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let’s stir the pot: ideologies i had to let go of

is it conviction or do you fear being left out?

context: high control religious groups. abuse of scripture. performative practices.

#letsstirthepot #stirthepot (#exchristian??? Hold on now—)

2025/8/4 Edited to

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especially when you grow up as a Jehovah witness

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