by AJWRB Staff | | Experiences, Medical Ethics, Reform, Stories
As told by William Editor’s Note: In March 2026, the Governing Body of Jehovah’s Witnesses released an update announcing a major shift in their medical policy. Autologous blood transfusions—the process of storing one’s own blood prior to a medical procedure for later...
by AJWRB Staff | | Children, Experiences, Reform
By Rachel and Bleau Gross This past Friday was supposed to be a simple, joyous occasion—the home birth of our second child. The delivery itself went beautifully, but what followed was a nightmare scenario that every mother fears, and every Jehovah’s Witness is...
by AJWRB Staff | | Editorial, Experiences, Medical Ethics, Medical Professionals, Physicians, Stories
Matteo Fortin Independent writer and psychology graduate, UK These stories are hard to tell. They deal with blood, with life and death, and with choices that carry weight long after the moment has passed. With people who cling to belief even when the cost becomes...
by AJWRB Staff | | Experiences, Stories
The 1977 Death of a Favorite Aunt This account comes from a former Jehovah’s Witness who disassociated himself over 25 years ago, spurred in part by the organization’s stance on blood and its shifting prophetic interpretations. While he has moved on from the...
by AJWRB Staff | | Experiences, Stories, Uncategorized, What's New
The Impact of Watchtower’s Blood Policy We are documenting the impact of the Watchtower’s blood transfusion policy on Jehovah’s Witnesses and their families. Our mission is to honor the memory of those who have been affected by or lost their lives due to this policy....
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