My Light Remains

by Medrek, Vicky Marie

• ISBN13: 9798350908596
• ISBN10: 8350908599
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2023-08-17
• Publisher: BookBaby

Summary

In "My Light Remains," the author navigates the fraught and often misunderstood world of Jehovah's Witnesses—a global Christian organization with over eight million active members. The central tenet of this book is the organization's controversial practice of disfellowshipping, an action leading to profound personal loss and, in extreme cases, suicide.

The author shares her personal journey into the heart of the Jehovah's Witnesses, her ordeal of living in an abusive marriage, and her grappling with spiritual suffering following disfellowshipping. She bravely reveals her darkest hour when she attempted suicide, providing a raw insight into the despair induced by excommunication.

However, her story is not only about despair but also resilience. Surviving her suicide attempt, she retains her faith and uncovers its miraculous ability to heal, endure, and offer hope. Her testament showcases the extraordinary resilience of the human spirit and the enduring capacity of faith and love.

Through the eyes of one woman, "My Light Remains" explores the darker corners of religious organizations, the devastation caused by isolation, and the power of faith to illuminate even the darkest paths. It is an exploration of despair, recovery, and the undying light of faith and love that heals all things.

Author Biography

The author of "My Light Remains" discovered the beauty of God's word as a child, which led her to the conviction that Jehovah's Witnesses was the one true Christian religion. Subsequently becoming a baptized Witness, she found emotional healing, joy, and a spiritual family within the organization, along with a sense of purpose, as she aimed to become a missionary.

However, her life took a drastic turn as she withstood decades of abuse in a loveless marriage. Despite these hardships, her deep respect for Bible principles and a personal relationship with her God enabled her to cope with the trials of her life. She weathered her toxic marriage and survived a suicide attempt. However, her greatest challenge lay ahead— would her faith survive the trauma of being disfellowshipped?

In "My Light Remains," she shares her experience with disfellowshipping, offering a deep, personal insight into the spiritual suffering it can induce, and the miraculous resilience of faith and love in the face of adversity.