My Light Remains

By Vicky Marie Medrek

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.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0C9WFPQKT
• ISBN13: 9798350908596
• Release Date: August 2023
• Publisher: Bookbaby
• Length: 136 Pages