And yet she pretty much said nothing, aside from her brother tragic suicide likely because of her uncle's despicable words ... like has any idea about the goings on in future world.
Brandy, as a parent, ex-JW who is gay, and attempted suicide twice while be a JW for 30 years. I'm so proud of you, and know this there are a lot of people here to support you.
@@honjabee Tell you something im 14 and ive got to make the decision that could ruin my life at some point. Im so close to my family it would kill me to tell them but unfortunately im going to one day.
JW is a false religion. To think that the infinite source creator would shun one of his BELOVED creations is sick. As is the religion that teaches these abhorrent dogmatic propaganda lies. It is of n by man's creation not GOD'S.
my husband (non JW) says that the way he talks in videos are mind control tactics. After hearing her say that he's normally not like that, when speaking, it makes it seem truer.
If you'd like to get a deeper understanding of Stephen Lett's and the GB's mind control tactics research Neuro Linguistic Programming, specifically a technique called anchoring.
It’s bizarre people can be mind controlled with this kind of approach. To me he just comes across as rather simple. Like to me embarrassingly simple. Every time he opens his mouth and uses those god awful expressions I think “what the hell is wrong with this man?”. He kind of reminds me of Barney the dinosaurs voice or goofy.
So if a child rapist is resurrected and is as he was when he died, how many years in the new world and how many victims are acceptable before he changes and conforms to Jehovahs standards?
@@benrobinson5950 honestly I feel like they protect them more to preserve the squeaky clean image that they're constantly trying to cultivate. Unfortunately they're more concerned with their twisted version of moral goodness (which is just whatever "Jehovah wills") than they are with doing what's ACTUALLY morally good and as such they just don't see how they're actually protecting predators and punishing victims. They think "evil" and "satan" are obvious to spot things but have no true understanding of the true insidious nature of evil. The easiest way to deliver evil intent is to package it as being good and the JWs fell for it hard
Think about it, if "satan" actually was real, what would be the best way to turn people from God? Make them think they ARE serving God. God operates with judgement and fire, Satan simply whispers in your ear and lets you do the rest yourself. Not that I subscribe to such beliefs myself but as an outsider looking in this all seems so obvious
I have a gay son, I left 5 years before he was born. I can never imagine turning my back on him or making him feel like God hates him. These people are awful.
I have a bisexual friend whos mom is JW, and it has really instilled a LOT of shame in her. But she seems to be doing ok now. She moved out and far away.
@@susiervo1 Your adulterous wife is only an adulterer because she is married to you. In your case perhaps the sin doesn't need to be addressed. You have decided to stay in a polyamorous RELATIONSHIP with her...Furthermore, sexuality is a separate point of discussion from the RELATIONAL issue you are using as an example. I might add that we are ALL sinners, so who among us can really address anything let alone sin.
I’m a born-in JW 3rd generation, but I’ve never been a good one lol. I just had my first baby 4 months ago. And there’s NOTHING she could do to make me shun her and be unloving toward her! That’s just disgusting!
Do you know what Stephen Lett doesn't like about children? They ask questions, as we know questioning things in the organisation is somewhat discouraged.
I agree with you, with the exception of your use of the phrase "somewhat discouraged". The Society doesn't 'somewhat discourage' questioning, it flat-out strongly condemns questioning. After all, this is the same organization which once used "Fight Against Independent Thinking" as a subtitle in a "Watchtower" study article; and, in the thirty-eight years since then, that subtitle has become something of a slogan amongst Jehovah's witnesses.
Somewhat? You question too many things or question the elders about things they can’t answer you get “ marked”. This is their term for “watch out for this one, he/she may be turning apostate!” Funny thing how the scriptures themselves tell us not to be misled, but examine those who claim to come in Jesus’ name! And how can a person do that without questioning.
Herbs4life said: Do you know what Stephen Lett doesn't like about children? They ask questions, as we know questioning things in the organisation is somewhat discouraged. Ron's response: That is a bold faced lie he loves all people including children. Questioning the organization is not discouraged and is healthy when done in the right way. What is discouraged are those who push ahead after they have been given an answer. If person wants to push their own agenda they need to go somewhere else as it does not promote unity or peace in the congregation. One of the problems with world religions.
@@ronhansen8471 so one is only allowed to ask questions that they have answers for, and dont question the answers... right. so no curiosity, allowed. but "questions" are fine..
@@Plethorality Apparently you have no earthly idea what you are talking about and need to get your bias in check. How does a person get to the truth of any subject without resolving their questions? If you go into a Kingdom hall of Jehovah's Witnesses and start a scene by arguing with people on bible understanding you will be asked to leave. There is a time and place for everything. At one time we would stand at peoples doors and argue with them as long as they wanted to argue. It is counterproductive to the preaching and teaching work to time waste arguing with people who have no real interest.
As a gay ex-JW, I have tears in my eyes. We need to create a safe space for all those other gay JW who feel so terribly alone. Thank you Brandy and thank you Lloyd.
Don't let man, family, or men who GAVE THEMSELVES the authority to speak in the name of God judge you. You can conquer all with love. That includes loving yourself. Do you really believe if you do good that God would hate you over something you have no control over?
@@jadedstar7442 From the reasoning of a non Christian, you would sound correct when you say "something you have no control over" but from a biblical stand point, you would stand clearly wrong for that can never be used as an excuse. Doing good in the bible's context is righteousness by faith, us living right with God by faith and professing our love for Him and his commandments by our act of obedience. God is love but He is also just, for whatsoever a man sows, that he will reap. He hates the sin and not the sinner, for His long suffering with us all as sinners prove that he isn't that any of us should perish but that we should all come to repentance. Here lies the issue, repentance and "something you have no control over" can't coexist in the judgement of God if His justice fulfils righteous judgement. We're all born in sin and shaped in iniquity, so our natural tendency to obey the cravings of the flesh and not God, for the flesh is enmity against God, it's not subject to His law. We have lied, stolen, committed fornication & adultery, murdered, covet, harbored idols and just down right gone each his own way according to the tendency of the flesh. Now, are we going to say that we continue in all these sins because we had no control over it and whatever little "good" that we think we do will make our works righteous?? No, how can we be so gullible to ourselves!! Thus, since we were born with a sinful nature and homosexuality is a result of that corrupted nature, Christ said "Ye must be born again" of the Spirit of life in Him so that we can receive the power to break the tendencies in the flesh and walk after the Spirit of life which empowers us to overcome the temptations of the flesh & the world.
@@TeStOs78 I'm well aware of what the bible says. I also feel it has been tampered with and many Masonic views inserted. I have seen people who are straight able to have homosexual encounters. However it seems that there are people that have homosexual tendencies. They have tried going straight and it doesn't work. So how do you change that? I'll let God judge. And if my children were gay I would still love them.
I've never clicked on a video so fast. Stephen Lett is the creepiest person ever. His vocal cadence actually scares me and to see someone related to him speak out is just amazing!
Yeah I totally agree. I actually considered converting to JW until I saw that incredibly scary man. He has those "Sanpaku Eyes" and that was an immediate red flag for me.
Obvious he doesn't understand children! Of course they eat junk if you let them and want to play all day. What child doesn't? Watch any little kid in a restaurant and they soon start on nothing but the chips/fries!
As a lesbian who will be coming out to my JW family in the coming months, I cant thank you enough for coming forward with this Brandy. I admire your bravery, and i admire you for moving away from your family in this way, and for sharing this information despite the consequences. iIam so sorry for your loss, I understand your brothers struggle, and i'm sorry that he was in a place he felt like he couldn't get out of due to this cult we were part of. Thank you so much for sharing this story. You are loved and appreciated and your brother will remain in my heart and mind as i move through my own journey.
I wish you well in your journey Chey. I hope you have a good circle of friends to help and support you. You deserve to be treated with respect and dignity for the person you are. Take care and keep safe.
Sending u love! Just kno even if your family doesn’t accept u the way u are there are plenty of others out there that will love u for being u. All the best xx
Brandy,my heart goes out to you. I'm so sorry for your loss. And I'm terribly sorry for what you're going through. You're very brave. Know there are a lot of people who Love you & will be thinking of you. This will get easier in time. You're going to be much happier eventually.
Yes Tamara our hearts & thoughts all go out to Brandy , and in fact, My Deepest condolences go to you Brandy for your loss of your loving, caring & totally honest with himself for being Gay brother. I know first hand how this JW-Watchtower society organization operates, and yes mistreats anyone that they feel even might bring the slightest reproach to there man made up as they go along Doctrines, no less there totally narcissistic & mind control religious watchtower CULT organization teachings. I was fully disfellowshipped over 48-years ago for being Gay, shunned and treated like I had some kind of leprosy for not being born totally heterosexual, and since no one in my family even tried to become a Jehovah Witness , ( thank god ) only me, I had no problem with me leaving this CULT, since my family accepted me as Gay, no matter what. and in time I did find a loving caring friend, & partner to share my life with , all these years. , I personally feel God made Homosexuals to test all the Religious Bigots of this world, Like this Stephen Lett, that Jesus Christ died for all people from all walks of life, on this earth, not just people that are born totally heterosexual, and while we are on this earth, we all should show by our actions, true love, respect, & empathy for others, for only LOVE not Hate or shunning will one , even try to become Christ like. stay strong, brandy and something inside ME, tells ME you will see your Brother again, one day , and I'm sure he knows you love him and always will unconditionally . no matter how this Watchtower society tries to use false man made up teachings to try and indoctrinate and brain wash there followers . Peace & Love to you always. !!
Thanks Brandy for coming forward. I'm PIMO and you've inspired me. Where are tight pant's relatives ? A niece, nephew, cousin, something c'mon! 2021 is set out to be interesting year.
Sexual Perversion is condemned in the Bible, but Jesus only emphasized Love. So, maybe we need to do the loving thing and Help people who are handicapped, physically and mentally.
@@ziggylaurie2268 well I sure do hope so. My daughter just left us to be a witness and she is so incredibly brainwashed it's almost impossible. It's impossible. I hope one day she wakes up. She's only 14.
Yes correct, his end... He should read this Bible verse: Revelation 22:19 English Standard Version and if anyone takes away from the words of the book of this prophecy, God will take away his share in the tree of life and in the holy city, which are described in this book.
For what it is worth. Thank you. I know what waiting for that axe to drop over this subject feels like. I'm so sorry for the pain coming. But I thank you for your bravery.
I’ve heard of non baptized worldly people with ‘ good hearts’ being resurrected but never “disfellowshipped” people being resurrected and given another chance. That’s a huge change
As a gay, ex-JW I have an idea of what was going through his mind but I'm so glad that I'm still here and I fight against the pain of losing my family every day. My heart goes out to her and her family ❤️
As a gay man with religious parents this story really resonates with me. Brandy is an amazing woman and I'm sure her bother knew that to his core and valued her immeasurably.
So very sad. My brother is gay and I shunned him for 10 years. 😢 I still feel guilty for not being there for him during the worst moments of his life. I can’t even imagine the pain Brandy is going through with the loss of her brother and the pain he must have been going through to take that step. I have thought of trying to help lgbt exjws who have come out and have nowhere to go by providing a halfway house for them. I have set this as a goal since my own daughter has come out as gay. I’ve been too distracted, anxious and depressed over the political situation in my country but as soon as things calm down I want to get on to this.😢
Oh Brandy! We love you and your brother. Thank you so so much for speaking out to help protect others. Parents, brothers, sisters, friends please please please stop shunning those dear to you. It is so harmful and it feels wrong because it is wrong.
💕Same here, several. Just lost my son suddenly 2 weeks ago & JW’s won’t do his memorial because he never got baptized. So evil. The rest of the family are JW’s.😢
@@dogsdroolllquinavancepasre6756 I'm very sorry for your huge pain - you lost your Child. That is strange because my aunt's husband who never was Jw and even made her difficulties had memorial with speach by elder. It was kind of respect to my aunt and was witness to uncle's family. I think my uncle was even catholic,who doesn't attend church but kept tradition about X-Mas Easter St.Claus :) Anyway don't be sad. No one who is "awake" with this kind funeral. The most important is our memory about the one who pass away.
Brandy - you are so courageous for telling us your heartbreaking story. I sincerely wish you all the best for the future and hope that you will be able to help others in a similar situation. Thank you.
She is brave. Thankfully, she'll never have to get kicked out of the home by her parents. And if the entire family resorts to shunning her, there is at least one person in this audience who'll foot a plane ticket for her to come be part of a new family.
I am so sorry for your loss Brandy, your standing up for your brother by speaking out is something I'm sure he'd be so proud of you for. Not just him, but thousands currently in the same boat. You are right about finding a way to build support and offer true community - surely there are ways to build this perhaps with the help of other individuals with knowledge & experience? This would be a hugely worthwhile endeavour
What gets me is how Stephen Lett delivers his talks like he is instructing young children, so inciting as to how he subconsciously regards the intellect of witnesses
Yes. I'm constantly thinking when he's speaking is "wtf, wtf, wtf?" and have grave difficulties getting past his apparent need to talk down and inability talk to adults as equals.
He needs serious help. does he even have children. they are a gift from god and are innocent and loving . unlike the GB. what would a pediatrician or child psychologist make of his statements . To me educated experts and even the general population would see this religion and many fundamentalist christians as very harmful and dangerous to peoples lives. religion is heading to be banned in the future. my opinion and that of many others. Governments are definitely looking at charity status of religions that dont do any good in society and just damage people. why should they be tax free when their members have to pay tax like everyone else who works for a living and businesses that pay tax.
Don't worry he will have what is coming to him... Revelation 22:19 English Standard Version and if anyone takes away from the words of the book of this prophecy, God will take away his share in the tree of life and in the holy city, which are described in this book.
I work with kids and have two of my own!(older now) but play time is when children learn! That comment was not very intelligent. People who work with kids would say the same!
Don't any other members of the governing body watch the way Lett acts in front of others on camera and realize what a joke he is? Why act like a clown making funny faces while other GB members don't do that.
Hard to say, seems like they all ha e their "style " if you will haha. For example Tony plays the heavy , Steve plays the kind grampa quality etc. Not sure what the others do in the way of branding. Idk just a wild guess, I'm playing with this a bit haha.
What a very brave lady. Thank you Brandy, for being your brothers voice now. Condolences on the death of your brother. I will remember you in my prayers.
@@deborahamstead5506 thank you my lovely. I have a daughter still in and 4 grandchildren, they shun me because I stood up for the victims of paedophiles. Theres no winners in this religion 💔
@@purplefairy4489 this is what woke me up after 29 years! The blood issue, the data base of Child abuse and John Cedars. Also my daughter was DF and I could would not shun her. The elders even told me to ignore my 3 grandchildren because mom was DF! They all came and lived with us!
I was disfellowshipped for being gay (bi) 40+ years ago as a teenager. I lost friends and family and was on my own so very young. I was shunned at JW family funerals. One JW family member and one JW friend was always there for me, and they risked everything. I was shunned for who I was, yet abusers in my JW family were protected. I've been suicidal. I've had therapy, support, and made real friends. For years I was resentful about the shunning. Now I'm glad. The Universe kept those toxic people out of my life because I wouldn't have been able to stop contacting them due to my past need to make them love me. To all those suffering alone you are NOT ALONE! PLEASE REACH OUT! ❤️💛💚💙💜 PS: I'm writing a book.
Incredible conversation. Brandy is so brave; it takes an extraordinary amount of strength to speak up as an exJW even in the best of circumstances, and her circumstances make everything so much more complicated. There are so many people like Steven, casualties of the shunning and homophobia of the organization, and speaking up about it and creating accepting communities is the best way to combat that.
I think he is trying to find out about JWs pay. They do not get paid for services. I didn't hear Brandi say anything negative. 🤷🏼♀️ I think the worst thing Steven does is talk like we are all 3.
@@gabrielmoralesgonzalez6471 You must have a low iq or something... I'm not against what he's doing, where in my comment did I say anything negative? The comment came from a place of awe lmao
@@gabrielmoralesgonzalez6471 No no I'm sorry I overreacted. I'm sorry to hear that but the brain is very elastic and can recover, do daily cardio and read everyday. The same thing happened to my dad 30 years ago.
Brandy is such a brave woman. And a great closing statement about getting through the storm to finally be surrounded by people who will love her unconditionally and how that is what her brother would have wanted.
Brabdy is psychologically disturbed . She looks like under drug effects . Her brother that suicids was ALSO psychologically disturbed , and all gays are like a pack of pittbulls . They are athéists , like lloyd evans is also . I' m not witness of J , but you cannot cheat me , no . Why don't you attack muslims that Kill 37 people in NIce , France and injured 77 people with a truck at full speed on french riviera ?? Why you attack the weak , and you do it on internet like cowards ?? When I say " you" I mean gays . snakes and tongues of snakes .
@@aeolian7556 No "Hola Amigos" not just cults.. religion in general can be very damaging and when people try to discount our objections of it by saying 'it's not hurting anyone' or 'it makes people live a more "moral" life', we can't let that slide because this video illustrates the kind of extremes religion can lead to.
@@Shmaples fair, however jehovah’s witnesses are a cult. not a religion. and they have more control over their members than your average religion, such as catholics for example. tens of thousands of JW die and let their children die for JW doctrine and rules.
Wow!!!!!💪👏❤Brandy, thank you for this courageous interview. The loss of your brother must have been so very distressing. So very sorry for that precious life gone😢🌈🌈😢
So sorry for your loss. My older brother did also commit suicide after being disfellowshipped. I can totally understand you when you talked about the feeling of guilt thinking about being part of the shunning. We have to live with it, but knowing we were under an extreme indoctrination when we participated in shunning of our close ones. 💔😌
I hope I don’t sound mean, but I truly wonder has he ever had a psych analysis completed and I say this as someone studied; he seems to have a personality disorder and suffers from extreme delusions. It is very apparent when he speaks that there is something not right about him.
@@SaffronHammer the issue is just being super religious isn’t a delusion. A delusion can’t be acceptable for their culture, society and religion... because then it’s not a delusion. If you are a JW what he believes is perfectly acceptable so doesn’t count as delusions (unless there is more too it)
@@Bringon-dw8dx John on the Isle of Patmos wrote down his delusions in Revelation--or he was tripping balls / psychedelic mushrooms. That crazy shit is not super religious, it is insanity.
@@Bringon-dw8dx believing the mad ravings in the Bible isn't delusional, rather it is indoctrination. And life is far more sane and beautiful, healthy and fulfilling when we wake from indoctrination and can think for ourselves.
Hi to Brandy. I have a niece named Brandy and she is about your age. I certainly appreciated the way you handled yourself in the interview. And for your bravery knowing what will likely transpire after this interview with your family. My brother was the first in our family to leave JW's. He was engaged to his fiancee with the parents of his fiancee in reluctant agreement. She was 16 and he was 18 so they all knew that patience and waiting were involved. He and she had already develo[ped a relationship for at least 8 mos possibly a bit longer when the parents all of a sudden changed their mind about the marriage possibility. My brother tried to reason with them, then got upset and tried to hurry the decision of his fiancee. The parents evidently put threats on her and my brother and forbid any further contact. As a result my brother made a quick decision to leave JW's. He went to all the family members and said his goodbyes. I was in shock really. I was a 4th gen JW and had not seen this side of any departure. I had been disfellowshipped myself at 18 years old for smoking and it took me nearly a year to get back. I was very repentant. My brothers bravery actuallly compelled me in a few years to begin questioning more of the soundness of what the org was teaching us and the techniques they used. I started first by testing the beard doctrine when I was about 26 years old. I didnt like most of the responses I got from elders and pioneer sisters in the cong. One of them even threatened to beat me up if I didnt get rid of that beard. Then a couple of years later I got into an adulterous situation. It developed because I felt my then wife was denying S##. to me. I was df again. Our marriage eventuually ended when I was about 30. I did repent and tried to get back but was severly shunned. I came as close to suicide as all I had to do was let out the clutch on my truck and I would have careened into a huge 30 foot drop onto solid concrete. I said one last prayer and miraculously God gave me a vision of what my three young daughters lives would be like if I did leave this world like that. I backed off the clutch and may not have thanked God then for saving me but definitely years later, I thanked him profusely and still do. I got reinstated again and df again and reinstated again. By the time I was 40 I had remarried a JW lady and had served at an assembly hall build for 8 months. There I put some of the last nails in the JW coffin in my mind. I began to do research on the early org and many of the things that Lloyd brings out were the things I saw as wrong in the Org. Back then we said the "Society". By the time I was 42 and had been in prayer about it for some time, I felt God tell me to put down the Watchtower and Awake and read my Word. I did that for two years and I then gave my life to Jesus. The way my life began to improve even with the various trials of having to lose my second wife and the association of all my family doesnt compare to the joy I found in following Jesus. I have a relationship with Him now and not any religion. You have quite a road ahead of you Brandy. I will be praying for you. I also want to tell you I am so sorry about what happened to your brother. I did have a cousin and a nephew perish for their choices, shunned first instead of loved. with love, Stephen H.
Ive always thought Steven Lett was a scum bag bottom feeder, now Im convinced. When he gave that 2020 talk on homosexuals its almost like he was aiming for his nephew. This guy has blood dripping from his hands.
Oh my gosh Brandy this is still so fresh for you so sorry for your loss. It is so courageous of you to come forward and speak publicly about this. YOU are just as much a victim of this org as any of us. I remember a particular elder in the congregation I was in that shamelessly used his family's lives as fodder for his public speaking and it deeply shamed them so I KNOW IT HAPPENS! I can only imagine the shame your brother must have been carrying with him. So sorry this happened to him.
Somebody deserves a standing ovation to be bold and brave to speak out. I'll have to take a second listen to the interview and I look forward to part two
Sheesh this hit home hard. Thank you both so much for this, I needed it. Brandy you are really brave and I’m sorry for your loss. It’s so nice to know that there are other ppl out there who understand all of this and realize the pain that comes with being shunned for being gay.
Lloyd, because of your tireless energies and the honorable platform which you have built, people like this young lady feel comfortable reaching out to you to speak out. Thank you for your work Lloyd!
This is just more evidence that this is not a divine organization. I was once a regular pioneer and ministerial servant, and I was disfellowshipped and reinstated twice for being gay, for nearly two years each time. The psychological effects were catastrophic. I tried my absolute hardest to change, but I felt like Jehovah gave up on me. I came so close to ending my life, even after being reinstated, because the even though I was admitted back into the flock, the ostracism was still palpable. I was an outcaste, and COVID only made that more clear. Leaving behind my entirely family was the hardest thing I have ever done, but I am glad that I chose life, and I have found the love of my life as well.
Very empathic act requiring firm courage Mrs Schmiedel. Sharing your feelings and experience will aid others whom peer over the fence of doubt. Thank you so much Brandy.
Powerful interview! Courageus Brandy- brawo , way to go! My heart goes out to You , another beautiful life gone (; How much blood is on their hands..... I want to cry right now . Please Lioyd have Brandy for your future interview. Love
Thank you for being brave, and speaking out for your little brother. As a big sister myself (my kid brother is 10 years younger), I understand you HAD to do this. I hope your story leads to more understanding of how damaging the JW policy of shunning is to everyone involved.
Was he talking to his wife in the convention talk? As, at home she would miss her nephew. This is so important to talk about. Thank you Brandy, so much respect for you. Surely human rights are violated by this dreadful forced shunning.
@@reece1929 I would have burst out laughing too. I have never seen anyone with such facial expressions. I often wonder if his neck is too long. There is a Jay the Comedian video and he does a real good piss take.
Brandy, I was very impressed with you in this video. In my opinion you showed the utmost respect for your uncle Stephen Lett. Your reserved manner showed honor, integrity and truthfulness without passion. You did not take this opportunity to bash your uncle or bring up skeletons as some would be tempted to do I'm sure. In the end, you have given the greatest respect and honor to your brother. I would be so honored if you were my sister. Thank you so much for what you have done today so bravely. You represent so many of us who have faded or been disfellowshipped. I can't imagine the heartache you have endured and unfortunately will continue to endure with your immediate family in the future. So selfishly, I say thank you again but never lose sight of the fact they're many of us who want to express love and support to you. Best wishes to you Brandy!
Thank you Brandy for sharing your story. I'm so sorry you and your family have suffered so much pain, and avoidable pain at that. I wish you every success with your efforts to support those ostracized by this unloving policy.
Brandy, wow my heart goes out to you!!! I have lost family to suicide and a dear friend, I am sorry for what you are dealing with and what is to come. Thank you for coming out and saying your peace on your and your brothers behalf
I concur with many on here that Brandy is extremely brave for being so open and so very articulate in expression her feelings regards the death of her brother.... Her story is very close to my own.... two of my closest in my earlier years of life both extremely zealous in their prospective lives as J.W,s , came out of their closets and announced they were gay..... Incidentally these two people were not aware of each other...They lived in different countries but were known to me... One was my brother and one was my closest friend and pioneer partner... Sadly one of the two who woud be ages with Brandy,s brother ( an only son) took his own life.... Brandy,s story brings all of this back to mind, not that my experience has ever been forgotten... the loss, lives with me every day, as it will with Brandy... Sadly the issue of suicide has been very real for me ,as three people who were extremely close friends have taken their lives... they live in my memory and are never forgotten... Just so very missed... Many thanks to both of you for this video, it will be revisited often....
So brave to come out like you are doing, thank you for your unselfish caring. We all need to join in with exposing these immoral religious beliefs! How many more will lose their lives over this.
The ExJW community is so thankful for you coming Forward❤️ There has been many Useless Suicides that did not need to happen. Watchtower is a Human Rights Violator and should be held accountable.
Such a heartfelt and heartbreaking story. Brandy you are so strong for speaking out. Thank you for sharing your story. You have many friends here to support you.
Dear Brandy, Thank you for sharing your very personal and heartbreaking story! Being PIMO till now, it is helpfull for me in considering the next steps...... With love, from the Netherlands, Peter
This woman is incredibly brave. What she does here takes so much courage. I and I believe all of your subscribers are unbelievably grateful for her decision to come forward and make a stand for what is right. So sad that her brother Steven saw no other way in his life. I am sure that this will in the long run will help others and prevent people in similar conditions seeing no other way out. Thank you so much Brandy (Brandi?) for speaking out, and helping others. You are amazing.
I'm so very sorry for the loss of your brother and I'm so so sorry your uncle used his death as rhetoric. My dad died refusing platelets and was used as a rhetoric story from the platform as well. I left after attending his funeral at the kh.
Kirsten, They use these as "shining examples" which is just plain cruel to families left behind. It should be private. Sorry for your loss. 😢 agape` 💙 & 🕊
Im so sorry about your dad. In my 17 years in the cult I attended 4 funerals all due to suicide. They always use their deaths as an excuse to talk about satans system of things, sin etc. It's absolutely disgusting.
