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Creator of Humans Of New York: blog, video series, and two #1 NYT bestselling books. More of a party on Instagram: @humansofny

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    Brandon Stanton‏Verified account @humansofny 13 Feb 2019
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    "I grew up on a farm in Florida. It was almost like we lived in a time capsule. Nothing but ass whoopings and hard work: raking the yard, feeding chickens, tending horses, planting fields. And my family was Jehovah’s Witnesses. So we had to follow the Bible. We had to..."pic.twitter.com/2RCmogj19E

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    • .......... Actually Gibby From ICarly Taiwo AbolitionistMemes4YankeeTeens 🦋عاليه Rachel Diharce Johanne ♡^▽^♡ Olivia
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      2. 420 Gnomette‏ @420Gnomette 13 Feb 2019
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        Sounds like you’re free of the JWs and for your sake, I hope so. I grew up in their cult and it was a horrible experience. We all need something to get a us through and I’m glad you found your escape with the horror movies. 💜

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      3. Jen Brown‏ @jenbrown_83 14 Feb 2019
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        “Bad associations spoil useful habits” - I think I chanted that in my sleep. The irony being that a bad association was anyone non-JW and not on the merits of a person 🤷🏻‍♀️

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      2. Nate Lyon‏ @NateNwajei 13 Feb 2019
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        We all crave to be wild and free. Firm restrictions only fuel the hunger...

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      3. Millie Zavala‏ @zavala_millie 15 Feb 2019
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        Yes, yes, yes..

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      2. Jumoke 🌼‏ @olajumoke__ 13 Feb 2019
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        Maybe it's your family or the way you were raised. I'm a JW and I was never compelled to do anything. We were only given reasons from the Bible why we had to things certain way. Living by bible principles has helped me and it's still helping me through life i must confess.

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      3. Elly‏ @elly_kingjoe 13 Feb 2019
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        Its your family that did it well. Most JW i know all have similar upbringing like hers. You dear not even date/marry someone someone who is not a JW. Is your own like that too?

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      1. Jen Brown‏ @jenbrown_83 14 Feb 2019
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        I grew up as a JW, but left when I was old enough to make the choice. I think the experience made me more compassionate and kind, but would definitely agree that it was controlling and hypocritical. And I had a babysitter (JW too) who let me watch Dirty Dancing at age 9

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      1. Katrina DeWit‏ @KatrinaDeWit 14 Feb 2019
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        I relate to this story so hard.

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      1. KoalasofWarner‏ @KoalasofW 13 Feb 2019
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        #koalasofwarner #humanisethekoala

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