Join Sam, who left a polygamous community at 18, and his wife Melissa, raised in the LDS/Mormon tradition, as they react to the popular TV show "My 5 Wives." With their unique backgrounds and personal experiences, Sam and Melissa provide insightful commentary and share their perspectives on the portrayal of polygamous life in the show. Don't miss their honest reactions, thoughtful discussions, and the fascinating comparison between their real-life experiences and the TV drama. Subscribe for more content on life after polygamy, personal stories, and engaging discussions! 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 Chapters: 00:00:00 - The challenges of loving and liking multiple wives 00:05:14 - Different Paths in the Same Religion 00:10:37 - The Influence of Religious Beliefs on Birth Control 00:15:40 - Tattoos in the FLDS community 00:20:58 - Family Dynamics and Transition 00:26:19 - The Relationship Between the Wives 00:31:32 - The Connection in Polygamist Relationships 00:36:47 - Strengthening Family Bonds 00:41:51 - The Power of Love and Healing 00:47:20 - Growing Up in Polygamy and Reacting to Viewer Suggestions 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] PO BOX 753072 Las Vegas, NV 89136 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/growingupinpolygamy/support