Appreciate the comments and support from everyone. The transition to post JW life is a journey that not everyone fully understands. We deal with the pain associated with being removed from the only world we may have ever known. We deal with our own constant internal criticism too. There are many of us that have done or are doing the hard work on ourselves to be able to move on from the past. Our goal is to prove it to ourselves that we can thrive and live a happy new life.

@bitcoinpirate3905

Жыл бұрын

Why the hell were you diss fellowshipped????

@steee_lo_

Жыл бұрын

@@bitcoinpirate3905, great question. I made some decisions that are contrary to living in accordance to Jehovah’s requirements. I also had a very rebellious attitude.

@migdaliafuentes1618

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for interview. And you are totally right, there are skills and good things that the org have us. But I believe it’s a 25% of it the rest is ourselves!! The reason I say that is that some leaders are born and done are made. If you noticed my name I’m a woman and there aren’t that much opportunities in the Watchtower Business to develop those leadership skills. And I’m proud to say today that eventhough I was criticized many times by brothers and sisters because I travelled and dedicated time to a career that I enjoyed, I should say I got to the IT director position I really enjoyed. And as of today Im retiring and I have a good life pension and retirement plan!! My question to you is that you left the organization (not Jehovah) because of that particular situation. But are you thinking in returning to the org? In my case, I can tell you that my 38 year marriage is still sting- went thru alot too. But now we have seen that the away is another business and it’s not the Truth anymore! I’m not being negative here I’m just being truthful. So after 3 years us being out, we understand this is not the Truth, and that it is a cult and we will not support an org any that doesn’t help people in need, people that not only need words but to help them and show your love no matter the religion or thoughts and yes: lead by a ample as Jesuschrist did and taught us. Again thank you for your interview. But the question is still out there, bro Lopez: do you believe this is the a true religion? Are you planning to return to the organization (not to Jehovah - because we didn’t leave Jehovah- we left an organization) Wish you the best in your new path!

@hsaid3263

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing

@vincentcross9148

Жыл бұрын

Great interview and welcome to the post JW life and the beginning of the rest of your life. Consider yourself lucky

Hey there Vevian. Your channel is growing by leaps! Amazing! Thanks for this video with Steve. Welcome to your freedom man😊

@vevianvoz

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching 🤗

@steee_lo_

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! It’s full speed ahead living life to the fullest.

Good Interview. I really appreciate your honesty Steve. I can express some of the same sentiments. I too don't believe that "time heals all things" in every situation. This has been quite a journey for me. Difficult at times. I have quite a story as well. Again,thank you both for sharing.

@steee_lo_

Жыл бұрын

Just know that you’re not alone in this journey. Keep pushing forward. Feel free to reach out if I can be of any help to you.

That’s intense giving so much of your life to the organization. I could only imagine..

@steee_lo_

Жыл бұрын

It’s intense for sure. Living my best life now though. Thanks for watching.

Good positive interview It’s sad that people get hurt,I appreciated the honestly in the way people haven’t ranted on. Wish the shunning would stop.

@steee_lo_

Жыл бұрын

Thank you, @Robin Bean. Glad you enjoyed it. Going negative literally gets you nothing. But, going positive opens the door to so many great things. 😊

@compositioncompilation

Жыл бұрын

It can't stop..it fulfills prophecy.. It s such a disgusting thing..demon inspired..that referred to @ rev 16(13&14)..with the purpose of getting the attentionof KINGS/ authorities..to GATHER opposition....against Gods representatives ..in readiness for Armageddon

Thank you both so much! Love to you both❤

@steee_lo_

Жыл бұрын

Love to you too! ❤

Thanks for sharing. I'm starting therapy in a few weeks and indef need it. I'm a born in baptized 30 years and I'm 44 years old.

@steee_lo_

Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed the interview, @Jay. I’m happy to hear that you are starting therapy. My personal experience has been that therapy opened the door to moving forward in my life.

Thank you for your hard work your doing to help innocent Victims of the cult

@steee_lo_

Жыл бұрын

Vevian is doing an amazing job of raising awareness of a thriving community of us!

I remember those days. Tuesday bookstudy, Wednesday service school, Saturday field service, Sunday Watchtower study, Monday family study ,and Thursday personal study. 😕

@vevianvoz

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching 🤗

@steee_lo_

Жыл бұрын

We were extremely busy, Reece. Now we have the opportunity to take that time and do things that we want to do. Hope you’re doing well!

@irresistible743

Жыл бұрын

It was a hampster wheel designed to stop us from having time to actually think.

My husband and I were baptized together in 98 but we are fading

@steee_lo_

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for reaching out. Do what makes you happy and whatever gives you the path to a full life.

@indi818

Жыл бұрын

Me & my husband-also. He is 4 generation in.

@migdaliafuentes1618

Жыл бұрын

My husband and I woke up in 2019 of all the situations and the things that we learned in the org that did not make sense or didn’t have truth behind it (one of them: 607bce among other teachings We are happy now. For us the therapy after being in for 38+ years was to talk and talk between us, our daily frustrations, open our doubts and look for answers. Today we are stronger everyday, we pray to our creator and hope that many can see and open their eyes. Take care all! Hugs from Puerto Rico!

@patriciavillegas4175

4 ай бұрын

​@@migdaliafuentes1618 hi there thank you for your comment..my husband and I have also started to fade about 7 months ago..we talk to each other about this every single day..I've had a hard time dealing with all of this..but he is the stronger one..we also are trying to pray and asking jesus to lead the way..hope your doing better..best wishes from Australia. 😊

Great Job Strong Minds Critical Thinkers

@steee_lo_

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Todd!

Another outstanding interview. I a enjoying your content greatly Vevian. A,l of your interviews bring new ideas and veiws to the front and allow for great connection with the watcher. I will say on a personal level I gain a great d3al of depth and knowledge from your and other experiences, I will admit the beast inside looks over the trench topnas well when you here some of the negligence that this toxic organisation has been a part of. But then he usually pops his head back down as each person conveys how much they are thriving and are so much better off, I look at my own Wife and son and see this on a daily basis and it is truly an amazing thing to see. Thank you again for another great presentation.

Being a Born-in JW (Disassociate) have taught me to Focus and be Discipline using that Same Drive to be successful in the Real World making a living creating a Happy life for me and my family today without the WT ORG (Cult) BS false Doctrines... that's the Truth !!! 👍😊👍

@steee_lo_

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing, @Jessica! Absolutely agree with you to use that same drive to create the life you want and can have! Hope you’re doing well.

@migdaliafuentes1618

Жыл бұрын

👏👏👏

Appreciate his gratitude for certain things - that's my takeaway from the JW experience as well, the good and bad are all opportunities for growth. (I was at NY Bethel too in Brooklyn).

@vevianvoz

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching 🤗😊

@vevianvoz

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching 🤗

@steee_lo_

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Gary! I’ve chosen to see the positive in everything. Hope you’re doing well.

@garyalt1475

Жыл бұрын

@@steee_lo_ it is a choice for us to make

Love the positivity!

@steee_lo_

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! It’s how I choose to roll! 😁

Great video Sister!

@steee_lo_

Жыл бұрын

Vevian is amazing! 👏

Steve thank you for speaking from the heart ❤!!! We will live to see a new day brother!!!

I can resonate with much of this experience... So many similarities...But we will get through...

I believe that one should not be penalized for making a life choice different from that imposed upon us by our parents. By that same token, I would not condone overtly nor passively, the inhuman and un-natural practice of shunning. Once we realize the danger and extreme toxicity of shunning, we should expose its bigoted and bullying nature, not tacitly excuse it. We should help others to see how manipulative this attempt to blackmail is being used by a high control group/cult. Interesting journey, thanks for sharing.

@steee_lo_

Жыл бұрын

We should not be penalized for making this life choice but it happened. Now, I can choose to fight something I can’t change or control or I can live a free life the way I want to. I’ve chosen to take the latter option. Hope you’re doing well!

@lesliethomas7234

Жыл бұрын

@@steee_lo_ Well said! True, our life's paths are different, however, it is only activism that is catalytic in changing the system. Historical and local changes are mostly accelerated by social movement groups, examples, slavery, gay and lesbian rights and even USA social security system. Please do not take this response in a negative way. I really like brainstorming and challenges in discussion groups. Thanks for your informative response.

@se_day_lcmor4114

Жыл бұрын

There's too many um you know, um you know. I had to skip get to the point. Sorry

@steee_lo_

Жыл бұрын

@@se_day_lcmor4114 hope you’ve had a good day.

@compositioncompilation

Жыл бұрын

I hadn't realised shunning has another side to it. It keeps spiritual provisions away from the Governing body !! They know ezekiels temple vision requires that in its fulfillment there must be a big distance from the centre of true worship ..and the shunning helps accomplish that. See lsa 66:5

I really appreciated this interview. I do feel sorry for people who had dysfunctional parents. But the principles of the Bible have saved people from what could be horrible consequences. And principles that will still work in our lives (especially since this world 🌎 has really gone insane. Who would think people can't explain what a woman is?) I'm especially grateful for the Bible Prophecy. It helps keep me sane seeing what is taking place. Blessings to you and your ex wife.

@steee_lo_

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Happy that you enjoyed the interview.

@jadedstar7442

Жыл бұрын

@@steee_lo_ 😊🤩❤

@compositioncompilation

Жыл бұрын

The prophecy l see being fulfilled encourages me immensely..@ ezek 38. Gog in his FINAL ATTACK..Jah placing hooks in his jaws.. Russia has been drawn into Gods peoples land without intending to..because of the families he saw being broken apart. Psalm 2 also refers to that destructive effect ..as does matt 10:36. It's repeated @ rev 2:27 & rev 19:15.. Corona@ rev 19:17&18 a definite possibility If you factor in the inherited mindset of Destruction giving that 'consuming by birds 'as being AFTER ARMAGEDDON.. ( sons of destruction..the man of lawlessness..the governing body)

what a spiritual Heritage you have

Thank you for this positive story. Steven deserves to be heard and it would be very interesting to flesh out his story. Unrelated Bethel is misspelled in the description.

@steee_lo_

Жыл бұрын

Being positive is a mindset. It’s how I choose to live every day. Thanks for watching, @James Walberg.

I was in a congregation in Oklahoma City and for various reasons they didn't like me that much. To be honest I didn't care much for most of them either. I did make friends with an elder that finally had enough after 38 years and left, which was depressing. I was a MS and given "privilege's" which really is funny to think of it that way now. I knew these were uneducated hillbillies and I grew up around them as a kid so I was ok with the low IQ mentality (most of the time). I was asked to give my first public talk and I prepared and did the best I could. Well after I finished the talk, they didn't clap, they just sat there with the stupid look on their faces and it was a wakeup call right then and there. I spent the rest of the meeting sitting on the back of my pickup and that was the last time I set foot in a Kingdom Hall. I was POMI and felt I was being petty sometimes and thought about going back from time to time. After seeing G Jackson's ARC testimony, Richard Ash's CA testimony "JW's only provide a spiritual protection" and Stephen "lamb chops" Lett recently "look at those little enemies of god" its clear it's just another fraud religion. That KM now has a cross on top so it was sold to "false religion".

@steee_lo_

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing your experience, @Jeffrey! I hope that you are doing well.

@rockpadstudios

Жыл бұрын

@@steee_lo_ Steven the longer you are out the easier it gets and the better live is

@se_day_lcmor4114

Жыл бұрын

What does POMI mean? I've been gone for 22 years the beginning was difficult for me, my sister's shunned me it was painful but now I've got used to being gone and I won't ever return. I did a lot of research and found out they were part of the U.N a lot of things I learned that I disassociated myself.

@steee_lo_

Жыл бұрын

@@se_day_lcmor4114, I believe it might be PIMO. It stands for Physically In Mentally Out.

@rockpadstudios

Жыл бұрын

​@@se_day_lcmor4114 Physically Out / Mentally In (POMI). The UN stuff didn't bother me that much, I left because of the people in my congregation. I always thought I would find a Watchtower and I would read it and it would bring me back in. The first one I found when I opened it up said "well prayer can't help some things in this system, we will have to wait for the new system". I was so angry at that since I was raised on trusting the org and not reaching out to mental health professionals. The second Watchtower was where they said "the governing body is neither infallible or inspired by god". Strange that was the first sentence I read when opening it up. I rationalized it for a few months but the more I thought about it the more angry I got. That means "holy spirit" is the only thing they get I thought to myself, the same holy spirit that appointed my ex-wife's step-father to be an elder while he was sexually abusing her as a child. The third piece was a track and when I read it it sounded like they were talking to half-wits. Years went by and I didn't find much on the internet (Robert King and some stuff like that). One day I decided to research the child abuses cases and I was expecting it to be blown out of proportion because I still believed Jehovah's org aka Bethel was the only spiritually clean organization. I found the US cases, then the UK, then AU, the New Zealand, and the list was shocking. I then thought I would watch some of the court video's expecting they where singled out and picked on. I found Richard Ash state under oath "JW's only provide a spiritual protection", IT was stunned to hear these frauds say they didn't think sexual abuse as important and they have a database and they have been covering it up from the beginning. That was it for me. To watch these so called holy spirit appointed elders look like utter fools, like children caught stealing candy was sickening. Soon I found Mike and Kimmy, John Ceders, Susan G etc. and found so many people have seen it as a fraud. To listen to G Jackson answer when asked if the GB is the only path to salvation made me sick. To see Stephen "lame chops" Lett make a fool of himself in front of the camera, to see Tony "the drunk" Morris and the rest showed me the org is a joke. The old guard did a better job but 1914 was still in play and they didn't have the research to contend with available on the internet like we do now. Ray Franz in his book showed me 1975 and how it played out and my mother bought into that. To see they just sweep it all under the rug and shunned good people for speaking out is a shame. The God I believe in doesn't give a dam about how the org looks. They are frauds. Like Voltaire said "more people are fool by hope than by deceit".

Good bless all of you

@steee_lo_

Жыл бұрын

Bless you too! ❤

36:10 “Because I can knock on doors.” Attitude is everything

He learned the hard way - NEVER gamble your money or career betting on Watchtower to take are of you for doing it. It looks out only for #1. Even active witnesses are realizing this.

Interesting interview not being negative about your jw upbringing. Just curious, do you still think WT have the truth, as you don't touch on the doctrines, and beliefs?

@steee_lo_

Жыл бұрын

Great question. While I feel there are good things about the JW’s, I do not believe that their teachings are “the truth.”

@pattayamayor8106

Жыл бұрын

🤣 all religions aren't from God stay out of religion

@se_day_lcmor4114

Жыл бұрын

Very interesting point

@compositioncompilation

Жыл бұрын

STAUROS there's always Google.. Prince did a song on youtube. It's a stake not a cross..its true. Think of the millions the church has lied to.. Prophecy HAD to be fulfilled.. Had he died on a cross Prophecy could not have been fulfilled . Accursed it says in galatians.. Is every man jung on a stake.. It was part of the Mosaic law A prophecy ..one of 400 Jesus played his part in fulfilling. The one at psalm 22:18 His Father joined in with him. That must have given him Courage It's like Jehovahs witnesses today Seeing prophecy being fulfilled Right in front of their eyes The hope in their heart Makes their eyes shine.. Though some of what's foretold isn't all that nice.. THESE THINGS MUST TAKE PLACE jah says.. Like the plagues for instance Negative in consequence Not only Moses.. This time it's the two witnesses At rev 11:6 Some bibles it seems have this verse missing

I've never been a Jehovah's Witness, and I have never done drugs in my entire life. I'm not sure what being a Jehovah's Witness has to do with never doing drugs.

@steee_lo_

Жыл бұрын

It has nothing to do with it @Robin Robyn. Drug use IS something though that some get involved with during their transition out of the religion. Same with alcohol abuse. It can be a very dark journey.

@robinrobyn1714

Жыл бұрын

@@steee_lo_ Oh. I thought you said that because you were a JW, you didn't get involved with drugs and alcohol. Sorry

@steee_lo_

Жыл бұрын

@@robinrobyn1714, appreciate your response.

@robinrobyn1714

Жыл бұрын

@@steee_lo_ That goofy looking, Howdy Doody imbecile, Stephen Lett says that if you are a Jehovah's Witness, you won't get involved with drugs ( unlike the people who are not Jehovah's Witnesses)

ACTUALLY 2 minutes in and I can't listen any further. This poor guy says actually every 8 seconds 😢

@thetruthk5138

Жыл бұрын

Actually

@tamyagravatt777

Жыл бұрын

Him saying Actually to many times is MORE IMPORTANT THAN HIS STORY? How old are you? C'mon people. At least he didn't say: Babies are ENEMIES OF GOD. SMH. WOW. !!!! I am glad, ACTUALLY, he was courageous and bold enough to tell his story. The criticism like watchtower is STILL IN SO MANY, even individuals who have left. UNFORTUNATELY.

Do we have an email for this brother? My husband was born in and 4 generations and he has left. He would love some type of contact, he has lost his family.

So sorry Steve, this was your experience. After your good upbringing, this has become the reality and disappointment for many JW's. You must be honest with yourself and others. Yes don't be afraid to ask for help.

I went to the Hall in N Richland Hills on Willis. I helped build it. I lived off of John Autry Rd.

Hello 👋 everyone I have a question. What kind of career did Mr Steve left?

@steee_lo_

Жыл бұрын

Hello Simphiwe, it was a sales career in the coffee industry. As they say though, one door closes and another door opens. Grateful to be where i’m currently at. Hope you’re doing well!!

@tamyagravatt777

Жыл бұрын

@Steven Paul Lopez Steve, so glad that you left the organization. I wish you success and continued happiness. Please safeguard your heart. I find that so many leave one dangerous CULT just to jump back into another one. Please Please be careful. Thank you for your story

Jesus said I will be with you always Mt 28 JWs skipped 1900yrs Roman Catholicism haven’t missed a day. 2000yrs and still going

So he left because he was not accepted at Watchtower HQ? Not because he realized that Watchtower is just a lot of lies, made up “beliefs” and fairytales? Not because he realized how harmful Watchtower has been and is in the lives of many, many people? Also, without going into any personal and/or creepy details, why was he disfellowshipped? 🤔🇨🇺🇺🇸

take a shot everytime he says "actually" 😂

@steee_lo_

Жыл бұрын

I have to work on that @Divine K. Thanks for pointing that out. Keep trolling!

Omg i can hear the word actually anymore…

"Actually" is the operative word.

Hi, it sounds unfair to have to go through all that, and on top of it all getting disfellowship. if you dont mind me asking what was the reason giving for been disfellowship.Just want to say men are imperfect at the end of the day it is bewteen you and God

@steee_lo_

Жыл бұрын

Hi @Jackie Onate, My rebellious attitude and other actions were enough for the elders to make the decision to disfellowship. I accepted the decision and consequences. Most importantly is that I have been able to successfully move forward in my life.

@jackieonate3439

Жыл бұрын

@@steee_lo_ Im a firm believer that God is the only that can judge us. you might have lost the only world you knew but you did not lose God,.

@tamyagravatt777

Жыл бұрын

No one deserves to loose their families. The shunning practices of this CULT is mental cruelty. The leadership talk about forgiveness and all are sinners and imperfect. Shunning is being used as a Weapon to control. Falling short of perfection will be something EVERYONE WILL DO. Watchtower knows this. Shunning breaks up families and ABANDONS the individual of no real spiritual help. It's TOTALLY OPPOSITE OF THIS LEADERSHIP CLAIM. THIS ISN'T LOVING. SHUNNING IS UNLOVING. IT HAS COST MANY MEMBERS THEIR LIVES BY SUICIDE. THIS NEEDS TO STOP.

Can somebody tell me what happened to Tony Morris? I need answers.. I'm so pissed off at this revelation. Im a PIMO and I see how everyone is so oh he has "health issues". Like, c'mon.. he's old its expected but let's be real!! I want to know because I have questions

@jeffbrown423

5 ай бұрын

He removed the tinfoil from under his hat and returned to the mother ship

@Xoxo-mh9zr

5 ай бұрын

​@@jeffbrown423😂😂😂 Hell, I'll take that 🤷🏾‍♀️ It's better than hearing he's probably sick blah blah... YET, removed from EVERYTHING...SMH

you have to find the good in it or you will remain a very angry person

@steee_lo_

Жыл бұрын

You are so right @johnnycroat! 👏

This interview was like watching paint dry.. How many times could one person say actually over and over and over again

@steee_lo_

Жыл бұрын

I definitely need to work on that @Brian Scarborough. Thanks for bringing it to my attention. Hope you’re living a great, happy life!

@jeremiahh.3383

Жыл бұрын

He didn't say that many times that I can recall.

@steee_lo_

Жыл бұрын

@@jeremiahh.3383, I haven’t gone back to count.

@se_day_lcmor4114

Жыл бұрын

Um um actually I got bored and forward it. Somehow it wasn't interesting to me. I guess he didn't give much detail it was um um actually? I listen to Mark Martin on KZread he's very smart and had a lot to offer I believe he left the organization JW.

@bernadette4484

Жыл бұрын

I agree, I couldn't watch but 4 minutes of fast forwarding. It's a, " I lost 12 yrs. Boo-hoo story!"

It's remarkable how easy you gave up....I'm glad you found out that the JWs are a cult but did you ever find the true Savior thru all this? 12 years ago I lost job, home, husband all the same time...not once did I ever blame God, in fact he lets us go through afflictions to bring us closer to Him. I can truthfully say my walk with the Lord has never been sweeter. GOD bless you!

That was a bit painful. He doesn’t seem well…

Lett's try to stay alive till 2075, brought to you by the new light💡of the Jokah's Witlesses, and your local Kingdamn Hell

@compositioncompilation

Жыл бұрын

The two witnesses

Witnesses mean well,I know because my Daughter and Son n law and my grandchildren are from that congregation..My wife and I are Christians and celebrate birthdays and Holidays.We have not spent holidays or birthdays with my Daughter and family in like 10 years and that is ok with us,we respect their beliefs.. However,we worry for them because they believe Jesus is Michael the archangel..Our belief as Christians is Jesus is God in the flesh..and not a created being as an angel..so sad,I have pointed out in many scriptures to them that Jesus is the way to salvation and they look at me like,oh,ok and they just shrug their shoulders and go about their business..We are ok with no birthdays or Holidays but I want them to know who jesus is, God in the flesh,the Almighty..I know some people may say I am wrong,but Jesus is our savior and not Michael the archangel...

I wonder did you have to give the organization the money from selling all your belongings? Never mind you answered my question

@steee_lo_

Жыл бұрын

No, I did not. Thanks for watching!!

I am a ex jw

This guy, way over use of the word "actually". unbearable to listen to.

@compositioncompilation

Жыл бұрын

Too much theocratic school..lolling

Sorry dont believe in JW.

@steee_lo_

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for commenting, @Bruce!

actually

Sounds like he grew up in a den of demons.

@steee_lo_

Жыл бұрын

That’s a little harsh, @Summerbreeze. Wasn’t a bad upbringing. Things change.

@bernadette4484

Жыл бұрын

@@steee_lo_ Don't you think their teachings; if you're Not a jw , you're serving the Devil & their policy Not to associate with people who are Not jw's & their shunning practices & their 2-witness policy, don't you think, " that's a little harsh"? I know their Demonic teachings & their prejudices & practices, therefore, I'll stand by my "a den of demons." comment.

Actually, actually, actually bla bla bla....boring story

actually.....actually.

Mr Actually is very likable