Mormon Stories Podcast Losing a Child After Losing Mormon Faith w/ Jennie Latham Johnson | Ep. 2019
May 12, 2025
Jennie Latham Johnson, a former Mormon raised in a strict household, shares her journey of breaking free from expectations while navigating profound loss. She opens up about the heart-wrenching experience of losing her daughter Izzy and how that trauma reshaped her views on faith and spirituality. Jennie discusses the toll of purity culture, her evolving beliefs, and the pursuit of healing and resilience amid grief. Her story is one of love, transformation, and the courage to redefine personal identity.
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Saying Yes Despite Inner 'No'
- Jennie accepted a marriage proposal despite internally screaming no. She felt pressured to follow God's supposed sign over personal feelings.
Purity Culture's Deep Impact
- Mormon purity culture equates virginity and modesty with extreme moral weight. It teaches women to see natural desires as evil and suppress them.
Struggling with 'Duty Sex'
- Jennie struggled with sexual intimacy in marriage, engaging in what she calls "duty sex." The mismatched desires caused resentment and self-hate.