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Aug 4
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Escaping Jehovah’s Witness Abuse

Devorah Roloff
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Take the online quiz and introduce Ollie to your pet. Visit https://www.ollie.com/insane for 60% off your first box of meals! #ToKnowThemIsToLoveThem https://jaspr.co CODE INSANE for $300 off Caitlin was raised as a Jehovah’s Witness in a home where abuse was covered up, silence was enforced, and going to the authorities was discouraged—even in cases of se ... Show More
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