Each person's upbringing plays a significant role in shaping their beliefs, values, and overall identity. A unique perspective emerges from being a child of a Jehovah's Witness family, a religious denomination, known for its distinctive practices and beliefs, and instils a strong sense of faith and community in its adherents.
In this episode of Raised By an Invisible Village, we discuss what it’s like being a child in a Jehovah’s Witness family. Although it's a close-knit community guided by a set of beliefs and principles it also presents its own unique set of challenges.
From a young age, Kathy grappled with feelings of isolation, loneliness, and a longing to belong. She poignantly describes being bullied and ostracised at school for not participating in activities like holidays and the national anthem. This forced separation left emotional scars, which she carried all throughout adulthood.
Kathy's willingness to peel back the layers of her upbringing demonstrates a vulnerable openness to examine what shaped her invisible village to help others reflect on theirs. By courageously sharing her story, she reveals relatable human struggles and insights to rise toward wisdom and self-understanding.
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