Why You Should Say NO to the Jehovah’s Witness Memorial

Every year around this time, thousands of former Jehovah’s Witnesses receive the same message: “Are you coming to the Memorial this year?”For many ex-JWs, that invitation isn’t just a simple question, it’s often filled with pressure, guilt, and emotional expectations from family still inside the organization. On this episode, I talk about why saying “no” to the Jehovah’s Witness Memorial can be one of the most important boundaries you set after leaving.Many people attend the Memorial just to keep the peace with family. But what message does that actually send? And why does attending often keep the cycle of pressure going year after year?