My story...

I was born and raised as a Jehovah’s Witness. My dad and grandfather were both elders, and my entire family was deeply involved in the congregation. From a young age, I wanted to love God, serve Him, and do the right thing—but something about the way I was taught to love and serve God didn’t feel right to me.

One of my earliest memories is of feeling left out and embarrassed when I had to leave my kindergarten classroom during a birthday party or holiday celebration. I couldn’t understand why Jehovah would be displeased with me for eating a birthday cupcake or celebrating love on Valentine’s Day. Where in the Bible did it say I couldn’t?

As I grew older, more questions filled my mind. Why were we the only ones with "the truth"? Why were doubts met with fear instead of honest discussion? Why did love feel conditional—based on how well I followed an organization’s rules rather than a personal relationship with God? I tried to push these thoughts aside, believing I just needed to study more, pray harder, and be more faithful. But the more I learned, the more I realized that many of the teachings I had accepted as absolute truth were deeply flawed, inconsistent, and even harmful.

Leaving was not easy. It meant facing fear, loss, and uncertainty. But it also meant finding freedom—freedom to seek truth, to ask hard questions, and to pursue a relationship with God that wasn’t controlled by an organization.

This website exists for people like you—those who love God but feel unsettled by the teachings of the Watchtower. You are not alone. You are not crazy for questioning, and you are worthy of seeking truth, wherever it may lead.

Hi, my name is Sarah, and I’m so glad you’re here ◡̈