Raised By An Invisible Village

Prepare to experience a whole range of emotions as we embark on this episode.
Come on this journey of what it was like to go from being a golden girl, to acting out, rebellious and entering into a mental world of incredible darkness.  A young girl wanting to experience a life completely different from the way she was raised as a child of a Jehovah’s Witness, and like a mental tornado about to unleash wrath on everything and everyone who stood in its path. 
In this episode of Raised By an Invisible Village, we share significant life events that for some people, it will be excruciatingly uncomfortable and beyond comprehension.
From the age of 12 and desiring a life outside of the Jehovah Witness faith, instigated a whole range of consequences that ultimately led to her dissociation or disfellowshipping from the religion.  How it unfolded, and the build up of those dark mental clouds that accumulated into an eruption of chaos is shared in this episode.
Despite experiencing very dark and life changing events at this early age, Kathy reminds us that it is the past and that for her, during this time, the character’s in her invisible village were not clearly obvious.  A reflection that the characters in our invisible village are varied and appear in many formats to help keep us safe and accepted.
WHERE TO FIND KATHY HOOLAHAN

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OurInvisibleVillage
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ourinvisiblevillage/ 
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/invis_village

Each person's upbringing plays a significant role in shaping their beliefs, values, and overall identity. A unique perspective emerges from being a child of a Jehovah's Witness family,  a religious denomination, known for its distinctive practices and beliefs, and instils a strong sense of faith and community in its adherents. 
In this episode of Raised By an Invisible Village, we discuss what it’s like being a child in a Jehovah’s Witness family. Although it's a close-knit community guided by a set of beliefs and principles it also presents its own unique set of challenges.
From a young age, Kathy grappled with feelings of isolation, loneliness, and a longing to belong. She poignantly describes being bullied and ostracised at school for not participating in activities like holidays and the national anthem. This forced separation left emotional scars, which she carried all throughout adulthood.
Kathy's willingness to peel back the layers of her upbringing demonstrates a vulnerable openness to examine what shaped her invisible village to help others reflect on theirs. By courageously sharing her story, she reveals relatable human struggles and insights to rise toward wisdom and self-understanding. 
WHERE TO FIND KATHY HOOLAHAN

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OurInvisibleVillage
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ourinvisiblevillage/ 
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/invis_village

Welcome to "Raised by an Invisible Village," where acceptance, growth, and success is achieved by leveraging the power and diversity of other people. Host Kathy Hoolahan takes you on a very personal transformative journey, recognizing that our lives are interconnected and influenced by who we consciously or unconsciously allow in.
Join Kathy on her journey of lived experiences that include persistence and resilience, overcoming incredible obstacles and significant trauma, that she attributes her success to the numerous characters that came in and out of her invisible village. Coming on this journey with her, will be a seat in a space of storytelling, as she revisits her past, but most importantly, to say thank you to the diverse characters in her invisible village.
By sharing and hearing personal stories, you too will discover how to harness the power of your invisible village, surrounding yourself with like-minded individuals who support and encourage your personal and professional growth. Equally, you will also uncover the importance of your role in the invisible village, as a mentor, a guide or even a healer.
Tune in to "Raised by an Invisible Village" on your favourite podcast platform and embark on a journey of acceptance, growth, and success. Together, let's harness the power of the invisible village to transform our lives and uplift those around us.
WHERE TO FIND KATHY HOOLAHAN

Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathy-wilson-lived-experiences/