There's no real love as a JW, that's what woke me up
@chelseaangel2589
3 жыл бұрын
So true. If you look closely enough you will see the fakeness. The love is very conditional.
@Freeeeeeeee27
3 жыл бұрын
@@chelseaangel2589 very fake. It’s something I experienced but was never truly aware of until very recently. I didn’t wake up at that time but it was part of the catalyst.
@chelseaangel2589
3 жыл бұрын
@@Freeeeeeeee27 the blindfold is off now so we are able to to see it for what is really is. We do not need permission to live authentic, full, lives. Enjoy your liberation.
@Freeeeeeeee27
3 жыл бұрын
@@chelseaangel2589 unfortunately, I'm still not fully liberated yet (need to move away from relatives) but do look forward to that time.
@latonyahiggins3596
3 жыл бұрын
Conditional love... smh. Its so sad and they don't see how abnormal that is.
@barbaramullins4233
3 жыл бұрын
She just wanted to keep her cat with her, 💔 Everything had been taken from her and this cat was her only friend. For this religion to have tax exempt status and allow a member to be homeless and alone is a disgrace. Jenza is fortunate she survived being homeless. On a lighter note, you have to love the picture of Tony Morris at bottle king, sitting on Lloyd's desk 😂
@Onoesmahpie
3 жыл бұрын
The fact that any religion gets tax exempt status is a very sad sign of the power religious zealots hold over our government.
@barbaramullins4233
3 жыл бұрын
@@Onoesmahpie I honestly look for that to change in the US in the not so distant future. The government is broke and printing money like it's the daily newspaper. The government has sublty tried to keep people from going to places of worship under the whole Covid thing. The government is going to find a way to get their hands on the money going to corporate "churches"
@cindyarnold8165
3 жыл бұрын
I know! Right? They claim to be a charity and let her live on the streets. That really pissed me off. And yes, love the photo of "Tight Pants Tony" at Bottle King!😊
@georgebrown8312
Жыл бұрын
I agree. If this cult will not help its Jehovah's Witnesses who are in dire straits, then it does not deserve charity status. SMH in disbelief.
@danieltorridon
3 жыл бұрын
"Busy doing nothing"... That sums up life as a Jehovah's Witness perfectly.
@Oyzatt
3 жыл бұрын
Maybe our mindset is good at convincing us otherwise lol
@Trenndy_Kaye
3 жыл бұрын
Yes! 😂
@greyberet1
3 жыл бұрын
“Busy doing harm to oneself, one’s own family, and others” is a more accurate description 😂...
@GordonLincolnC
3 жыл бұрын
Also sums up scientology sea org. Super stressed out about getting statistics up and turned in by Thursday at 2pm which all accomplish absolutely nothing when all is said and done.
@FakefulandDisgracedSlaveClass
3 жыл бұрын
Yup. Imagine all those books and magazines we used to study throughout the ages, all completely unless now. All old light. All old doctrine. Total waste of time this religion is.
@tniero3652
3 жыл бұрын
I remember the family study night every year about strengthening our family resolve to not accept blood transfusions. I remember my elder dad telling my brother and I to kick, bite, scratch, and fight if doctors ever try to give us blood. We were every bit of 8 and 6 ready to be faithful children of Jehovah! I look back at this, and cry sometimes. Why couldn’t we just be outside playing or having fun.... everything was always so heavy and intense.
@witchypoo679
3 жыл бұрын
I learned a long time ago that these people are thoughtless, heartless and uncaring. These three characteristics are the main reasons I left.
@lloydchristmas4547
3 жыл бұрын
Now you are free.
@k7450
3 жыл бұрын
@@earthwisdomhelps to be fair, the Abrahamic God they worship is also thoughtless, heartless, and uncaring.
@TheSilverBeagle
3 жыл бұрын
I wish the best for Jenza. What a nice lady. Unfortunately I've seen this situation play out many times. The JWs, esp the elders, want nothing to do w/ someone like Jenza. It takes too much of their time and they just want to wash their hands of them. So sad. Glad she's out. Jenza, if you're reading this, try not to call it "the truth" any longer. You'll see that it's liberating to call it a cult, or just the JWs.
@JamesRichardWiley
3 жыл бұрын
The members of this group do not know any more than you do. They clearly have mental issues which appear in their ever changing biblical interpretations.
@3540pepo
3 жыл бұрын
Very wise suggestion about not calling it the truth. There are several other comments that they use, they call it "theocratic language." The more, so called theocratic language you can leave behind, the more you will feel like you are taking back your life. Remember to grow your relationship with God and his son. That is the avenue for a close relationship with them. Much love.
@jenzahanson763
3 жыл бұрын
I agree , I haven't got that down yet! CRAP!
@coffeegirl6854
Жыл бұрын
♥️💔♥️
@akaiyoru2681
Жыл бұрын
Yeah, calling it "the truth" does sort of imply that she sees it as "the truth" and is just more confusing to hear
@SheilaConvery
3 жыл бұрын
The absolute lack of charity shown toward this woman is appalling. Some "church."
@Onoesmahpie
3 жыл бұрын
I find it amusing that you wrote that as if typical Christian churches aren't insanely problematic and immoral.
@jeanniejewel2272
3 жыл бұрын
@@Onoesmahpie christian churches donate food, sometimes give money,and they help the needy by directing people into counseling to better their mental health and they help to connect them to organizations that help. Not like the JW cult that says pray to Jehovah and that's about all the help you get. That's pure nuts! It's all about following stinking rules made up by the cult leaders.
@Onoesmahpie
3 жыл бұрын
@@jeanniejewel2272 I agree that the JW organization is probably more immediately harmful than many denominations of Christianity, but I can list countless examples of Churches, many of which do some or all of the things you've listed above, which teach abhorrent, dangerous, hateful ideas. Not to mention being indoctrinated into any form of Christianity leaves one susceptible to mystical/new-age/cult-like thinking. And many churches function exactly as cults, especially the more fundamentalist ones.
@GG-kv8vv
3 жыл бұрын
Charity work is appalling for a non profit!
@GG-kv8vv
3 жыл бұрын
Non-existent
@bullsquid42
3 жыл бұрын
Damn, I'm 3 minutes in and already can't believe how cruel life can be to some people.
@allahspreadshate6486
2 жыл бұрын
How cruel some people can be.
@Vicki_Benji
Жыл бұрын
how cruel this JW cult is.
@TLAR24
3 жыл бұрын
I’m not a JW never have been but I find this very interesting. My mother in law is and she has been trying to indoctrinate me for years! She couldn’t take no for an answer. So, I showed a few videos on my face book page about the things that I couldn’t get in to. Not sure if she watched them but she hasn’t said to much. But the other day she told me how Jesus denounce the Jews and all the other religions by going into the square and telling everyone to leave. I told her the reason he told them all to leave was because they where in a house that was built for prayer and worship not sales or a farmers market for their own good. She dropped the subject like a hot potato. I know that was a different video, but she does also like to play on my past cause I was a ward of the government and had past that troubled her. Thanks for all you share it’s very educational and reassuring.
@gailcullinan349
3 жыл бұрын
Same. Lost my Mother to them
@theyoutubeanalyst3731
3 жыл бұрын
I've watched several of these interviews, and this one broke my heart the most. Jennifer literally risked her life AND went homeless for her faith. I hope she finds people and causes that deserve her loyalty.
@jenzahanson763
3 жыл бұрын
In a couple ways, my Journey at the present is exciting and I am giving back to the community locally. AND....I am writing a book of my life story, hoping to help anyone who can identify and feel validated.... thank you for that comment!
@paulinerelph
Жыл бұрын
🙏
@tonycutty598
3 жыл бұрын
This lady is a proper character, so strong and still full of humour despite all she's been through. Kudos to you Jenza, you're amazing!
@coffeegirl6854
Жыл бұрын
♥️💔♥️
@amiramozig7073
3 жыл бұрын
I was so shaken to hear Jenza's story, absolutely sickening. I left a high control Orthodox Jewish community and am now completely secular but at least in Judaism we say "Pikuach Nefesh Dofek Kol Mitzvah", saving life takes precedence over all commandments. In fact you are obligated to save life even when there's a doubt over whether failing to act will result in death. I will never as long as I live even consider the JW faith and I thank Lloyd immensely for his tireless work.
@joey8962
3 жыл бұрын
Hello Jenza, I am the anonymous lady from the 2nd last voice mail ( #55) and I am moved to make a comment ( my first comment on Lloyds U tube). Although I feel my situation in life regarding my fading is a tough one, as I stand to loose a huge family and cause them so much heartache. But after hearing your life story, and so eloquently told, I realise that you and others have had a tough life battle and have come through it smiling and free! I actually had to pause your video a few times, just to emotionally take the time to absorb it. I am so sad that you, such a lovely lady, has had so much trauma and experiences that no-one should have to go through in life. I just feel such strong emotions for my from my heart. I do hope now that you have caring, genuine real friends and I hope also, your son is in your life. Thank you for being so brave and setting this wonderful example of survival and I just feel so inspired by you. Hence, I wanted to express it! I also appreciated your final comments about taking the courage to break free. I am working on acquiring that courage but tearfully, I am not there yet. Lastly, I want to express my heartfelt appreciation to Lyold's well thought out and kind reply and also all the comments left after my voice mail #55. I think I have been in shock this last week to hear Lloyd gave me a reply and then all the comments that have been left for me, yes, I think I'm in shock still. It can be a lonely ride through fading and it meant a lot to hear and then read comments. For those who want to know, I have not made any decision as yet on how to continue to handle my current situation. Thanks again team!!
@jenzahanson763
3 жыл бұрын
I used to say when others told me Jenza, you are so strong,"Don't tell me I am strong, I didn't have a choice" Thank you for the lovely message, Truly.
@paulbinns9375
3 жыл бұрын
Jennifer, I can relate to your story very much as I have gone through many of the experiences as you. Your horrific childhood, abduction and showdown with the HLC are differences that make your own story even more extreme. I have experienced psychiatric instability as a result of homelessness without a shred of help from JW family or JW friends. I have had multiple sclerosis for many years and, as family and the JWs didn't care, I faded/disassociated. In the early 2000's I experienced five strokes during one of which I had a near-death experience. After being abandoned by family, I ended up spending my 60th birthday in my wheelchair beside a home improvement store in the midst of a blizzard snowstorm with my little cat bundled up under my winter coat. . . . homeless. A "worldly" total stranger took me in and gave me shelter. A worker at a neighbourhood agency was able to find me transient housing in only four months (but she had to work VERY hard in my behalf). Eleven years on and I now have a permanent apartment. :) But, I never really feel at "home". I always feel it could be torn out from under me. Recently I have been through the blood thing on my own also, without any support whatsoever. (not even family or friends) Like you I was inches from death and no one cared. For the past few years I have given talks in behalf of the agency that has, and continues provide assistance for me as I must live in assisted living. The point of my talks is to convey that "This could happen to YOU ; This can happen to anyone, anywhere". I have even been introduced by Mr. Bob Rae, Canadian Special Envoy to the United Nations, for Refugee Aid in Africa and the Middle East. Even he was visibly touched so I was sure to fill him in on how the JWs mistreat their downtrodden members, the vulnerable in society at large. From "born-in JW", to janitor, to pioneer, to part-time bethelite, to Accountant, to home owner, to illness and thus no longer useful, to outcast, to broke apartment dweller, to homelessness. Final Destination: FREEDOM from a CULT !! Jennifer, keep your spirit alive and let your light shine.
@jenzahanson763
3 жыл бұрын
HERO!
@LoveJoyPeace4612
3 жыл бұрын
Wow, your story is amazing too! You are so strong and brave! I'm so sorry for all that you've been through! Bravo to you for keeping on and giving back!
@paulbinns9375
3 жыл бұрын
@@LoveJoyPeace4612 No sorries over here. I am just overwhelmed by the power of not being controlled by someone else (ie. cult). When you are free, you are free. Every day is a new day to live in joy, to learn, to help others, to experience the wonders of this glorious life . . . not sitting around waiting for the real thing to happen. I know Jenza feels the same. She will feel it more and more as her ordeal fades from her current life. But to quote one of the greatest lyricists of our time Stephen Sondheim: " . . . We disappear. Forget tho' we won't." [Old Man, "Into the Woods"]
@LoveJoyPeace4612
3 жыл бұрын
@@paulbinns9375 I really love your positive attitude! It is an inspiration to me! ❤
@carmensandoval6149
3 жыл бұрын
What a sad but at the same time beautiful ending to that cult. Happy to hear she is finally free and happy. Thanks for sharing Lloyd
@tomasbeha1645
3 жыл бұрын
Jenza sounds like a lovely person, glad to hear that her life has turned around for the better ❤️
@paulinelister5868
3 жыл бұрын
My heart is in bits 💔 your story Jenza has brought me to tears, sat here and sobbed sending a virtual hug 💕
@jenzahanson763
3 жыл бұрын
thank you Pauline, don't be too heart broken, we are still here! YAY!
@paulinelister5868
3 жыл бұрын
@@jenzahanson763 so true...bless you 💜
@RachyM7922
3 жыл бұрын
What a sweet woman. Amazing heart
@3540pepo
3 жыл бұрын
I just want to reach out and let the young lady know that because she was abused so much, she was not able to learn life's normal responses and boundaries. Therefore, she was set up for failure by the abusers. I hope she is in a situation now, where she can learn what is normal and what is not. You need some nurturing and friends who will validate you. When the witnesses came to your door and were really kind and started love bombing you, you naturally responded. Love and kindness is opium to an individual who has never had it. The witnesses don't understand counseling for a person who has endured what you have. They even look down on you if you go to a counselor. Love for God and his son and association with the organization should pull a person out of any emotional difficulties, is their mind set. There are witnesses who do care, but they have to stick to the rules set by the organization. And those rules do not allow for mental distress. The reason they have set these rules, is because they have absolutely no people who understand these things. When a person is in a judicial meeting with 3 elders, you are more than likely talking to a construction worker, a carpet cleaner or a bricklayer. (Just examples, but pretty much spot on. ) I'll get off my soapbox, but as one last thing, you looked very nice for your interview. I hope you have success from here on out. Much love.
@georgebrown8312
Жыл бұрын
I agree, and the Watchtower Society should be held legally, financially, and criminally liable for the awful abuse she suffered at the hands of that cult. As for the Watchtower Society, its day of reckoning on its way.
@JChica3628
3 жыл бұрын
My 85 year old mother went to the hospital twice before she passed away in ICU, out of those days only an old friend of her who was in her late 90's from her old congregation visited her & the elders only showed up when I call them about her proxy about the blood since she had given them authorization, after they gave it to me & spoke to the doctor's they left never came back, although she was viewed at the hall in February 2012 the hall was full, I saw how hypocrites they were in the meantime those people were never at her bedside. But out of fear of loosing my life in Armageddon I continue visiting but one day thru bad experiences thru some called sisters I decided not to ever go back. I am free at last!!
@rosssmith8481
3 жыл бұрын
My mother spent the last few years of her life in a retirement home. The reason was she could barely take care of herself and to stop the JW'S from dragging her out to service. Of course, after she entered the home, no one from the congregation visited.
@joanferguson4194
3 жыл бұрын
My mother had a massive stoke and lingered for over a month in the hospital. She’d been associated with one KH and one congregation for 25 years, and the only person who came to see her was the woman who’d originally studied with her. She was never invited to any witness gatherings either in all that time. Broken down by being a child of war in Poland during WW1, being a abused wife then abandoned she was not considered worth their time. That’s how “wonderful” they are. Nothing but a cheesy cult where even the better ones are too afraid or too stupid to show Christian love.
@nickrowland1904
3 жыл бұрын
I have followed this channel for a long time. I have listened to some shocking accounts, but this is the most shocking and frightening I have heard. Eight people around Jenny's bed! What thuggery! I have the greatest of admiration for Jenny and I'm so glad she is doing great. I'm glad to hear Jenny is an artist and she is undoubtedly creating great work. I'm an artist too.
@jenzahanson763
3 жыл бұрын
Art is a life saver!!!
@ld-zj1bn
3 жыл бұрын
I agree ! Shocking. 🥲
@junejunie2284
3 жыл бұрын
Kudos to Lloyd for holding it together when you know there was smoke waiting to come out his ears.
@oceanmariep256
3 жыл бұрын
I’ve never been a Jehovah’s Witness. How hard would it have been for the elders to ask the congregation if anyone had a place to stay or knew of an affordable place to rent?
@nickrowland1904
3 жыл бұрын
I couldn't agree more. I have never been a JW either. Members of the public need to watch these videos too and be warned.
@NeatoboyAus
3 жыл бұрын
@@BadViking1 Are you still a JW?
@dougobrien4877
3 жыл бұрын
Reminds me of what James chapter two discusses about favoritism and shabby treatment of the poor.
@lauracatlin3756
3 жыл бұрын
Standing ovation for you Jennifer!!!!!!!!!!!
@numerosa6075
3 жыл бұрын
Ive never been this early. I just want u to know, lloyd, that i dont skip adds, im broke but i hope in this way i can show how grateful i am for your existence.
@sasukeuchiha8648
3 жыл бұрын
Yes, I don't skip ads for Lloyd or other JW activists either so they'll earn financially.
@numerosa6075
3 жыл бұрын
@@crowsandravens8998 oh, i have watched it right before lloyd posted it
@jimmchemings6140
3 жыл бұрын
One reason they abandoned you is because they talk a good game but now you became a burden because of your circumstances. All the time and effort put into keeping you from taking blood ( based on conjecture and supposition) however no time or effort put into helping you find housing. Also i believe I recall the Shepard the flock of God book says do not spend too much time with emotionally depressed witnesses
@paulbinns9375
3 жыл бұрын
. . . they Mentally Diseased and put in the cong. by Satan to erode the effect of the GB's 'food in the proper time'
@scottymeffz5025
Жыл бұрын
@@paulbinns9375 You honestly look at this woman, hear her story and believe Satan put her in God's congregation? Put that crack pipe down friend.
@gregdiiamond3899
3 жыл бұрын
They put her through pure hell!
@catmeow333
3 жыл бұрын
Jenza, Most people can’t imagine why we trust those we shouldn’t. I’ve been naive all my life thinking others intentions were as pure as my own. I was struck by what you said (being soft shunned) and didn’t even know it. I understand every single word you said. 💙
@jenzahanson763
3 жыл бұрын
wow, your words are so very true and I am sad for your heart, knowing what a raw situation that is... jenza. ;)
@chrisdeluen2608
3 жыл бұрын
What a crazy life she’s had. I’m glad she found peace.. she deserves it.
@cindyarnold8165
3 жыл бұрын
Wow Jennifer! You are a survivor! I hope the rest of your life is peaches and cream!!! I can't believe how badly you were treated except I can believe it.
@anonymousvon5159
3 жыл бұрын
I am so happy for Jennifer; she is a survivor! I am so grateful that she shared her experience.
@kimberlyfarris1280
3 жыл бұрын
Why do people think that JWs are the “nicest” people? Their friendship and love for you is conditional. They are told they have to be friends with you. If your spouse was only nice to you because they are told they have to be however if you ever questioned the statements their parents made or if they are told to divorce you and never speak to you again because you questioned their parents, would you still think that they were the nicest and greatest spouse? Would you not look back at all the “great” times as superficial and not genuine? How wonderful can a person be when their friendship with you can so easily be terminated? Even when I was a believing JW I never shunned DF or faded people. I thought it was cruel and who am I to judge someone who “sinned” when according to their own doctrine we are all sinners. That was between them and god. Jesus told his followers to love your neighbors and your enemies. The leaders of WT tell their followers to have contempt for their neighbors “worldly” people and to hate their enemies (apostates) or anyone who leaves the Org. I find that the individuals that are still in are only their for what they can get out if. They are in it for their “fleshly” desires…to grow young, never die, live in a paradise, make themselves feel special and superior. Most JWs are selfish righteous people and only are your friend because they are told to be. Very few are genuine and eventually the genuine ones will wake up and leave if they have not already.
@barbaramullins4233
3 жыл бұрын
That is a very good description of this cult. Most are narcissists who never want to die, want to be forever Young and feel superior because all the "inferiors" get left out.
@zeemzero2880
3 жыл бұрын
Wow you both made really good points! I never thought of wanting to live forever as being narcissistic but concerning JWs I can understand.
@jeantan9173
3 жыл бұрын
In fact, smart people in the organisation know how to behave because they know what serious consequences are if they do not obey. You can feel their fear if sensitive issues are discussed.
@nicholsonlawrance5821
3 жыл бұрын
Why do people think that JWs are the “nicest” people? The answer too this is I believe it is because that's the impression they give and people tend too judge first impressions. That's how they rope you in too there nonsense then make promises they can never prove or disprove.
@kimberlyfarris1280
3 жыл бұрын
@@nicholsonlawrance5821 I’m referring to people who were in the org and then left.
@lawrencemiera2325
3 жыл бұрын
My heart goes out to you Miss Jenza.
@anitaaustralia
3 жыл бұрын
Just so long as it's not your blood 🤭
@lawrencemiera2325
3 жыл бұрын
@@anitaaustralia how bout a fraction?
@anitaaustralia
3 жыл бұрын
@@lawrencemiera2325 oooh, controversial
@celticfiddle7605
3 жыл бұрын
What a SWEETHEART!!!! Their loss. Her gain!!! Congratulations on your freedom Jen!!!
@jenzahanson763
3 жыл бұрын
I truly feel free, all these comments are making my head hurt cuz I can't stop smiling!
@ivanoskaospino1173
3 жыл бұрын
Jennifer congratulations! you are a life and more than ever. I really wished you the best. Lot of love and administration from London ❤
@deborahd4310
3 жыл бұрын
Jenza, I am so glad your body was strong enough to have survived and you lived through the ordeal of being in the JW cult. The peer pressure is very real in the cult and members are so controlled no one is able to stand up especially when key people have marked you. I feel so sad for them but on the other hand it is a mean and cruel lack of compassion. For most JWs to be able to stay in, it fits their personality traits of having a cold heart however they are the leaders/the influencers of the rest of the congregation. I am so glad you you have a wonderful happy life now.
@ukanita865
3 жыл бұрын
Oh my goodness, what an extremely brave lovely lady Jenza is, been through so much and yet comes across as so together. Wishing her a much better life out of the cult and now free to be herself. Sending love from U.K. 🇬🇧💜
@jenzahanson763
3 жыл бұрын
a very sweet thing to say,,,takes one to know one lol!
@Bad80y1
3 жыл бұрын
This interview brought tears to my eyes. I suffer from bad depression and was both physically and mentally abused by my parents who were rabid strong JW’s, but they did live a double life. One for the congregation and a totally opposite one for home life. My father was an elder many many of these years of my a abuse at home. I had an extremely hard childhood, but still managed to believe it was the truth out of all the fear bombing I felt and had much guilt and shame because I hated what I had become because of suffering so badly with mental health issues. Your channel Lloyd has helped me wake up since the start of 2021. I thank you for helping me by watching so many of your videos. I’ve learnt so much about the organization I would of never known about had I not decided to look into this religion online. I’m glad I took that chance. Now it’s gonna take some time for me to heal from all this abuse, but now I fully understand why my life ended being the downer it was. Thank you..
@ResearchThis
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for having the courage to share your experiences ❤ Jenza, what a strong beautiful heart you have ! It is tragic what you've had to survive, and here you are helping others who may be feeling weak or hurt, trapped in this cult. I'm so happy you found freedom. ☺👏❤ You deserve so much more love than they are able to give. ❤
@tangerinetangerine4400
3 жыл бұрын
Such a powerful story! Amazing strength and persistence. Thank you ❤
@JamesRichardWiley
3 жыл бұрын
It sounds like she would have stayed in if they had continued helping her. She left because they abandoned her.
@NeatoboyAus
3 жыл бұрын
Yes they abandoned her but don't forget they badly mistreated her too!
@g58781
3 жыл бұрын
True
@SabrinaMBowen
3 жыл бұрын
She left because she saw who and what they are when they abandoned her.
@mr.allnut5768
3 жыл бұрын
And reaching out after you were baptized - YOU should know by now.
@mr.allnut5768
3 жыл бұрын
@@chrismassee3869 Hi Chris Just found this comment, I don't look here so often. However I am not sure your comment was meant for me. Either way you sound terribly frustrated and may need some assistance. Witnesses that I am still in touch with tell me that true witnesses are strongly admonished to keep away from social media.
@gailcullinan349
3 жыл бұрын
Yes. A total lack of empathy and humanitarianism.
@upmayo9741
3 жыл бұрын
Jenza, you have shown remarkable strength and courage to survive all that you have been put through. My very best wishes for your future! ♡
@jeantan9173
3 жыл бұрын
If refusing blood is a way to express faith, taking blood under such circumstances is also a way to express faith.
@annikapea4781
3 жыл бұрын
Jenza absolute poster girl for my joy is being free. Big thanks for sharing your story with us all. Incredibly brave.
@jenzahanson763
3 жыл бұрын
thank you Annika!
@birdie392000
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing your story. I’m sure you will inspire other people to leave this toxic Occult! Now deprogram from it, it takes a while! 💕
@jenzahanson763
3 жыл бұрын
thanks Terrie!
@birdie392000
3 жыл бұрын
@@jenzahanson763 Jenna, your story stuck with me all day. I kept telling myself I wish I lived closer to her. I just wanted to hug you and let you know the best is yet to come for you. You probably already are experiencing this. If you need someone to talk to please feel free reach out to me on FB or I will give you my email. Just let me know. Sending you love and blessings!💕
@queend9320
3 жыл бұрын
A heart breaking story. Thank you Lloyd for your great listening and interview skills. I liked that you didn’t hold back in respectfully calling out her cognitive dissonance when she still defended her “friends” after they abandoned her causing her to be homeless for 4 years. Real friends are with you through good and bad. I really hope Jennifer gets some professional help as I can see from her body language and the fact that she still uses JW lingo, she is still mentally in and is holding onto residue from religious trauma, which is not her fault. But I hope she seeks help.
@GoldenMystic8
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Lloyd, thank you Jen. My heart is so full to hear your story. A story of triumph. A story that’s a testament to all. Your reward of peace exudes from you. Sending so much abundant love. You’re clearly filled with it and you are seen. ❣️
@liplockednomore
3 жыл бұрын
Jenza, you're very brave, strong and wonderful.💪💪❤❤And when I first found Lloyd I also strode around the room saying damn right, how does he know this!?❤❤
@jenzahanson763
3 жыл бұрын
LOL!
@moondust7902
3 жыл бұрын
Jenna is a wonderful lady, she's gone through so much and I'm so glad that she's found some happiness. I felt her pain! She's a very courageous woman. Free at last!
@daniellefuentesjohnson6750
3 жыл бұрын
JWs prey upon individuals with high ACEs (Adverse Childhood Experiences) and then dismiss them, cut them off, or reject them when the same traumas come back to influence their health, decisions and impact their lives. Jenza, I am so glad you have received the mental, emotional, and physical health supports you need in order to have a good and meaningful life that brings you joy instead of added shame. You deserve a good life of your choosing!
@godlessblessings7020
3 жыл бұрын
What wonderful attitude and *spirit of independence* that finally *broke through* for her so she can *ENJOY life ... WITH her CAT* !!
@ready2danceagain
3 жыл бұрын
The best❣❣ Cats 🐈 are a great healing 💗
@godlessblessings7020
3 жыл бұрын
THX! -GB
@vicroy5603
3 жыл бұрын
I had been watching Lloyd Evans videos for the past 7 years. None had made me fought back tears like this one! Love you Jennifer.
@junejunie2284
3 жыл бұрын
Jenza, You are amazing not just because you have endured so many blows physically, emotionally and spiritually - but because you are still interested in living! You're like the Energizer bunny! Someday you might catch yourself referring to this organization as "the truth" and rename it anything you like. Wishing you continued growth and love.❤
@jenzahanson763
3 жыл бұрын
I know. when I listened to my interview I noticed that I still talk like a witness. I am new at this! Gotta change that, for obvious reasons right?!thanks for your comment!
@jasonepos
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing your story. Good work Jenza, from one Hanson to another.
@lady_wasser
3 жыл бұрын
How much blood they have in their hands, my dad died bc he needed a heart surgery and there was way to have that done in the 80’s without blood.
@junejunie2284
3 жыл бұрын
I am genuinely sorry for your loss. My mother died in the 80s of acute leukemia. My jw family assured me (I was df'd but not yet shunned) that there was no possible treatment even if blood wasn't an issue. I was pomi at the time, so accepted that. Now, all these years later I wonder that they may have been afraid I'd make trouble. Sick, twisted organization.
@lady_wasser
3 жыл бұрын
@@junejunie2284 I’m sorry for loss as well. I was 8 years old when he died, after that I was mentally, physically and sexually abused by this cult. Now my elderly mother lives with me bc she sold all my dad left bc Armageddon was coming and I have to take care of her, I love her very much but the level of indoctrination makes me sick everyday. And to make matters worse I just found out a month ago that I’ve bem a POMI since I left. I still believed in God, JC and the Bible 🤦🏼♀️🤦🏼♀️🤦🏼♀️🤦🏼♀️🤦🏼♀️
@jenzahanson763
3 жыл бұрын
so sorry to hear this! that totally sucks!
@TheRealSmokahontas
3 жыл бұрын
What a beautiful soul Jenza is! Thank you Lloyd for interviewing this wonderful lady! Jenza, if you ever read this, you are loved and appreciated beyond words. Your story touched so many 🥰
@LoriJane
3 жыл бұрын
Jennifer - thank you for sharing your story. I am so sorry for all you've been through. I am happy to hear you are in a better place and making decisions that are best for you, not an organization. May you continue to flourish! Thanks for the interview Lloyd.
@elizabethroblyn1392
3 жыл бұрын
I feel your pain. Glad you are strong enough to say to hell with them. Stay strong Ms Hanson.
@RachyM7922
3 жыл бұрын
And also, how tf could the elders be so cold??? I’m so confused about how they handled everything with miss jenza
@phoenixchick5088
3 жыл бұрын
So disgusting how they treated her. And the ppl that barely let her stay and then put her out to homelessness! How the hell can a person feel alright with putting a still recovering person out in the streets 😟😾
@Gargamel19
3 жыл бұрын
Wow what a stirring journey she’s been on! That’s great she got out and is living a better life! My message would be: you don’t need “god” to just be a decent person. Just do the best you can, take care of your family, pay your bills, and everything will work out in the end. Good luck Jenza
@victoriaroberts7034
3 жыл бұрын
What an amazing lady!! To put it bluntly when those 8 men were surrounding her bed stopping her son from visiting it was, in my humble opinion, attempted murder.!! I KNOW the frustration the medical staff would have had when she didnt want to accept blood
@nickrowland1904
3 жыл бұрын
The Hospital liaison Committee should not be allowed into hospitals. I agree, it was attempted murder and they should have gone down. They would have done under other circumstances.
@rwssel2.052
3 жыл бұрын
Good grief, I thought USA was serious about the law. JAIL them, ask questions later.
@francocosentino8514
3 жыл бұрын
After everything they put her through she still can't say a bad word about them... really??? The more I watch your channel the more I am shocked by every story I hear...... if this really is Jehovah's love I don't f****** want it.....
@GG-kv8vv
3 жыл бұрын
🧡💞🧡💞
@tonycutty598
3 жыл бұрын
I think the lack of bad words on Jenza's part says a lot about her character :)
@GoldenMystic8
3 жыл бұрын
The organization is so not reflective of Jehovah or the one he sent. The harsh judgements they as leaders have dished out is turning back on them. Like the days of the kings who left, their empire fell. This one is falling. The prophets of old spoke out then under threat of banishment and are here now speaking out. Genuine love is other than this. I’m honored to witness this amazing woman’s story. We can retain ourself and our unique expressions of creative being, free from oppression.
@fromashesphoenixrose
3 жыл бұрын
Hi Jenza. Not only do you have a strong physical heart, you have a strong figurative heart. To have endured so much hardship and still come out of it all without letting bitterness, anger or sadness get the better of you AND still have love for people is inspiring and reassuring. You are truly free!!! Thank you so much for sharing your incredible story. Producer Bob is right, we all need you in our lives and I want you in mine. PS. I can't help but wonder about your cat and if you have cats in your life now. As someone who has had mental/emotional struggles, I have an affinity for companion animals and experience healing through their sensitivity and unconditional love. I too would not want to be without them!
@jenzahanson763
3 жыл бұрын
My wonderful cat"joy" went blind last year and was not coping .it broke me apart but I had promised I would never let her suffer, so she was euthanized, I now have a smart, sweet little Jack Russell mix. We do everything together.
@Gamerdade78
3 жыл бұрын
Jennifer You are a beacon in a world that needs to know the truth about JWs. I’m PIMO or almost POMO. Wife and kids are in. Wife knows how I feel. I’m being soft shunned because she told her believing family I’m not a believer. My mom with through trauma and that’s how myself and other family members were lulled in.
@diannejewell4410
3 жыл бұрын
Good luck to you
@c.t8958
3 жыл бұрын
I bet you that Regular Pioneer by your bedside was counting Field Service time!!!
@georgerickard4915
2 жыл бұрын
I’ve known so many Jenza’s in my years as a JW and the similarity of their stories is amazing. Even after being homeless following surgery for FOUR YEARS (let that sink in) she still calls this “the truth” and still thinks fondly of her time as a witness. JW’s prey on those with low self-esteem, make sure they beat them down even more, to the point that they are grateful for any scrap of human kindness. This from an organization that says they are identified by the love they show. Once you have any modicum of self-esteem their control is gone and you will never again subject yourself to them or any other narcissistic psychopath. So glad Jenza you are on the road to recovery. It only gets better with time.
@lemongrabloids3103
3 жыл бұрын
This is heartbreaking xx
@paradisefound3536
3 жыл бұрын
What an incredible story. What an incredible woman. I hope Jenza can see all the love there is for her here. She deserved so much more. I'm so glad she found her freedom and her joy.
@jrojala
3 жыл бұрын
What a delightful smile she has when she talks about her freedom!
@roxycastleton1350
3 жыл бұрын
Jenza I agree with what you are saying they are not nice people what they treat you.
@jesscarolan3315
2 жыл бұрын
I feel so honored that Jenza has shared her story with us! The amount of trauma this woman has endured heartbreaking! Sending her nothing but well wishes and love! 🥰💞
@joojee697
3 жыл бұрын
What an amazing lady, you should write a book. Sending you a huge hug from the UK. ❤️
@jenzahanson763
3 жыл бұрын
Joogee, I am writing my life story... hopefully within the next 2 years I will be finished if not sooner! Hug accepted! Backatchya!
@joojee697
3 жыл бұрын
@@jenzahanson763 oh thank you so much for your reply, I would love to be able to read it. Any idea how I can find it when it’s complete. Do you have a waiting list I could add my email to. Your strength and resilience give such hope, it was a remarkable interview. Julie
@eccentricgran7340
3 жыл бұрын
Much love for Jennifer. What a strong person she is. How anyone who is supposed to follow Bible teachings, can just abandon a person in need like that, I've no words! I'm so glad that everything has finally worked out well for her.
@pamelaruth7400
3 жыл бұрын
jenza you have always been a good person! know that! believe that! the defeciencies underlying those persons not accepting you were theirs NOT yours! 💚💚💚💚💚💚💚
@jenzahanson763
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Pamela!
@exjwgoats5882
3 жыл бұрын
This broke my heart, thank you for sharing your story how anyone can treat a person like this is absolutely disgusting you are so brave and seem like such a lovely person! I just want to give you the biggest hug i am glad you have overcome all these obstacles and you are in a better place now 💜
@jenzahanson763
3 жыл бұрын
HUG ACCEPTED!!!
@LoveJoyPeace4612
3 жыл бұрын
Wow, Jenza, your story is jaw dropping. You are such an amazing and strong person! You've been through more than most people could imagine or make it through and you've come out the other side! You should be so incredibly proud of yourself! I am so sorry for all that you've been through and all that you've suffered. You've just had one person and group after another use and exploit you. But just know that you are loved and you deserve to be loved. You deserve to love yourself. Hug, protect, love and care for Jenza at every age. Hug little Jenza and reassure her too. I really relate to your story. I've had a lot of trauma in my life too, but not at all to the level you've experienced, for which I am grateful. Still, that trauma is hard to overcome. It's hard to learn to love yourself after so much hurt and rejection, but just know that it is so necessary. I've gained a lot of healing from loving on and protecting my younger self and recognizing that I always deserved that love, nurturing and security that I didn't have as a child. It's still really hard for me not to martyr myself or put my needs dead last, but I'm working on it. It's a daily process of reminding myself that I deserve love and care. And so do you! The Jehovah's Witnesses prey on those that have been hurt and have had trauma. I wasn't raised a JW either. I started studying as a child though, just 12 years old. I got baptized at 17. I also never really felt accepted. I was always a bit of an outcast because I didn't have any family that were JWs and I had been in the "world". It's hard. The cult in general is not kind to converts. There's a lot of cliques and family groups. I don't think converts are ever fully trusted. I'm so glad you got out and I'm glad for all of us that have gotten out! I wish I could give you a hug! Someday I want to visit Washington and I hope I will be able to visit you then! You are an amazing person and I know this message is really long, but I just wanted you to know that! Hugs from California! 💕
@stephenletsnot6195
3 жыл бұрын
Brave brave lady 😘 X (I want mercy not sacrifice Watchtower)
@cindyarnold8165
3 жыл бұрын
I've listened to this interview a few times, something about Jenza that is very touching. Perhaps it's her resilience and beauty.
@mikemaddux6633
3 жыл бұрын
Beautiful interview! She's really amazing how she learned stuff about making her life better.
@lalasstickercreation
3 жыл бұрын
I so agree that elders do not care , My parents lived with my brother he would provide everything for them as they were retired and living with SS income and when he got disfellowshiped The Elders told my parents they needed to move out because they could not live with him . They had no wear to go and they did not offer to help them to find an affordable place to live long story short they moved to Mexico were they had a home because if they did not move out they would be censored. So sad , unfortunately they passed away last year due to COVID and did not get proper care . I’m glad you are doing well Thanks for sharing your story
@yvonne3903
3 жыл бұрын
And thank you for sharing your story. The elders are a lot of little men wanting to feel important without responsibility.
@jenzahanson763
3 жыл бұрын
ALala, that is cruel, crazy... so sorry to hear that!
@woketointelofjws6670
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Lloyd and Lady Jenza . A very real account of how they the jws treat you if your a little vulnerable with your health.
@MJBsays
3 жыл бұрын
8 dislikes? Must be from the GB members 🤔🤔🤔 What an insane story, I am so sorry for everything you have been through Jenza. You're one of the strongest and bravest people I've watched being interviewed. I'm so glad you got out and so thankful you shared your story. 🤗
@andreadiamond7115
3 жыл бұрын
Commenting to help Lloyd.
@pushit8910
3 жыл бұрын
This is so inspiring Lloyd! You guys live well and enjoy your freedom.
@ritam2025
3 жыл бұрын
Anyone else think the regular pioneer at Jennifer's bed side was also counting their time? Despicable.
@tanyatorres117
3 жыл бұрын
Yes, my thought exactly
@jenzahanson763
3 жыл бұрын
LOL!
@ritam2025
3 жыл бұрын
@@jenzahanson763 Hi Jenza!
@jenzahanson763
3 жыл бұрын
@@ritam2025 Hi Rita! I like that word... DESPICABLE! thanks. :)
@kxjx
3 жыл бұрын
Lloyd looks during this interview at times he is just having this big internal struggle to contain his fury.
@Erin__D
3 жыл бұрын
What an amazingly strong woman! She’s not kidding with how serious her blood levels were, I’m sure she felt absolutely awful and desperately needed an advocate not a mob. I’m so glad she got out. I bet she makes the most beautiful art!
@rosalinddavies8466
3 жыл бұрын
My mental health didn’t get better in meetings I still needed counselling
@jenzahanson763
3 жыл бұрын
YEP! hang in there!
@Friarbellows3425
3 жыл бұрын
This lady has been through so much, its amazing to see her actually sat there. I feel like putting a big arm around here and giving her such a warm hug. What an amazingly strong woman. Such a shame to see how she was treat by the Watchtower - serving their propaganda campaign on blood and getting her to sign funeral documents before she'd even passed. Disgraceful!!
@sleepyjean4275
3 жыл бұрын
Seems to me this mob get away with abuse on a grand scale. Your story touched my heart . I’m so glad you made it . 🌟✨⭐️🥰
@ambercook6775
3 жыл бұрын
WHAT A LIFE STORY...
@AR-ln7ip
3 жыл бұрын
I find it fascinating that even after people are out, they call it "The Truth." The programming runs deep.
@dervish108
3 жыл бұрын
My mother studied with the Jehovah’s Witnesses for years and she encouraged me to do the same. I wanted to learn the Bible and I naively believed it was an actual study and not the indoctrination on rails that it truly was, so I proceeded. At the time, i was relatively new at my (government) job and with low seniority, I was forced into overtime, working 60-70 hours a week and I also had to work on Sundays. I suspect I didn’t have the time for the organization that they wanted for me. My Bible study conductor, an elder, attempted to encourage me to quit my job. He said with such a saccharine smile that even if I became homeless and i had to live in my car, that it would worth it because I’d have everlasting life. It’s good to know how the organization treats congregation members when they become homeless. I’m glad my mother and I never got baptized. Also, elders tried to encourage me to break up with my non-Christian fiance, and to do it quickly to preserve the reputation of the organization. I didn’t do that either. By the way, like the lady in the video, my (American) mother also lived in Iran for several years, pre-revolution.
@tomasmartins578
3 жыл бұрын
Hello from Portugal, I stopped by to thank you for your work. I am not jw, but my wife's family are all. I have survived, I never believed in them, and your videos have helped me to confront different doctrines. they are often unresponsive and thoughtful, but always faithful to the teachings of the governing body. I feel sorry for them being slaves to their beliefs and living a life of hypocrisy, but I also feel sorry because deep down they are good people and treat me well, but they do not know what is behind their religion, they do not even know their history, and when I confront them with some facts they do not believe, but neither will they research. are the typical jw. Once again congratulations, and maybe one day we will all unmask them together. greetings from Portugal
@dalet9841
3 жыл бұрын
Good job!! Such an interesting lady.
@omarseneriz5577
3 жыл бұрын
I am so sorry for all she had gone true and happy she is finally free. Great story and hope many out here could see and learn from her story. Thank You for sharing
@runew9732
3 жыл бұрын
How do they believe in a paradise earth if the only ppl left would be JW and this is how they treat someone who has given everything to them; who was willing to die for their god?! How you treat the ppl who you have power over is the best indicator of who you are as a person.
@lynndavinci4753
3 жыл бұрын
Jenza is such a sweet woman, I feel for her so much
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