Incredible Story from Deanna. Baptized at 10, Pioneered at 11, 25 Bible Studies - Trained by S. Lett 

The governing body is not inspired, they make mistakes, they vote for "new light ", and if anyone disagrees with them, they kick them out, shun them and label them as apostates, and they're not apologizing, ever, what a loving arrangement 😢

We were really in a cult.

I was a JW for 40 years so I understand their “ discipline” rules. When I started attending a nondenominational church, the first thing I wanted to know was if they disfellowship members. The pastor told me that he was not the God police! If someone is sinning ( as we all do) what better place to be then at church. I proceeded to ask HOW the congregation would be kept clean? He gave me an example of someone “living in sin” that is coming to church regularly. What ALWAYS happens is they either get married or they end up leaving on their own. God has a way of keeping things clean. I’ve been at church for over 15 years now & it absolutely works that way.. every time!! The only time someone would be asked to leave ( our pastor is a mandatory reporter) is over child abuse , domestic abuse, murder, ect of course! Those kinds of things get reported to proper authorities. We are at church hoping & praying for people who are far from God, that they will come to church, be loved and learn to follow Jesus!! We are there to help, not disfellowship & judge.

Amazing ! well done Deanna! they didn't destroy you, you found yourself. Thank you both Nicole from France

With a crushed ❤️ and broken spirit i must say Thank you and may we all heal.

I’m a born in JW at 22 I disassociate in 1978… I knew I was going to lose my JW family because the Love was Conditional…Deeana said it right you don’t have a family when they’re already been lost to the WT Organization…So true Thousands of families destroyed by this Cult…😞

Watching this, all the laughing, it’s a trauma response. What we’ve gone through as women, as “sisters”, it’s horrifying. No doubt, the elders called her crazy. The craziest part, watching this you learn, while marriage is supposed to be this beautiful thing, it’s absolutely detrimental to women in this organization. We have absolutely no help, no rights. Even our families are more concerned with the organization, then the welfare of their own daughters. It’s sad.

Incredible story. She had a strong family circle but but look what happened to her in this dark, horrible, toxic org. Imagine what happens to those who have weaker or zero connection. Deanna, wish you all the best wherever you are.

Wow! What a story. I admire Deanna's optimism despite everything she's gone through in life. Sending love ❤️

Its good to see Deanna telling her story on various exjw channels. ❤.

Being called an apostate is like being called a racist. Once that accusation comes out, all rational discussion is lost. It's a great fall back position by JW's.

Deana if you read this, thank you from the bottom of my heart. Listening to this healed some part of me, made me feel less alone, and inspired me to be insanely optimistic about the future. Thank you, thank you ❤️

These elders are over the top with power, if you’re in there crosshairs they will scrutinize everything you do! You will be watched. They are not shepherds, they are German shepherds barking, and growling orders at the rank a file to make sure those they feel are weak fear them.

Incredible interview. Thank you for sharing your story Deanna.I already really enjoyed it and your channel videos... But then you started talking about the plant medicines! Love it! Thank you for discussing that. I have had incredibly helpful experiences with mushrooms. I wish for more people to have those experiences. Thank you.

I just can't believe you can still be joyful. My heart breaks for you and me. My story is not nearly as brutal as yours but I have no family. There is life after thankfully.

I cracked when you said: if someone is drowning, you want to save them with a Watchtower”, you are starving? Go to the meeting! 😂😂😂. So true!!! 😂😂😂 Thank you so much for this experience. Having a lot of husbands, as a JW you are looked upon of. That is the JW culture! You do the right thing and you are still marked from the rest of your life. Loved this interview and I will share it! Look for therapy!👏👍 best recommendation ever! Thanks again! Wish you the best and yes, outside there are wonderful, kind, GOOD people! By the way, how can you be contacted? And I always say: DOWN WITH THE TOWERRR!!!

I can see Deanna as a very bright and aware child with a loving disposition. I think her sense of humor has helped her survive the hell she was thrown in starting with the 1st marriage. Her 2nd hubby was thrown into hell when he married her. The sexual abuse and alcoholism rampant within the organization seems worse than in the "world." The commentator made a true point that those not Witnesses are affected detrimentally by the religion. I know my brother growing up was deep into JW and began to withdraw from our Mother (not a JW) and Father (JW but not so active) seeking the company and advice of the spiritual elite in the congregation. Their advice was mostly crap and did not have his best interests at heart and was not what they adviced their children. 😢

I think this might be the best interview ever

Deanna should write a book. Thank you for sharing your story.

I think she needs to be a witness in cout inUSA. With all the lawsuits happening in Pensilvania i think this is an exelent story!

Deanna & Jacek, Thank you so much for this video. Deanna, my heart goes out to you for all the unfair and cruel treatment that happened to you over the years--thank you for sharing your story. Being in for 30 years I saw women treated so badly and made out to be the one with negative actions. But it shows how deeply the mind control was for me that I did not always speak out--by the time I was PIMO for 10 years I was changing a lot of my thinking and how and what I said to people. One young woman who I had not seen since a toddler, and I had a conversation about her mother who was one of my close friends. She said to me with tears in her eyes, "No one has ever said anything good about my Mom." Because the dad was the son of an elder he got away with abuse. Truth came out that he was very mentally abusive 30 years later. Only one of the sad stories of the said influence to people's lives. Your story of overcoming such circumstances is inspiring and gives a lot of people hope. The whole video is excellent and the last twelve or so minutes really pulls it all together.

Oh my. This is my story. I homeschooled, pioneered at 15, married at 19, and whammo. Sending lots of love and support from KC!!! ❤

What a story. Just goes to show how deep the indoctrination runs. So glad you finally woke up.

As a kid my parents always said “ you’re going to serve Jehovah as long as you live here”. “ You’re going to the Kingdom Hall as long as you live here”. It wasn’t two weeks after my 18th birthday I moved out with the little money I had . Anything was better than being in that cult .

I'm so glad I watched this interview. It explains exactly what happens to so many members of the org. The emotiomal abuse I was subjected to was catastrophic!!! I read the Bible on my own and enjoy a wonderful relation with God and Jesus.

I know 94 years old JW's sister that she is still waiting for Armageddon,,,

This is really amazing, I feel like she and I are kindred spirits, although I've come out of the Brighamite lds cult instead. I was married 3 times, although twice were to my first husband, who was the abusive one. Had the children, he abandoned us and drained all the bank accounts. Not in the DR, though, although I do have a connection to the DR in that my grandparents served as mission president and wife for the missionaries in the area back in 1998. My current husband is 20 years older than I am. AND I have gotten involved in plant medicines, including ayahuasca, the last year since leaving the lds church!❤

I am so sorry that you went through all that. I totally understand how you feel. I felt the indifference and no support when I desperately needed the congregation to support me -a single mother with 3 kids. People looking down on me and not associating with me- leaving a narcissist lazy manipulative husband and pursuing higher education- how dare I do that…I kept wanting to go back. I tried a different congregation. I kept going home crying after every meeting. I lived in Utah too. I finally stopped going and suddenly I felt sooooo much better. My life took a different turn, therapy and getting higher education, bachelors, masters really helped.

Appreciate this interview so much. After 25 yrs out, NOW I’m learning about all this information because I was never brave enough to search other sources of information. That’s how strong the brain washing can be… specially for those who baptized at 13 yo… shunned unjustly at 30, when I never intended to leave the organization. Now I’m having like a 2nd chance in life, embracing freedom, happiness and peace.

I'm just 35 minutes into this story... It is riveting....What Deanna has so far been through is unbelievable.... I will write more when I have listened to it all...

Wow that was an experience. Love how you came through all you have been through with a smile.

Thanks for doing multiple interviews. This one really resonated with me. My experience was very different, but exactly the same! They take good people & hurt them deeply. Interesting that I found the same dynamic of running into a very evil man & his wife, who tho they hold no appointed position, are supported in the congregation, & clear to the top, in their evil ways, by donating large amounts. We were completely duped, thinking that "Jehovah's org" is clean & righteous. It breaks my heart for the innocent ones just trying to do whats right & decent within an evil, filthy, demonic cult.

This is some of the most eye opening information. Settles everything. I will never doubt I made the right decision not to ever go back.

Thank you Deanna, for sharing your story! I could, in some degree, sympathise with you, because I myself had the same feeling, "the Congregation have to keep clean", and had (as Elder) 7 years of Hell (from other 4 Elders) on my "waking up" way. I'm sure it'll help many of those on the way of liberation from this CULT! All the best to you in the life! Jack, henk you also for exceptional work with your channel, and wish you also all the best! Shalam Yah! Halalu Yah! 🙌

What a story!! Thank you for your courage to say these things!!

This is the second time I have listened to this wonderful woman's story and it was just as incredible to listen to a second time

Wow! I am so thankful to have found your Chanel just tonight. What Deanna is saying I 100% agree. The Love within a congregation of JW is conditional. I saw you, Jack, first as the first interviewd person on another Chanel and love the way you explain yourself. Thank you so much. Greetings from the Netherlands X Agnes

Horrible - horrible - horrible. I'm so sorry Deanna.

WOW!! What an amazing story!! What an amazing woman!!!! I’d love to hear more about your retreat!! I’m so happy that you found your way to help people! ❤

Thanks for this interview. There is life after the WT. I studied psychology, Inner child Therapy and community development. Amazing wealth of knowledge but I tell you even today I find it difficult to forgive the cult for damaging the unconditional love that we should have for our children. It takes a long time to clean out the mind, oil the gears to work in different patterns and embrace hope. Faith comes from a relationship with the Father AND the Son, in fact the Son is the one who has authority over all mankind, He is the way, the truth and the life. John 6: the whole chapter. From cult at 20 to freedom at 75, born again for 9 years now with peace of mind. Thanks for sharing Deanna's story because it reminded me of the struggle to break free. I only pray that as the WT crumbles the people trapped inside will see that it is not born, created, governed or approved by God or His Son. God hates religion but stands by His word.

Wow! The best Ex-jw-video I've seen in years, lovely Deanna speaks so clearly, reasonably and with compassion. Tears are running down my face. I've never been a jw, but married to one for 12 years. What you're telling Deanna would be a great revelation to my Ex-wife, but she shuts down any attempt to wake up. Watchtower destroyed our marriage. Now I'm so impressed by your journey at last you found your paradise healing people with natural substances, plants and fungi. I wish I could visit you and your husband one day!ru-vid.com/show-UCzPU7cPUFkY5DSsye_DA5xg

"A healer is someone who holds space for you while you awaken your inner healer so that you may heal yourself." -Maryam Hasnaa.

You go girl wow keep loving yourself.

This is a revolutionary video. Many thanks to you both. 😊

That is so awesome! I’m happy you found your true joy in helping people genuine. Helping them

Best interview I’ve heard this year! Thank you for telling your story. I don’t regret walking away from those toxic people! They hurt me, and I am still in therapy for all of the trauma they caused in my life! God is not backing these people.

She is laughing but she has suffered so much pain

Hi my Sister Deanna, Our good lord Jesus, said: Whatever we sow, will will harvest. And how tough it is to brake a pattern when we have been programed by the JW's I've been in for 30 years and are preparing my self for exit. Funny thing is that the slandering of my name began 28 years ago. So im lucky i dont have any friends inside, my family has been there for me and now im slowly preparing my vife and kids.

jack this is one hell of an interview in my personal opinion. much love from the sister islands of the caribbean

I love this woman’s story, I’ve always been fascinated by human resilience. This idea preached by the JWs that humans who leave the organization will inevitably fall apart is perhaps one of their greatest fallacies. I stumbled on her story this morning and I love it.

Wow this was such a great interview. I just stumbled upon this channel. Hearing her story made me subscribe. To hear her speak about plant medicine made me feel so good. I needed help with my alcoholism, and all the organization had to offer was to tell me, go out in field service more, read more watchtower. I tried plant medicine once and I began rehab and therapy. Now I've been sober for 5 years after being addicted to alcohol for 30 years. This was awesome. Thanks for sharing.

Incredible story. You were almost destroyed by the JW organization. I worked in Haiti for ten years and they need a lot of support. I met a lot of good people there. Ou ka fe en pil bon bagay pou moun siau.

Yep, they (GB) don’t care!

All exit story counts and this is the most interesting one I’ve heard since I left. Thank you to both with good advices too❤

Thank you for sharing your experience and know that you are loved by God regardless of this crazy group of scripture twisted people. Many hearts go out to you and I pray you find true healing for all that has been lost.

Thank you so much for telling your story. The organization and their rules are such nonsense!

Woow...is all I can say. I cried at so many parts of your story. When you REALLY believe something, my god that's a powerful force...42+ years for me... and when you suffer the injustices that you did from people you thought had your back, well that's a blow that's almost impossible to recover from. I am a PIMO. I know all too well your story, unfortunately. Jehovah sees everything, Jehovah got this is just not enough anymore. You are an amazing human being..., joy radiates in your smile. I can not imagine going through all that you went through and still keep a smile on my face. I am going through maybe a fourth of what you experienced and I am pissed off at the world. I am so glad you found yourself, peace and real unconditional love. Continue being the beautiful person you were created to be!

Amazing and powerful interview, much appreciated! At first when you walk away from the religion you take everything soo personal which is natural however now i realize more and more that with this cult you can't " win" it literally doesn't matter who you are and how impressive your spiritual resume is the " watchtower theology " just doesn't give a damn they will treat you like " dung" Period!!!!

This was harrowing to listen to, how shes managed to keep moving forward is a testament of the determination and strength. this cult cannot fall apart fast enough.

Love the lifestyle change in Ecuador. Sounds like a complete healing and change. Love to hear it.

Deanna you are such an articulate intelligent woman with an awesome inspiring story. You need to write this story. Also you need to start your own business helping people. You will wind up having a successful life, I just know it!😊

wow as someone that has left the JW way of thinking i am happy to have stumbled on this site and Deanna is such and inspirational healing soul what she shared is so deep

Absolutely unbelievable what she went through, I’m on my 3rd and final marriage! The whole family Pimi is very real to me!! Lovely woman ❤

So helpful! I love her. 😊

The story about how her first husband proposed to her (when she was 17) was sort of familiar. I have a relative that is a missionary. He "observed" his future wife for a while. And then he pulled her aside and told her his goals and how he'd like her to be his wife to share in these goals. They also didn't kiss until the wedding ceremony. I find this so un-romantic and mechanical. Also, Deanna's morning after the wedding surprise is shameful. This is why non-JWs begin a sexual relationship and even live together before there is a family commitment. We learn a lot more from a person when they can be vulnerable. They can be vulnerable when they have an intimate relationship - and I don't mean sexually intimate. I'm happy for Deanna for finding her passion in life.

Wow your story is incredible! And Ayahuasha is what woke my up. I was a gay ministerial servant struggling to stay faithful to "Jehovah". Then i started working in an organic supermarket and the produce guy was a shaman. He invited me to come drink Ayahuasca with him because he saw how much i was struggling with about everything in my life. At first i refused because it was a "drug" and i was terrified of getting possessed by demons (as a good JW of course). But i got to a point where i was so down and low that i eventually accepted his invitation and thank god i did. Very first thing Ayahuasca showed me were 3 of my previous lives so from the get go my world view was shaken to it's core and i think instantly i realized that I've been lied to my entire life by the JW's. Second thing Aya thought me was the absolute importance of deeply unconditionally loving your self. Nothing of what the JW's teach. This was July 2014 by November was mailed them my withdraw letter and lost every single person in my life being a 4th generation Witness. So Deanna your story is amazing and keep producing Ayahuasca for others to use! It saved my life!!! So much ❤❤❤❤❤❤ Ben from Amsterdam

Help! I need to get out! I’m crying as I write these words because I feel like I am being disloyal to Jehova. I’ve been in and out twice but my programming makes me come back! It’s insane. My rational brain tells me that this is not right. But I love Jehova so much but I can’t see him whilst I’m here. I have never felt so disconnected from my spirituality and my abilities as a healer. My life is so similar to Deanne’s. I had tears flowing down my face as she told her story and it felt like she was talking about me. I would really like it if she reached out to me.

This is the best experience I have ever heard from a former JW. And she came out eventually, after years! Everything she says about being a JW and in the organisation is true. I recognize it. And NOW, she is a very wise and reflected person.

Wow! What a story! Thank you for sharing Deana and great interview @Fear to Freedom

Wow! Deanna what an incredible story. My heart aches for you but grateful you are using your special skills to help people.❤😊

All those people you're afraid of losing, you've already lost them. So true so true. How wonderful that your story is out here. You're living my dream, I'll be there to help out in like 15 years

As a former JW it is apparent that high demand, high control is the hallmark of other cults like Mormonism (all flavors) and Scientology. Fear is the primary motivation for belonging to cults: personal salvation trumps any compassion for others. Congratulations for helping others escape being controlled by fear of not being worthy.

Deanna is a nice person❤. 😢 its a shame what is going on in the organization worldwide. I grow up wth a nice family 2. I thought its "the True". I was disfellowshipped 2013 when i had a worldly boyfriend. I wanted 2 go back. But in the coronatime and before i found so many videos about the things behind the organization. I can nevaaa go back there. But i feel lost sometimes. I dont know what should i believe. Because im searching. Rebecca from Germany

Fascinating life story.

I’m so sorry you had to go through so much heartache and trauma. So glad you made it out 💞💞💞

Amazing testimony Deanna!

Maybe God was getting you out of that black abyss of a cult. You are too precious Deanna. Such beautiful person.

Love you all. Glad are you out.

Deanna, you are such a doll. What a story! Love and hugs.

This is a great story. Thank you for sharing and glad you are thriving.

Excellent interview, Thank you for sharing!

She blows my mind … so many “accomplishments “ at such a young age! Hey girl, you were above exemplary. Very very rare. I admire you and your story. This video was such a treat. Steven Lett and ALL. Holy Moly!

Thanks Deaana for telling your story❤

Wow… it’s unbelievable the mind control this organization has on there members. 🙏🏽 Prayers 🙏🏽 for the recovery🙏🏽

This just hurts my heart. This lady has been through so much. May God serve justice on the people who did this to her.

Wow! I thought my story was hard to top, but this tops them all!

I have left this organization for about 7 years now and clearly understand this interview, thanks for great video. I may need some help with NLP, how can I get in touch with Deanna if possible I will really appreciate her help, I was in serious depression when I left, gradually helped myself but it was hard - if I can get some help from Deanne, please let me know how ? Ready to pay if needed ! Thanks very much

❤😊❤ reprogramming everything in my life.

This has been by far the BEST video I’ve watched of EX JW. I’m so thankful for both of you. I still hold so much resentment towards them. How do I get information on getting in touch with a therapist that was a works with ex JW? Does Deanna have a website as well? I would like to view it. I appreciate any assistance you may have

Thank u both so very much for this!!! Beautiful interview beautiful people💖

After watching this there is no way I can go back to the cult.

You're coming out with some amazing interviews! Thanks so much for the work you are putting in!

Hi Deanna, you may not remember me, but I knew you. Wow, what a horror story! I am so sorry for what you went through. I would love to speak to you sometime to catch up. I hope that your life has gotten better since having left.

I just went to the last memorial to support my brother and mother , your comment about it being boring and the way you explained the fight in your head between feeling spiritual but bored is hilarious I totally relate , thank you for your content , YOU are definitely not boring !

This is a great interview! Very enlightening! Thank you both for sharing your journey. Keep up the great work helping people. May God bless you both onwards.

Great video. ExJW here. Baptized at 12. Left 30 years ago.

It takes courage, determination and strong conviction for Joe to leave the organisation that he has been part of for 66 years. I pray that this interview will liberate as many as possible who are in the same boundage and God to lead them to the right part in Jesus name.

Excellent interview

Dziękuję Jacku za tak wartościowy wywiad. Pozdrowienia dla Deanna

Wow very good interview, merci du Québec 😊 i subscribed and shared 😊