Leonie: Er sagte, es ist ein Teil der Zeugen Jehovas | Survivors & Supporters | EndTheSilence

Leonie grew up in the Jehovah's Witnesses religious community. Behind the facade, sexual abuse by a male member of the congregation began early on—justified by religious power and silence. Many knew about it. No one protected her. ### ### 📄 Personal Letter The letter read aloud forms the intro to this video. It was developed in collaboration with the speaker. It was important to us to provide those affected with a safe and comfortable introduction to the recording—and the resulting video. Therefore, we jointly formulated a letter addressed to specific individuals or the public. It serves to allow them to share their initial thoughts and speak in their own words. We provided only support—no interference with the content, just formal guidance. ### ### Moderated by: Alina Hess & Jonathan Drefs ### ### 💬 Want to share your story with us? Then simply message us on Instagram: @endthesilencede. Our team of psychological professionals will contact you and guide you safely through the entire process. Please note: EndTheSilence is not a counseling or support service. We only assist with the publication of stories. You can find information about professional resources below. ### ### 📲 Follow us for more: Instagram:   / endthesilencede   TikTok:   / endthesilencede   Website: https://EndTheSilence.de ### ### ⚠️ Note (Trigger Warning): This video is educational content created for awareness and prevention purposes. It addresses topics that may be distressing for some viewers. The video aims to raise awareness of the issues presented and contribute to prevention. All participants were accompanied by psychological professionals. We encourage viewers to consciously engage with the topic and seek support if needed. All participants were accompanied by mental health professionals. If you need help, please contact: 📞 0800 22 55 530 – anonymous & free 💬 krisenchat.de – available 24/7 ### ### 🎥 Location: A big thank you to CONTORA Office Solutions for providing the location and their invaluable support! 🌐 https://www.contora.de 📍WINX Tower Frankfurt ### ### EndTheSilence – Because silence changes nothing.