Ep.#109 Two Voices, One Exit (Part 1): The JW Elder Who Questioned Everything

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In this episode of Cultimatum, hosts Anonymous Andrew and Melody welcome Joe Rao, a former Jehovah's Witness elder who now advocates for survivors of religious abuse. Joe shares his unique background, having been born into a family with ties to organized crime before converting to Jehovah's Witnesses. He discusses the isolating experiences of growing up in the faith, including the lack of celebrations like birthdays and Christmas, and the impact of being baptized at a young age. Joe also opens up about the trauma he ...