I Thought Joining Jehovah's Witnesses Would Save Me... Instead, I Lost Myself | Dear Alissa

Click the link below to: https://linktr.ee/alissasawake • Share your story on camera • Share your story in an anonymous letter • Ask a question about the Jehovah’s Witnesses • Find ways you can support the channel _________________________________________ In today's Dear Alissa, I'm sharing an anonymous letter from a young woman who joined Jehovah's Witnesses as a teenager while searching for safety and belonging. Instead, she found pressure to be perfect, isolation, people-pleasing, and a loss of identity. After leaving the organization she struggled with anxiety, depression, shunning, and learning how to navigate a world she'd been taught to fear. This is a powerful story about healing, deconstruction, and discovering who you are after leaving a high-control religion. If you've ever questioned your beliefs, felt like you had to earn love and acceptance, or struggled to rebuild your life after leaving Jehovah's Witnesses, I hope this story reminds you that you're not alone. Please leave a kind, encouraging comment for our anonymous writer. Your words may mean more than you realize. ♥️ _________________________________________ My mission is to create a safe, welcoming space where people feel empowered to use their voices, share their stories, and ask honest questions. I truly believe that every experience has the power to inspire, encourage, and help someone else feel less alone. Thank you so much for the support, and I’ll see you in the next video! With love, Alissa #exjw #exjehovahswitness #cultsurvivor #cults #leavingjehovahswitnesses