<p><strong>Take the online quiz and introduce Ollie to your pet. Visit </strong><a href="https://www.ollie.com/insane"><strong>https://www.ollie.com/insane</strong></a><strong> for 60% off your first box of meals! #ToKnowThemIsToLoveThem</strong></p><p><br></p><p>Caitlin was raised as a Jehovah’s Witness in a home where abuse was covered up, silence was enforced, and going to the authorities was discouraged—even in cases of sexual abuse.</p><p>Thrown out as a teen for leaving the religion, Caitlin spent years battling depression, anxiety, psychosis, and addiction. Her family dismissed her struggles, labeling her as schizophrenic instead of offering support—even during hospital stays.</p><p>After surviving religious trauma, family betrayal, and unimaginable loss, Caitlin has been sober for years and now works as a certified Life and Success Coach. She shares her story to help others realize they’re not alone—and that healing is possible.</p><p><br></p><p>Caitlin’s Links:</p><p><br></p><p>There is an amazing community of professionals who assist with healing that Caitlin contributes towards. The services and resources are offered virtually. </p><p>If you would like to connect for guidance and support, please email me.</p><p><a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a></p><p>We have a small community on Skool to chat and meet weekly. The focus of this group is connection and finding a support system. </p><p><a href="https://www.skool.com/the-power-of-connection-6688/about?ref=41b046b0322744749083d56c39815ab4">https://www.skool.com/the-power-of-connection-6688/about?ref=41b046b0322744749083d56c39815ab4</a></p><p>Sending love to those who have or are struggling</p><p><br></p><p>00:00:24 Why do Jehovah's Witnesses knock on doors?</p><p>00:01:55 What is it like having a parent be a Jehovah's Witness?</p><p>00:03L10 What is Armageddon? </p><p>00:07:18 What's it like being forced as a child to be a Jehovah's Witness?</p><p>00:11:31 What does "shunning" mean?</p><p>00:12:23 What does it mean to be disfellowshipped?</p><p>00:16:29 What's it like learning your church is covering up abuse?</p><p>00:21:06 How does a Jehovah's Witness congregation react to allegations of abuse?</p><p>00:25:13 What is psychological abuse?</p><p>00:29:10 How can you leave a religion you grew up in?</p><p>00:32:06 What is having an episode of psychosis like?</p><p>00:38:25 What's it like associating with bad people as a teenager?</p><p>00:43:40 What's it like watching a family member slowly pass away from illness?</p><p>00:48:04 How do you become a Jehovah's Witness?</p><p>00:55:54 How can you tell if someone is being abused?</p><p>00:57:38 How can cancer come back after being in remission?</p><p>01:04:45 What's it like being with someone when they pass in the hospital?</p><p>01:09:19 What's it like being bullied by a family member?</p><p>01:15:16 What can trigger psychosis?</p><p>01:17:48 What's it like in a mental institution?</p><p>01:19:00 What is it like being isolated with mental illness?</p><p>01:22:15 What's it like getting the wrong medication?</p><p>01:26:56 How do you get tested for schizophrenia? </p><p>01:33:26 What can trigger mental breaks?</p><p>01:38:07 What is unconditional love?</p><p>01:45:45 How do hard experiences help you grow?</p><p><br></p><p>Topics: Jehovahs Witness, Religious Trauma, Psychosis, Healing</p><p><br></p><p>If you have a unique story you'd like to share on the podcast, please fill out this form: https://forms.gle/ZiHgdoK4PLRAddiB9</p><p>or send an email to [email protected]</p>