They Were Jehovah’s Witnesses—Until They Realized It Was a Cult

Lori and Joe Rao spent decades as Jehovah’s Witnesses before beginning to question everything they had been taught. Leaving meant walking away from a community they had known their entire lives—and facing the painful reality of being shunned by people they loved. Then, years later, Joe experienced a childhood memory that changed the way he understood his past. At 37, he began remembering what he says happened when he was just nine years old, involving a Jehovah’s Witness elder he had once trusted. Together, Lori and Joe confronted the past, sought healing, and eventually found the courage to rebuild their lives outside the religion. #jehovaswitness #cultsurvivor #exjehovahwitness Thank you for watching Unfiltered Stories! We offer a platform for our guests to speak openly about their life stories and journeys, shedding light on the challenges they faced and the resilience they've shown. Our mission is to raise awareness about survivors by delving into their stories, exploring the impact of their experiences, and how they've managed to heal and rebuild their lives. By sharing these stories, we aim to break the silence surrounding those challenging memories and create a compassionate environment. Find Lori and Joe on their socials: Joe: https://a.co/d/01lus0kY Lori: TikTok: @theworldlywoman IG: @theworldlywoman_ Make sure you hit the 🛎️ BELL ICON 🛎️ to get notifications every time we post new episodes, and don't forget to SUBSCRIBE by clicking this link: ➮ https://tinyurl.com/USsub 🌅 FOLLOW US 🌅 Facebook ➮ https://tinyurl.com/UnfilteredFB Tiktok ➮ https://tinyurl.com/UnfilteredTT Snapchat ➮ https://tinyurl.com/UnfilteredSN