From child baptism to public shaming, Ward traces the path that led to his disfellowshipping from the Jehovah’s Witnesses. Along the way he unpacks the trauma of being cast out — and reveals the core belief that makes the religion a cult. Transcript: 2: Using the ‘C’ word Responsibly Facebook: Article teaser that only contains the opening paragraphs but it generally has more discussion. Original Painting: Look at This Mess! Instagram: Motion painting Intro / Outro Music: Reggae Is The Answer by Rent Kid.  Royalty free music licensed through Story Blocks.

Ward retraces the origins of his family’s commitment to the Jehovah’s Witnesses, by exploring his father, Eddie Minnis’ backstory and conversion. Along the way, weaving personal history with religious context, he uncovers how faith shaped their choices and futures — and ends with a conclusion that challenges everything he was raised to believe. Transcript: 1: The Truth about the Truth  Facebook: Teaser that contains the opening paragraphs but generally has more discussion. Original Painting: Welcome to Paradise Instagram: Video painting reveal Intro / Outro Music: Reggae Is The Answer by Rent Kid.  Royalty free music licensed through Story Blocks.

The Seven Skeletons saga begins with the refusal to remove Ward from "Ting an’ Ting," the documentary about his father, Eddie Minnis. Misrepresented in the final cut, Ward takes matters into his own hands — telling his story on his own terms. This is an episode pre-release. The full post will be published on mentalslavery.com on Tuesday September 16th. The show notes will be updated then.