Hidden Struggles

Lady Cee
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Becoming part of this growing community provides the perfect opportunity to learn valuable life lessons without experiencing the drama. This is a motivational podcast exploring real life issues. After escaping from a high control group, I am sharing my experiences about what it is like living in a world without the mental boundaries that kept me from exploring my dreams, goals and realities. This platform will deliver experiences that help others to overcome personal struggles and showing you how you can take those struggles and use them to your advantage. Perhaps through this podcast, I can help others to learn my life lessons without having to experience the pain.

  1. 10/17/2025

    Self Awareness - Learning How to Correct Mistakes After Leaving the Jehovah's Witnesses

    send us an email to myhiddenstruggles@gmail.com 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. 🎥 Stay until the end—I share how I went from failing high school science to graduating at the top of my college class. ✦ If this story speaks to you, please like, comment, and subscribe. Your support helps more people see they’re not alone in their hidden struggles. #️⃣ Chapters (optional to add later) 00:00 Intro 00:20 What family didn’t understand after I left 01:30 Growing up JW and being discouraged from school 05:00 Failing science because of indoctrination 09:00 Realizing college was “not an option” 13:00 How I finally went back and earned my degree 16:00 My advice for anyone struggling today Support the show

    18 min

  2. 10/07/2025

    From Being Programmed to Empowered After Leaving the Jehovah's Witnesses

    send us an email to myhiddenstruggles@gmail.com Leaving Jehovah’s Witnesses comes with questions nobody prepared us for: Who am I? What do I believe? How do I rebuild? For me, books became lifelines. Authors like Mel Robbins and Viola Davis gave me practical tools for growth and self-confidence. And even in fiction, I found truth — Carl Weber’s novels opened my eyes to real-world situations, relationships, and critical thinking in ways the Watchtower never allowed. 📚 These stories showed me that wisdom isn’t limited to “approved” books. There’s truth in fiction, healing in storytelling, and strength in voices outside the organization. ✨ If you’re leaving Jehovah’s Witnesses or learning how to thrive after Watchtower, this video will remind you: you’re not alone, and the right voices can help guide your path. Recommended Books Mel Robbins - Let Them - https://a.co/d/8TtUHmx (audio book) The Heart in the Bottle, Oliver Jeffers - https://a.co/d/hNqeFNc (paperback) Finding Me: A Memoir, Viola Davis - https://a.co/d/i7SHg4W (audio book) Hustle Harder, Hustle Smarter, 50 Cent - https://a.co/d/6RbJVn7 (audio book) Support the show

    32 min

  3. 10/07/2025

    They Wanted Me to Let My Baby Die (Jehovah's Witnesses)

    send us an email to myhiddenstruggles@gmail.com In this episode of Hidden Struggles, Lady Cee sits down with Ra'Shuna — an award-winning teacher, wife, and mother — to share her extraordinary story. From navigating a terrifying medical crisis under Watchtower pressure, to being shunned by her own family, Ra'Shuna reveals how she and her husband flipped the script: cleaning houses by night, studying by day, and ultimately creating a life on their own terms. This is Part One of a two-part conversation you won’t forget. 👉 Don’t miss Part Two, where Ra'Shuna opens up about the power of books, literacy, and reclaiming her own voice. LINK HERE. Support the show

    16 min

  4. 08/13/2025

    Breaking Free – Life After Leaving Jehovah’s Witnesses (Part 1)

    send us an email to myhiddenstruggles@gmail.com Follow Daria on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/daria.l.ross?igsh=MWQ4cHFrN3Z3bzVseg== In the first conversation of my three-part series with Daria, we talk about what it was like growing up as one of Jehovah’s Witnesses, the pressure to conform, and the moment she realized she needed to walk away. Leaving isn’t just about closing the door on a religion — it’s about finding yourself again. From childhood indoctrination to discovering her own identity, Daria’s story will resonate with anyone who’s questioned the life they were told to live. 📌 Watch Part 2 here → https://youtu.be/ENq9eJCSRFk 📌 Watch Part 3 here → https://youtu.be/Br7VdkCgZeU 🔗 Catch Parts 1 to 3 in the playlist here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_ykTLA0AaRTCu8RdouOwixpVLUjZIIW1 📩 Want to share your story? Email me at podcast@hiddenstruggles.com 👉 Subscribe for more EXJW stories, interviews, and real conversations about life after the Watchtower. Support the show

    15 min

  5. 08/13/2025

    EXJW Testimony: How the Watchtower Fueled My Addiction

    send us an email to myhiddenstruggles@gmail.com In this raw and unfiltered interview, Deanna June opens up about life after leaving the Jehovah’s Witnesses — including her battle with addiction, bipolar disorder, and the emotional cost of being shunned. 🎙️ If you’re struggling to rebuild after religious trauma, this conversation is for you. 💬 Need Help? You're Not Alone. If you or someone you know is dealing with alcohol addiction, bipolar disorder, or both — there is help available. These resources offer education, support groups, treatment options, and real-life guidance. 🌐 MENTAL HEALTH & BIPOLAR ▪️ NAMI – Bipolar Disorder - https://www.nami.org/About-Mental-Illness/Mental-Health-Conditions/Bipolar-Disorder/ ▪️ DBSA – Support & Education - https://www.dbsalliance.org/ ▪️ MentalHealth.gov 🍷 ADDICTION & RECOVERY ▪️ SAMHSA Helpline (24/7) – 📞 1-800-662-HELP (4357) https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline ▪️ Find an AA Meeting - https://www.aa.org/find-aa ▪️ SMART Recovery - https://smartrecovery.org/ 🧠 DUAL DIAGNOSIS SUPPORT ▪️ NIDA – Mental Illness + Addiction - https://nida.nih.gov/research-topics/co-occurring-disorders-health-conditions ▪️ SAMHSA Main Site - https://www.samhsa.gov/ 📱 Text Support ▪️ Text "HELLO" to 741741 to speak with a trained crisis counselor 24/7 Support the show

    44 min

  6. 08/13/2025

    Fran & Joe Are Thriving in their 70's After Leaving the Jehovah’s Witnesses

    send us an email to myhiddenstruggles@gmail.com Contact Joe & Fran: YouTube channel  Joe and Fran every Wednesday, 7 pm est. https://www.youtube.com/@UCVJ8KInz-MesI345Frv_aqw  Phone: 315-221-0130 Email jandfguerino@gmail.com Fran and Joe left the Jehovah’s Witness organization in their 70s — proving that courage has no age limit. Nearly four years after waking up to “the truth about the truth” and two and a half years after officially disassociating, they’ve built a new life centered on freedom, connection, and helping others. In this conversation on Hidden Struggles, we talk about: What life looks like after leaving in your 70s How they’ve built community and connection post-organization The importance of courage and hope at any age Fran and Joe’s story is a powerful reminder that you are not alone — and it’s never too late to reclaim your freedom. 💬 Join the conversation: If you’re an ExJW, PIMO, or just starting your journey out, share your thoughts in the comments. Your story matters, and your voice can encourage someone else. 🔔 Subscribe for more discussions, interviews, and resources for life after high-control religion: [https://www.youtube.com/@ladyceehiddenstruggles] Support the show

    53 min

  7. 08/13/2025

    I Stopped Listening to the Governing Nobodies and it Saved my Life (EXJW) Part 3

    send us an email to myhiddenstruggles@gmail.com Follow Daria on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/daria.l.ross?igsh=MWQ4cHFrN3Z3bzVseg== In this powerful final part of my 3‑part conversation with Daria, we talk about what happens when you stop letting the Governing Body control your choices—and start taking ownership of your health and your life. Daria, a former Jehovah’s Witness and breast cancer survivor, opens up about: • The life‑saving medical decisions she was free to make after leaving the Jehovah's Witness faith • How Watchtower policies keep members trapped in fear and silence • The hidden costs—financial, emotional, and physical—of following harmful doctrines • Her advocacy work helping women navigate the healthcare system and claim their rights If you’ve ever wondered what freedom looks like outside the control of the Governing Nobodies, this is an episode you need to watch. 📌 Watch Part 1 here → https://youtu.be/0j33mFdhCvA 📌 Watch Part 2 here → https://youtu.be/ENq9eJCSRFk 🔗 Catch Parts 1 to 3 in the playlist here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_ykTLA0AaRTCu8RdouOwixpVLUjZIIW1 📩 Want to share your story? Email me at podcast@hiddenstruggles.com Support the show

    30 min

  8. 08/13/2025

    Jehovah's Witness Elder's Deathbed Confession & Facebook Obituary

    send us an email to myhiddenstruggles@gmail.com In her first interview on our sister channel EXJW Critical Thinker, Gail shared the heartbreaking story of her father’s deathbed confession after serving as a Jehovah’s Witness elder for decades. In this Hidden Struggles follow-up, Gail returns to reveal what happened next — how her mother cut her off from seeing her father before he died, and how no one in her Jehovah’s Witness family told her when her mother passed away. Gail only learned about her mom’s death by stumbling across her obituary on Facebook. This is the devastating reality of being shunned until death — where Watchtower loyalty and the Governing Body’s Paradise promise can destroy family bonds forever. 📌 Watch Part 1 here: https://youtu.be/1D59WhdbKzs 💬 Share your story or connect with us: ladyceepodcast@gmail.com Timestamps: 00:00 Welcome Gail 00:57 Deathbed Confession Recap 07:48 Branded an Apostate for reading Crisis of Conscience 26:39 Learning about Mom's Death on Facebook 33:51 The Cost of Watchtower loyalty Support the show

    38 min
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Becoming part of this growing community provides the perfect opportunity to learn valuable life lessons without experiencing the drama. This is a motivational podcast exploring real life issues. After escaping from a high control group, I am sharing my experiences about what it is like living in a world without the mental boundaries that kept me from exploring my dreams, goals and realities. This platform will deliver experiences that help others to overcome personal struggles and showing you how you can take those struggles and use them to your advantage. Perhaps through this podcast, I can help others to learn my life lessons without having to experience the pain.

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  • Creator
    Lady Cee
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2025
  • Episodes
    54
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2025 Hidden Struggles
  • Show Website
    Hidden Struggles