Thank God I Got Disfellowshipped

Thank God I Got Disfellowshipped is a raw and powerful autobiographical short story by Mai Elahi, a Black queer woman who navigates the complexities of escaping the Jehovah's Witness cult. Told in a reflective, deeply personal voice, the narrative chronicles Mai's tumultuous journey from childhood in a religiously strict household to her struggles with identity, faith, and acceptance. As she grapples with her queerness and the restrictive beliefs of the Jehovah's Witness community, Mai experiences profound betrayal, love, loss, and self-discovery.
Through her story of disfellowshipping -an experience that cuts her off from family, friends, and the only world she has ever known- Mai reflects on the deep scars of religious trauma, racism, and the pain of hiding her true self. Yet, she also finds strength in breaking free from the constraints of a faith that demanded conformity at the cost of her happiness. Thank God I Got Disfellowshipped is an inspiring and unapologetically honest look at reclaiming one's life and embracing who you truly are, despite the consequences.
This autobiographical short story offers a glimpse into the emotional complexities of leaving behind everything for the sake of personal freedom and self-love.

Thank God I Got Disfellowshipped is a raw and powerful autobiographical short story by Mai Elahi, a Black queer woman who navigates the complexities of escaping the Jehovah's Witness cult. Told in a reflective, deeply personal voice, the narrative chronicles Mai's tumultuous journey from childhood in a religiously strict household to her struggles with identity, faith, and acceptance. As she grapples with her queerness and the restrictive beliefs of the Jehovah's Witness community, Mai experiences profound betrayal, love, loss, and self-discovery.
Through her story of disfellowshipping -an experience that cuts her off from family, friends, and the only world she has ever known- Mai reflects on the deep scars of religious trauma, racism, and the pain of hiding her true self. Yet, she also finds strength in breaking free from the constraints of a faith that demanded conformity at the cost of her happiness. Thank God I Got Disfellowshipped is an inspiring and unapologetically honest look at reclaiming one's life and embracing who you truly are, despite the consequences.
This autobiographical short story offers a glimpse into the emotional complexities of leaving behind everything for the sake of personal freedom and self-love.