In this episode, Sam (an ex-FLDS polygamous community member) and Melissa dive into Season 19, Episode 4 of Sister Wives. They break down the tension between Kody and his adult children, exploring how his ego and pride are preventing him from mending these important relationships. Sam and Melissa provide their unique insights, drawing from their own experiences growing up in polygamous and LDS communities, and discuss the emotional struggles that come with family separation, pride, and broken communication. Join us for an honest reaction and deep discussion on the complexities of family dynamics in plural marriage! 00:00:00 Sister Wives Season 19 Episode 4: Family Tensions Explode 00:02:42 Cody's Family Dynamics and Ego Struggles 00:05:37 Tensions Rise at Thanksgiving with Cody and Robin 00:08:25 The Expectations of Polygamous Marriage in Fundamentalist Mormon Communities 00:11:21 Understanding First Love vs. True Love 00:14:02 Authenticity vs. Performance in Family Dynamics 00:16:54 Family Struggles and Emotional Boundaries 00:19:31 The Impact of Justifying Actions on Relationships 00:22:14 Cody's Struggles with Accountability and Relationships 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