When Your Sister Leaves the Mormon Church - Meggan & Julie O'Neal | Ep. 2144

In today's episode, sisters Meggan and Julie share what it was like growing up in a family of 14 children in a very strict Mormon household. They describe a home built around structure, obedience, and high expectations: early morning scripture study, strict rules, limited privacy, and constant pressure to represent the “ideal” Mormon family.

They each re-tell their own experiences growing up in this environment, and discuss why they found their relationship fractured for many years—then reveal how they re-kindled their relationship. They also each discuss their individual faith journeys and where they stand with their beliefs today.

Topics/themes include:

-Family dynamics

-Authority and control in the home

-Modesty and purity culture

-Perfectionism, shame and worthiness

-Faith transitions

Meggan is also the host of her own post-Mormon channel, Generally Unquotable, which can be found here.

This episode is a beautiful example of bridge building and unconditional love, and we are very grateful to Meggan and Julie for sharing their story with us.

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