In this eye-opening video, Sam, a former polygamist, delves into the world of reality TV by comparing the shows "My 5 Wives" and "Sister Wives." Drawing from personal experience and keen observation, Sam offers unique insights into the portrayals of polygamous lifestyles on television. Discover the similarities, differences, and hidden truths behind these popular series as Sam separates reality from entertainment. Whether you're a fan of the shows or curious about polygamy, this comparison will provide a fascinating perspective you won't want to miss. Link for Amazon wishlist for the Short Creek Dream Center: https://a.co/f2fQHiT 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 - Similarities and Differences in Religious Backgrounds 00:04:52 - The Structure of Leadership in Different Mormon Groups 00:09:50 - Complex Emotions within a Polygamous Family 00:14:37 - Responsibilities in a Polygamous Family 00:19:49 - The Challenges of being an Empty Nester 00:24:29 - The Complexity of Polygamous Relationships 00:29:30 - Eviction from the Community 00:34:25 - The Shocking Twist 00:39:19 - Serving a Mission 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