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Gabrielle Zelaya
Shares her story of growing up amidst Mormon culture in Farmington, Utah as a non-member, eventually converting to Mormonism as a teenager, and later disaffecting from the Church.
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Jul 28, 2025
• 2h 13min
Baptized in Utah to Fit In! - Gabrielle Zelaya | Ep. 2044
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Gabrielle Zelaya shares her intriguing journey as a non-member navigating the challenges of growing up in a predominantly Mormon community in Farmington, Utah. She discusses the pressure to convert for acceptance and the emotional toll of purity culture. Gabrielle delves into the impact of mental health struggles, the journey of disaffection from the Church, and the importance of healing from trauma. Her candid reflections on belonging, identity, and the cultural divide in Mormonism offer a powerful insight into her transformative experiences.
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