by AJWRB Staff | Aug 30, 2026 | Uncategorized, Patient Narratives & Case Studies
Angela Jean Shipperley died twelve days after childbirth following complications from HELLP syndrome and severe bleeding. Her husband Alvin’s account raises difficult questions about blood refusal, medically available alternatives, informed consent, and the lasting consequences for the family she left behind.
by AJWRB Staff | Dec 30, 2025 | Patient Narratives & Case Studies, Uncategorized
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....
by AJWRB Staff | Jul 5, 2025 | Uncategorized
Welcome to AJWRB’s FAQ on Jehovah’s Witness bioethics, medical decision-making, and patient autonomy. Our organization is dedicated to providing transparent, comprehensive resources regarding Jehovah’s Witness bioethics, medical autonomy, and informed consent....
by AJWRB Staff | May 24, 2018 | Patient Narratives & Case Studies, Uncategorized
I had stopped going to the meetings for six months. Before that I was fading, but it wasn’t deliberate. The stress of being a Jehovah’s Witness and the daily treadmill on Watchtower’s hamster-wheel was too much for my physical and mental health. In early 1992 I moved...
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