Growing Up In Polygamy

In this episode, Sam and Melissa react to Part One of the Sister Wives One-on-One Interviews, and things get messy. Most of the episode centers around Kody’s refusal to take accountability—for his words, his actions, and especially for how things ended with Meri.We break down Kody’s shifting narratives, emotional deflections, and how he continues to paint himself as the victim, even when confronted with his own past behavior. Meri opens up about the end of their relationship, and we dive deep into the emotional toll it’s taken—and whether Kody ever really cared.As former members of fundamentalist and mainstream Mormonism, we bring our unique perspectives to the table and examine the deeper religious and emotional dynamics playing out behind the scenes.👉 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the bell for more reactions and real-talk discussions on faith, family, and life after leaving high-demand religions.#SisterWives #KodyBrown #MeriBrown #OneOnOneInterviews #RealityTV #Polygamy #ExMormon #FLDS #AUB #ReactionVideoJoin our NEW Patreon HERE: https://patreon.com/growingupinpolygamyIf you or someone you love has left polygamy and needs assistance, please reach out to "Holding Out HELP" at 801-548-3492 or visit their website at www.holdingouthelp.orgAt Growing Up In Polygamy our mission is to "Create compassion for communities that have been misunderstood, marginalized and/or abused by their leaders, and to empower those who have left by giving them a platform to share their stories with the world."If you would like to DONATE to this cause you can do so here: https://donorbox.org/growing-up-in-polygamyInsta: @growingupinpolygamyNew website is now up! www.growingupinpolygamy.comTheme Song created by @artcowles Please feel free to reach out to [email protected]✅SUBSCRIBE NOW : https://shorturl.at/inqrE➡️ Checkout our other Videos:🔷Ex-Polygamist Reacts to Sister Wives: Season 18 Ep. 1-2✅https://youtu.be/R9u4wAzUjK0🔷Exclusive Interview with an Insider: Exposing FLDS Secrets✅https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pIjlLejkETU🔷Breaking Free: One Girl's Journey from Warren Jeffs' Control✅ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y-bH4fLMZX0🔷Behind FLDS Doors: The Tragic Tale of a Family Torn Apart by Warren Jeffs✅https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WFFQ_j_RJCo🔷Tour Of The Dream Center, A Refuge Home For Ex-Polygamous Families✅https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QbqR1UJFJBY#like #comment #post #share and #encourage other to #subscribe to the channel.

In this heartfelt episode of Sister Wives, the family gathers to honor and remember Garrison Brown. We react to Season 19, Episode 24, as they share joyful memories, funny stories, and the deep love they have for Garrison. From his playful spirit to his love for cats, this episode is a beautiful tribute to the bright light he brought into their lives.

Join us as we reflect on the impact Garrison had—not just on his family, but on so many viewers who felt connected to him. This isn’t just about grief—it’s about celebrating a life well-lived and remembering the joy he shared.

💛 If you or someone you know is struggling, you are not alone. Help is available.

📞 U.S. Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Call or text 988

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#SisterWives #GarrisonBrown #SisterWivesReaction #Season19 #FamilyLove #TributeEpisode #MentalHealthMatters #988Lifeline

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🔷Ex-Polygamist Reacts to Sister Wives: Season 18 Ep. 1-2

✅https://youtu.be/R9u4wAzUjK0

🔷Exclusive Interview with an Insider: Exposing FLDS Secrets

✅https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pIjlLejkETU

🔷Breaking Free: One Girl's Journey from Warren Jeffs' Control

✅ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y-bH4fLMZX0

🔷Behind FLDS Doors: The Tragic Tale of a Family Torn Apart by Warren Jeffs

✅https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WFFQ_j_RJCo

🔷Tour Of The Dream Center, A Refuge Home For Ex-Polygamous Families

✅https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QbqR1UJFJBY

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We’re reacting to the shocking true story of the Bergholz Clan, a radical Amish cult led by a man who declared himself a prophet and claimed only he could interpret the Bible.

As control tightened, the group began attacking other Amish men and women, forcibly cutting off their sacred hair and beards—a deep act of humiliation in Amish culture. The leader even took photos of the attacks, which ultimately helped land him in prison.

This story is told by his former right-hand man, who bravely left the group—but is still shunned by his family to this day.

Different group. Same patterns of power, fear, and control.

#BergholzClan #AmishCult #HairCuttingAttacks #ExCultStory #SamAndMelissaReacts

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🔷Ex-Polygamist Reacts to Sister Wives: Season 18 Ep. 1-2

✅https://youtu.be/R9u4wAzUjK0

🔷Exclusive Interview with an Insider: Exposing FLDS Secrets

✅https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pIjlLejkETU

🔷Breaking Free: One Girl's Journey from Warren Jeffs' Control

✅ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y-bH4fLMZX0

🔷Behind FLDS Doors: The Tragic Tale of a Family Torn Apart by Warren Jeffs

✅https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WFFQ_j_RJCo

🔷Tour Of The Dream Center, A Refuge Home For Ex-Polygamous Families

✅https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QbqR1UJFJBY

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In this episode, we react to Sister Wives Season 19, Episode 23, and reflect on the heartbreaking loss of Garrison Brown. Our hearts are heavy for the entire Brown family and for anyone who has experienced the pain of losing someone they love. This tragedy reminds us how fragile life is and how important it is to hold our loved ones close and check in with each other—often and without hesitation.

If you're struggling or know someone who is, please know that you're not alone. Help is available.

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

Call or text 988

Available 24/7 – free and confidential support

If you or someone you love has left polygamy and needs assistance, please reach out to "Holding Out HELP" at 801-548-3492 or visit their website at www.holdingouthelp.org

At Growing Up In Polygamy our mission is to "Create compassion for communities that have been misunderstood, marginalized and/or abused by their leaders, and to empower those who have left by giving them a platform to share their stories with the world."

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🔷Ex-Polygamist Reacts to Sister Wives: Season 18 Ep. 1-2

✅https://youtu.be/R9u4wAzUjK0

🔷Exclusive Interview with an Insider: Exposing FLDS Secrets

✅https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pIjlLejkETU

🔷Breaking Free: One Girl's Journey from Warren Jeffs' Control

✅ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y-bH4fLMZX0

🔷Behind FLDS Doors: The Tragic Tale of a Family Torn Apart by Warren Jeffs

✅https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WFFQ_j_RJCo

🔷Tour Of The Dream Center, A Refuge Home For Ex-Polygamous Families

✅https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QbqR1UJFJBY

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In this episode, we dive into another story from How I Escaped My Cult — this time focusing on NXIVM, a group that didn’t claim to be religious, but promised personal growth and empowerment.

We break down how NXIVM used the language of self-improvement to lure people in, and how, despite the different promises, the control, manipulation, and abuse were alarmingly similar to what we’ve seen in religious cults.

Join us as we talk about the red flags, the psychological tactics, and why no one is ever "too smart" or "too strong" to be targeted by a high-control group.

If you or someone you love has left polygamy and needs assistance, please reach out to "Holding Out HELP" at 801-548-3492 or visit their website at www.holdingouthelp.org

At Growing Up In Polygamy our mission is to "Create compassion for communities that have been misunderstood, marginalized and/or abused by their leaders, and to empower those who have left by giving them a platform to share their stories with the world."

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🔷Ex-Polygamist Reacts to Sister Wives: Season 18 Ep. 1-2

✅https://youtu.be/R9u4wAzUjK0

🔷Exclusive Interview with an Insider: Exposing FLDS Secrets

✅https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pIjlLejkETU

🔷Breaking Free: One Girl's Journey from Warren Jeffs' Control

✅ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y-bH4fLMZX0

🔷Behind FLDS Doors: The Tragic Tale of a Family Torn Apart by Warren Jeffs

✅https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WFFQ_j_RJCo

🔷Tour Of The Dream Center, A Refuge Home For Ex-Polygamous Families

✅https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QbqR1UJFJBY

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In Sister Wives Season 19 Episode 22, Kody Brown finally opens up in a way we’ve rarely seen before. He admits that he truly did love his wives — and that their leaving shattered his ego and confidence.

In today’s video, we react to Kody’s confession, where he shares that his sense of self-worth was built on constant validation from his large family. Now, after even pushing Robyn away, he claims he’s finally in a place where he can be happy in a monogamous relationship.

Is this true growth... or just Kody rewriting the story to protect his pride? We dive deep into the emotional fallout, the power struggles, and what this means for the Brown family moving forward.

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Chapters:

00:00:00 Cody's Struggle with Monogamy and Family Dynamics

00:03:06 Communication Breakdown in Divorce Proceedings

00:06:03 Challenges of Celebrating Valentine's Day in Polygamous Families

00:09:00 Navigating Plural Marriage in LDS Belief

00:12:20 Valentine's Day with Cody and Robin

00:14:59 Mary's Spiritual Release and Breaking Free from Cody

00:17:53 Debate on Marriage: Cult or Commitment?

00:21:02 Cody Confesses: The Truth Behind His Angry Words

00:24:07 Cody and Robin's Marital Struggles

00:27:24 Farewell and Thanks for Joining Sister Wives Journey

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La Luz del Mundo is one of the largest religious organizations in the world—so how did it end up at the center of shocking abuse allegations and cult accusations? In this episode, we react to a powerful “How I Escaped My Cult” story from someone who grew up inside La Luz del Mundo.

We explore what makes a church cross the line into cult territory: Is it the teachings, the control, or the corruption of leadership? Can a religion still do good while being built on abuse and manipulation?

Join us as we unpack this emotional story, compare it with our own experiences, and ask the hard questions about faith, power, and control.

Chapters:

00:00:00 The Mega Church Cult Dilemma

00:02:39 Parallels Between LDS and Restorationist Churches

00:05:19 Uncovering Secrets of the FLDS Church

00:08:07 Psychological Manipulation within Religious Structures

00:11:01 Navigating Manipulation and Abuse in High-Demand Religions

00:13:42 Warren Jeffs and Nasson's Persistence from Prison

00:16:32 The Power Dynamics in Harmful Groups

00:19:19 Examining Leadership and Control in Religious Organizations

00:22:14 The Complexity of Recognizing Cult-like Behavior

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At Growing Up In Polygamy our mission is to "Create compassion for communities that have been misunderstood, marginalized and/or abused by their leaders, and to empower those who have left by giving them a platform to share their stories with the world."

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🔷Ex-Polygamist Reacts to Sister Wives: Season 18 Ep. 1-2

✅https://youtu.be/R9u4wAzUjK0

🔷Exclusive Interview with an Insider: Exposing FLDS Secrets

✅https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pIjlLejkETU

🔷Breaking Free: One Girl's Journey from Warren Jeffs' Control

✅ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y-bH4fLMZX0

🔷Behind FLDS Doors: The Tragic Tale of a Family Torn Apart by Warren Jeffs

✅https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WFFQ_j_RJCo

🔷Tour Of The Dream Center, A Refuge Home For Ex-Polygamous Families

✅https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QbqR1UJFJBY

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In this episode of Sister Wives Season 19, we watch as Janelle begins a new chapter of her life in North Carolina, surrounded by love and support.

Meri starts to question whether her relationship with Robyn was ever genuine—or just something she clung to in order to stay connected to the family. Meanwhile, Kody baptizes Aurora in her church… but uses the exact words from his former faith.

Why is Kody still relying on the language and authority of a church he claims to have left? Is this about spiritual connection—or lingering control?

Join Sam and Melissa as they break down all the emotional, spiritual, and relational layers in this thought-provoking episode.

👀 What did YOU think about Aurora’s baptism? Drop your thoughts in the comments!

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If you or someone you love has left polygamy and needs assistance, please reach out to "Holding Out HELP" at 801-548-3492 or visit their website at www.holdingouthelp.org

At Growing Up In Polygamy our mission is to "Create compassion for communities that have been misunderstood, marginalized and/or abused by their leaders, and to empower those who have left by giving them a platform to share their stories with the world."

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🔷Ex-Polygamist Reacts to Sister Wives: Season 18 Ep. 1-2

✅https://youtu.be/R9u4wAzUjK0

🔷Exclusive Interview with an Insider: Exposing FLDS Secrets

✅https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pIjlLejkETU

🔷Breaking Free: One Girl's Journey from Warren Jeffs' Control

✅ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y-bH4fLMZX0

🔷Behind FLDS Doors: The Tragic Tale of a Family Torn Apart by Warren Jeffs

✅https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WFFQ_j_RJCo

🔷Tour Of The Dream Center, A Refuge Home For Ex-Polygamous Families

✅https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QbqR1UJFJBY

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At just 15 years old, Lu Ann Cooper was forced to marry her first cousin within the Kingston Group—also known as “The Order.” Trapped in a system of control, secrecy, and abuse, Luann felt suicide was her only way out. Leaving wasn’t even an option—until one day, it was.

In this powerful interview, Lu Ann opens up about her heartbreaking experience as a child bride, the emotional and psychological toll of life inside the Kingston cult, and what gave her the courage to finally escape. Today, Lu Ann is not only a survivor—she's a leader. She co-founded Hope After Polygamy, a nonprofit that provides scholarships and support to others leaving polygamous groups.

✨ This is a story of pain, resilience, and purpose.

🎓 Learn how Luann is helping others reclaim their education and their future.

🔔 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share to support more survivor stories and raise awareness about life after polygamy.

Resources & Links:

🔗 https://runsignup.com/Race/Register/?raceId=176282

#KingstonGroup #ChildBride #HopeAfterPolygamy #ExPolygamist #CultSurvivor #LuAnnCooper #TheOrder

Chapters:

00:00:00 Escaping a Polygamous Community

00:07:30 Family Dynamics and Arranged Marriages

00:15:33 Early Marriage Expectations in Kingston Group

00:23:43 Life in the Kingston Group: Work and Marriage Expectations

00:31:50 Living Through Abuse and Planning to Escape

00:40:18 Struggles of Leaving a Religious Order

00:48:14 Standing Up Against Kidnapping Threats

00:55:49 Unexpected Paths to Love and Marriage

01:03:35 Allison's Adoption Journey

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In this episode, we react to the explosive final season of Big Love — and wow, the Henricksons are truly in freefall. Now that they’re publicly out as a polygamist family, the backlash is intense, and the cracks in their relationships are impossible to ignore.

We break down everything from Marge’s underage marriage at 16, Barb’s spiritual awakening and desire for the priesthood, to Nikki’s desperate attempt to claim the “first wife” spot — even using her daughter’s adoption as a weapon. And of course, that wild final scene…

From our personal experiences with real-life polygamy, this finale hits hard — and shows that when it comes down to it, polygamy is often about power, control, and justifying anything “in the name of God.”

👉 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more deep dives and reactions from an ex-polygamist and a former mainstream Mormon!

#BigLove #Polygamy #ExMormon #FLDS #HBO #BigLoveFinale #SisterWives #ReactionVideo

Chapters:

00:00:00 Big Love Season 5: The Fallout of Polygamy

00:04:36 Margie's Journey from Polygamy to MLM Success

00:09:19 Bill's Relationships Under Scrutiny

00:14:16 Nikki's Desire for a Traditional Wedding

00:19:16 Mary's Journey of Self-Discovery and Faith

00:24:16 Controversy Surrounding Bill's Polygamy and Mormon Identity

00:29:12 The Dramatic Escape and Safe Haven

00:34:26 The Controversial Finale and Character Storylines

00:39:19 The Unexpected Conclusion of Polygamy Storylines

00:44:01 End of Discussion Invitation for Comments

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