LISA MAGDALENA: MY HEART, MY STORY, YOUR HEALING.

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Hello, dear one. I'm Lisa Magdalena B.A. Hons, 

and it's an honour to share my story with you. 

My path to becoming a fully accredited Therapist specialising in

 ex-Jehovah's Witness counseling is deeply rooted in my own lived experience. 

I understand the profound challenges and unique religious trauma 

of leaving the Jehovah's Witnesses because I've lived them. 

My mission, born from my own healing, is to transform your pain into empowerment, 

guiding you to reclaim your authentic self and truly thrive after JW spiritual abuse.

Growing up as a third-generation Jehovah's Witness, 

my childhood was marked by immense hardships. 

I experienced the profound pain of shunning and personal loss, 

including the tragic death of my father, when I was just 2 years old,

 due to a blood transfusion refusal—

a choice made under the very JW blood doctrine that has now been "clarified." 

This, coupled with abuse within the JW community, 

created an unhappy and unsafe environment. 

At 16, I made the courageous decision to run away, 

choosing the terror of homelessness over the controlling grip of the organisation. 

It was during this vulnerable time that the kindness of 'worldly' people

opened my eyes to a world beyond the one I knew.

Life continued to test my resilience,

 including a marriage more controlling than my past 

and a life-threatening battle with blood cancer - 

Hodgkin's disease that required multiple blood transfusions 

– a choice that defied JW doctrine but saved my life. 

These experiences became a profound turning point, 

fueling my dedication to my own healing and a deep, undeniable calling to help others. 

I pursued extensive education and training, 

equipping myself with every qualification necessary to become an Expert ExJW Therapist.

For 26 years, I've dedicated my life to helping ExJWs find complete recovery 

and create the happy, fulfilling lives they deserve. 

 Today, I live on a houseboat on a beautiful English river,

 gratefully living a peaceful life on my own terms.

I enjoy my loving partner, three cheeky cats, a Goldie puppy, 

far too many houseplants, books eager to be read and the sounds of Stevie Nicks.  

My journey is a testament to courage, self-discovery, and growth after Watchtower trauma. 

Now, it's your turn to become the next ExJW success story.

Here's how:

Jungian Psychology:

I gently guide you to transform unconscious patterns, so you break free from the past 

and consciously create a future of your choosing. 

Trauma-Informed Care: 

Recognising the unique complexities of religious trauma syndrome, 

I provide a safe, validating space for processing these experiences, 

ensuring you feel seen and understood.

Client-Centered Empowerment: 

My focus is always on your strengths, 

guiding you to develop the emotional intelligence and coping strategies 

needed to thrive after recovering from Jehovah's Witnesses.

My commitment is to provide a supportive, confidential, 

and highly specialised environment 

where you can explore your emotions, gain profound insights, 

and cultivate healthier coping mechanisms. 

You are not alone on this journey; 

together, we can bring healing, joy, and fulfillment to your life.