Monica Velin Rodriguez - Mother Abducted by her Jehovah's Witness Family

Send us Fan MailIn this powerful episode, we sit down with a 4th-generation former Jehovah's Witness who shares her deeply personal journey of faith, family, and awakening. From pioneering with her husband across multiple language congregations and dreaming of Gilead, to witnessing the heartbreaking realities of shunning and child abuse within the organization, she opens up about the emotional toll of living a life dedicated to the faith.She recounts the harrowing experience of her grandfather's near-death due to the 'No-blood' policy, the tragic shunning and suicide attempts of her aunt, and the recent abduction of her mother by zealous JW relatives. Her story is a testament to resilience and the painful but liberating process of waking up to the truth.Now, as an active member of the Stop Mandated Shunning team and a participant in significant research and legal efforts, she’s fighting to expose the harmful practices of the Jehovah's Witnesses and support others on their journey out. Tune in to hear her discuss her participation in the ICSA Conference, the groundbreaking Roehampton University Research project, and how the power of storytelling is driving legal and academic progress worldwide.Don't miss this candid conversation that shines a light on the unseen struggles and victories of those who have left high-control religions.LINKS:My Shunning Story:  https://stopmandatedshunning.org/monica-velin-rodriguez-can-you-help-me-stop-mandated-shunning/SMS Website (Survey & Invitation to tell story):  https://stopmandatedshunning.org/Roehampton Research Project:  https://stopmandatedshunning.org/new-research-project-on-the-harmful-effects-of-mandated-shunning/ICSA Conference (general):  https://stopmandatedshunning.org/stop-mandated-shunning-at-icsa-annual-conference/*My Review of ICSA Conference: https://stopmandatedshunning.org/review-of-the-icsa-conference-from-the-perspective-of-a-recent-defector-of-a-high-control-group/Join us behind the scenes on Patreon Check out our videos on why we left the Why We Left the Jehovah's Witnesses https://youtu.be/rqYUCV4FHI4https://youtu.be/bLaSB9P2MEE Visit us on the Web SUBSCRIBE to us on YouTube  Subscribe to Our Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ex-jehovahs-witnesses-critical-thinkers-critical-thought/id967813520 Follow us on:     Twitter     Instagram     Facebook Check out our t-shirt designs:  How to Contact UsWe appreciate hearing from our viewers; however, we do not have enough staff or resources to communicate with everyone. We rarely check messages in our social media platforms (i.e., Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc.), therefore, if you want to reach us, email us directly at the email address listed below: ✰✰ EMAIL: [email protected] the show