New Light Rising is a nonprofit dedicated to helping individuals break free from high-control religious groups and cultic environments. We provide support, resources, and community for survivors, with special focus on Jehovah’s Witnesses, so they can heal and rebuild. Our goal is to help survivors build thriving, self-directed lives.

Why We Exist

Leaving a high-control group is not the end of the journey—it’s the beginning of a new one. Survivors often face isolation, stigma, and challenges in education, employment, and mental health. New Light Rising exists to fill those gaps, offering survivors hope, dignity, and practical pathways forward.

Our Mission
To empower survivors of Jehovah’s Witnesses and other high-control groups with the tools, support, and encouragement they need to reclaim their lives, restore their voices, and create futures of choice and autonomy.

Our Vision
A world where every survivor of religious or emotional control has access to safety, stability, and empowerment.

What we do

Emotional & Peer Support – Safe spaces, mentorship, and survivor-led groups to process experiences and find belonging.

Practical Resources – Guidance on education, career development, housing, and life skills for those starting over.

Awareness & Advocacy – Raising public understanding of the impact of high-control groups and promoting systemic change.

Community Building – Creating networks where survivors can connect, share stories, and grow together!

What We Promise

At New Light Rising, every survivor matters. Whether you were part of the Jehovah’s Witnesses or another high-control group, you are not alone. We are here to walk with you as you step into freedom, healing, and new light.