The following websites are dedicated to providing information and recovery assistance to former Jehovah's Witnesses.
Affiliated Website: Ex-Jehovah's Witnesses for Haiti (EXJWS4HAITI)
www.exjws4haiti.com — The brain-child of a group of members on JWR, EXJWS4HAITI was an idea to mobilize ex-JWs to help support Haiti Earthquake survivors. In less than 24-hours that idea became a reality with the launch of the website a YouTube video, Twitter account and Facebook page. Within less than 24 hours, approximately $1000 was raised and the amount continues to grow. The goal is to raise $10,000 for relief efforts in Haiti, with all donations going directly to The Red Cross, Doctors Without Borders, Care and Save the Children. EXJWS4HAITI does not handle any money at all, but provides information and acts as a portal directly to the aid organization websites. Please join us in donating to the people of Haiti!
Affiliated Website: JWRecovery Magazine
www.jwrecovery.org — JWRecovery Magazine is the first online magazine/ journal for doubting, exiting and former Jehovah's Witnesses. It features articles, interviews and columns by many ex-JW's including Barbara Anderson, Lance Goller, Randy Watters, Don Cameron, Brenda Lee and more. The magazine is completely free for download.
FreeMinds
www.freeminds.org — People from across the world standing up for humanity and human rights. We expose spiritual abuse from high control religious groups, particularly Jehovah's Witnesses, whatever their claims to higher authority may be. Our purpose is educate the public about such movements, provide an online support network where everyone is welcome to contribute and to enable a safe non-judgmental place for people to find healing and comfort and the community of their fellows.
Watchtower Documents »
www.watchtowerdocuments.com — features the research and discoveries of Barbara Anderson, a member of Jehovah's Witnesses from 1954 to 1997. She worked at Watchtower's headquarters in Brooklyn, NY, from 1982 to 1992 where during her last three years there, she researched the movement's official history (published in 1993) and did research as well as wrote a number of articles for their Awake! magazine. She has done extensive research on issues related to child sexual abuse in the religion leading to interviews on major TV and radio programs as an outspoken critic of Jehovah's Witnesses sexual abuse policies.
Watchtower Comments »
www.watchtowercomments.org — "You have nothing to fear in examining your beliefs." An excellent site by an active Jehovah's Witness who produces high quality videos which help to expose the Watchtower Society. ~Highly Recommended! Watchtower Comments was created to be shared at will. The best help is to spread the word. All videos are available for high-quality download at no charge or restriction. You are also encouraged to upload our videos to your own video channel.
Watchtower Letters »
www.watchtowerletters.com — You can let others tell you what you are allowed to think and believe. Or you may wish to investigate some of the evidence yourself and reach your own conclusion.
This site contains documented correspondence between The Watchtower, Bible and Tract Society and a former Jehovah's Witness. Documentation includes letters as well as recordings. All letters are presented exactly as they were originally sent including any spelling and grammatical errors."
JWfiles.com »
www.jwfiles.com — A huge resource containing substantial research and documentation on the Watchtower Society of Jehovah's Witnesses. JW Files includes information on the false predictions of the society, connections to the occult, doctrinal examinations, the society's control, the blood issue, child abuse, organizational changes, watchtower art and much, much more.
The Ross Institute »
www.rickross.com — An Internet archive of information about cults, destructive cults, controversial groups and movements. The Rick A. Ross Institute of New Jersey (RI) is a nonprofit public resource with a vast archive that contains thousands of individual documents. RI on-line files include news stories, research papers, reports, court documents, book excerpts, personal testimonies and hundreds of links to additional relevant resources. This Internet archive is well-organized for easy access and reference.
JW Facts »
www.jwfacts.com — This site concentrates on three areas: With a history of significant errors and changes can God be directing the Watchtower Society? Is the Watchtower honest when quoting secular sources and presenting its history? Are current Watchtower doctrine and practices justified Biblically?
FACTnet.org »
www.factnet.org — This website contains a huge amount of information on the abusive practices of religion and cults and provides access to discussion, resources and other support for recovery. Factnet.org provides information on mind control, religious fundamentalism, child abuse, cult help experts and much more.
Truth Saves »
www.truth-saves.com — This site has one main goal, to share and promote the truth. That is the actual truth which is based on the available evidence and facts, not false claims of truth based on personal opinions, traditions or authority. This site is not trying to convert anyone to a set of views; it is merely giving the people the freedom to make their own choice based on a full uncensored awareness of the available evidence. This site is not "anti-god" nor is it against people's beliefs in a higher power. We give people an unbiased clean slate to examine the concept of god. This site also provides a new and more honest spiritual outlook that is rooted in truth making it more compelling and powerful than any derived from legends and folklore.
Out of the Cocoon »
www.outofthecocoon.net —Out of the Cocoon: A Young Woman’s Courageous Flight from the Grip of a Religious Cult is a heart-wrenching yet inspirational tale about a pre-teen’s battle to free herself from dysfunction. Take the journey with her as she survives stifling oppression, physical and emotional abuse and the ultimate—shunning by her family. See how, like a butterfly, she changes the world within her as her external world becomes increasingly unyielding. Discover more about your own past through her introspective, yet frequently humorous flight from insanity. This book is a “must read” for anyone who has experienced abuse, alcoholism, single parenthood, serious depression, or a parent’s rejection.
Silent Lambs »
www.silentlambs.org — Silentlambs is a non-profit organization which provides counseling, legal, financial and other resources for victims of abuse and works to expose the perpetrators of these crimes and their enablers. It is made up of a collective of individuals that have taken the courageous step to stand up for what is right. The website was started in March of 2001.
International Cultic Studies Association »
www.icsahome.com — Founded in 1979, the International Cultic Studies Association (ICSA) is a global network of people concerned about psychological manipulation and abuse in cultic groups, alternative movements, and other environments. ICSA is tax-exempt, supports civil liberties, and is not affiliated with any religious or commercial organizations. ICSA's mission is to apply research and professional perspectives to the problems encountered by family members and former group members adversely affected by a cultic involvement and to forewarn those who might become involved in potentially harmful group situations.
ex JW Blogs
Conversations with an ex Jehovah's Witness »
www.exjehovahswitness.net — The diaries and musings of a woman who was raised as one of Jehovah’s Witnesses, left the faith at 18 and lives as a disfellowshipped adult, shunned by her family. This blog focuses on personal experiences, specifically with regards to the horrific practice of shunning and discusses questions and arguments which refute the teachings of Watchtower Society.
Memoirs of a Godless Heathen »
www.godless-heathen.com — Believing in one less God than you since 2007.
Falterer »
falterer.blogspot.com — My name is Joe. In early 2008, my faith in God began to falter. This blog documents my discovery of humanism, naturalism, and other positive secular philosophies.
