The Dark Side of the Jehovah’s Witness World - Lacie Documentary 

I grew up in this organization and was physically and mentally abused. Thank you for coming forward your strength is amazing.

Such a brave lady, beautifully presented. Thank you xx

My heart goes out to her. Nobody should ever have to go through that. People inside the religion have no idea that this stuff goes on. They are isolated from it very very well. I didn’t find out about it until I left. I was so horrified.

My sister had people coming to our house when I was in elementary. That was over 50 years ago. Their views changed over the years. One day one of them said Jesus had not been born to mary at that time, right then and their I stop listening to her and them. Fast forward to about 7 years ago, when she told me it's God, Jesus, and the organization. I told her she done lost her damn mind. I finally read up on their religion for myself. I told her how the founder had did bad things and ex witness said it's a cult. She said they're not allowed to read up about the religion. The bottom line she's been in the faith for over 50 years and she can't answer for herself. When you asked her question she'll try to answer, but she will have to get back with you after talking to another member. A couple of years ago I had to tell her to leave me alone and I blocked her, she tried calling me from other people phone. She really make me laugh by believing everything they say.

Brave lady! Wish more would come forward ….

I left when I was 15. It took me 40 years to finally get over it. Much of the time I was terrified that I might be sucked back into their dark world. Thank you for exposing them, you are very brave

I believe that all us recovering JW should bring a class action lawsuit.

My daughter joined at 15, I’ve not seen her since then because she thinks, is told, I am evil. So hurtful.

This video should be compulsory viewing at every kingdom hall throughout the world.

I was born into Jehovah's Witnesses and was trapped for 30+ years, it completely tore my life apart when I left, it's the last time I ever saw any of my friends or family. I'm sure there are hundreds of thousands of people damaged by the Org

This cult needs to be destroyed. Coming from an ExJehovahs witnesses for 17 years

I also was brought up as a JW for 20 years, my mum was converted but my Dad was not but still had my childhood robbed from me. No sexual abuse but emotional abuse and deprived of being normal. Forced to go knocking on doors bothering people, constant bullying at school. No Christmas or Easter,I was 12 years old before I new when my birthday was. My Mum is still a JW but no longer associates with me since I had the courage to disassociate myself as I married a abusive man who called himself a god fearing man. My so called Mother told me she loved god more than she loved me. I am now 50 with a loving husband and 2 grown children but still has a effect on my life. I dream of getting upon the platform at the Kingdom Hall and giving them all a sermon of my own. Hate is a strong word, but I hate the lot of them. I send all my love to you all who have been effected by this so called religion. They are all a bunch of freaks.

I was also raised as a JW. It’s such an emotionally damaging organisation even without the added sexual abuse. I got out in my late teens and even at middle age there are some difficulties due to the past. It’s better times now with more support so please get all you need and I wish you all the success and fun in life you truly deserve ❤

This religion presents itself as truth but in reality it is a very dangerous.

My best friend became a JW after that all I heard, no matter what we did together was him telling me I needed to be a JW. Finally one day, we had gone spearfishing together and he dropped me off at my house and he told me that the elders at his Kingdom Hall had told him he had to treat me like a heathen because I wouldn't become a JW. I stood there in total shock as he told me that from that day forward he would not speak to me or even recognize my existence. I told him if for no other reason than that I would NEVER become a JW, he left his wife and kids, he got fired from his jobs, then he put a gun in his mouth, ALL! due to the JW organization, they are evil to no end.

Toward the end, she says "I couldn't understand how they chose not to help me . . . how they chose to help an abuser . . ." In reality, the elders were trying to help the organization, not the abuser. The organization didn't want to get sued. They loved money more than they loved honor, truth or justice. This almost always happens. Read Donald Jeffries' book "Bullyocracy" about how institutions almost always side with the bully and try to gaslight the victim (in order to evade lawsuits).

More children in any religious sec need to hear these stories and understand that life was NEVER meant to be oppressive. I applaud her for speaking out.

The way they protect pedophiles and throw victims of abuse under the bus just makes my blood boil! I’m so sorry you had to endure that, and you’re so brave to talk about it! I hope you get the justice you deserve!

Your bravery is so admirable. I'm so sorry Lacie. No child deserves what you have endured. Thank you for our courage to speak up and help others!

I grew up as a JW in the midlands, I think the effects of my upbringing will always have an effect on me. Your so brave sending hugs xxx

Thank you for speaking out 🙏 I was 13 when I got baptized. 9:36 Worst decision I’ve made my whole life 😢

My mother has been a JW for decades and I wish I could get her out of that mess.

So many of these stories are coming out. The issue with the ORG is not that they have sexual abuse instances that arise, because all organizations have that issue, I believe. The issue that damns them (Jehovahs Witneses) IMO is their absolute refusal to take these cases seriously and to report the cases they have to the police. I also grew up in the BORG and witnessed sexual abuse by many towards many. It was never handled well or sometimes even at all.

A common theme in this cult, is that the mother's of the abused will insist they (own children) remain silent and reporting the abuse is discouraged. The mother's show little to no emotions and have no remorse upon hearing their child cry out for help. Maybe it's because, the mother's themselves experienced abuse and have been encouraged to never expose their abusers. Hence the lack of emotional reaction.

All religions are as ridiculous as eachother. How on earth people believe those fairy tales is beyond me.

So, sin is bad but the church getting a bad rep is worse. Got it.

My grandparents were some of the first Jehovah's Witnesses. My Grandfather molested his youngest daughter and that caused some serious psychological damage that she was never able to recover from. I don't know if he ever molested my mom. She passed away at age 75 ten years ago. It's so sad when any church or religion covers up crime and abuse!

Lacie, my heart dropped, hearing you share your story. A virtual hug from a fellow survivor in Australia.

Dear Lacie. I've been in tears several times while listening to you. I was also abused by a family member as a young child. Though probably not physically as bad as you either. But it's the fear and shame that a child must live with day after day, year after year, that creates the deep trauma that never really goes away. Living in the same house as the perpetrator and constantly trying to avoid being alone with them. I finally told my mother when I was in my late 30s. She didn't cry. She didn't hug me. She stayed sitting on the other side of my lounge room while I too cried "the sort of crying that you can't come back from". The religion has a lot to answer for. The damage of their mind control in all areas of my life were profound. Thankfully I'm free of those thoughts now and I did leave home at 17 to escape the control. However, I did suffer for years due to the upbringing. But I also became a very strong woman. You spoke beautifully and I'm so very very glad that you are properly free of that religion while you're still young. AND big shout out to your wonderful sister and brother in-law. What a fantastic support they were. 🤗❤️

That is disgraceful, I'm so sorry this happened to you. Nothing I say will make you feel any better, I hope you find peace and some closure as you deserve all the happiness and good things x

I'm so sorry this happened to you. Keep spreading the message and warn everyone the dangers of this toxic religion.

They do not celebrate halloween because they hate when people knock on their door and bug them for stuff. 😅🤣😂

It’s only a matter of time before this cult is over.

Your so Very Strong. The “elders” are Men . JW org are Men. The whole patriarchal system within JW is are Men . I’m so so so sad & angry you were put thru this Disgusting behaviour; which is 💯 the Perpetrators Fault . You poor darling . He should be locked 🔒 up for 20 yrs and on the sex offenders register!! Don’t go to them ( JW). . Jesus is beyond them . God sees them. & their Hypocrisy & there ruined version of the Bible . Horrible that they said to u your thoughts are read by God / Devil. Your thoughts are private. I’m free & ask you to stay X JW. thank you for sharing. 🌼🌹🌸 your story.

An old ex of mine had invited me into his JW church and I remember asking him why those ppl were in that room with clear glass. And why are they separated from the rest of the congregation. He said because they sinned and that they had to be separated to prevent the spreading of their sin. I asked, but aren’t we all sinners? And he said yes but they did something really bad. And I said, why can’t they just ask God for forgiveness and sit with the rest of us sinners? He couldn’t answer that.

This isn't just a jehovas problem this is actually a worldwide problem in non religious groups too

THIS IS REALLY GOOD! My Jehovah family are the most dark and abusive people.

Even a Christian cannot brush aside the worship of Jehovah as God. In Revelation 1:5 the Son of God called himself "Jesus Christ, 'The Faithful Witness,'" When on earth as a man he was a Jew, an Israelite, to whose nation the words of Isaiah 43:10 were written: "You are my witnesses, 'is the utterance of Jehovah, 'even my servant whom I have chosen.'" Jesus demonstrated that he was a faithful and true witness of Jehovah God. His genuine disciples today must be the same kind of witnesses, Jehovah's.

A married Jeovah witness,ruined my life,it was the most cold and calculist person i ever knew.i will never again look at jeovahs witnesses in a positive way !

Very interesting indeed. I listened with both admiration for the lady and shock at the behaviour of a so called religion of Jehovers Witness. After a conversation with 2 Jehovers Witnesses several years ago whilst they were door knocking in the area they have been contacting me ever since, sending me letters and inviting me to their local Kingdom Hall in Merseyside. I have ignored all correspondence.

always felt bad for this kid named Nigel at my primary school class that always had to leave the room when the tv set came in or any type of video was meant to be played in class :/ he was a nice funny kid and a really talented artist (around year 4-5 doing detailed faces and cartoon people) but then i came to realize that he was so good at drawing as that was all he was allowed to do at home in his free time :'3

Her strength is inspiring ❤️

Same thing happened to me here in Australia. My own father was an elder and also lead a paedophile ring of 5 other men within the congregation. I was horrifically abused every second day from 7 years old until I was 10, when I had to have emergency surgery to repair major damage to my butt. Nothing was ever done because the men were protected by the organisation. I've since been disfellowshipped for not conforming, being disruptive to their teachings and labelled an apostate for speaking against them.

This is like Jimmy Saville, and too be something that is meant to be a God based organisation is disgusting (disgraceful!). What this lady has done should be admired. I wish to send her my best wishes and I hope she finds a wholesome relationship with anyone she finds. I'm very proud of watching what she said about what she went through.

Well done for speaking up! Thanks for sharing your story and experience with us.

I always felt sorry for their kids at school. What no Christmas presents? Seems the more cult-like the movement, the greater the likelihood of this sort of thing being hushed up, mind you abusive step-parents are probably endemic no matter the religion. Lacie's very brave and also a very attractive personality.

JW elders pressure you and make you feel guilty via untruthful statements. They seem to forget that Jehovah searches the heart and not man. Elders say you cannot drink for eg, but the bible clearly states that a little drink is good for us (in moderation). It does not say that Satan can hear our thoughts either, only Jehovah can! I've known many elders be innacurate in their teaching, and this causes big problems! If a person is not happy or confused with a biblical statement said by a JW, the best thing to do is go to the horses mouth and double check the bible, thoroughly study the particular verse and look for all verses associated with it and then you'll get to the truth. Jw elders get too big for their boots!! Don't turn against Jehovah for the wrong doings of man regardless of their social standing. (some elders are bullies/judgementle)

A good man with or without religión will always be good. A bad man with or without religión will always be worse.

Thank you for sharing your story; it’s becoming way too familiar of the Elders/ men in the KH and sexual abuse is handled…. SMDH!!! Welcome to the real life, screw that “enemy of happiness” cult…

It seems alot off this went on in other religions as well.. So there not the only ones.. That have wolfs in Sheep's clothing.. Judgement day will be on them also.. And no hiding place 🙏

So sorry to hear your story and what you went through, but you are very brave for telling your story and speaking up, there is far too much of this happening!

Fuck. This is hard to listen to

This lady is the deal, brave, courageous with more integrity in her hair follicles than the whole church put together. I am awed by her strength. Thank you for sharing your story Lacie ❤

Well done Lacie. Interesting that you said how well respected Cliff was, but a few of us didn’t feel that way at all. But none of us would have thought he’d do what he did. It’s great that Kerry supported you so well. The organisation’s stance on child abuse was perfectly adhered to by that congregation. I doubt the two elders that dealt with you have struggled with their conscience since 2019 I hope Ellie is ok You’ve shown a lot of courage Lacie Best wishes Nick Bourne

As traumatic and horrific that must have been , I hope you’ve found solace in that the organisation revealed itself to you , and that your life is now able to go in a different direction ! Sending you big hugs 🤗 your experience was heartbreaking 💔

My heart and respect goes to all children any age and men or woman who go through that and fight back and expose those sick F...cks. . I admire you for your strenght to speak up and keep fighting your whole life..❤❤❤ 🇩🇪Berlin

This is a clear example of pharidiac religion where the rules are more important than human situation. That is mot Christ . The parable of good Samaritan is very clear. It is not the institution that counts but the action of true love and care.

Lacie, I am so, so, so sorry. My heart breaks for you:/ I was born in and grew up a jw. Something similar happened to a girl a year younger than me that I've known all my life and consider a sister as much as my biological sister. I saw what it did to her and I was blind with rage at the lack of protection that she was given when she came forward. But it didn't wake me up bc I thought it was a one-off, a bad situation where I lived. It wasn't until I was in my 30s and I finally realized this is a worldwide travesty that's being committed and overlooked deliberately everyday in the org, that's when I woke up and became determined to get out and never look back. Fortunately I never married or had kids but it scares me to death to think that if I had, anytime in the last 15 years, I would have raised them in this cult. That thought makes my stomach hurt every time I think it:/

*The only worth that I have is the fact that I am a born-again believer in Jesus Christ, and I have the Holy Spirit living in me. If I didn’t have that I would be an absolute worthless wretch. But by the Grace of God the cross has made me flawless. You have a free choice to make, either Jesus Christ or the worthless state that you are in. The choice you make have consequences, remember that. Heaven & Hell are real. Choose wisely. The only requirement for salvation is faith in Jesus Christ. There is nothing you can do to earn salvation thru works. Faith and Faith alone. Everything in your life from beginning to end is Meaningless, meaningless, Meaningless without Jesus. Ecclesiastes 1:2 Ask Jesus for help right now my friend. We are in the very end of the End Times. The very fact that you exist is God’s testimony of His love for you** Lord Jesus I pray for everyone who reads this post, that you would surround them with the sacred blood of Christ Jesus as a living, healing, protective shield, from the evil one and all the powers of darkness. AMEN, AMEN, ***********

You are very brave & I am impressed by your understanding & logic. I was part of the group of abused ones in Australia & the first day of the enquiry mentioned my abuser’s name - I had put that memory so far down but it just exploded that day. An old friend, an elder, asked me to give him a reason why I wouldn’t return & I said “I can give you a thousand reasons” that was the number in Australia!! Keep your chin up precious girl ❤️💜

That is exactly what they do hide in their religion, people see them say wow what proper people and they are totally the opposite ,,,very sad.

I’m so very sorry that u went through this. It’s disgusting how they always protect the abuser and not the abused. Sending love and hugs

I think this story realy happen ,we should lesson both party ,how ever j.w are no't a collecting of angel ,they are imperfect ,even therie org like diamond ,when u see insight diamond u will see scrach ,everbody should know about this organization those pupil who did wrong thing they removed from congragation ,every year they removed above 50 thousand ,

I also grew up in Jehovah's witlessness, I cold tell you some horrible stories I have witnessed myself or was told by other young teens. I had this one friend that i grew up with in the Congregation and after about 10 years she confided in me about her father who was also an elder had raped her daily for more then 10 years. the congregation didn't do anything to him at all. This is just one of many stories and this was all from one small city in southwest florida I would say about 25 years ago. I thank you for being brave enough to come forward and talk about what happened because I know how much they pressure you into keeping silent, again I can't say how brave you were for that thank you.

I was baptized as a Jehovah's Witness when I was 16 as well I feel this video very very much oh hello welcome to disfellowship land too. I am proud to be a "worldly" person now but I am not normal by any means, I have a great difficulty with socializing and definitely have been affected by being raised a JW. Everyone I grew up with lost. How is it that I would want to go back when they totally deny your existence?

You are a very brave, intelligent, young woman. Corruption is the bottom line of these closed-door 'religious' cults. Many people are ignorantly led astray, and others willingly follow their leaders path of sickness, into an allegiance of silence. Your courage matters-GOOD FOR YOU!!! I am terribly sorry for what you had to/do endure.

I’m so sorry you had to go through this. This religion has nothing to do with the love God has for us sending His son Jesus Christ to forgive us and help us to live a righteous life. God is a perfect father who will never leave us nor forsake us. JW have nothing to do with Him

Thank you for sharing! You’re incredibly Brave. I was raised in this Cult, I’ve been out for 15 years and still struggle with relationships and anger.

I’ve never seen this in the Kingdom Hall. They are strict and fall the Bible as it’s written but they were all nice people to me.

Your story will help others to speak up and tell the truth about this org ! So sorry you had to go thru that horrible experience .

Being a JW surely has restrictions.the organization is not for everyone. However there millions that do enjoy it. Sadly the great majority the exit, or get fellowship turn it a horror story. I was born into the organization 63 years ago. I too thought the grass was greener, and left for several years. I however blamed no one but myself. It didn’t take long to realize what I was being protected from. I only pray I can correct the damage I did to myself and others while out. Way I considered a prison was actually a safe haven. I’m so glad I returned, this is where I belong. I only ask that not much attention is given to those that are just disgruntle about getting fellowship only because they prefer sin.

Wow....What a strong young lady. Her story is very touching and troubling!

My beloved husband was verbally abused in JWs With we were young there were elders that were eyeing me as a potential mate but I loved my man We were both abused because we were working class people and did not make very much money. We are honest and tried yo be loving to all glad we left that evil organization after a few years and we develop a strong relationship with Our Heavenly Father and Jesus and they helped us to heal and become spiritually strong! ❤

Hey folks--you know any Christian org or denomination that hasn't had issues, abuses, etc.? Don't you have anything going in your life except to trash someone's faith?

When they come to my door. I haven’t got time for people like that they make me sick my heart goes out to the childrene

You amazing lady. Thank you so so much for speaking out.. you do it with such grace. May life be kind x

they where exsposed long time ago there a cult bless you keep going

Dude… …. I had always heard of these door going types but never saw one until I was in college… 2 of them came to my apartment one day and were asking me if I was Christian, believed in God, etc. i told them yeah I am Catholic … tbh, I was just trying to not be rude or cold or tell them to go away or anything… wasnt trying to get into any serious conversation, just figured I would make small talk and then kinda “alright, nice to meet you I gotta go!” And shut the door on them like thanks but no thanks without having to say it…. Holy moly… they never left me alone. They would come back every few months for almost 6 years (literally until I moved). They didn’t do anything bad or anything, they just would not take no for an answer even when I politely told them I am satisfied with my beliefs and not interested in your group… they would just come back, with smiles on their faces and just be all like “Oh sorry but we just were in the area and wanted to see if you were interested in these pamphlets…” and occasionally would tell me about their Temple which was like 45 min away which was weird and be like “drop by” … it got to the point i just wouldn’t answer the door or my live in gf would and just say he’s not here… and they always left pamphlets and literature… I looked at it. It was never anything cultish or whacky (which I kind of was hoping for for my amusement) it was just cookie cutter generic Christian messaging like Jesus loves you. BUT the freakiest part was literally 2 years into them coming every few months, so prob their 7th time coming to my place, I heard a knock and looked out the window and it was an asian woman (and it was always a black woman and a man of indeterminate race before) so I open and then the black woman just comes out from around the side of the building! It was like she was hiding to get me to open the door! Weird!! And the black woman was like “oh hi this is mei feng she doesn’t speak english but she is from china, I brought her to meet you because you speak Chinese.” WTF. Dude… I had made like 1 brief comment 2 years earlier the firstt time I met them just in small talk. I was in college so they were like “Oh what classes u taking?” Etc etc so I told them I was learning Chinese… and they not only remembered that passing comment two years later but had actually brought a chinese woman to me.. like seriously strange. It made me think they like take notes on people they talk to and had some file on me or something… that or just a great memory but in a sort of incessant type of way.. all so strange. They clearly were very experienced doing this though. Like they never went “too far” … they wouldn’t show up every week but more like every 4 months. They never asked to come inside. Never tried to tell me that Catholicism is wrong or anything, or chastise me for living with a girl. They always were polite and friendly. Like I said their literature was all pretty inane and nothing that would scare people off. And I’m just not the type of person to bluntly tell someone “I’m not interested please go away.” I would feel kind of bad lol. I kinda rely on people getting the message just from my body language and brevity… they were very persistent in a very seemingly calculated and careful way.

JC's last teaching to his disciples:"Beware of all false teachers, preachers, and prophets for they will claim they are from me but, they stand against all that I am".

Being a witness for 3 years I saw how difficult it was for these kids growing up in this damaging Cult. I got out before getting married and having children because I wasn’t going to let this organization ruin their lives.

Wow! As a man this Cliff guy let me down too, I don't know him and I'm not a Jehova witness, I mean he let down my gender. You are a vey brave lady to even do this interview and you have my upmost respect. I am truly sorry you had to go through this, I often wonder about girls and women that have had this sort of abuse how they feel about men afterwards, there are some monsters out there, but not all men are the same, this goes back to my first part, these monsters let decent men down by doing these horrible things.

You’re so brave I’m sorry this happened to you 😞

Gosh I'm terribly sorry that you experienced that. Just know that you are not alone.

Have a good mind to play this to jws when they call.

Very, Very touching and thought provoking. Thank you for sharing, Lacie.

Wow... this was powerful and horrible and moving all at the same time. When I came to God I had a co-worker who was part of the organization and tried every day for literally a year to convince me to join them. Thank goodness I didn't do it... Your courage and strength is inspirational. Remember, God will always love you. No matter what you do. God's love is unconditional.

i was also bought up as a jehovas witness and was at tipton congregation with my nan where cliff whiteley was an elder i knew him well he used to come round her house. Glad to hear shes on a better place now n hes in a worse one the nonse fairplay to her for speaking out

I was raised a JW too and all they did was traumatize me. They honestly don’t care about you unless you give them money.

Ban this evil cult.

same happen to me! Jehovah’s Witness act godly in front of others and the congregation but at home we get the beatings and slavery as children! please ask all the children of Jehovah’s Witness how is everything at home?

Bravo LaCie for speaking the truth! You will be fine. The Universe will take care of you! I hope others see your video and are saved from becoming part of JW. I became a JW when I was 21. Totally devoted to the “truth” (as JW) call their believes. I instantly became a full time preacher. Climbed the ranks (which they claim there are no ranks). I was a pioneer, special pioneer, bethelite, missionary. My husband was on a branch committee in country where we served as missionaries. The closer I got to the “headquarters” the worse the organization looked. I finally denounced my faith due to similar issue as Lacie. The organization covers up sexual abusers, which allows these predators to continue to hurt others. I had served JW for 38 years, devoted my entire life to the work. My husband died suddenly. My chance to leave the organization. When I left I did not receive a penny, no support at all. Nothing. They left me in the cold. I was 60 years old! No pension, no social security, no insurance. I did not bad mouth the organization. Did not expose their wickedness. But they felt no obligation to me what so ever. Sorry, sorry, sorry organization that claims they love mankind. That was ten years ago. I am grateful everyday that I left. Things have turned out beautifully for me. The Creator saw me and took care of me, continues to take care for me, I lack nothing!

I wish I could give you a big hug but your father ruined that for true Christian men. Any religious organization that protects the abuse of children should be delt with the same way as the abuser.Do not be the prisoner of his crime ,forgive him and let society and God present punishment. May God bless your heart 🙏♥️

The JWs always come to my residence. "Leave me alone!"

Thank you for speaking out, you are beautiful, strong and brave. Unfortunately that is very common in many religions, I was abused within the christadelphian religion and I was kicked out of my family and the church when I spoke out. Thank you for speaking your truth, everyone that speaks out is helping raise awareness, and hopefully one day it will get so uncomfortable they will stop hiding such a horrendous evil towards children.

I'm a survivor beating on the regular a 15 year old girl committed suicide in her bathtub at her home We need to save the children raised in this cult

This Satanic cult has ruined my childhood and most of my life. I wish I could get that time back., but I can't cant. May Jesus give me strength to truly forgive them, and my Mum for the Shit they put me through.

Thank you for coming forward Lacie. Brave woman 💞

Long ago they said they’re not Christians because the worldly people say that but now they’re saying they’re Christians. They’re always changing their tunes, so progressive and fickle

It wasn't just the Jehovah's Witnesses who let her down, but Jehovah himself. There is no god.

There should be laws against any organisation (religious or not) that withholds evidence, or protects child abusers against conviction. They should be held accountable as if it was conspiracy to commit child abuse. In my eyes, they are just as guilty as the actual offender, and it just helps inable pedophiles to commit, or carry on commiting child abuse. It's just to protect the image and name of their religion or cult. What a bunch of sickos. If there is a God, I am sure he would be fuming with rage, and send them all to hell.