Ex-FLDS Member Reaction to a Polygamous Mother Looking For Her Daughter

[@user-foreverfree]

I know this girl. I feel so bad for her. She's been through a lot. For the years her mom was gone she was constantly told how awful her mom is, so I'm sure she's so confused right now. My parents were "sent away" as well and Ellie and I both lived in the same creeker orphanage. It was horrible, especially for the younger kids. It's tough as a kid, having no one around who cares about you at all.

[@mrsspeech]

So sorry.

[@China-Clay]

A creeker orphanage? This would be a good idea for an episode. I am so sorry you had to go through that ♥️♥️

[@user-foreverfree]

@@China-Clay Thank you! That would be a good episode.

[@TeresaBranham]

I’m so sorry you had to experience that, I can’t even begin to imagine how all of you kids were made to feel.

[@cherylmockotr]

As an outsider, I cannot fathom how this arbitrary treatment of children is not the line that gets crossed that informs EVERY member that they're in an abusive cult! Warren is so focused on the adults he wants to punish/control that he doesn't consider the collateral damage to the children. Possibly because there are so many, he seems to think of them as a group of objects rather than individuals. It's the most revealing aspect of his sick, evil mind. I do NOT know why God allows children to be born in to such situations, but he does, all over the world. Even so, I also know he knows each one by name and cherishes each one individually. You are all survivors due to the unique gifts God strengthens you with, even those who continue living in the cult. I pray for you all ever since discovering this channel and learning this cult still exists in modern times.

[@angelclaire100]

I watched the interview. I thought the reporter did a great job and was very respectful. The strength and kindness that radiated from the mother was palpable. I’m praying for her.

[@melaniebrown1245]

I lost my baby last year from a late miscarriage... I blame myself even though I know it wasnt. I can't imagine the mental toll if someone I thought was next to God saying it was my fault and I was a murderer.

[@denisehayes2298]

It is not your fault, my dear. I've suffered 3 miscarriages and it's hard and can be devastating. But it is by no means, your fault. I'm sorry you had to go through that. It WILL be okay. God bless you, Jesus is with you my love.

[@sarahcunniffe4678]

Your compassion flows through the screen, inspiring others to understand.

[@mrsspeech]

Do you suggest that these mothers file papers as soon as they leave instead of waiting?

[@suzannerijpma9814]

I just wanted to tell you I think it's amazing that you keep spreading stories. It must br so hard and frustration to hear everything. But I think your channel is so important for spreading awareness!

[@vjs4539]

Elizabeth's husband is the brother of shem Fischer, the guy you had on another video

[@daileeholm9115]

I know this woman she was a sweetheart and a second cousin to my Mom. I can hardly watch stuff like this, knowing that my Mom is still there with my beautiful younger sisters believing in Warren Jeff's.

[@kannakanina6552]

Thank you for sharing and for advocating for the humanity of people and their families!

[@crazymema23]

I find it interesting Rulon chose the sisters before they kicked the father out

[@kathypatterson4630]

I haven't seen you two for quite a while. It's good to see you!

[@cathy26]

Y’all might want to check your mic settings because Sam sounds weirdly echoey but Melissa sounds fine

[@TheCrummyArtist]

Yeah Melissa sounds fine but Sam sounds like two different tones was coming out of each of my headset? Like a tiny bit of a "autotune" sound. Not sure if that is helpful.

[@cicelyb8229]

I’m originally from Idaho. Have many Mormon loved ones in Utah. It wasn’t until I listened to the Bundyville podcast that I started to understand about the different LDS or FLDS groups in southern Idaho. Check out that podcast when you have a chance.

[@idonttiptoe1519]

I love this story! Thank you for looking into this. Her interviews were so interesting. I want to throw in another comment stating that Melissa's audio has seemed off the past couple videos. Is it just me?

[@hopeandb]

No, it’s hard to listen to

[@powderandpaint14]

I think so too.

[@chelsea-lewis]

I noticed it too. There’s some strange echo going on. I hear it in both of their mics, but it’s louder on Melissa’s. It’s distracting.

[@GrowingUpinPolygamy]

We are trying to figure out what is going on with our audio. We have tried so many tests and adjusted it so many times, but something is going on. We are hoping it will be better this next video! So sorry!

[@sickofitallization]

As one of the evil outsiders, it blows my mind to think that any group of people, regardless of if they were born into it, would allow a group of men to dictate their lives in this way. It's sad

[@OriSnori]

The most honest are also the ones who can cause the biggest problems by not lying for the religion.

[@RichardTaterDay1]

Thank you so much for everything you do! You are true heroes!

[@e.s._berry]

You were just mentioned in 'Growing up in Scientology' live stream. Aaron is a good guy! Just a heads up!

[@merricat3025]

I used to watch him, but I as having my doubts if he is a good guy now. Good, he exposes COS, but good guy.? He seems like he likes applause and you don't want on his bad side.

[@meomy29]

I had a miscarriage 25-1/2 years ago. I still grieve.

[@shirlzitting647]

Timer 4:00 The original Idaho group is the Bill Roundy group, or rather family, in the small farming community of Monteview. Bill was her father (I think). He joined the Priesthood group in the 50's I think (renamed FLDS in the 1980's by Rulon Jeffs). Bill had 7 wives. There are now a bunch of ex-flds in Idaho, but I think most of them are farther North around(y) Bonner's Ferry, to be near Winston Blackmore's Creston Canada group or family. But to this day, the priesthood group is the FLDS (vs the church group: LDS), which the FLDS priesthood has now had many breakaways since the FLDS name was added in the 1980's for legal protection, as all the lawsuits got underway by the splitoffs/"apostates", as the Jeffs were in the throws of apostasy themselves (sex crimes) and subsequent criminal charges by the state. So this is a synopsis basically delineating the difference between the Priesthood vs the Church ever since the 1890 manifesto and the subsequent formation of the polygamy fundamentalists ("the priesthood"). In the dealings of God with man, there are 3 entities, in order of heirarchy: 1. The Priesthood or authority of God, with a Council of 7, and 70 Sanhedrin. 2. The Church or people of God, with a Council of 3 presidents and 12 apostles. 3. The Kingdom or world power of God, with a Council of 50. .

[@onebigteddybear]

How do you know he had 7 wives?

[@shirlzitting647]

@@onebigteddybear My younger brother was part of their family, and it was widely known that her father Bill Roundy has married 7 woman all at the same time. It was also said by the leaders that this was a fulfillment of a Bible prophesy that "7 women shall take hold of one man": Isaiah 4:1 KJV: And in that day seven women shall take hold of one man, saying, We will eat our own bread, and wear our own apparel: only let us be called... .

[@lijohnyoutube101]

I just can’t wrap my head around this. How does a human believe such brainwashing nonsense?!?

[@onebigteddybear]

@@lijohnyoutube101 It's quite easy for people to believe whatever their peers believe. And when you believe you salvation depends on it, you're willing to make any sacrifice.

[@shirlzitting647]

@@onebigteddybear Same as mine.

[@vjs4539]

The "priesthood group " is what the FLDS group was called when Bill roundy joined. Then later on they became known as FLDS.

[@andreaschadeck5596]

I know this channel is focused more on the FLDS experience, but you have both shared your faith journeys along the way. I wonder if you have a reaction to the news that the LDS church has been fined millions and is still under investigation by the IRS? It’s quite the story, but I haven’t seen it on the mainstream news. I’m glad the little girl was found and I hope she will have counselling to get through her experience. ❤

[@GrowingUpinPolygamy]

We go back and forth on how much LDS content or not we should put on this channel, and for now we are just going to try and stay in the polygamy realm. The LDS and Post LDS communities can get very hostile towards one another, and we want to avoid that all together. =)

[@andreaschadeck5596]

@@GrowingUpinPolygamy I don’t blame you. It’s a touchy subject I’m sure.

[@Mamatoamitowarrior]

Any plans on reaching out to Carolyn Jessop for a chat? Did Sam ever meet Merril or Betty while in Short Creek? Carolyn's books are so amazing! All of her kids are so strong. Really enjoying your channel!

[@angelmage99]

There are a lot of FLDS families in Southeast Idaho. I live in the Pocatello area and I see them frequently in Winco and Joann. I work as a cashier and they don't care for conversation. You may get a friendly word or two from some, but others keep their lips tights.

[@werethewilsons]

I saw her interview and my heart just broke. So sick. Sam, does your family see your kids?

[@grannyvroomvroom2523]

Bountiful, BC, Canada is part of the Warren Jeffs group which has had the gocernment come down upon them for the pasf 2 decades which led to a split wuthin the Bountiful group.

[@pamelavargas6811]

The Human Mind Can Be Powerless Against Other Human Minds😢

[@elisemarie4894]

Love listening to you guys but I have a very hard time hearing Sam even with my volume up all the way. If there is anyway to increase him volume somehow? It would be great! Hope you don’t take offense, just some feedback and I have to stand within a foot of my speaker to hear him. 😅

[@GrowingUpinPolygamy]

So sorry about that! I think we have it fixed for this next video. Our sound is a constant battle haha, but we are working on it!

[@skyjust828]

I believe my grand mother's father was a "leftover" polygamist. They changed the law in 1893 there were still many polygamist my grandma (along with many other 2nd 3rd wives) & children were sent to colonies such as Colorado City. My grandma only saw her father once or twice a year. When she was 15 or 16 she finally got sent to Logan to live with her Dad. Soon after she 🤔I think eloped. All this is fuzzy she told much to my children's father but never to us (he my children's father was not LDS he was & is a biker) My mom is Dallon Oaks cousin so she did genealogy on her mother's side, it was easier because they come from a first wife. I suspect that Hyrum oaks was polygamist, because he only spent 3 months a year with the family. Mom said "long enough to beat the 13 children & get great grandma pregnant. I'm looking into genealogy where things get fuzzy between 1890 & 19teens

[@absolutelynot1711]

Coukd you say a ball park of what years it was on top of stating time by what person was leading?

[@GrowingUpinPolygamy]

I will try to do a better job of that in the future. =)

[@absolutelynot1711]

@@GrowingUpinPolygamy omg thank you so much for replying!

[@elizas3249]

Audio has a little bit of reverb, fyi.

[@cathyrawlins702]

So why aren't the current leaders of the FDLS being arrested for sex trafficking of minors? I do not understand why our socieity won't stand up for children and women who are in such abusive situations. Freedom of religion is one thing, but deliberately hurting children is another and this should be stopped!

[@user-foreverfree]

Because only recently have new leaders been coming out of the woodwork. We had a while there where everyone was free of that but of course, someone had to mess it up again..

[@cathyrawlins702]

@@user-foreverfree Huh?

[@user-foreverfree]

@Cathy Rawlins Such a long story.. After the UO mess, all of the leaders kind of just disappeared and everyone was evicted and moved out of town. Only now, we have Heleman gathering everyone who will follow and we're once again losing our families to that bs.

[@s.c.2424]

I feel like the govt tip toes with religious groups. Heck, they're organizing marriages in the IBLP and no one bats an eye.

[@s.c.2424]

​@@user-foreverfreethat made absolutely no sense.

[@lamarchickk]

If they don't get people join, or have babies, what will happen when to many members die off? that will be interesting to see

[@GrowingUpinPolygamy]

They are going to have to reinstate marriages soon or else they will disappear completely.

[@sweetlorikeet]

Have you read Rachel Jeffs' book "Breaking Free"? I'd love to hear your thoughts on it!

[@kg3185]

Priest River is in what would be considered North Idaho. There really isn't an "East Idaho." You have the northern panhandle and southern Idaho.

[@rufjes]

Isnt Twin Falls/Rexburg etc considered East Idaho?

[@ashleydanielson3222]

@@rufjessoutheast Idaho

[@mrsspeech]

Can you post this pictures so we can post on Facebook? Flooding FB may help.

[@monicamacneille3372]

I imagine you don't have control over the ads that are shown during your video, but I thought I should let you know what ads I'm being shown. I'm 21 minutes into the video and have been shown two ads for a church. I just skipped them but now I wish I'd paid more attention to which churches they were for... anyone else seeing these ads?

[@pippilangkous5089]

No, I got an ad from an electronic store. But in our country we rarely have ads from churches.

[@MsFitz134]

I didn't get a church either. KZbin has an algorithm that tries to pick ads they think you'll be interested in based on your location and viewing history (it's not great at this but it tries). So if you see ads for churches it's likely because this church is running a campaign specific to the area where you live (or where your VPN says you're located), or because KZbin sees that you watch a lot of religion based content. For example: I live in Utah but many of my YT ads are for lawyers in Colorado, because I watch a lot of true crime content and my VPN says I'm in Denver.

[@anacrea3931]

I watch an exmormon channel that has said people report often that they get LDS church ads on their videos. I think the ad algorithm sees that you're watching content around religion and serves ads that are similar.

[@kcstill3108]

Mine had an ad for the LDS.

[@mienafriggstad3360]

Nope; I'm in 🇨🇦; getting adds for car companys and meal kits.

[@deniseyweesy]

It occurs to me that Warren Jeffs is a real life Bergermeister Meisterberger. ( Santa Claus is Coming to Town)

[@laura_saurusrex]

If you guys ever need feel good news east Idaho news does a secret Santa giveaway to people who need it and it's always a good happy cry lol

[@williamjessop1996]

do you think lyle Jeffs was just following warrens directives or do you think like I do that he abused the power he had

[@user-foreverfree]

I think he abused the power he had. I haven't met anyone who shares that view. I was called into his office a lot and he was horrible. He also sent my parents away because he was angry at my sister and I. Obviously gave them a different reason for it though

[@vjs4539]

Lyle called my friend in to see him one day. He started bitching at her for all these things he'd heard about her. Lyle was a few minutes into his rant before he mentioned her name, only he called her by a name that wasn't her. Turned out he had called in the wrong woman. She had a name similar to the person that Lyle had heard the rumors about.

[@user-foreverfree]

@@vjs4539 Oh that's awkward

[@mrldr1595]

avocados 😮

[@flutterbybird13]

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