan!" 😅😅

@EfrainRiveraJunior 10 месяцев назад

🤣

@catmeow333 10 месяцев назад

My family is also very close, (are not in the religion) but if I’d ever been abandoned by them, I can’t even imagine going through that.

@EfrainRiveraJunior 10 месяцев назад

Hello, Cat!

@catmeow333 10 месяцев назад

@@EfrainRiveraJunior Meow, Happy to see you w JT & LadyCee. They’re a class act. I have a buddy who was an elder and he’s been calling people to apologize. He left bc he was cut to the heart over past decisions. Stay well 🩵

@EfrainRiveraJunior 10 месяцев назад

@@catmeow333 - That is nice to hear. I was never an elder, but I did call a few people to apologize for being an a-hole back then.

@WolfPacted 10 месяцев назад

An Elder told me that our records are always at Patterson

@darrengreen9273 10 месяцев назад

👏👏👏👏great interview!!!

@ExJWCriticalThinker 10 месяцев назад

Thanks!

@vusimngomezulu2500 10 месяцев назад

@@ExJWCriticalThinkerJesus sent all of you to preach about the JW's or satan sent all of you to preach about the JW's????????

@vusimngomezulu2500 10 месяцев назад

Jesus sent all of you to preach about the JW's or satan sent all of you to preach about the JW's????????

@EfrainRiveraJunior 10 месяцев назад

@@vusimngomezulu2500 - Hi, Vusi! I'm happy that you came to watch my interview.

@vusimngomezulu2500 10 месяцев назад

@@EfrainRiveraJunior But your ignore my simple question 🤣

@grammargoddessNYC 10 месяцев назад

52:12 this interview is PHENOMENAL!! Do y’all remember “advertise, advertise, advertise the kingdom!” 🤣🙄. Efrian is calling out all the holes!!! And I remember that book!! 54:47

@EfrainRiveraJunior 10 месяцев назад

I remember. 😂

@ClaireDufort-w4j 10 месяцев назад

Hey JT and Lady C, I started fading in 2018. Listening to this great interview, it sparked a question. How would I be able to get my file from the Org.? Would it have to involve a lawyer? Btw, I live in Canada. Thanks for all your work. You were one of the first channels I started listening to and you helped me tremendously. Hey Efrain, thanks for being so open and honest about your experience. Take care!

@EfrainRiveraJunior 10 месяцев назад

Thanks! I am currently talking to lawyers to get my records from the Watchtower. But that is no guarantee they will release them.

@ClaireDufort-w4j 10 месяцев назад

Thanks Efrain! I’m retired now and don’t feel like spending money just to get something that I feel belongs to me anyway. However, I do understand that each situation is different. Hope it works out for you! 😊

@Bryan-cc7nq 10 месяцев назад

@nowandafter3258 10 месяцев назад

💰JW💵CULT💰

@bosslady6198 10 месяцев назад

wow! 100,000 in the year 2000, he was set, yes they are elders and their family who runs a successful business and have higher education who did everyone look up to them and sadly everyone in the hall was struggling, they tell people not to go to college because they just following guidelines, I have family members like that luckily my mom went to school, her brother, myself and sister, I wish I took up a better career but other than that a good career can get you far.

@toddhayes3506 10 месяцев назад

Death Cult 🛑

@stoobpendous 10 месяцев назад

The PO in my congregation showed me an article that confirmed the 1975 teaching after an old timer sister brushed it off.

@margaretislas2916 6 месяцев назад

“…So it looks like nobody lives there “ 👍👍👍👍😂😂😂😂

@CassieDavis613 10 месяцев назад

My request: Efrain returns. 😄

@EfrainRiveraJunior 10 месяцев назад

😊😂

@zip6404 10 месяцев назад

To show how brain dead i was ,they preach the end of the world to me in 1974 when i was not a jw ,and i still got baptize later after knowing they lied about 1975 .but i just faded in 2018 ,after almost 40 years of half believing the nonsense,i just simply left the congregation and i just faded away ,and they never bother me ,because i always stuck strictly to the Bible ,and i was always soft shun any way for stance on the Bible ,also,because i never dance to the elders music and there brown nosers anyway ,and i kelp all of them OUT OF MY BUSINESS, so when i left, it was i guess to them good riddens..Psalms 119:105,Jeremiah 17:5

@EfrainRiveraJunior 10 месяцев назад

I can relate.

@zip6404 10 месяцев назад

@@EfrainRiveraJunior Good video ,i would like to see the video you all were discussing,on ex jw analyzer ,but i never caught the name of it and title ,all in all enjoy it keep up the good work.and may God be with you and your wife

@oasisex-testigosdejehova6346 10 месяцев назад

@@zip6404 - RU-vid continues to delete my comment. If you listen to what I said and read my name here, you might figure out were to watch it.

@EfrainRiveraJunior 10 месяцев назад

@@zip6404 - 👆 That's where.

@zip6404 10 месяцев назад

@@EfrainRiveraJunior Got it thxs

@cultytalk 10 месяцев назад

WOW!! How evil these people are. They have been tricked into fully disconnecting their NATURAL AFFECTION for family! Exactly what the Jesus character warned about in the Bible!

@oasisex-testigosdejehova6346 10 месяцев назад

So true!

@Rodz1874 10 месяцев назад

Before I stepped down, and walked away, I grabbed my file from the file cabinet and burned it.

@EfrainRiveraJunior 10 месяцев назад

That was very smart!

@salporcaro4500 10 месяцев назад

I had my elders meeting this past Friday. I ask if they would explain John 6:50-56 they refused to open the Bible. They asked if I believe in the governing body, I asked for them too show me in the Bible. The said mathew, I responded 24:45 let's read it and they wouldn't, so I asked them who does the ten virgins represent. I asked them how can I be an apostate if I know more about the Bible then you. I asked if where not going too open the Bible this meeting is pointless. I did get disfellowshed

@salporcaro4500 10 месяцев назад

Didn't get disfellowshed

@EfrainRiveraJunior 10 месяцев назад

@@salporcaro4500 - Nice.

@lulubellers 10 месяцев назад

That's how you know it's a cult, you have to obey men.

@SpelmanLady2010 7 месяцев назад

My biggest issue has been how to rebuild community after losing such a close-knit religious community?

@akatheheretic3014 10 месяцев назад

😏 How about the "John Class" ? Or the "Ezekiel Class " 🙄 Or Maybe the "Jeremiah Class" . . . 🤦 WHAT . . . . . HAPPENED TO THEM 🤨🧐🤓. ???🤷???

@pauletteforman 10 месяцев назад

🤔And the "Jehonadab Class", the "Rechabite Class", and the "Jebusite Class".....✋️🤨 utter nonsense!!!

@akatheheretic3014 10 месяцев назад

@@pauletteforman SMH 🤦

@lulubellers 10 месяцев назад

The locusts class.

@akatheheretic3014 10 месяцев назад

@@lulubellers That's right ! 😧 🦗🦗🦗🦗🦗 How did I forget . . THEM !? 🤦

@pauletteforman 10 месяцев назад

@@lulubellers😂😂😂😂!! Ridiculous !!!!

@andreamendibles641 9 месяцев назад

That actually explains so much, why he thought it was ok for him to throw away my stuff and why his family is ok with us not being together even though we have 2 kids together.

@EfrainRiveraJunior 8 месяцев назад

Sad, but true.

@christinesotelo7655 10 месяцев назад

The PTSD is awful. I still dream of smiling “brothers” and “sisters”. It’s the advocacy that does help you, yet tonight I felt like I just gave up. Quit. Because these people WON’T listen. No one seems to care. The Governing Body continues to commit crimes (in my opinion the crimes are against human rights, especially abuse of children). I feel they’ll continue to get away with this craziness because people allow it. JWs choose it. So I waver between anger and sadness. Especially because of children. The innocent children.

@EfrainRiveraJunior 10 месяцев назад

Very true.

@carolynstevenson9085 4 месяца назад

I made it known to my children that they had the opportunity to go to college. A witness Sister wanted me to know all her children has good job & didn't goo to College. I say good for you my children had the choice. That how they really control you by keeping you in poverty. They really don't have Love to cut you off so aboptly. They are such an uncompassionate, Evil people, the Bible say God is the same today as yesterday, the Baptism talk change, the dress code, the time of the end. Also it depend on who you are you can marry an unbaptized person as long as he study SMH

@Keithbarber 10 месяцев назад

@jessicajohnson8417 10 месяцев назад

Greetings to both of you. I knew two guys that went to bethel when I was a youngster Luis Valencia and Tim Purcell. Luis is still there over 35 years. Did you know them JT?

@EfrainRiveraJunior 10 месяцев назад

I went to Bethel, PR, during the early 90s. I can hardly recall anyone's name.

@highlyquestionable8591 10 месяцев назад

Tim Purcell sounds very familiar. Was he in the Spanish circuit? Is he out? I would be SHOCKED (in a good way) if he was

@jessicajohnson8417 10 месяцев назад

@@highlyquestionable8591 Yes he did

@Bryan-cc7nq 10 месяцев назад

@christinesotelo7655 10 месяцев назад

NO TURKY ON THURSDAY, THE DAY THE NATION CELEBRATED THANKSGIVING! HA! I REMEMBER THAT!!!🦃

@vilmarevoextj5167 7 месяцев назад

Olá Efrain,sou Vilma de Brasil tengo 82 anos.Fui TJ por 40 anos,como precursora especial y Regular por 40 anos.Salli de alli de la Torre ace ,2 ano.Despues de tanto tiempo enganada , siento Verguenca de mi misma por ser tan crédulos, ingénua Viegas a lá vez. Camino com baston rompi el fémur mientras predicava y si non fuera por mi hija ,que no és Testigo tendria que ir a um asilo de viejos. Fijate que force por 40 anos mi hija a ser Testigo,felizmente Ella NUNCA cedio a mi pression.se fuera distinto agora no lê poderia anular, estaria enferma e sola. Me llamaron lá loca.Poid bien,ahora fijate tenho mi canai Sou una VIEJA A,POSTATA. Soy activista no se do tendre tiempo de ver lá caida de lá Torre. Sigue amigo Dios cuide bem todos NOSSOTROS.sbraco de mi parte.❤

@EfrainRiveraJunior 5 месяцев назад

Gracias por tu comentario. Me encantaría escuchar tu historia.

@ivorywilliams7110 10 месяцев назад

Great video. If our parents had internet access 50 yes ago I don't think my parents would have became jws. Too much flip flopping in this organization. And now too much begging

@EfrainRiveraJunior 10 месяцев назад

Facts.

@Bryan-cc7nq 10 месяцев назад

@timbothegreat7767 10 месяцев назад

I never knew the war in heaven was supposed to last for years - is that right? i don't remember that at all!

@EfrainRiveraJunior 10 месяцев назад

It's in the Revelation book.

@cultytalk 10 месяцев назад

My mother likes to pretend she understands the overlapping generations - until shes asked to actually EXPLAIN IT. The whole idea that Jesus is a created being comes from a belief called Arianism. I suggest everyone look it up. They took on those beliefs & shoved Jesus out of tge way as mediator for all of humanity & reserved him for the Priestly Class (Annointed).

@oasisex-testigosdejehova6346 10 месяцев назад

Facts.

@jeanineblake7859 9 месяцев назад

So sorry for both your losses. That sure is cold and wicked for none of your relatives to contact you.😢❤❤❤

@EfrainRiveraJunior 8 месяцев назад

Thanks!

@sheilawilson2927 8 месяцев назад

@JT, you are so funny, "not a stamp!" I feel it though, these JW's ruined people's lives, and then they talk about blood on the friend's hands if they don't OBEY! @Lady Cee, you are beautiful and you have an infectious laugh! Glad you can smile after the life you lived being a JW. @Efrain, I am so sorry you went through the things you went through. The shunning is worse than confinement to prisoners!!! Losing a portion of your family is detrimental in itself, but ALL of your family and friends all at once! That is just cruel, unloving and unGodly!! I too suffered when disfellowshipped, but my mother was NOT having it! She was like I am talking to my daughter and all of my children who were disfellowshipped! She did NOT care!!! My brother also said he was NOT giving them the satisfaction of writing a letter, like WHO are YOU to demand a statement from me! You gets NOTHING!!! He was DONE, and my father who is an elder does NOT talk to any of us! I hate it, because I am the only girl and when my daughter passed away in 2020, he was NOT there to comfort me. My ONLY daughter passed away, and he didn't come to see me. Broke my heart in a million pieces!

@EfrainRiveraJunior 8 месяцев назад

Thanks!

@catballou5384 10 месяцев назад

The Unwitness! That's hysterical.😂

@EfrainRiveraJunior 10 месяцев назад

I love that term.

@lulubellers 10 месяцев назад

I was thinking make amends. Like in AA. 😂

@RoberthSagdahl 10 месяцев назад

You are so good.yea good good.❤

@EfrainRiveraJunior 10 месяцев назад

Thanks?

@elainebraindrain3174 10 месяцев назад

Jt and lady c how did you remove your records?

@Bryan-cc7nq 10 месяцев назад

@pocahontas4583 10 месяцев назад

I notice so many people go from Catholic to JW. Wonder why. I vaguely remember my mom saying that she heard being Catholic was a very strict and difficult life.

@SlotstheMetaphysicalwa 9 месяцев назад

They were chasing my 11 year old down in the street to question him about me and if he saw me with any men once I left and left my husband 😮😮😮

@EfrainRiveraJunior 9 месяцев назад

I've heard many stories like this. 😡 I have a friend whose elders stalked her, followed her to her workplace, then waited until she ended her shift to pounce and invite her to a judicial committee.

@melyndaduh3501 9 месяцев назад

They should be arrested!

@SlotstheMetaphysicalwa 9 месяцев назад

@@EfrainRiveraJunior I wrote a letter to get out because my ex-husband wanted to date someone. They told me the letter was ok but they needed a detail list of all the men I slept with and names address and phone numbers, and all positions i had sex in and where. I told them I will definitely that letter and send copy to the legal department as well, and I will list the entire elder body plus their wives... I will report the place as the kingdom hall... The Edler told me this letter will be enough never heard from them again that was 8 years ago. Ex married a sister who was weird and she stacked up about 4 life insurance policies on him and was dead in 2 years after marrying her. She even tried to take my home I had to buy from my Ex.

@SanDiegoPIMO 10 месяцев назад

This interview was informative and at the same time angered me a little. What he said about the Elders trying to force their way in was ridiculous. That shows how difficult it may be to try and fade when the Elders call relentlessly or visit like that. I used to think "Are they really that stupid that they can't take a hint when you don't return a phone call" but the way he stated "Playing their game" about DA oneself well it looks like it's a tactic. I knew one former sister who almost got fired from her job because the Elder was going to her place of employment and went behind the register while she was trying to check out customers sticking the bible in her face to bring her back to the meetings (But he was always bull headed and arrogant). Old literature = posable apostate doctrines. I brought up the 1984 WT (still on the JW website) to my mother about the generation that will not pass after a little comment "Maybe there will be another overlapping on top of the overlapping generation" when she asked what I meant by that comment. She interrupted almost immediately when I brought that watchtower up and spun it into the overlapping generation thing. She's a special pioneer so I'm not sure if there's a handbook like the Elders have. If there is she's probably trained to spin and loop things to now of day teachings. I think I'll try the moving of the congregations like Efrain mentioned when I move out. Something tells me I can move out of the area and leave the old address on their file, but the way the Elders are I wouldn't put it past them if they googled my address and came by even if it's two county's away.

@EfrainRiveraJunior 10 месяцев назад

I knew a sister whom the elders cornered at her job. When she refused to talk to them, they disfellowshipped her.

@SanDiegoPIMO 10 месяцев назад

@@EfrainRiveraJunior Not that's ridicules. Goes to show the double standard of these articles that say "Not on company time because that would be the same as stealing from your employer" but the Elders doing that.