Exile and Indoctrination
Leah shares her experiences growing up in a Jehovah's Witness community, highlighting the challenges of forming an independent identity amidst strict indoctrination. The fear of exile looms large, as questioning beliefs or breaking rules can lead to complete ostracization from family and community. This discussion reveals how such environments weaponize intuition and independent thought, creating a cycle of control and fear.In this clip
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#307: How to Stop Living a Lie with Leah Brathwaite
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