In this episode, we discuss the controversial topic of eternal life and blood transfusions in the Jehovah's Witnesses community. Is it worth risking your life for your beliefs? The answer may surprise you! We are honored to have Basia share her extraordinary life story as a Jehovah's Witness. Basia tells us about her first contact with the organization, how her family influenced her decisions, and what her life in the congregation was like. She takes us through the conversation step by step, describing moments full of spiritual struggles, crises, and reflections. Basia openly talks about the difficulties she faced growing up in a religious community, the double life she had to lead as a teenager, and the emotional and spiritual burden that accompanied her every day. We also discuss her final departure from the organization and how it affected her relationships with her family and spirituality. Don't miss this inspiring and moving conversation that sheds light on life within one of the most closed religious communities. This episode is full of reflection, warning, and hope for a better tomorrow. ???? LISTEN TO THE PODCAST ???? If you prefer to listen to episodes, you can do so here (not all episodes are available): ???? ANCHOR: https://anchor.fm/swiatusy ???? Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4r7h6Su... ???? SUPPORT ŚWIATUSY ???? Our activities are possible thanks to the financial support of our viewers. If you think that Światusy are needed socially, consider supporting us on: ???? ​​On Patronite https://patronite.pl/swiatusy ???? Via PayPal (any currency): [email protected] ???? Buy us a coffee or lunch: https://suppi.pl/swiatusy ???? STAY UP TO DATE WITH US ???? ???? Insta Sara: / zywot_sary ???? Insta Edwin: / zywot_edwina ???? Facebook Fanpage: / swiatusy ???? FB group: / swiatusymemy ???? Group for Patrons: / swiatusypatronite ???? Check out our website: https://swiatusy.pl ???? OUR COMPANY AND ONLINE STORES ???? ???? https://EdwinDrukuje.pl ???? Sticker Printing House: https://premiumad.eu ???? Dry-Clean Planners: https://planeryscienne.pl [00:00:00] - START [00:01:00] - PATRONITE [00:01:25] - The beginnings of a relationship with Jehovah's Witnesses: integration, lack of consultation and spiritual dilemmas [00:13:11] - Preparations for baptism and conflict with parents [00:22:16] - My life in the congregation: baptism, crises of faith and daily struggles [00:47:40] - Conversion, changing schools and preaching faith [00:50:06] - The decision to participate in the prom, the judicial committee and disfellowshipping [00:54:38] - Planning a wedding, engagement and purity before marriage [01:00:48] - Emotions of the Judicial Committee and Reflections on Experiences [01:06:20] - Fighting the Illness: History, Treatment, and Difficult Decisions [01:15:15] - Final Decisions in the Fight Against the Illness and the Importance of Support and Faith [01:32:25] - Spiritual and Personal Dilemmas: Blood, Armageddon, Conflicts, and Lack of Support [01:46:21] - Reflections on Happiness, Life Decisions, and Dropping Out of College [01:58:02] - Discovering Why I Left Jehovah's Witnesses and Deciding to Leave the Organization [02:00:27] - Leaving the Congregation and Life After Leaving [02:07:49] - Reflections on Raising Children and Self-Determination in Faith Matters [02:14:43] - Planning for the Future