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Hidden Struggles

Becoming part of this growing community provides the perfect opportunity to learn valuable life lessons without experiencing the drama. This is a motivational podcast exploring real life issues. After escaping from a high control group, I am sharing my experiences about what it is like living in a world without the mental boundaries that kept me from exploring my dreams, goals and realities. This platform will deliver experiences that help others to overcome personal struggles and showing you how

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15:25

Breaking Free – Life After Leaving Jehovah’s...

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2025/08/13

send us an email to myhiddenstruggles@gmail.com Follow Daria on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/daria.l.ross?igsh=MWQ4cHFrN3Z3bzVseg== In the first conversation of my three-part series with Daria, we talk about what it was like growing up as one of Jehovah’s Witnesses, the pressure to conform, and the moment she realized she needed to walk away. Leaving isn’t just about closing the door on a religion — it’s about finding yourself again. From childhood indoctrination to discovering her ...

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53:15

Fran & Joe Are Thriving in their 70's After Leaving...

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2025/08/13

send us an email to myhiddenstruggles@gmail.com Contact Joe & Fran: YouTube channel Joe and Fran every Wednesday, 7 pm est. https://www.youtube.com/@UCVJ8KInz-MesI345Frv_aqw Phone: 315-221-0130 Email jandfguerino@gmail.com Fran and Joe left the Jehovah’s Witness organization in their 70s — proving that courage has no age limit. Nearly four years after waking up to “the truth about the truth” and two and a half years after officially disassociating, they’ve built a new life ce...

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29:34

I Stopped Listening to the Governing Nobodies and it...

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2025/08/13

send us an email to myhiddenstruggles@gmail.com Follow Daria on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/daria.l.ross?igsh=MWQ4cHFrN3Z3bzVseg== In this powerful final part of my 3‑part conversation with Daria, we talk about what happens when you stop letting the Governing Body control your choices—and start taking ownership of your health and your life. Daria, a former Jehovah’s Witness and breast cancer survivor, opens up about: • The life‑saving medical decisions she was free to make after le...

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43:49

EXJW Testimony: How the Watchtower Fueled My Addiction

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2025/08/13

send us an email to myhiddenstruggles@gmail.com In this raw and unfiltered interview, Deanna June opens up about life after leaving the Jehovah’s Witnesses — including her battle with addiction, bipolar disorder, and the emotional cost of being shunned. 🎙️ If you’re struggling to rebuild after religious trauma, this conversation is for you. 💬 Need Help? You're Not Alone. If you or someone you know is dealing with alcohol addiction, bipolar disorder, or both — there is help available. These

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Jehovah's Witnesses: Fear & Paranoia

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2025/02/25

Send us a text Paranoia isn’t just a passing fear—it’s a powerful tool used to control people. In this episode, we’re diving deep into how paranoia is woven into the teachings of Jehovah’s Witnesses and the lasting psychological impact it has on members. Jehovah’s Witnesses are taught to fear the outside world, believe that Satan is lurking behind every corner, and view former members as dangerous. This constant state of fear isolates them from society and keeps them loyal to the organizatio...

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18:02

Low Self-Esteem: How Growing Up as a Jehovah’s...

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2025/01/12

Send us a textMany ex-Jehovah’s Witnesses struggle with low self-esteem due to the unique challenges of growing up in a high-control religion. In this heartfelt episode, Lady Cee shares her personal journey of overcoming the emotional toll of being raised as one of Jehovah’s Witnesses.We’ll explore how family dynamics, religious expectations, and feelings of exclusion can leave lasting effects on self-confidence. You’ll also discover four common signs of low self-esteem and practical steps to

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12:07

Why Are Jehovah's Witnesses Always Talking About...

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2025/01/07

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13:46

The Motto for 2025 Keep it Simple Yet Be Consistent

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2025/01/07

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12:57

Physically In Mentally In - Why Are You Here?

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2025/01/07

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10:59

Jehovah's Witness Prisoners Abandoned by the Watchtower

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2025/01/07

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11:25

Freedom & Personal Commitments After Leaving the...

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2025/01/07

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10:45

New Governing Body Members of Jehovah's Witnesses

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2025/01/07

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4:14

Financial Friday: Tracking Expenses to Avoid Debt

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2025/01/07

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13:23

Examples in Psychology can help you decondition from...

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2025/01/07

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5:53

Loyalty to God or an Organization

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2025/01/07

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10:43

Are Jehovah's Witnesses Allowed to Vote in Elections

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2024/11/03

Send us a textIn this episode, I explore how Jehovah's Witnesses are raised to view voting as incompatible with their beliefs. Growing up as a Witness, I was told that even participating in student council elections was discouraged, as it was seen as a steppingstone to “real” politics. Jehovah's Witnesses believe in waiting solely for God's Kingdom to rule and are taught not to place their trust in human governments. But what are the real-life consequences of this approach?I share my thoughts...

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14:33

Shunned by Family: How the Governing Body Controls...

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2024/06/04

Send us a Text Message.In this gripping and emotional video, I share my personal journey of being shunned by my Jehovah's Witness family, orchestrated by the strict rules of the Governing Body. When my mother passed away, her devout sister refused to extend even a word of condolence, showcasing the harsh reality of shunning within the organization.Join me as I expose how the Jehovah's Witness Governing Body exerts control over its members, dictating who they can and cannot communicate with, a...

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49:44

Hidden Struggles of Parental Alienation

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2024/03/01

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23:19

Hidden Struggles: Why I Left the Jehovah's Witnesses!

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2024/02/15

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21:33

Ivy's Bold Journey from the Jehovah's Witnesses

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2024/02/13

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