Today, we're tackling the deeply hurtful practice of excluding loved ones from temple ceremonies. This episode's highlight comes straight from you, our viewers! We've gathered some compelling stories and heartfelt commentary that reveal the pain, regret, and lasting impact of being excluded from or excluding others on such a significant day. Thank you to everyone who shared their experiences with us. As always, we invite you to continue the conversation by sharing your own stories and thoughts in the comments below.

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Friends! We invite you to join us on our journey of unraveling the complexities of Mormonism after a lifetime within the church. With a vibrant community of over 78K on TikTok, we recognize that the challenges of faith deconstruction transcend any single denomination. Across the globe, millions are awakening to new perspectives, questioning norms, and seeking truth in their spiritual paths.

In our deconstruction series, we delve deep into the awakening process, exploring the impacts of patriarchy, toxic positivity, purity culture, and heteronormativity on our faith experiences. But our exploration doesn't end there. We're committed to reconstruction—rebuilding our faith, beliefs, and sense of self after the unraveling.

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In today's video, we're exploring how Patriarchy within the context of Mormonism impacted our relationship. While Elisha's scrupulosity played a significant role, Jamie explains that from his perspective, the true wedge between us was the patriarchal structure embedded in our religious lifestyle. In Mormonism, as in many religious settings, power dynamics are often uneven, making communication difficult and obscuring our ability to see each other as equals. These assigned roles not only shaped our interactions but also hindered our ability to address the real issues in our relationship. Join us as we unpack the challenges that patriarchy and religious influence brought into our marriage and share our journey toward greater understanding and equality. ----- WELCOME TO FAITH UNRAVELED: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@faith.unravel... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/faith.unrav... Friends! We invite you to join us on our journey of unraveling the complexities of Mormonism after a lifetime within the church. With a vibrant community of over 78K on TikTok, we recognize that the challenges of faith deconstruction transcend any single denomination. Across the globe, millions are awakening to new perspectives, questioning norms, and seeking truth in their spiritual paths. In our deconstruction series, we delve deep into the awakening process, exploring the impacts of patriarchy, toxic positivity, purity culture, and heteronormativity on our faith experiences. But our exploration doesn't end there. We're committed to reconstruction—rebuilding our faith, beliefs, and sense of self after the unraveling. A highlight of our series is the opportunity for you to shape our discussions. Submit your burning questions to us on Instagram at Faith Unraveled, and stay tuned as we devote entire episodes to answering them directly. Join us as we navigate the twists and turns of faith, embracing the complexities and uncertainties while forging our unique spiritual paths. Welcome to Faith Unraveled!

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Recovering Agency: Lifting the Veil of Mormon Mind Control : https://amzn.to/3KpahSQ

Some argue that the pain of social rejection is worse than physical pain, so does it make sense that the pressure to fit in is often overwhelming and all-consuming? Join us as we discuss the unique challenges faced by members of the Mormon faith, particularly the expectations surrounding sacrament passing, modesty, missions, and purity. We also tackle the issue of shaming young women for their attire, and how adult gossip is sometimes used to enforce conformity and maintain social hierarchies. We cover the emotional and social pressures of missions, especially for those who return home early and are often stigmatized. We hope this will be an eye-opening conversation!

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We invite you to join us on our journey of unraveling the complexities of Mormonism after a lifetime within the church. With a vibrant community of over 70,000 on TikTok, we understand that the challenges of faith deconstruction transcend any single denomination. Across the globe, millions are awakening to new perspectives, questioning norms, and seeking truth in their spiritual paths.

In our series, we delve deep into the awakening process, exploring the impacts of patriarchy, toxic positivity, purity culture, and heteronormativity on our faith experiences. But our exploration doesn't end there. We're committed to reconstruction—rebuilding our faith, beliefs, and sense of self after the unraveling.

A highlight of our series is the opportunity for you to shape our discussions. Submit your burning questions to us on Instagram at Faith Unraveled, and stay tuned as we devote entire episodes to answering them directly.

Join us as we navigate the twists and turns of faith, embracing the complexities and uncertainties while forging our unique spiritual paths. Welcome to Faith Unraveled!