Posts by ChessaM

Hey there,

Thanks so much for all the replies. I'm making a video as well to talk about the book as well as some experiences. I am sure there are other channels like this out there, but I was considering starting a Youtube Channel or Podcast as well detailing survivor stories, especially from anonymous sources who are afraid to come out but would find relief in at least hearing their story told. Do you think this would be useful to the community?

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"Chicken Soup for the Apostate Soul."

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my article detailing my experience as a witness and dealing with child sexual abuse as well as outing my abuser is soon to be released.

(i'm told in the next week or so.

) barbara anderson encouraged me to post here.

ChessaM

Hello all,

My article detailing my experience as a witness and dealing with child sexual abuse as well as outing my abuser is soon to be released. (I'm told in the next week or so.) Barbara Anderson encouraged me to post here. I'm usually on r/exjw known as radassociation.

I'm trying to get out ahead of it by writing a book. I was a regular pioneer for over 8 years and miss helping people and being dedicated to a cause. I have local charities and communities I'm apart of, but I want to do more for our community and more to empower myself to get through this next phase of possible legal battles, etc.

I am wanting to publish a book featuring a conglomeration of all our stories. Your challenges while in the organization, as well as how you have done overcoming those challenges, and where you are at now. If you are still in you are still welcome to submit. You can remain anonymous.

I hope doing this can help spread more awareness about the breadth and depth of the issues that everyone faces on behalf of this institution we were all subjugated to, as well as helping all of us to grow and heal together and form stronger bonds, as well as help others who are afraid to speak to feel like help is more accessible and hope is more promising.

I plan on highlighting places like r/EXJW and other forums online. I would also love submissions highlighting what sites and communities online like this one have done for you to help liberate and comfort you (Including Facebook and Youtube.)

Poems and other forms of media are also encouraged, as I am considering having some artwork in the book as well. I plan on having a paper publication as well as an e-version so art and photos welcome.

If anyone has any questions please feel free to comment them, or email me.

If you would like your name, contact information, or anything otherwise feel free to include it in the email you send with your submission. I am setting the deadline for July 27th.

Please submit all stories, etc to [email protected].

Thanks again!

- Chessa