Sorayis Narez: From Norway to Surviving the Jehovah’s Witnesses
Behind the Scenes photo of Sorayis Narez on Documentary: ‘Surviving Jehovah’s Witnesses’ streaming on HBO MAX Written and Published by: Miss Usato, March 2nd, 2026 For Sorayis Narez, – Former Jehovahs Witness and advocate, doubt did not arrive in a single dramatic moment, It accumulated quietly. This article is an Interview with Sorayis on her […]
When faced with death, she chose being a mother first
Published by: Miss Usato on December 13th, 2025 AvoidJW recently received an email from a former Jehovah’s Witness who wishes to remain anonymous. He asked that his experience be shared so others might better understand the depth of harm caused by shunning. For nearly a decade, his mother strictly followed Jehovah’s Witness shunning rules and […]
Former Jehovah’s Witness Convention: Still Alive in 2025
AI-generated Image based on photos from Rick Fearon Written and Published by: Miss Usato on August 25th, 2025 This article covers a unique event organized by former Jehovah’s Witness Rick Fearon, centered on healing, sharing life stories, and offering encouragement to those navigating the difficult process of leaving the Jehovah’s Witness organization. Although members of […]
“From Devout to Done: Our Public Exit from the Jehovah’s Witnesses”
Former Jehovah’s Witnesses Aaron and Yana with their Children Published by Miss Usato on May 5th, 2025 “No one should be forced to worship in a way that he finds unacceptable or be made to choose between his beliefs and his family.” -Jehovah’s Witness publication, Awake! July 6, 2009, p. 29 Trying to explain why […]
It’s Not Love: Pt 2- The Struggles of Teenagers and Young Adults in the Jehovah’s Witness Organization
Part Two: Teenagers and Young Adults Published by: Miss Usato on April 2nd, 2025 This article, Part 2 of ‘Its not Love’ The Struggles of Youth in the Jehovah’s Witness Organization,’ explores the rigid expectations placed on Jehovah’s Witness teenagers and young adults. Many struggle with the emotional and social consequences of these rules and […]
“Imagine If I lost my daughter”
“Imagine if I lose my daughter” is a 2017 article by Bjørn Markussen, a journalist for Fædrelandsvennen (fvn.no). Its about Jan, who went by Frederick at the time, on his emotional journey of the challenges and fears of losing his family and friends due to being shunned from the only lifestyle and community he’s known. […]
Remembering James Penton: A Courageous Voice and Scholar for Former Jehovah’s Witnesses
Jim Penton 1932-2024 was a beloved historian, husband, father, author, and former Jehovah’s Witness. This article explores his publications that aided in exposing the JW organization.
A survivor speaks out about abuse from the NZ Royal Commission Case Study
A Survivor from the NZ Royal Commissions Case Study on abuse, Sina Dubbleman, speaks out about her life as a Jehovah’s Witness.
Behind the Mask as a Jehovah’s Witness
A detailed article on how the harmful concealment of Masking occurs and how Jehovah’s Witnesses have had to use this tactic to survive within the Organization. Interviewed is Anna Hendricks, Former Jehovah’s Witness and advocate.