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Beautiful Stories From Anonymous People
Left the Jehovah's Witnesses for Satanism
Nov 21, 2023
A Buddhist, formerly involved with Satanism and the Jehovah's Witnesses, shares their journey of leaving the faith, exploring sex, drugs, and serial killers. They discuss the damaging effects of growing up in the Jehovah's Witnesses and the contrast between their fascination with Satanic imagery. The speaker also delves into their transition from Jehovah's Witnesses to Satanism, involvement in subcultures and the porn industry, and observations on QAnon.
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- The narrator's journey from an oppressive Jehovah's Witness upbringing to exploring extreme behaviors such as Satanism and deep involvement with serial killers reveals the impact of religious trauma and the search for empowerment.
- Correspondence with notorious serial killers, including the Night Stalker, allowed the narrator to connect with others who understood loneliness and repressed anger, providing an outlet for his rage and trauma amidst his exploration of Satanism and the metal scene.
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Leaving a Cult: Escaping Jehovah's Witnesses
Growing up in a strict Jehovah's Witness community, the narrator experienced emotional and physical abuse. The religion and its cult-like tendencies led to feelings of repression and anger. After leaving, he turned to the opposite extreme, exploring Satanism, drugs, and heavy metal music. He also had correspondence with notorious serial killers, including the Night Stalker. Although he doesn't glorify their actions, he saw a connection between his anger and destructive behavior. Eventually, he found empowerment through mindfulness and sobriety, using his experiences to help others cope with religious trauma and substance abuse.
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