Growing Up In Polygamy

Join us as we share the incredible story of how we met, fell in love, and started our journey together. It all began in a Mormon church meeting, where a chance encounter sparked something truly special. Just six weeks later, Sam proposed to Melissa at Disneyland, and only a few months after that, we were married in the Mormon Temple. In this video, we dive into the details of our whirlwind romance, how the church shaped our relationship in those early days, and the lengths we went to in trying to follow the rules perfectly. It's a love story filled with faith, adventure, and some unexpected twists! Grab a cozy seat and join us as we reflect on the beginning of our journey together. 💕 #lovestory #MormonTempleWedding #WhirlwindRomance Chapters: 00:00:00 How Sam and Melissa Met at Church 00:07:43 Our Unplanned Reunion 00:15:12 Our Long First Date: From Bowling to a Power Outage 00:22:53 Struggling with Faith and Church Teachings 00:30:54 A Tale of Falling in Love 00:38:45 Becoming "Official" 00:46:15 Engagement Bliss and Wedding Plans 00:54:27 Marriage Ceremonies and Church Policies 01:02:16 Celestial Room: A Sacred Place for Prayer 01:10:21 Farewell and Conclusion Join our NEW Patreon HERE: https://patreon.com/growingupinpolygamy 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." If you would like to DONATE to this cause you can do so here: https://donorbox.org/growing-up-in-polygamy Insta: @growingupinpolygamy New website is now up! www.growingupinpolygamy.com Theme Song created by @artcowles Please feel free to reach out to us! [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. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/growingupinpolygamy/support

In this episode, Sam and Melissa dive into the emotional rollercoaster of Sister Wives Season 19, Episode 11. Kody is in tears as he says goodbye to Meri, but let’s be real—he played a huge role in the breakdown of their relationship. Was this farewell genuine or just another attempt to deflect blame? Join us as we break down the drama, share insights from our personal experiences, and discuss the deeper dynamics of polygamous relationships. Don’t miss this thought-provoking reaction! Check out Descript HERE: https://get.descript.com/lx1ja60o20yy Chapters: 00:00:00 Kody and Meri's Emotional Goodbye 00:02:50 Realization of Family Dynamics 00:05:42 Christine's New Life and Unique Preferences 00:08:50 Janelle Reveals Kody's Secret to Christine 00:11:32 Relationship Conflicts and Realizations 00:14:32 Meri's Journey to Freedom and Self-Discovery 00:17:37 Robyn's Emotional Manipulation Revealed 00:20:33 The Frustration of Unrequited Love and Friendship 00:23:35 Emotional Conflict in Kody and Meri's Relationship 00:26:52 Engage with Us in the Comments Join our NEW Patreon HERE: https://patreon.com/growingupinpolygamy 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." If you would like to DONATE to this cause you can do so here: https://donorbox.org/growing-up-in-polygamy Insta: @growingupinpolygamy New website is now up! www.growingupinpolygamy.com Theme Song created by @artcowles Please feel free to reach out to us! [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. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/growingupinpolygamy/support

In this video, Melissa opens up about her experience growing up in the Mormon faith. She shares the joys, traditions, and sense of community she found, as well as the challenges and pressures that came with it. From the teachings she was raised with to the personal struggles she faced, Melissa provides an honest look at how her faith shaped her life and identity. Whether you're curious about Mormonism or can relate to navigating faith and culture, this heartfelt discussion offers valuable insight. Chapters: 00:00:00 Growing Up in the Mormon Faith 00:10:52 Growing Up in St. George Utah 00:21:35 Childhood Memories of Baptism and Blessings 00:32:28 Navigating Church Pressure and Community 00:43:25 The Role of Bishops in Repentance 00:54:49 Considering a Mission: Career and Faith Decisions 01:05:28 Disparities in Confession Consequences 01:16:19 Questioning the Importance of Temple Marriage Join our NEW Patreon HERE: https://patreon.com/growingupinpolygamy 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." If you would like to DONATE to this cause you can do so here: https://donorbox.org/growing-up-in-polygamy Insta: @growingupinpolygamy New website is now up! www.growingupinpolygamy.com Theme Song created by @artcowles Please feel free to reach out to us! [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. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/growingupinpolygamy/support

In this episode of Sister Wives, Mary comments on Cody helping her move being his severance package since they aren't legally married. Sam and Melissa dive into the vulnerabilities and challenges women face in polygamous relationships when marriages end. They also discuss Christine's new life with David, including their move-in plans and engagement, and emotional moments involving Isabel. The episode further explores Robin's contradictory actions towards Mary and delves into the complicated dynamics of plural marriages. Chapters: 00:00 Mary's Unexpected Comment and Polygamy Realities 00:31 Meet Your Hosts: Sam and Melissa 01:44 Christine's New Journey with David 02:18 Isabel's Emotional Struggles 03:59 Christine's Transition to Monogamy 10:30 Mary's Relationship with Robin's Kids 10:46 Cody and Robin's Manipulations 19:48 Legal Vulnerabilities in Polygamous Marriages 23:06 Question of the Week: Legalizing Polygamy 23:50 Closing Thoughts and Future Episodes Join our NEW Patreon HERE: https://patreon.com/growingupinpolygamy 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." If you would like to DONATE to this cause you can do so here: https://donorbox.org/growing-up-in-polygamy Insta: @growingupinpolygamy New website is now up! www.growingupinpolygamy.com Theme Song created by @artcowles Please feel free to reach out to us! [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. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/growingupinpolygamy/support