Join Sam and Melissa as they dive into the world of Polygamy USA, exploring the practices and beliefs of the Centennial Park polygamous community. In this episode, they react to the show's portrayal of marriage within the group, discussing whether it's a true expression of love and commitment or a form of manipulation and control. With their unique insights and perspectives, Sam and Melissa provide thoughtful commentary on the complex dynamics at play. Don't miss this eye-opening discussion on the realities of polygamous life! Chapters: 00:00:00 - The Pressure of Purity Culture 00:02:50 - The Growth Phase 00:05:42 - Feeling Trapped in a Polygamous Marriage 00:08:35 - Understanding the Choice in Polygamy 00:11:34 - Ezra's Conflicting Desires 00:14:14 - Adjusting to Married Life 00:17:05 - The Awkwardness of Intimacy in a Purity Culture 00:19:41 - Lack of Education on Intimacy 00:22:45 - The Impact of Polygamy on Intimacy and Love 00:25:48 - Thank You for Being Here 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] --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/growingupinpolygamy/support