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Was I In A Cult?
Mormon…More Women PT 1: "My Husband’s Wife"
Sep 8, 2021
Joanne, an author and former member of a polygamous Mormon community, shares her intriguing journey through life shaped by quirky beliefs and rituals. She discusses the existential dread behind her move to a small Utah town, where she encountered extreme practices like prophetic visions and the law of celestial marriage. Joanne offers humorous insights into dating pressures at Brigham Young University, while also tackling the challenges of leaving a patriarchal faith. Her stories reflect the delightful absurdity and serious implications of life in a cult-like environment.
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- Joanne's journey illustrates the pressures faced by women in religious communities regarding marriage and traditional roles, impacting their personal identities.
- The shift towards polygamy in Joanne's marriage highlights the complexities and emotional challenges that arise when confronting extreme beliefs within a cult-like environment.
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Joanne's Journey into Cult Life
Joanne shares her experience growing up in a devout Mormon family and the pressures she felt to marry after graduating. At Brigham Young University, she realized her upbringing led to sexual repression, feeling embarrassed when she graduated without any romantic relationships. After dating briefly, she married Jeff, with the understanding that marriage was essential to access the celestial kingdom, a central belief in her faith. The couple quickly began having children, and Joanne felt compelled to obey the traditional roles expected of her within their religious context.
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