Farm Life, First Crushes & Hard Work | Charles F. Zitting Ep. 3

In Episode 3 of From the Journal of Charles F. Zitting, we continue reading from his self-written autobiography and dive deeper into his early life growing up in rural Utah.

In this chapter, Charles shares what day-to-day life looked like working on farms—raising animals, learning responsibility at a young age, and developing a strong work ethic that would shape the rest of his life. He also opens up about more personal moments, including early crushes and what it was like navigating youth within a strict religious environment.

As we read his words, we reflect on how these experiences compare to what we lived growing up in Mormon and fundamentalist Mormon communities—where hard work, family roles, and expectations were deeply ingrained from a young age.

This episode highlights a more human side of his story—showing not just the faith, but the everyday life, emotions, and experiences that helped shape who he became.

If you’re interested in:

Mormon upbringing and rural Utah life

Farm life, responsibility, and work ethic

LDS culture and youth experiences

Real-life stories from inside Mormon and FLDS communities

Personal journals and firsthand accounts

This series gives you a rare, inside look—told entirely in his own words.

Follow along as we continue through the life of Charles F. Zitting, one chapter at a time.

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