Nanette's story is a blend of resilience and the power of gratitude. Today, Erika sits with her sister-in-law to talk about Nanette's experience growing up in a religious community and navigating the struggles that arise. They touch on the challenges of leaving a faith, dealing with a partner's addiction, and the resilience it takes to start anew.
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In this episode, we cover the following:
Growing up as a Jehovah's Witness
Beliefs of Jehovah's Witnesses
Why don't they celebrate holidays
Getting married at 20
Having a spouse with alcoholism
Marriage spiraling: financial infidelity, deaths in the family, and lying
Her marriage's final straw
Filing for divorce and experiencing being soft-shunned by her community
The unconditional love and support she found from family and friends outside of the organization
Going to therapy, unpacking her indoctrination, and conducting her own research
Nanette's favorite deli sandwich
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