Thank you all so much. The outreach since the interview went up has been overwhelming and has helped me heal. I can’t tell you how much it means to me that you’ve understood. I was anxious about discussing these things, but I’m so happy to learn that many ex-JWs watch the channel, and I truly hope this video reminds you that you’re not alone. Anyone out there afraid to come out about something, I see you. I support you. Thanks so much everyone.

@zzygyy

3 жыл бұрын

Brave man. Here's to you man. 🍻

@jakhr1729

3 жыл бұрын

Thx Chris

@wrenwry

3 жыл бұрын

thanks for putting yourself out there, i hope your family remains ok after this. best wishes chris, your community is here for you, be safe.

@humphreyward5637

3 жыл бұрын

So proud of you that you could talk about it, keep up the good work Sending virtual hugs

@deningunapartefilms8257

3 жыл бұрын

Im one!

Not all heroes wear capes. Some wear pop culture crossover t-shirts.

@milagilbert3380

3 жыл бұрын

This should honestly be the top comment ;)

@eduardobragaxz

3 жыл бұрын

What are the crossovers in the shirt?

@TheVirtualObserver

3 жыл бұрын

❤️

@SuperPeterok

3 жыл бұрын

Cowboy Bebop

@randywhite3947

3 жыл бұрын

Because he's the hero KZread deserves, but not the one it needs right now

Chris - I’m 80 and got out of Jehovah’s witnesses when I was 40. I’m still scarred and scared actually. Thank you for sharing your story!

@lulucool45

Жыл бұрын

i'm so glad you're here and that you made it out

@Easyflux

Жыл бұрын

@titusorelius9458

Жыл бұрын

Ex-Pentecostal Christian here. Left the church around 25. Now 45. Still scarred, ashamed, and furious.

@tatianahawaii13

Жыл бұрын

Hugs Nancy

@titusorelius9458

Жыл бұрын

@@tatianahawaii13 Ask first.

I was a child victim. I was also married into the religion. My ex assaulted me. I went to the elders asking for "help". They literally told me "boys will be boys" and not to report it to the police (2 witness rule). The worst things to do are to divorce w/out adultery or become an apostate or being gay/bi. But I couldn't handle the abuse and I finally filed for divorce. The Watchtower and Awake constantly advised that women just take whatever abuse they get because "God hated divorce" My ex tried to poison me as a response. I got so many other crazy stories that they get away with. I ran away from the relationship and religion and never looked back. I wear the "Apostate" label with pride. Telling them you are an apostate is the quickest way to get on a "do not contact" list.

@olivesoondar1165

Жыл бұрын

I have a relative who married a JW of a different race , we not racial so we accepted , but she was always sick & poor thing thought if he took good care of her she will get better ; its was a great struggle for him 13yrs now , he caught her during Covid lockdown texting a man she used to study with previouly before they got married ; he called & spoke to the man , said he only talks to her because he knows she not well & they became good friends over the yrs ; she began to behave like she had Schitzophenia halluzinating the house filled with people ; he took her for treatment , after she got better last yr , she did courses & got a job in the city far from home , now she wants an apartment to move closer to her job ; she admitted to him she dont love him , but she stayed to build her fiances to get half of everything he owns over that 13yrs they are married ; she went to pioneer school & used to regular pioneer before covid ; but she dont like to cook & clean the house as she used to be home since she got married , she is 13yrs older than him & he had to sleep on a sofa in their masters bedroom as she didnt want him on the bed with her , but the dog can sleep on the bed with her ; that young man is crushed if not for his mother he might commit suicide as he used to cry like a baby behind his house when stress took him over & dont know what to do ; he was very sick last yr too ; a hard big kidney stone went down his Utrea & cut it causing the urine to be blocked ; after laser crushing it ; he still had to go back to do major surgery to repair it because it was healing closed & no urine flowing ; all his money was done together with his parents money as it cost a lot to get done private ,( no help through the hospital ) ; he spent 1yr home then eventually he got better & went back out to work in January , he went to the elders & they told her its not right to be living like that , because she only using him , she got a job & decided time to move out , but praise & thank God , seems his mother prayers got answered for her to leave the matrimonial home & she want a divorce with 50% of everything he has , his parent were the ones who helped him fiancially & physical labour to build that house plus , he bought a new 6burner stove cash , a new whirpool machine as the ones they had was giving trouble & she still not changing her mind about leaving him ; he is on depression meds too as he does get a chest pain & its not his heart or kidney they were ruled out by test done ;;; we all are praying for him to get back his life by God's grace !

@Valehass

7 ай бұрын

@@olivesoondar1165 I think what you described was a gold digger not a JW. They're all pieces of sh*t, just look at Amber Heard.

Chris Stuckmann: I give Jehovah’sWitness an F-

@BritneyLaZonga

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, this was a serious matter, but your comment gave me a good laugh anyway

@solaris100

3 жыл бұрын

Hahaha awesome

@dreadstheheart

3 жыл бұрын

LMAOOOO

@AP-hn8wd

3 жыл бұрын

@@BritneyLaZonga you’re welcome. 2021 not starting off well, so I thought laughter can bring some good to the world.

@oghren6617

3 жыл бұрын

Ap- not even Cats got an F- 😂

" .....So I give Jehovah’s Witnesses a D- "

@varadraigaonkar107

3 жыл бұрын

F*

@MeltonECartes

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, F...

@elenasalwa9828

3 жыл бұрын

😂😂😂😂 Thanks man! You finally broke my crying with that comment!

@daredevil6145

3 жыл бұрын

lol

@reviewer49642

3 жыл бұрын

I F you mean

I don't think I've seen anything sadder than that poor teenage boy announcing that he can't do movie reviews anymore because of reasons he can't discuss. It's sincerely heartbreaking. I'm so glad that Chris is as brave and dedicated to his dreams as he is.

2.7 million times someone has heard your story. Thankfully today, I was one of those 2.7M. Thank you Chris

@laymanphil8513

Жыл бұрын

me too

@NolanChisholm

2 ай бұрын

Actually 3 million

I was also a Jehovah's Witness and they gave me an ultimatum, either leave my then girlfriend (as she wasn't a Jehovah's Witness) or leave the congregation, so fast forward 30 years, me and the wife have three beautiful children and recently celebrated our 30th wedding anniversary and don't look back.

@discogypsyfish9577

3 жыл бұрын

That's wholesome af

@lucasmendez9884

3 жыл бұрын

I’m so glad to hear

@daxbruce3491

3 жыл бұрын

Oops 😬 lol 😆.

@joanaisabelcolltruyol3090

3 жыл бұрын

I think they must do this everywhere......I have also heard that birthday parties are forbidden.....

@christofferjenzen78

3 жыл бұрын

Damn,they´re truly monsters. Good for you sir,great decision,you won the whole thing.

I grew up Jehova Witness. When I was sexually assaulted by an older boy at the Kingdom Hall in the bathroom all they did was tell him to apologize. I had clearly looked like I had been sexually assaulted walking out of the bathroom. I was only 9 years old and I didn’t understand why nobody cared what he did to me. I didn’t have the words or the knowledge of what happened to me. I didn’t know about sex, yet alone a sexual assault. I just remember hating seeing that boy 2 times a week for years. It was like I was being taunted. I developed extreme anxiety. Years later I realized what had happened to me and how it was wrong. When I was 16 I told my parents I would never go back to the Kingdom Hall again and I hated anything religious for years. I pass that Kingdom Hall a few times a week and I still feel like the same traumatized 9 year old girl. I’ve never really talked about this with anybody. Watching this video was therapeutic. Thank you for sharing ❤️

@Peasham

3 жыл бұрын

The worst thing Witnesses enable might just be sexual assault.

@crust9889

3 жыл бұрын

That's seriously awful. I can't fathom how terrible that must have been. They're sick monsters for barely acknowledging the trauma he inflicted upon you. I hope things are mending. I have several close friends who have been sexually assaulted. I know the pain doesn't fully go away, but it can make you stronger. You definitely have courage and strength by sharing this experience. Don't be afraid to share your experiences. People need be aware of how terrible and serious this is and to stand up against these assholes who think they have a right to your body. You ARE better than them. That's a damn fact. Stay strong. I promise the best is yet to come. Wishing you the best.

@dantoinettetaylor1663

3 жыл бұрын

You should see the stuff coming out about the organisation now and how they handle child abuse cases. You can start with googling the Australian Royal Commission and Jehovah's Witnesses. This has caused many JWs to wake up and leave

@willnill7946

3 жыл бұрын

@@Peasham you should look at the numbers for public schools

@DenKulesteSomFins

3 жыл бұрын

I'm happy you left. Sorry for all you've been through

I left the organization at 17 years old and it was a relief. I see myself a lot in your story.

@laymanphil8513

Жыл бұрын

Me too.

@adrianfox9431

Жыл бұрын

same

@colepriceguitar1153

Жыл бұрын

Do you believe in God still?

@Perez_studios

Жыл бұрын

I’m proud of you all… god still may exist… it just won’t be in the pathetically narrow perspective of these small minded and egotistically driven, evil individuals…. But, what do I know… 🧐

@colepriceguitar1153

Жыл бұрын

@@Perez_studios Do you believe in the Biblical God?

I'm coming back 2 years later, just to say thank you, this video was the last thing I needed to fully wake up from this destructive cult, I was mentally in physically out for years with so many doubts but never dared to look anything then your video came out and I allowed myself to watch it, thank you for being an amazing human being! We're free now!

@laymanphil8513

Жыл бұрын

Me too.

@christianleeperrr7641

8 ай бұрын

That is absolutely amazing to hear for both of you. You deserve so much more then lies and abuse.

It takes a lot of balls to do this and I’m sorry to here this man.

@azcardguy7825

3 жыл бұрын

Serious fucking balls

@harveymulvihill

3 жыл бұрын

I’m definitely hear for it

@jmsmys13ify

3 жыл бұрын

4 to be precise, plus a phantom one often referred to as "Rigby."

@wadederrett6617

3 жыл бұрын

@@harveymulvihill haha I see your joke bro.. if I here of any more I'll make sure you're hear to read it..

@SolidPain6624

3 жыл бұрын

I just wanted to say that a relationship with Christ is the way. Religion is man made and jehovah witnesses are cult members. God bless everyone!

My father was arrested by the FBI in early 2020 on charges of CP and crimes against a child. He is a JW and he is still accepted in the church and other JW family members still defend him. I’ve been screamed at and disowned for speaking out against him and them.

@loralea3142

2 жыл бұрын

I'm glad you spoke up despite knowing the consequences. Your family members may never be able to fully face the facts but just know that deep down inside some suppressed part of their brain they may still have heard and known the weight of those words.

@romecottrell4558

2 жыл бұрын

Wow! You're a brave soul to go to the CP and testifying against your father 👨. And the elders in your Kindom Hall were to much into drinking 🍸 the kool-aid of ignorance and stupidity 😑. Any child who's being abuse should be protected from harm . And the people who are abusing any child should go to prison.

@mommyharris1111

2 жыл бұрын

Consider yourself lucky to not have to be around it.

@dilaisy_loone2846

2 жыл бұрын

@@romecottrell4558 I think they should be use as human lab rats. Honestly

@akpokemon

2 жыл бұрын

I think it's a requirement to be a CP hoarder if you want a high position in a church

Oh yes, the grossly inappropriate questions are quite common. I’m a woman and you can’t even imagine the questions I was asked. All by myself in a room of three grown men.

@blufluffya_496

7 ай бұрын

Yep, I hear you.. after I experienced the disciplinary and how it was handled from before I even walked into that discussion.... I made up my mind very quickly, I'll never go back after that, they play God with peoples morality, when they themselves are imperfect.

I got out at the age of 14 and I took my father with me. He was a witness for 30 years. I have never seen him happier.

"I realized that I was using movies, games, anime, books whatever ... to distract myself from how depressed I was." Shit... got me thinking about myself...

@nathanslay6342

3 жыл бұрын

Me too!!

@rhonita

3 жыл бұрын

That’s what I do all the time!!!

@JimMelonWL

3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely. I still can't spend any time with just my thoughts.

@alejandrogonzalez9840

3 жыл бұрын

Same here man

@SiouxW4rrior3856

3 жыл бұрын

Same here I do it all the time because it gives me some hope to keep going

This man literally sacrificed everything for film. A true fan of cinema.

@HOTD108_

3 жыл бұрын

Except his marriage.

@enlightedjedi

3 жыл бұрын

@@HOTD108_ :)!

@wiibrockster

3 жыл бұрын

I respect him more than any JW

@02349926

3 жыл бұрын

Than he sacrifice cinema to become tuber lmao

@cesarlin

3 жыл бұрын

@@02349926 he is still doing film.

Hey buddy - Ex JW here. Really glad you chased your dream instead of being bullied into giving up on it by the elders. Well done for being brave and know that you have thousands of us here online right there with you that you can reach out to whenever you need to. One love, brother.

I am 43 years old, born and raised 5th generation JW and trying to break free. I have never felt so alone and empty. I have lost everything including my 15 year old son who now is refusing to stay with me because his grandparents have infiltrated his mind that I am evil. This religion literally kills people with manipulative gas lighting.

@miriadesdeluisa9655

8 ай бұрын

Sending a hug, I see you ❤

@dannyduggan4324

3 ай бұрын

I left about 20 years ago. I hope your situation has improved since you posted this!

@Apricotwarrior

6 күн бұрын

Yes exactly what Dan said, I hope you and your son are better, praying for you

“Looked that Elder right in the eye and asked him What’s your opinion on that movie” That shit is so badass

@jonbaxter2254

3 жыл бұрын

And the coward said, "Doesn't matter what I think". Obviously does to hold a meeting

I’m 33, was disfellowshipped at 18 and have been alone ever since. I don’t know what my mom or dad even look like anymore. Much like the Tiger in Red Dragon, I assume the look like donkeys. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. The LONELINESS is so immense.

@Goluboidelrey

3 жыл бұрын

I don’t know what to do, but I want to let you know that you’re not alone in this. I’ve been through something similar even though I’m younger, I was also raised like a JW. Like I said I don’t really know what to do or how I can help you but I do wish I could at least give you a hug because I understand that feeling.

@Skemooo

3 жыл бұрын

I cant believe something like this still exists today.. how can a family disown their own kids... reading all the comments here and so many have been through this . thanks for sharing and i wish you all the success.

@luisgustavomartinsduarte1278

3 жыл бұрын

After my dad cheated on my mom - she forgave him at the time, but he started a serious relationship with the woman he cheated her with, whilst pretending he was trying to fix the marriage - she finally had enough and filled for a divorce. Because of that she was disfellowshipped and one of her childhood friend of more than 30 years never spoke to her again. People she was friends with her whole life - not just a few - would cross to the other side of the street when they saw her. It was absolutely heartbreaking to witness her going through a very tough divorce and having lost most of her friends all of a sudden. Because I and my brothers were children and not baptized they would still talk to us or approach us, but, even as a kid, I was disgusted. What you've been through seemed to have been even worse that that or what Chris described, so I praised you for being here commenting on this and I say with all my heart that I would have loved to have being your friend and being by your side during all of this. Hope you keep strong cause I can't imagine what you feel.

@lycheejelly564

3 жыл бұрын

sending you so much love 💓

@jokeymccrackin7192

3 жыл бұрын

We are here for you

Hearing Chris come out honestly helped me come out and I can’t be any more grateful

Chris, you are definitely not alone. My father was an elder. At the age of 5, I read bible passages to 100+ congregation members. Thankfully, I never got baptized, so in later years, I was allowed to keep contact with family after I stopped attending meetings. Similar to how you wanted to make films, I was interested in science, computers, and some sports, even setting high school records in both academics and athletics. But it was gut-wrenching to sit and listen to them to criticize every activity other than spreading the so-called "Truth." I have two nieces that were sexually abused by a member of the JW's, and this probably won't come as a surprise... The offender was never reported or called out, but those girls were disfellowshipped in one case and ostracized in the other. Their mother (my sister) won't speak to them. That cult shattered relationships with my siblings that literally took decades to regain in the case of my brother, but still unresolved with my older sister. I don't even know where she lives. I applaud you for sharing as much as you could.

@SurinaSlackArt

Жыл бұрын

Big hugs to you, these stories are all so heartbreaking. I'm sorry you had to experience these things and my heart breaks for your nieces

@DW-yh2xg

Жыл бұрын

If u no he did it, why did u not report it?? So manyof u throwing accusationsout, but no one willingto admit theycould havbe taken responsibility.

@johnmaring56

Жыл бұрын

@@DW-yh2xg When I say it wasn't reported, I mean it wasn't reported to police. It was reported to the JW elders, etc. but because of their 2 witness rule, nothing was done.

@jjferriol3304

Жыл бұрын

Hey John. Same here, but I was baptized. It’s been very difficult because I grew up and was raised as a JW. I came out to my mom after 30 years of being “closeted”. My aunts knew about it, too, and they’re active members. They accepted me and been very supportive although the fact that I was baptized made things initially difficult. Nevertheless, it depends with the family. Other families are less tolerant because of being disfellowed.

@samanthaberra1734

6 ай бұрын

Oh no, this statement may also happen to me because I am very much into space explorations, science, archeology, physics, and psychology. I am not yet baptized but I am reconsidering it. However, my doubts are bigger than my conclusions. Lots of the teachings of JWs are against my morals and psyche of how the way things are. They even changed the Bible's texts. The Bible isn't even a complete book yet they use it to brainwash people. But still, I am struggling to tell my friend who's giving me Bible studies from their Bible, to stop visiting me anymore.

To this date, after 30 years of leaving, I still feel weird when I have birthday cake. Thanks for this.

@FataLenora

3 жыл бұрын

Lol I don't feel comfortable accepting gifts or giving them ....oh and Xmas is the worst anxiety...elementary school and Jr. High was embarrassing. Being left out and all of that. Ugh it sucked.

@Daniel-ns71617

3 жыл бұрын

@hello mr fancypants You are one of the coolest trolls I've seen on a KZread thread. Not bad. One suggestion tho, change that profile picture, it's hard to look at.

@orodrigu1

3 жыл бұрын

@@FataLenora I had my first birthday cake when I was 24, had my first birthday party when I was 32 and bought my first Halloween costume three years ago. All of it felt weird.

@orodrigu1

3 жыл бұрын

@hello mr fancypants No they aren't, holidays are great, they made us think and feel like we don't need them.

@keobaker4232

3 жыл бұрын

Can relate bro

My mother was disfellowshiped for receiving a life saving blood transfusion while in a coma. ...and that is only the tip of the iceberg of my experience growing up JW.

@thethrowawaythatstayed7055

3 жыл бұрын

Omg that’s awful!

@qqqfuzion2582

3 жыл бұрын

Are you out?

@PhilChandlerArts

3 жыл бұрын

That's crazy, especially since she couldn't even make that decision while in a coma. How horrible!

@TheNervousnation

3 жыл бұрын

@@qqqfuzion2582 i remember my last assembly, it was wild, i know how sticky that honeybun was in my hand and on my face. I was all dressed up to, clip-on tie and all.

@TheNervousnation

3 жыл бұрын

@@qqqfuzion2582 13-15 yep. never said the fucking pledge of alle...for the republic like one nation under god, blur blur.. oh thats the kid? next week you are knocking on his parents door.

I just left. My actual brother just sent this to me. This is so hard to watch 😭 but thank you for reminding me that I am not alone.

@laymanphil8513

Жыл бұрын

Me too.

@HurricaneHayne

Жыл бұрын

Wow just waking up brand new and im so lost. Not sure about anything now. I also do not wanna be alone. i haven't broke away yet.

@lynnshort1635

5 ай бұрын

I wish you the best in your healing process.

@dannyduggan4324

3 ай бұрын

@@HurricaneHayne How are you doing since you posted this?

@HurricaneHayne

3 ай бұрын

@@dannyduggan4324 So Good!!! 😆 I'm free! Finally happy. My wife and 2 kids as well!!! We are all leveling up in so many ways. Thank you for asking!

I recently left Mormonism. I know it’s not the same but it was healing for me to like you said “not feel alone” in aspects of my experience. I can’t imagine just how more intense your experience was just based off what your shared. Luckily my wife is with me in our decision and we get the chance to raise our kids free from what we were raised in.

@king_of_diamonds2447

7 ай бұрын

Leaving Mormonismo is easy

@beetles1964

7 ай бұрын

​@@king_of_diamonds2447Why do you say this? Did you leave Mormonism?

@ThePoreproductions

6 ай бұрын

What? Why? I think The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is a WONDERFUL Religion! You see, I too was raised in that religion, and I'm still in that religion, and it's the only one I know. And just like Chris, I too love movies, and I too review movies. However, unlike Chris, despite knowing that people in my congregation will go online and see what movies I watch, I've NEVER felt like I've walked amongst aliens. I still go to church every Sunday, and it's probably still welcoming.

I am a disfellowshipped Jehovah Witness. I left and it was like I had no past. My family does not speak to me. Only my mother. It was the most isolating feeling. Imagine growing up in a family where you have about 35 cousins and 9 aunts and uncles and being super tight. Then all of them including my brother stop speaking to me. What made it worse is that I lost a pregnancy because they were harassing me. I had 5 men coming to my house while I was going every week to the ER because of complications. After that, I cannot contemplate returning. I had a wonderful father who was not a Jehovah Witness but he died when I was 12. I was a pioneer and even went to South America on a missionary visa, but I could not condemn people. I just thought the word worldly was horrible. I hated when they said my dad would not be resurrected and he was an had been opposer. Thank God I met someone wonderful and I have a beautiful family...a kind husband and child. I went to college and traveled so much. Don't feel alone. There are many of us out there that understand you. I am been watching your reviews for a couple of years and they really bring joy.

@UnLugubreEquivoco

3 жыл бұрын

I wish I could hug you. I'm glad you have your own beautiful family now!

@theoutsiderjess4869

3 жыл бұрын

As a Christian growing i had always wonder why jehovah witness wasn’t respected as a religion but as i got older heard some of the things going i understand why now

@utubepunk

3 жыл бұрын

This religion is so toxic to humanity.

@ninavaughn8420

2 жыл бұрын

@Harrison Joe Thank you. I have a wonderful husband and son. And have accomplished most of everything I wanted in life. I feel very proud that I was able to leave a cult. :-) We are all well and off to new adventures!

Takes a lot of courage to be this open and honest. Thank you and keep being an inspiration.

@ShadowAshe

3 жыл бұрын

I love your content

@NoName-ye9jw

3 жыл бұрын

you're such an inspiration as well man, love your content!

@OneEyedKingg

3 жыл бұрын

You're breath taking

@johnmartin3771

3 жыл бұрын

Mate, keep up the work as well, love your content. If you have time, check out MauLer’s EFAP on your Wonder Woman video essay. People on the stream are not very bright imo, and make some poor criticisms on you. Thought to pass it along

@michaeljohnson8645

3 жыл бұрын

Yo hitop films

Thanks for posting this. I’m an ex-JW since 15. I’m 36 now. Life has got worse before it got better. I’m thriving now but the mental trauma still affects me today. Your video has truly helped me not feel alone. It’s inspiring and gives me hope. Thank you. ❤

@dannyduggan4324

3 ай бұрын

I left at 15/16 and im 39 now. I feel your pain!

Completely understand how a lot of you that left feel, I’ve been there. Was sick of feeling guilty for every breathing moment as a human. I left and half my family no longer talk to me now. But I can honestly say I’ve never been better. Stay strong people.

@chillz945

Жыл бұрын

Thinking of you. So glad I'm out as well.💐❤️

I give the movie 'Chris Stuckmann Origins' an A+

@TheRealGSmith

3 жыл бұрын

I'm not sure about the pacing and special effects, but the story is intense.

@toypianos469

3 жыл бұрын

Second.

@ralphvanderven1343

3 жыл бұрын

Now I grew up on Stuckmann videos and this prequel/backstory really does the series justice

@kevinmcnally8076

3 жыл бұрын

On a serious note though, I've never seen this type of experience with this cult-like religion portrayed in a movie.

@alvarezrodriguez4163

3 жыл бұрын

@@kevinmcnally8076 I recommend midsommar

This is why I've followed this guy for years, he just is genuine.

@kitfisto4711

3 жыл бұрын

I don't think I'm gonna be able to sleep after seeing your pfp. It *scares me deeply*

@borrisbaggins5306

3 жыл бұрын

He really is , breathe of fresh air

@Unpaidfilmcritc

3 жыл бұрын

This takes guts to do

@mashumonku

3 жыл бұрын

You’re entirely right

@injeraenjoyer4570

3 жыл бұрын

It's why him and Jeremy Jahns are some of the most popular critics on KZread. Other people like YMS or IHE have droney, uninterested or snobbish voices with unclear personalities, and other critics are just plain too professional to be entertaining. The people like hearing opinions from the everyman.

It is so evident that you did not want to quit your channel. That was heartwrenching ngl.

Near the end when you said “I referred to myself as straight... I’m not” I started legit tearing up 😭😭😭 I’m so happy for you making the choice to be yourself. This was an amazing video, thank you!

@SergyMilitaryRankings

Жыл бұрын

Why cry lmao

@martyfromnebraska1045

Жыл бұрын

Why? He literally gave up a real identity for a fake one so he can make shitty movies. JWs aren’t my thing but at least it wasn’t invented 4 years ago.

@madd1522

Жыл бұрын

@@martyfromnebraska1045 i surely hope you aren’t talking about gay people being invented four years ago. They’ve been around since the beginning of humanity and will be here until we are as a species are all gone.

@AspireGMD

Жыл бұрын

@@martyfromnebraska1045 Ummm are you saying homosexuality was invented 4 years ago? I know you can't be that dumb.

@CtrlAltFrog

9 ай бұрын

@@martyfromnebraska1045least homophobic Nebraskan

Holy shit, that lawyer is a badass. You can tell that he wants to absolutely go off on that elder but his restraint and clinical questioning is so impressive.

@HeatherHolt

3 жыл бұрын

I don’t think I would have been able to control myself when speaking to such an idiot and evil person like that man did. Props to him for real for getting that “man” to admit he didn’t give a shit about other children and probably doesn’t give a shit about the kids he knew of who were molested within his faith.

@x13rads

3 жыл бұрын

@@HeatherHolt to me it looked like that “man” was realizing for the first time in his life that his inaction also has repercussions. He too was raised in a archaic society knowing only what had been taught to him. Very few actual people are evil, but anyone given the right circumstances can be convinced to DO evil. The distinction is very important to understand. It does not circumvent the need to punish people who commit evil acts, but it is important for ones own sanity.

Right after I turned 17, my best friend turned me in and told my parents that I didn’t really want to be a JW. I was disfellowshipped, kicked out and homeless, hadn’t even graduated high school, had never been allowed to have a job, no drivers license or car, and not even old enough to rent my own place anywhere. I’m 21 now and doing so much better, but this video is everything I needed back when I was 17. I’m so proud of you for making this decision and sharing your story with your audience. The best thing for the ex-JW community is exposure so that people can see who JWs really are. You’re the best fuckin dude, man. This video made me cry.

@toxendon

3 жыл бұрын

What the fuck... JW needs to lose all priviliges in terms of tax exemption and hopefully the internet will make it easier for more and more people to find the truth. Happy you are doing better and hope you are alright

@BritneyLaZonga

3 жыл бұрын

Amazing that you had the strength of will. I guess not all are so fortunate :/

@Keeki549

3 жыл бұрын

That’s your parents fault not the jws. I’m not a JW but my parents are and they know I have no interest in becoming one and they still give me a roof to live under, put food on the table, and don’t charge me any rent. They love me and my sisters who aren’t JW’s. What happened to you was your parents fault for taking it too far and being weirdos about it.

@MegaMagicdog

3 жыл бұрын

I hope the snitch who made your life miserable got his just desserts! That's horrible what he did to you.

@Kingethan1OO

3 жыл бұрын

your parents must be crazy for betraying their own flesh and blood over religious beliefs

I am an exjw as well, grew up in the cult for 17 years, I came out with lost identity and a plethera of mental illnesses. Thanks for sharing your expirience.

@nicosyiallouris1103

7 ай бұрын

Bingo!!!!

I grew up as a Jehovah's Witnesses, growing up was extremely hard and difficult. I was told to tell everyone my faith, and i did not know any better. I felt trapped growing up, and as i got older i begin to question and got told no by everyone, the watchtower and awake seeing the pictures scared me as a kid. Growing up the way i did, growing up a into the church not knowing any better. i got made fun of and had difficult times making friends. I still get scared and have anxiety going past the church building. or them coming to my house. I will never go back.

@laymanphil8513

Жыл бұрын

Me too.

@breannaholt3983

Жыл бұрын

I never realized how bad it was until I left and it’s comforting to know that many people has left as well

I was outed as homosexual when I was a elder for the Mormon church on my mission. It was pretty much the worst thing in the world. I was kept away from the other elders and not spoken too. Sent home in disgrace where I was promptly brought in front of the board and ex communicated. From there I was escorted home to collect my things and left at a hotel. I've not spoken to my family since despite many efforts. They scraped my stick figure off the family car and took down my photos and I've been told my siblings aren't even allowed to speak my name. Its like the world is ending. Then eventually time passed and I realized one day that I had laughed, made friends, gone on dates. Eventually I went an entire day without thinking about my family. Life goes on and you find things to live for. I promise to anyone going threw this it's not the end.

@MatthewStevensOrMattDave

3 жыл бұрын

So glad you're in a better place now, it breaks my heart to know what people go through because of excommunication and bigotry.

@ToutCQJM

3 жыл бұрын

Nice picture. 😘

@nutcracker2916

3 жыл бұрын

So called forgiving "Christians" treating you like that. Says it all really. Best Wishes.

@nutcracker2916

3 жыл бұрын

@@lllIIIlllIIIIllll A thorn under a different name. They still believe in the old and new testament . Christians are just a similar term for people who believe in "christ"

@Acupofpassion

3 жыл бұрын

He’s is JW not mormon

Its about time you put this video out there, now let the fire rise.

@oglf5865

3 жыл бұрын

Oh hey john

@patrickrobie1592

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for supporting your friend man, stay awesome and continue being a freaking awesome person Tell Chris he is fucking awesome! I went through something very similar

@comicgnicht9698

3 жыл бұрын

“Have we started the fire?” “Yes brother, the fire rises”

@JayTheComedian

3 жыл бұрын

Burn BABY Burn!! More power to you bro 💪🏽

@shaunmills4611

3 жыл бұрын

Love your content John, keep it up!

Thank you, Chris, for correctly calling them the cult that they are. I used to find it annoying to be approached by JWs but now I just feel empathy towards them, knowing how lost or trapped they might be. I hope your dad still found it in his heart to stay in touch with you. “Many religions now come before us with ingratiating smirks and outspread hands, like an unctuous merchant in a bazaar. They offer consolation and solidarity and uplift, competing as they do in a marketplace. But we have a right to remember how barbarically they behaved when they were strong and were making an offer that people could not refuse.” -Christopher Hitchens

As someone who was brought up secular world this blows my mind that an organization like this exists in the modern world. I appreciate your honesty.

If a “religion” says you’re not allowed to associate with people outside that organization, then it is a cult. I will never forget being in 4th grade and I was inviting my whole class to my birthday party (as was my custom), and this one girl said she couldn’t because “they didn’t celebrate birthdays.” Even at 9, I was like… what? That sounds terrible.

@NASAistheway

2 жыл бұрын

All religions were once cults. They are just have more real estate, money & followers.

@simplicitylost

2 жыл бұрын

@@NASAistheway Yes, I know that. All religions are made-up. I worded my initial comment that way so as not to offend the majority of the population who is religious. If I can get just one person to recognize a _dangerous_ cult (like Jehovah’s Witnesses), then I want to do that. Yes, obviously I’d like people to get out of the “regular” religious cults. But I’ll take all the wins I can get.

@workinpromo

2 жыл бұрын

@@simplicitylost Doesn't work that way. Atheist worldviews have historically been much worse, an example is how Marxism is built on this idea that humans become lazy if they are given hope about the afterlife, so religion must be eradicated systematically, so that the State replaces God in order to create Heaven on Earth. Until the final dissolution of the State. Hence the cult of the leader in Communist nations, especially North Korea. Regulation of behavior increases even more. Case and point cancel culture which is the degeneration of traditional morality in favor of woke mob rule that detests God. I'm not necessarily trying to convince you, this is just one comment so I could explain more. But what I'd like you to understand is that Atheism is no better. Rather than saying "religion in general," I encourage you all to go into the details. And rather than saying all religions were cults, I invite you to be consistent with your definition of cult and realize that it doesn't apply to Christianity even at its beginning. Quite frankly ridiculous to think someone like Jesus is about isolating you from outsiders.

@workinpromo

2 жыл бұрын

And by the way, celebrating birthdays is a largely roman pagan tradition accepted by early Christians as a whole. This is why you celebrated your birthday, it isn't something that just spontaneously exists everywhere and JW are out of touch. Unfortunate yes, but it isn't something that always existed. I agree that birthdays are great and should be celebrated, speaking as a Roman Catholic. But you need to nuance your views. No hard feelings.

@simplicitylost

2 жыл бұрын

@@workinpromo I’m not an atheist though. I just don’t subscribe to any organized religion.

When I see the words "directed by Chris Stuckmann" I'm going to stand in the theatre I'm in and clap

@fandomcomics8702

2 жыл бұрын

Well now you can lol

@levibrace1515

2 жыл бұрын

Yea I can't wait

@sheldonjplanktonn

2 жыл бұрын

@@levibrace1515 - did you......did you have insider knowledge???? Explain yourself, witch 🧹🧹🧹!!!!!

@dinocelestino2893

2 жыл бұрын

Fasho !

@robocop1472

2 жыл бұрын

Not too long until you actually can

Good for you mate! My dad was raised JW and left the church a few years before I was born. It's really damaged him for life. He's not an easy man to deal with, but videos like this help me understand and appreciate what he went through

Man! I'm so sorry you've gone through this! I woke up with I was 21, so I feel your pain! My mother won't acknowledge my presence when I'm in a room. Most hurtful thing ever! Love to you brother!

@laymanphil8513

Жыл бұрын

Same.

A boy I went to elementary school with back in Germany was a Jehovah's Witness. He never celebrated anything, was quiet and just always sad. Met again 3 years ago. He left, is an incredible creative and happy person now. I admire his strength and yours

@revengeofthesynth5430

3 жыл бұрын

Youre gonna date and get married and have a family with that man

@appleslover

3 жыл бұрын

@@revengeofthesynth5430 😂

@thethrowawaythatstayed7055

3 жыл бұрын

I have a similar school friend story.

@Therizinosaurus

3 жыл бұрын

So JW is the most accurate branch? Nowhere in bible does it say to celebrate jesus' birthday, it's a stolen pagan holiday, in fact almost every holiday in christianity is pagan including all the stuffs that came with it

@justmesly3

3 жыл бұрын

@@Therizinosaurus the ENTIRE jehovah witnesse "religion" is false and made up as well....your point?

The fact that your risking losing contact with your parents to make this video is beyond strength and dedication.

@zurzakne-etra7069

3 жыл бұрын

this is the most important video he will make

@sweetdave540

3 жыл бұрын

@@zurzakne-etra7069 probably

@stijnvdv2

3 жыл бұрын

Welcome to religion for dummies. 'if you do not do as you are told your life is forfeit'. God loves you, we just don't! seems to be the message.

@daxbruce3491

3 жыл бұрын

So sad, if these parents just showed their kids Jesus's love, and warned them about hedonism (no tuff love, be the prodical's fauther) they would never leave the faith.

@whatNtarnation90

3 жыл бұрын

Lol if my parents were jahovas witnesses I would be the one dropping them... I barely put up with my mom being so into God and the Bible.

So fucking proud of Chris for this video. He's one of the reason I got into watching movies. I've stuck with him for a long time and I will continue to do so

I see so much of myself in your experience. I was born and raised a jw ,my father was an elder , I was abused by family member when I was young, suffered from anxiety and depression almost my entire life. Was so ashamed from my experience, I kept silent for roughly 20 years before I went and got help . It's been 10 years since I left and lost everyone I ever cared about .To this day I still struggle with my experiences . Not having your mom , dad , bother , family , friends , it certainly leaves a void in your life that can't be replaced . I wish you all the love and happiness .Thank you for making this video.

Re-watching this today after 8 months. I’m out of the organization now and I have this video to thank for putting me on track. Thanks, Chris.

@anonymouswhiterabbit

2 жыл бұрын

@@Kooldood. I trust that most JWs are great people and would never willingly, knowingly do bad things, but I’m now aware that they can be good and genuinely misled, and wrong. It cannot be argued that they shun, they control, they take peoples lives away, they let themselves and their children die rather than taking blood, they lie about and/or cover up their history so that people don’t know the truth about the lies they’re built on, etc. I know that you mean well, and I appreciate it, but some of the things I’ve researched have been irrefutable. 607 and 1914 aren’t true. They’ve made false prophecies, they have a rampant sex abuse problem perpetuated by the 2 witness rule, abuse that they consistently fail to report. I wasn’t ever happy as a witness, truly. I always thought that it was Satan’s fault. That I was miserable trying to put on the, “new personality,” be someone I’m not, and it meant I was doing well. But I realize that it was because I wasn’t being me, I was suppressing myself. Everything about who I was. And for a religion that could never stand up to any scrutiny. Thank you for your words. But I suggest that you do your own, deep research into the organization. There are enough good people who’s lives are being wasted and ruined in the organization. Be well.

@dewilew2137

2 жыл бұрын

@@Kooldood. why are you even here? you shouldn't be watching this.

@garylowery6216

2 жыл бұрын

@@bK2pa All Religions do that what your talking about!!!

@garylowery6216

2 жыл бұрын

@@anonymouswhiterabbit All Religions are guilty.

@lanceareadbhar

2 жыл бұрын

@@garylowery6216 In my opinion, there is a big difference from the religion and the people in charge of the religious organization. People are people and they can do terrible things even if they have the best of intentions.

I think we all know who the people disliking this video are.

@kadengilliam3742

3 жыл бұрын

Idk I'm like stoned

@acepc2

3 жыл бұрын

@@kadengilliam3742 lol he means the Jehovah's witnesses that are watching this

@Beachlife-ld6hf

3 жыл бұрын

The indoctrinated Jehovah witness cult members.

@kadengilliam3742

3 жыл бұрын

@@Beachlife-ld6hf thanks man

@kadengilliam3742

3 жыл бұрын

@@acepc2 wait sorry wrong one I meant to send that to you

Yeah that guilt complex is for real. Know a witness who is a grown adult and told me he had a dream we woke up in bed with a woman he wasn't married to, no sex just waking up next to them, and he awoke from the dream and cried for an hour bc he thought God was going to judge him for his sinful thoughts... Yeah I'm glad I left at 16

@laymanphil8513

Жыл бұрын

Me too.

I’m 42 years old, left 20 years ago. Watching your video was like having a mirror to my experiences growing up. You’ve given millions of us without a platform a voice. From the bottom of my heart, thank you.

@damonrandall9844

3 жыл бұрын

OMG! Almost the same for me. I’m 47 and was disfellowshipped at 16. That’s when I left. I had no idea there are so many of us out there. You’re awesome! Stay strong!

@StrumVogel

3 жыл бұрын

So we’re the 20 years alumni?

@Jasica78

3 жыл бұрын

@@StrumVogel Yay us! Instead of a diploma we received freedom!

i just left the Jehovah’s Witness community in august after 18 years of emotional abuse and control. i’m so happy. thank you for sharing this story.

@thedude2131

3 жыл бұрын

Good luck

@jacobburch7555

3 жыл бұрын

Good on ya love you deseve to leave that cult.

@vitoria2706

3 жыл бұрын

I did the same thing, I wish you all the best in the world, you are brave and strong.

@StefanyDjuba

3 жыл бұрын

You're really gorgeous tho just wanted to say that

@jerrybonilla1387

3 жыл бұрын

@@vitoria2706 I’m still in and I’m baptized. I’m having second thoughts but I don’t wanna leave my friends and family

Ugh........ I lived this too.... Watching this is all too familiar. I don't think people quite understand unless you've lived through it. I walked away too, and lost everyone. Much appreciation to you for making this video.

You are such a courageous and honest man. More than choosing to be a filmaker, you chose LIBERTY and INTEGRETY over fear. Bravo!

The fact that Chris as we know him, with his sens of humor, his nerdiness, his hysterical laugh when reviewing bad scenes, may have never existed because of people trying to suppress any individuality in him is soul crushing. It makes me wonder how many people's greatness was suppress because of a cult and how many masterpieces and wonderful humans the world has been deprived of

@mitchconner1132

3 жыл бұрын

This is a really good take.

@MarioAlbertoMatamorosMoraga

3 жыл бұрын

My thoughts exactly. Such a great film reviewer who has reached a lot of people in different ways. What a lost it could be.

@davida5053

3 жыл бұрын

@@mitchconner1132 fr

@blackphilip8369

3 жыл бұрын

Yep. Bigotry is one of the biggest disgraces that happened to humankind.

@HeatherHolt

3 жыл бұрын

Spot on man

I went to elementary school with a JW. He was the sweetest little kid, kind to everyone, and he wouldn’t hurt a fly. He was really shy and he could perfectly mimic the sound of a cricket which we all thought was amazing. The only time he talked about his religion was when we would ask him questions. He didn’t stand for the pledge or do crafts for holidays with us. I felt so bad for him when he said he didn’t celebrate his birthday.

@tito9694

3 жыл бұрын

I didn't even know HOW to celebrate something as a JW

@ajzeg01

3 жыл бұрын

I went to school with a JW girl. We all felt bad that she couldn’t celebrate anything.

Wow, just wow. I apparently knew nothing about this shocking religion. Your bravery in telling your story, even with inevitable estrangement…I get that. Mine occurred due to chronic parental abuse, not religion. Regardless, it still hurts. It’s been 1.5 yrs since you published this, and my hope is that your family did not cut you out (but I fear they probably did, and I grieve for you). Anyway, thank you for sharing your truth with us. It does matter. I wish only the best for you and your wife. Cheers.

I totally get it. I got out at age 15. I had my first surprise birthday party... birthday party in general really at 18. I opened presents, thanked everyone, then ran to the bathroom and locked myself in for a full blown panic attack.

As an Ex-JW of almost 10 years, I completely can verify that everything Chris has said about being a JW is true. Thanks for sharing your story.

@epafv

3 жыл бұрын

Cap I’m one

@lee.as.in.l.e.e.7394

3 жыл бұрын

Can we coin the term XJW?

@D3nchanter

3 жыл бұрын

@@lee.as.in.l.e.e.7394 i heard about this video in an xsda group, feel free to coin phrases like that. the weight of losing even a far less culty religion like sdas is immense. from how this sounds... jeez, the relief you all must have felt, i tear up thinking about it.

@akatosxm193

3 жыл бұрын

@@epafv I’m also an Ex-JW. None of this is untrue. I’m willing to provide proof for you if needed and my entire family is JW. I even got baptized in the 100 year anniversary of the time JWs believe Jesus was coronated in 1914. I’ve been deeply traumatized by the religion. Therapy has helped lots.

@a.freedman2726

3 жыл бұрын

He explains so much of what became of a cousin who was raised JV and disappeared from my life. I was raised in UPC/UPCI which has many parallels with Mr. S's story. In my self-absorption with what may have been my own transgressions, I never considered that there may have been a situation he could never voice himself.

“The first time I got a Christmas present, I was shaking” 🥺 Oh my gosh that broke my heart.

3 жыл бұрын

He got a dance pole

@nasseryousif1222

3 жыл бұрын

K

@calskywalker95

3 жыл бұрын

(Slow applause) Great job guys...

@Millbro82

3 жыл бұрын

I understand that.. i was a JW and I fucking suck at giving gifts because I grew up not getting or giving gifts..

@Flee-the-matrix

3 жыл бұрын

Oh really!?! 🙄 Anton Lavey the founder of the church of satan said," I'm glad Christian parents let their children worship the devil one day out of the year." And he wasn't talking about Halloween. He was referring to Christmas! It's satanic and has pagan origins so enjoy yourself!

I’m sorry that I’m just now watching this. It takes a great deal of courage to make a video like this. I hope you feel supported after deciding to post this. It’s an important message to deliver. KZread has a tremendous propensity for ugliness in the comments section, but it can also show immense love.

I was born into it as well, I’m currently PIMO (Physically In Mentally Out). The only reason I haven’t left yet is because I don’t have non-witness friends and it’s the only community that I’ve gotten close to networking with, despite having mixed beliefs. I lean towards as an agnostic theist. But open to all theories and beliefs of our existence..

@laymanphil8513

Жыл бұрын

me too

If anyone's sad after watching this, just imagine how much Chris' fabulous t-shirt collection must be pissing off the elders.

@edmontonboy99

3 жыл бұрын

The elders can breathe, they can blink, they can cry, but they can’t stop Chris from doing whatever he wants.

I feel fucking weird saying things like this to strangers so this is the best way I can manage to phrase it: right now, thousands of miles away in some random stranger's living room, you are appreciated, you are loved, people you've never even met are crying and they're super fucking proud of you.

@LittleMissLion

3 жыл бұрын

^truth

@Ilikestarwars1245

3 жыл бұрын

Yesssss

@wawa6711

3 жыл бұрын

Get a load of this sap

@sadrequiem

3 жыл бұрын

Now you made me cry too...

@TheScorpia12

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you man.

Can't believe how similar your story was to my own. I was a regular Pioneer who got everything stripped from me because I refused to NOT go to an Elton John concert. I was even kicked out of my best friend's wedding as her Maid of Honor. But I was tired of hiding and tired of feeling like everything I was was "bad". I love Elton John and was not going to let that moment pass me by, and it was the catalyst to me leaving it all behind. Cheers to never backing down and following your dreams, no matter what.

@VROOOOOOOOOOOOOOOM

Жыл бұрын

It's so strange how different each congregation is. I remember one of our Elders at the time Went to a Pink Floyd concert. When I moved to Oregon everyone in the hall was always going to concerts. But then yeah it's like some random weird thing they will throw a fit over. And some other Congregation will not allow this or that.

Chris, this is still one of the most powerful videos exposing the cruelties of the Jehovahs Witnesses’ shunning practices. I watched it a while ago and really benefited from watching it again. I hope you are doing well and still doing what you love! Even tho I wasn’t baptized and left as a teenager, I totally relate to feeling behind in life and still struggle with knowing myself and what I want in life and also feeling that it’s OK-and necessary for my well-being-to pursue what I want deep down. Even having hobbies is still hard for me because I was so shamed for wanting to play or enjoy myself as a kid. So many JW kids have their childhoods robbed by the cult, with lasting scars. Thank you & Take care, Xo

Chris Stuckmann, I'm giving you an A+.

@leonkuwata4510

3 жыл бұрын

(Choir music plays)

@lunabearsong2043

3 жыл бұрын

Y'all are the best! Truly!

@carter_lovejoy

3 жыл бұрын

I’m gonna give the Jehovah’s Witnesses an F-

@generalpotato9140

3 жыл бұрын

A+++++++++++

@thegamingcook785

9 ай бұрын

I'm giving Chris the s rank

The Halloween Specials mean so much more to me now.

@theyoutubeanalyst3731

3 жыл бұрын

Yes they do! It's Chris living his truth :)

@milissaovershiner8760

3 жыл бұрын

Christmas, too!

@safespacebear

3 жыл бұрын

That's a damn good comment!

@JuriAmari

3 жыл бұрын

Yes! The knowledge makes it 100x better because you know more of why he loves them so much.

WOW… I am so glad you shared your story! You’re an incredibly strong man. I escaped the cult 21 years ago. For 17 of the 21 years, I was known as a POMI. PHYSICALLY OUT, MENTALLY, IN. IT WASN’T UNTIL I HEARD STORIES LIKE YOURS, THAT I WOKE UP TO THE TRUTH BEHIND THE TRUTH. I’m glad to hear that your mom is now out. I raised my three kids in a divided household. I was repeatedly told not to listen to my husband because he was doing Satan’s work. You can imagine the strain this put on my marriage. Eventually, my husband and I divorced due to the teachings of Jehovah’s Witnesses . My two daughters, eventually left the organization, which was the beginning of my waking up. I could not reconcile that I could not see them. I love my daughters so much and began spending time with them. This got me pulled into the back room with the elders. it was my younger witness sister that went to the elders and turned me in for associating with my daughters. That was the beginning of my waking up process. It took a long time for me to forgive myself for raising my children in this harmful organization. The organization wants full in absolute control over your life. When I think of all the missed opportunities from my children, it saddens me that they missed out on their childhood. I lost 37 years of my life to the organization known as Jehovah’s Witnesses. Rest assured, this video of yours will help so many people avoid the indoctrination and brainwashing by this organization! I’m so happy for you that you’re living your passion.

Thank you for this!! This is EXACTLY the reason why I left this religion as soon as I turned 18…. I’m 44 now and my mother STILL refuses to speak to me and my children because she was or is a regular pioneer and she has an image to live up to. You basically said my story to say the least.

The whole "Chris grew up with..." suddenly got very real.

@Axolotl_Mischief

3 жыл бұрын

No shit. 🤯

@nikitafilonenko7846

3 жыл бұрын

This meme got whole new meaning to it it's scary

@nskeow

3 жыл бұрын

Kinda makes sense now why he would say that so often. It probably really was shows and movies that got him to 'grow up'.

When I was young I was saved by a blood transfusion, and once I learned about JW's and their beliefs, it's one of the few things in life that has truly enraged me. I'm real proud of you for sharing your story, and for providing support so that people can escape these cults and echo chambers.

@mogaman28

3 жыл бұрын

I don´t understand that. Blood for transfusions mostly came from donors, how can you reject an act of charity from a human being to another.

@BlueAmerican26

3 жыл бұрын

@@mogaman28 because it’s the blood of someone else in you. Probably some tainting blah blah blah excuse they give.

@traceyrinaldi4759

3 жыл бұрын

The bastards at the top of the religion got caught taking blood and they changed the rules fairly recently about blood transfusions and blood based medicine. Despite letting tens of thousands of men women and children die from denying transfusions.

@terminal-velocity111

3 жыл бұрын

Wow, there’s a lot of hate on this post. Good job I’m not religious. You’re a hateful bunch eh 🤣🤣🤣

@realmsofreading

3 жыл бұрын

@@terminal-velocity111 There’s no loving an evil, destructive cult.

Oh Chris. I so feel for you. I was in a very very strict Pentecostal church for a while,literally a cult. I’d found someone special and was baptised for him. But…it got overwhelming and I left. It was different because it wasn’t literally my whole world, like it was yours. But once I left, of course l never saw this guy again, and only recently l found out he’d taken his own life, after many years struggling with bi polar disorder. I left with a lot of scars and self doubt and fear. I can’t imagine what you went through. Be proud of all you’ve accomplished, it takes enormous courage and guts to leave such a toxic web. I’m in Australia and we are seeing so much come out now. It’s terrifying and so much is about power. There’s a lot of wielding faith, fear and love as weapons. Nowadays, I’m a Pagan, following my own path. I love Jesus but in what context, who he actually was and what he means to the world, well I’m not sure. I can’t accept so many of the things held up as irrefutable and set in stone. I try to be open minded, which the church l was in absolutely knows nothing about. This is a really important video and you should be so proud of it.🤗

@laymanphil8513

Жыл бұрын

Almost 3 million views. It is a powerful testimony. All fundamentalist "churches" are toxic to our psyche, it's like a delayed poison.

I can totally relate. I grew up in the religion, and at 25 I realized that JW's had brainwashed me for so long. I called elders for a meeting to let them know that I no longer wanted to be a JW. The abuse that I experienced is unspeakable, and it took so many years to heal and feel somewhat normal. Today at 54, I can say that I made the right decision, and have no regret walking away from that divisive institution.

@daviddaniel2198

Жыл бұрын

I was never baptized but I stopped debating my mum and family because i know i wouda been shunned aye. It is bloody sad how they mistreat people especially the older ones. I left 10 years ago for good and i never been more happy in ma life

One of my closest friends was raised a Jehovah's Witness and was disfellowshipped when she was just 19. Her parents kicked her out, her best friend shunned her and she lost everything, she had to start all over. I showed her this video and she started to cry because she's never known anyone else that went through what she did. So I just want to say thank you so much for making this video because I've seen first hand the good it has done to others hurt by this religion, helping her to feel that she is not alone and start to heal ❤

@msbutterfly4365

3 жыл бұрын

Hi please tell her there is a whole community at ex jw Reddit and many ex jw KZread channel she can get some support Lloyd Evans, ex jw critical thinkers and many others.

@oliviawolcott8351

3 жыл бұрын

look up Telltale. he's also ex-jw.

@iamwritingrightnow8217

3 жыл бұрын

my friend completely broke contact with every non-jw he knew. It‘s like he just disappeared forever...

@MrMultiRage

3 жыл бұрын

That's what JWs want you to think, that you are all alone in this World. But this is one of many flase teachings. Hug your friend, she is not alone, there are thousands out there that deal with a similar situation and even more people who love her regardless of her faith.

@Grizabeebles

3 жыл бұрын

It's stories like the ones Chris and your friend has that make me so glad I resisted the pressure to get baptized growing up. As a result, I've never had to fear being shunned by my family or being labelled an "apostate". My heart goes out to everyone who lives under that terrible sword of Damocles for the rest of their lives. Even though I was raised by Witnesses and attended meetings three times a week until well into my 20s, I could never swear to dedicate my life to the service of the church and let myself get dunked at a Convention. That made "falling away" much lass painful for me than many people, and I'm glad I was able to resist baptism. To anyone out there wavering, you DO have the choice to wait to get baptized until YOU are ready. Just like the Watchtower says to resist peer pressure from The World, you need to resist it from INSIDE "the Truth" as well.

If a young JW knocks on your door, do NOT berate them or chase them with a broom or something. This will just reinforce the "All non-JW's are sinners" mentality indoctrinated onto them. It will force them to look at the outside world with hate and strengthen their ties to the cult, thus making it harder for them to get out. Give them bottled water or a lecture about the cultist mentality of JW's.

@josenevarez9547

3 жыл бұрын

Well said

@elisjahtwardzik5081

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@iambuhlockay8007

3 жыл бұрын

Exactly. That goes for anyone who falls on the other side of the aisle for you. If you yell and curse at them, they won’t ever listen to you. You only ever demonize yourself in their eyes.

@elisjahtwardzik5081

3 жыл бұрын

@@StellaLovesMusic25 There is actually some evidence that biblical Jesus is a compilation of different individuals. Do you believe in a "one true Christian church?"

@espenstoro

3 жыл бұрын

Talk to people like adults and explain things with facts. Works in pretty much every situation. It's up to them to believe what they want.

You are very brave. I think that each one of us has to free ourselves from the past. And speaking about it is the best way. A thousand blessings to you and your family. I hope you are well. Life is wonderful.

Just came across your video and I just want to say thanks for sharing your story. As a now 50 year old person, I can relate to the feeling of being "behind" in so many ways, in social situations, career, education, everything. It's so hard to have confidence in any experience in daily life. I hope that at some point I will catch up lol. Thanks again for sharing your experience 😊

The part about the family telling people they only have 4 children absolutely broke my heart. No one deserves that

@janecollins6384

2 жыл бұрын

Disgusting behavior x

@vittiact9988

2 жыл бұрын

Yes I tell my family that I still part of the congregation so they can still talking to me. I live far from them so they can tell if I still jw. My dad will pass out if I tell them that I am not longer part of that. I just walk away from them and I fade away from the congregation so no one knows where I am. I am happy now but I do not how is going to end with my family bc I can not hold it anymore. Is annoying when they ask me questions about how was my meeting 8nside me I want yo tel them I am glad that I am not part of this hypocrite cult.

When he said his father may stop talking to him after this really made me sad :(

Wow. It is February of 2023, just found this after listening to your movie reviews for a year, and am overwhelmed with love and support for you. Thank you for helping so many of us, from different backgrounds but very similar experiences, find peace within the storm, and to move forward to let our individual and combined lights shine.

How did I not see this till now Been a subscriber for a long time Much respect to you for speaking your story. Keep doing the thing you love to do!!

I am a 60 yr old former JW disfellowshipped when I was 25. After all these years this video was as cathartic as you expressed a hope for in the intro. I could go on and on about how helpful it is to see a video that is honest and accurate.

@martinbostock842

2 жыл бұрын

I couldn't feel the same if I tried I'm grateful to this man and he has changed my mental damage and process I think he might have helped me extend my life a bit longer

@martinbostock842

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@martinbostock842

2 жыл бұрын

When I think to myself my own auntie who are used to love with all my heart prayers daily for my death to con speedily so that everybody can be happy living in Paradise on earth forever but I used to sing as a child how can I be happy living forever knowing half my family have just been killed like my Grandad how could you be happy forever knowing your family and other loved ones were just murdered praying for genocide that's the thinking of Hitler praying for genocide daily of your own blood makes you the psychotic one surely?

@ljrockstar69

2 жыл бұрын

I got desfellowshipped as a teen and shunned to this day because of my sexual orientation. It was a depressing time for me, but glad I got out and perused a college degree and have great job....i feel successful .

@DeV4kk

2 жыл бұрын

We all have a lot in common we were torn up and spit out, any tips you could give me? I’m not disfellowshipped yet but I will be as I am bi and do not believe in that kinda of stuff, stuff is hard for me right now so tips on how to get through that point would be helpful

I am an ex-JW, I have been "disfellowedshiped" for 9 years now. It has been so hard to be cut off from a major part of my family. To go from thinking that the people close to you, those that help bring joy to your life will cut you off like a old scab. It took my mom 8 years and three kids to finally talk to me. And still our conversation can only be about the kids, everything else will make her shut down. Thank you for making this, it means a lot to know that my life didn't end when I left. My life really just begun!

@thebendu33

3 жыл бұрын

Dude, you did something pretty hard. Respect to you

@kimmicalifornio8119

3 жыл бұрын

what did you do wrong?

@AimForMyHead81

3 жыл бұрын

So are the Jehovah's Witnesses basically a cult? Because that's the impression I'm getting here.

@necromax13

3 жыл бұрын

@@AimForMyHead81 They are.

@necromax13

3 жыл бұрын

Happy birthday times How many years you didn't get it. You're living now, for real!

Chris you are a brave man. I didn’t know these things of about you. I’m proud of you bro and love you for exactly who you are. You are one of the inspirational people who got me doing KZread content. You are a true champion of humanity and a awesome filmmaker and a reliable source for good to give all clear to see movies. I’m glad to be stuckmanised .

I grew up being a Jehovah’s Witness because of my mom. To this day I still hold some of their beliefs. But my mom went through such a transformation when my grandmother passed away. My grandmother was hardcore JW. She punished us for every little thing we did that wasn’t part of JW beliefs. We she passed away my mom took it hard of course but she made a change that made her so much happy. She broke away from JW but still held her beliefs but now she does what we couldn’t do. And she’s enjoying life so much right now it’s incredible seeing her this happy. She told me why are we restricted to do these things if Jehovah himself put these things on our planet for us to enjoy? And she’s right…. Why can’t we enjoy parties or holidays? We were put in this planet to enjoy what Jehovah made for us. I’m glad I don’t go to their masses but I’m still grateful for Jehovah giving his world for us to live and enjoy. If you believe in him or not that’s great and I respect your opinion but please respect that I still believe in Jehovah, I just choose not to go their mass and be restricted of life.

@daydream5120

Жыл бұрын

I still believe in Jehovah too but I don’t follow the religion (if that makes since). I still believe in some of the things I was taught growing up but I’m still trying to live my life and actually be happy about it and enjoy the things that I enjoy

@ShinobiGambu

Жыл бұрын

@@daydream5120 Serena Williams is a good example of this, for she declares herself a JW, but she only limits herself into just believing in Jehovah, since a lot of the stuff she does goes against the Watchtower's teachings. Regardless of what or who you believe in, it's more important to live life than to be subjected into a religious organization that monopolizes your life.

@curtis8457

Жыл бұрын

They don't do mass but i feel you though

@dwilson943

Жыл бұрын

You sound just like me, Theirs certain things I still believe it and Jehovah but calling other ppl worldly is wrong. I just got engaged to my future wife and I'm more happy than I was my ex wife and we both were JWs. She left the organization a couple of years ago before our divorce but just simply saying that life is what you make it.

@LonewolfWRX

Жыл бұрын

@@curtis8457 I don’t know what they call it when they get together. So I just used mass

Chris, my family is also Jehovah’s Witness. My own son is currently indoctrinated. I’ve wanted nothing more than to leave my hometown and get away from the toxicity it’s brought me, but due to the circumstances of my own child living with my parents, that’s beyond difficult. I can only imagine what you’re going through when you say your father won’t speak to you. As a father who isn’t of their faith, or any faith, it’s difficult watching my own son grow up secluded from society, and brain washed into a lie. I hope you’re well, and I truly hope one day your family sees reason.

@kenzieadair

3 жыл бұрын

Jessie Boucher oh my gosh I'm so sorry this is going on. I hope your son is able to get out of there somehow!

@lnsullivan422

3 жыл бұрын

Jesus Christ. Hope he comes to and really sees how corrupt the JW are.

@ricoparadiso

3 жыл бұрын

(Romans 3:23) “For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, and all are JUSTIFIED FREELY by His GRACE through the redemption that came by Christ Jesus. God presented Christ as a sacrifice of atonement, through the shedding of his blood to be received by faith.” Lord Jesus Christ has redeemed us already! By Faith in Christs finished work do we receive Salvation. Jehovahs witness like the rest rely on their own works to deliver them from sin, yet it was Christ that has payed the debt already. This is the good news, the Gospel of Grace!✝️

@kmac6428

3 жыл бұрын

Having a parent outside the faith made it so much easier for my siblings and I to leave once we were older. He knows your there for him unconditionally and one day that might be all it takes.

@senecafallsjb

3 жыл бұрын

I will say that I would prefer if this were to remain on this video. I love my family, and I want them to see reason, but if not, I know my son will one day. I mostly wanted to come out in solidarity for Chris. Please recognize my privacy, as I haven’t made my views towards my family and their religion public outside of this thread.

Hi Chris, I’m in the middle of leaving the Witnesses as a 27-year old, and i have never felt so alone as i do in this periode.. It’s crazy to so see you, someone I’ve followed for years and years open up about your journey! It really helps.. it really do! You’re a huge inspiration for following your passion! Can’t wait to follow my very own.

@heatheradams8946

3 жыл бұрын

It's tough but battle through its worth it .

@longstarbobandy

3 жыл бұрын

Hope all works out for you sincerely!!

@BiteYerBumHard

3 жыл бұрын

Go for it. I came out after 46 years and survived. It's a wrench. Good luck.

@EverydayEntertainment202

3 жыл бұрын

I’m in the same boat. Just be yourself , we love you UNCONDITIONALLY! You can do this. We can do this.

@tamaradobson5146

3 жыл бұрын

Don't worry, this moment your going through right now. Not gonna LIE. Terrible, Hardest thing, right now in This moment. BUT, it will pass. It Will Get Better. Don't give up, Don't give in! You're going to be happier being Honest! You know? Being, Truthful. Living in the Truth of your life. It's hard, no doubt. But, walk away. It will be just fine. Much love to you.

This is exactly why i follow you! Stay true to yourself and fuck everybody that is throwing negative energy at you. You deserve the world!

Mad respect for your honesty, courage and compassion. Understanding for the loss and void you must have suffered for your choice. This video has given you your final freedom. The demons were theirs not yours and acceptance of yourself is the building block for your future happiness. Especially for anyone in the LGBTQ community who has struggled with their identity, the intolerance and rigidity can lead to confusion depression guilt and loneliness. I believe you have helped some of your viewers who are struggling with self and religion. If your forced to choose then you have no choice. If you love what you do you'll never work a day in your life. Be happy. See you at the movies

Stuckmann: “ I’m gonna give being a jovah witness a F” But in all seriousness you the man Chris and we all love ya 🥰

@thebuccaneersden

3 жыл бұрын

Slow clap...

@x0xgregx0x

3 жыл бұрын

Badabum tsss

@-k7228

3 жыл бұрын

F Minus

@IveGotToast

3 жыл бұрын

"Its by far the worst religion I've been apart of and is a blight on humanity and I'm giving it a 6/10." - Adum probably

@NBC.SATURDAY.NIGHT.LIVE.

3 жыл бұрын

@@FluffyBunniesOnFire what is ?

When he said he felt sinful for getting a Christmas present I wanted to give him a hug.

@princessthyemis

3 жыл бұрын

That's so so so sad oh my gosh... 💔

@vanefly20

3 жыл бұрын

Awwww 😕😕😂😂🤗🤗

@eathanralston1143

3 жыл бұрын

I have divorced parents one was a Jehovah's witness and the other wasn't I never was able to celebrate anything.. one year my grandma got me a nurf gun for Christmas and my mother took it away because I wasn't allowed Christmas presents... Sucked real bad

@vanefly20

3 жыл бұрын

This comment makes you feel like crying and laughing at the same time.

It's so great to see how many people are still commenting on this video and thanking you for sharing your experience. You helped a lot of people, Chris, and I'm glad you're doing well

@laymanphil8513

Жыл бұрын

we are more than a million to have left this fundamentalist cult between 2017 and 2021. The figures for 2022 should confirm this hemorrhage.

I left Jehovah's Witnesses about 30 years ago. I can't begin to tell you what I went through. Being a woman. I was a convert in the early 70's. It took me a while to get out of a religion that I would consider a cult. I have absolutely no regrets. i was married to an elder. A cheater. But I got disfellowshipped. A friend of mine that had left the religion was also an elder. He laughed so hard and told me that "they won't let you leave"! They tried to ruin my life. Going to my job and getting me fired. I realized that being religious and being close to god are two different things. They think they are gods themselves. It's actually very sad. Surprise, surprise for them. Mostly the self righteous ones. The ones doing those horrible things. There are really sick people in the religion. Not all. But way to many. Evil is among many of them.

You know what would make me very happy? Walking in a theater one day and reading the words "Written and Directed by Chris Stuckmann" on the screen.

@alvarezrodriguez4163

3 жыл бұрын

^^