Uploaded July 2025 | Updated September 2026, 3 days ago

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Childhoods can be ruined by cult influence. Ex-JW Stephen Mather discusses the mental impact of growing up within a cult, the fear of Armageddon, and the constant worry about sinning or “thought crime.” It's a story of anxiety, unhappiness, and recovery. #cults #childhoodtrauma #religioustrauma #mentalhealth #recovery #cultsurvivor #exjw #exjehovahswitness