"House of Jacob" Former Members' Personal Stories

An archive of personal stories of former members of the House of Jacob in their own words.

• Revelations: A letter to Jake Daniel Collins (Father #4) from the author of the previously published "Communal Living on the Farm." The personal statement of Anonymous 1 will no longer be listed, but the author is now revealing her true identity in a letter of explanation for all to see.
  
  
• Personal Statement of Robert Arthur: A great nephew of House of Jacob's second Father alleges physical abuse, as well as financial and emotional destructiveness, were commonplace for members of the House of Jacob.
  
  
• Personal Statement of Anonymous 2: Anonymous 2 alleges physical and emotional abuse were commonplace in her HOJ upbringing. Includes definitions of common church shaming practices.
  
  
• Personal Statement of Anonymous 3: Anonymous 3 reports alleged physical and emotional abuse of herself and others, as well as witnessing a child kicked to death on the church's schoolyard.
  
  
• Personal Statement of Anonymous 4: Anonymous 4 testifies to the truth in statements made by others; witnessing some events first hand, and shares one experience that will never be forgotten.
  
  

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