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Growing up as one of Jehovah’s Witnesses, higher education wasn’t an option—it was discouraged, shamed, and treated as a waste of time. Like many others, I was told I might not even graduate high school because Armageddon was “just around the corner.”

Jehovah’s Witnesses told me college was not an option. In this video, I share how indoctrination shaped my view of education—and what teachers, parents, and anyone working with JW kids need to know.

You’ll hear my personal story of how I was convinced college wasn’t possible, why I carried a negative attitude about school, and how I eventually broke free to earn my degree years later.

If you’ve ever struggled with:

Feeling “behind” in life after leaving a high-control religion

Being told college or career advancement is pointless

Catching up on opportunities you were once denied

…then my story will resonate with you.

For the full story, view video here youtu.be/6zGXPcN81io