In a gripping and vulnerable interview, Lori takes us on her journey of being raised in a picture-perfect Mormon household, only to find herself betrayed by the misogynistic teachings and practices of the Church. As a feminist trapped in a patriarchal system, she recounts the jarring experience of going through the temple for the first time, feeling like she had entered a cult. Despite her discomfort, she persevered for decades, until the cognitive dissonance and oppression of women triggered debilitating panic attacks and a mental health crisis. Lori's courageous story is a testament to the strength it takes to break free from indoctrination, find one's authentic self, and embrace true peace and equality outside the confines of orthodoxy. Her raw honesty about the harmful effects of Mormonism on women's mental health and her path to healing and purpose will resonate deeply with anyone who has struggled to reconcile their beliefs with their lived experience.

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Episode Show Notes: https://www.mormonstories.org/portfol...

00:00:00 Intro
00:02:35 Lori’s intentions for telling her story
00:04:35 The beginning of her Mormon Story
00:10:55 Learning about polygamy in seminary
00:16:10 Going through the temple for the first time
00:19:18 The True Order of Prayer
00:25:15 She diverted from the normal woman path
00:28:00 The Family Proclamation
00:33:00 She was in the ward relief society presidency
00:38:40 Focus on modesty
00:45:50 New policy of not wearing capris and getting fired
00:53:25 Lori began questioning God and experiencing panic attacks
00:57:25 She began questioning further
01:00:00 The inequality of women
01:06:00 Experiencing panic attacks for three years straight
01:09:40 She was never told about anxiety or panic attacks until three years later
01:15:14 Microaggressions around women in the church
01:22:40 She ended up going to a mental hospital
01:26:15 She called the suicide hotline
01:32:04 Finding true peace away from the temple
01:35:00 The church has designed it for women to be trapped
01:42:00 Yoga - savasana
01:44:00 Statement from Sister Dennis
01:49:20 Key points of healing, growth, development in rebuilding
01:52:26 Seeking out new connections after leaving, real friends
02:02:10 Family Promise, housing for families
02:05:40 Challenges of rebuilding
02:08:50 Taking away the stigma of getting help
02:10:25 The joys of rebuilding
02:10:45 One of the great gifts of leaving the church


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