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Leaving LDS - Lindsay Helm - S1E15
Leaving LDS - Lindsay Helm - S1E15
Leaving LDS - Lindsay Helm - S1E15
Monday 8th August 2022
Lindsay Helm recounts her journey of leaving the LDS church and finding herself again on 'Speaking Up with Andrew Pledger'.
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Get the buttons here!Lindsay Helm: Reclaiming Identity After Leaving the LDS Church
Mormonism was giving me everything that I thought I wanted and needed, and I was willing to overlook the toxic things within the culture and within the doctrine and within the religion that would keep me just planted there because I couldn't admit that to myself.
Have you ever wondered how a single decision can change the course of your life? For Lindsay Helm, that moment came at thirteen when she converted to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (LDS). In this episode of 'Speaking Up with Andrew Pledger', Lindsay takes us through her decade-long journey within one of the world's most secretive religious organizations.
She opens up about the strict dress codes, behavior standards, and the immense pressure to conform that came with being a member of the LDS church. Despite the sense of community, Lindsay began to feel lost and questioned her beliefs. Her story is a powerful testament to the resilience needed to leave such an environment and find oneself again.
Through candid discussions, Lindsay reveals the challenges she faced in breaking away and the vital role of supportive resources and communities in her journey. She also talks about her memoir, 'Vixen', which chronicles her experiences and the healing process that followed. Lindsay's narrative emphasizes the importance of reclaiming one's agency and autonomy, offering hope to anyone facing similar struggles. Tune in to hear her inspiring journey of deconstruction and self-discovery.