There should be more awareness how a extreme religious upbringing could scar someone for life.
@izzyelise68244 жыл бұрын
Facts
@LetsBeClear874 жыл бұрын
I’m 33 and barely starting to move past it
@williambuck56174 жыл бұрын
some people just should not have kids or power over another person ever. religion is not the problem anything can and would be used by these types of people to try to control others. what sad is this turns so many away from a way of life that if applied to life the way its meant to be could rid us of most all our problems and make the earth into heaven.
@srso46604 жыл бұрын
@@LetsBeClear87 I'm 45 and just awakened to the fact that I was raised in a cult. I have siblings that won't speak to me because I was questioning the church, they actually blocked me on their phones. Religion, especially one like the LDS church, just tears families apart. I hope there will soon be a time where past members (victims) of this cultish religion can sue for the damage it's caused in their lives.
@barbarabritschgi76344 жыл бұрын
@@williambuck5617 of course manipulation and abuse is to blame on the people! But I think we should talk more frankly about what aspects make any religion such a sutable tool to control peoples minds and lives!
@2006glg3 жыл бұрын
As someone who grew up in a cult/extremely religious household, I am so impressed that their parents realized and told them their beliefs were wrong. I left cult I was raised in in the year 1997. I'm now 42. Nobody else in my family has seen the light - nobody. It's very .... lonely....to be in a family where the world is upside down all the time and you're the only one with a proper sense of reality and reality orientation. And the word she used - fairytales - was just perfect.
@ijustneedmyself3 жыл бұрын
I'm glad you got out, but I'm sad your family didn't. That's unfortunately to be expected. I hope you've made friends who you can consider your chosen family.
@chloekit48612 жыл бұрын
Are you in touch with your family?
@elliebean51234 жыл бұрын
I love the way that this was edited so we could see both of their facial expressions at the same time as they talk through it all
@elisesimone0224 жыл бұрын
I’m really happy I found this video. I’m going through this right now. And ppl on the outside don’t seem to realize that leaving a belief system is one of the hardest “break ups” there is. It’s a different kind of grief, different kind of scariness. Different kind of “finding yourself again”. Different kind of heart break. Never to discredit or devalue other traumas. But there needs to be more discussion about this.
@TheSkinDeep4 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much Elise, we are so happy you found this video as well ❤️
@juleslu84033 жыл бұрын
Elise, the Richard Dawkins Foundation offers practical support for people like. i wish you all the best on your journey 💜
@kameeleon323 жыл бұрын
There was SO MUCH MORE said in their silent stares to each other than was said verbally. The connection they share is so tangible, as a Dad it pulls at my heartstrings to see and understand it.
@dandelionkisss3 жыл бұрын
That “If you weren’t related, would you be friends” question is a rough one.
@chloger4 жыл бұрын
Two of the most thoughtful, insightful people, and how brave to sit down and have such an intimate conversation like this in front of people & cameras. Thank you both for your vulnerability and strength ♥️
@xosimplyleah4 жыл бұрын
Couldn't have said it better myself!
@xXSlowKillOverdoseXx4 жыл бұрын
Leaving mormonism is hard. I went through it a few years ago with My brother. We share that bond. It's so hard, You feel like your life is breaking apart, especially if You actually believed everything. But theres always light at the end of the tunnel once you process everything. It's good to think about eveyrhting the church taught us, cause out of the painful things there were also some very good and beautiful teachings about love and friendship. I appreciate those to this day. Sending love to all the exmormons out there. It's not your fault and don't let them ever make you think it is. Because believe me, they Will try. You can be the greatest person ever just being yourself and without the permission or validation of any organization. Just be the best version of you
@annajensen674 жыл бұрын
I left christianity one year ago, and you're right, it feels like your life is breaking apart. I felt so lost in the world, and I still do sometimes. And I felt guilty. Guilty for giving up on my faith, turning my back on God, and guilty for betraying my fellow christians. We were supposed to save the world together, and instead I gave in and became a part of the world. I was so afraid to tell other christians that I'd lost my faith, and I didn't understand why I was afraid, cause I knew my friends would still be my friends regardless of what I believed. But now I can see that I was avoiding my own shame and guilt. I feel better today. There is so much more to life and to who you are as a person than your religious beliefs. So even though you feel like everything you have falls apart when your beliefs fall apart, just be patient. There is more to you than your faith. You are a whole person without God (or whatever you have decided to turn away from), and you'll find your place in the world. Big hugs to anyone who reads this and needs a hug
@TheSkinDeep4 жыл бұрын
@@annajensen67 This is beautiful thank you Anna
@acharich4 жыл бұрын
Sigh, sadly this is what happens when people add or take away from God's true Word.. 😕
@aliceshannon52464 жыл бұрын
how do you know they were morman?
@marieklawitter39274 жыл бұрын
AliceShannon they mention EFY a few times in the video, which is a youth-oriented seminar of the LDS church
@Pleunpleun4 жыл бұрын
Somehow I would have guessed that Alexa was named Parker, and Parker was named Alexa.
@liloa32224 жыл бұрын
I want more of these two! I love their dynamic and relationship. I want to know more of their story
@emmie1714 жыл бұрын
Same!!
@alskjflah4 жыл бұрын
Same, I am curious of what specific religion it was and how they left. I find myself speculating and that's not fair.
@doriepierre83654 жыл бұрын
@@alskjflah They were Mormons
@kw15354 жыл бұрын
Yasss maybe Mormon stories podcast!
@user-qc9bl8oe8p4 жыл бұрын
@@doriepierre8365 what does it means?
@Badjuju24 жыл бұрын
It is such a niche struggle to go though, leaving the mormon church, and it is really hard to find people who are going through the same thing. Most people don't understand. Thank you for this video
@acharich4 жыл бұрын
📝💭
@atme75134 жыл бұрын
Jimmy snow has a channel on YT. Hes an ex mormon.
@atme75134 жыл бұрын
Also, ex mormon subreddit
@atme75134 жыл бұрын
Take care
@Badjuju24 жыл бұрын
At Me I love Jimmy Snow!!
@zram19974 жыл бұрын
I have seven brothers and I'm the only one who left. So I made up two imaginary sisters that also left. My best friend knows about this and sometimes I mention them to her conversationally, just like if they were real, and it cheers me up a bit.
@clementeen4 жыл бұрын
They love eachother so much, damn it both so mature and just real not fake and boring. Love these two siblings and wish the best for them both 💗
@jadinreeves48863 жыл бұрын
I grew up a jehovah's witness and then left when I wad 17. I'm 23 now and in the past year I learned about what religious trauma is. Growing up like that has a huge negative impact on someone.
@samanthasunshine19253 жыл бұрын
I grew up 7th day Adventist. Religious trauma is real and man did they scar the hell outta me. Trust I know how you feel.
@joycomesinthemorning67213 жыл бұрын
Same grew up Jehovah witness my mom put me in foster care at the direction of the “brothers” because I was a “bad association “ to the other kids in the Kingdom Hall little did they know it was because I was molested for years at the hands of elders kids in the Hall and it made me promiscuous at a young age I was broken by the fact mom picked the hall over her children
@Paigedh17762 жыл бұрын
@@joycomesinthemorning6721I was raised a JW, too. I’m so, so sorry for what they did to you. No part of it was your fault. That organization was made to fail you, but I’m so sorry your mother did too. ❤
@beefyoweefy674 жыл бұрын
I wish more people talked about how leaving the religion you grew up in can affect you. It can be so devastating and isolating but ultimately so worth it in the end.
@AnjolaoluwaOlaifa4 жыл бұрын
I think I cried more than Parker did while watching..I sniffed along with them so much. This is so pure and beautiful and I really love watching deep conversations like this❤️
@alanarzate934 жыл бұрын
These conversations are so important for everyone to have it really is amazing when humanity tries understand each other instead of fighting one another
@TheSkinDeep4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for following us ❤️
@TheSkinDeep Жыл бұрын
Update: Lex (on the right) they/them. Parker (on the left) she/her.
@samlew18064 жыл бұрын
I love the and but... sometimes I feel we need a little bit of a back story
@BlueCysStudios4 жыл бұрын
They grew up mormon
@ThaMobstarr4 жыл бұрын
But then again I like to have to puzzle the story together on my own. But even if then, I don't think that we need the whole story. Not everyone feels comfortable sharing it, even if it's in a show about intimate questions.
@ashleyzombik95984 жыл бұрын
They give a short back story int he description of the video.
@frankiedominguez18723 жыл бұрын
@@BlueCysStudios Where does it specifically say they were Mormon?
@BM__84 жыл бұрын
Goddayum, it’s only just recently occurred to me that I could be harbouring some religious trauma due to my upbringing in the LDS church. Thank you for releasing this!
@chrissymoss5144 жыл бұрын
I'd love to know what their journey has been, right from the beginning. This was incredibly touching and their deep respect and love for one another was clearly shown.
@beepboopbeeep-p8t4 жыл бұрын
I prefer Having a relationship with God while not going to church where people have turned it toxic🚶🏽♂️
@iamthegodyouseekiamthegody33874 жыл бұрын
You are not in fact ever going to have a relationship with god. Only with your own imagination.
@teagan.mp45614 жыл бұрын
Iamthegodyouseek Iamthegodyouseek imagine trying this hard to offend people lmao. get a better hobby from someone who also doesn’t believe in god but respects other people’s right to xx
@iamthegodyouseekiamthegody33874 жыл бұрын
@@teagan.mp4561 so just because you are ok with people indoctrinating/brainwashing children I should be ok with it too? Sorry that you less invested in the prevention of abuse than I am but no I will not stop calling out religion for the organized physical mental and intellectual abuse that it perpetrates on those we should most protect.
@teagan.mp45614 жыл бұрын
Iamthegodyouseek Iamthegodyouseek literally this person is saying they have a relationship with god outside of organised religion. so what exactly are you trying to tell this person? they already don’t do what you’re trying to prevent them from doing? i fully agree that organised religion is full of abuse and manipulation, no one here is disagreeing with that statement. it’s still a persons right to believe what they want to believe within themselves, as long as it doesn’t affect how they treat others.
@itsyoursalvationyolo4 жыл бұрын
A relationship with God is the church. The question us what god and what do you know of God
@juliekuvakos89244 жыл бұрын
It's amazing how much religious/spiritual trauma can affect a persons entire well being. I am still on the road to recovery from it and might be for a long time. So cool to see this beautiful conversation on KZbin!
@anniemiller71104 жыл бұрын
I lost my sister April of 2019 and this absolutely made me cry. I would give anything in the world to have a conversation like this with her.
@TheSkinDeep4 жыл бұрын
We are sending you our deepest sympathies to you and your family. Thank you for watching this episode.
@Zoe_Langa4 жыл бұрын
I'm so sorry for your loss. I hope you're doing better❤
@panditadata4 жыл бұрын
😰
@user-zn6xk9bm7k4 жыл бұрын
What gorgeous people - I wish them both a future that allows them to grow into the people they want to and deserve to be.
@crystalgrace76434 жыл бұрын
Pop
@emikotagahushi9414 жыл бұрын
This was beautiful. The way they see each other in such a loving and respectful light is so sweet. 😭
@carrie51364 жыл бұрын
As an ex-Mormon that grew up in the church and served a mission, I feel this. I still don’t know how long it will take me to “get over” it. For 25 years I thought it was true and so many of my opinions and life choices reflected that. I wish I could have an open conversation about it with my siblings, but I don’t see that ever happening now that I’m “lost”.
@kaykamayy4 жыл бұрын
I wrote you a huge response, but got nervous someone would attack me in the comments or misunderstand what I was trying to say. But I just wanted to say I’m sorry your family is treating you like you are “lost”. You are not lost. There is no worse feeling than feeling like people are looking down on you or think poorly of you. I obviously don’t know you, but I hope your family comes around and is open to listening.
@CL-fs3kt4 жыл бұрын
How does the Mormon church work? As far as leaving? Do they shun you?
@MissK_Tjimune4 жыл бұрын
@@CL-fs3kt from what I have read and videos I have watched, that tends to be the case with many people. If I am not mistaken, I think that there is a guy who left the mormon church in Jubilee’s “do all atheists think a like” and he shares what his experience was like. Maybe that will give you more insight.
@synroyale41554 жыл бұрын
Anyone else feel like there is alot not being said here???
@queenvic834 жыл бұрын
Like what? Curious...
@90MysteriumFascinans4 жыл бұрын
queenvic83 probably about just how horrible their childhood was, and what all happened to them
@MandaLari4444 жыл бұрын
I agree
@AnnettePapa3 жыл бұрын
Apparently it’s about leaving Mormonism.
@WrldTravl24 жыл бұрын
Parker is such an endearing human ❤️ What a joy. Thank you both for sharing your beautiful selves with us!
@asiamonae44834 жыл бұрын
Why am I instantly in love with them!!! Oh my God I just want to know them talk to them be unconditionally friends with them & squeeze hug them soo tight & give them so much love!!!!!
@mioxio20513 жыл бұрын
Because, you can feel their pain...
@PostedForYou4 жыл бұрын
I love that these two women are completely different but beautiful in their own way
@mitsim4 жыл бұрын
People are saying that the girls left their religion, but from the intro information, it sounds like the entire family left.
@olive4naito4 жыл бұрын
It's a bit different from people who have to go it alone I imagine.
@julietmjk3 жыл бұрын
@@olive4naito exactly! and i couldn’t get the part how their family explained them and said “yeah, all the things you’ve believed and you’ve been told were lies. we’re leaving the church.” since they didn’t give detailed information about their parents’ situation. on the other hand, it’s hard to guess how their parents decided to leave probably at the age of 30+. because i don’t think it was a sudden decision and they probably have planned it beforehand. but if they have in that way and if they’ve already known the fact about the religion why did they make their kids go to those schools (or those religious courses idk how to mention it) and believe in that religion.
@nicoleonfeels4 жыл бұрын
I love the deep conversations that revolve around touchy subjects. Thinking about adding this game to my collection along with my wnrs deck!
@katarinak54864 жыл бұрын
I didn't understand what they went through. But I can't explain how much I admire their courage and maturity, their closeness and honesty and above everything the way they are able to have such a meaningful conversation, deep and raw.
@jeannielikeinabottle4 жыл бұрын
These sisters are so brave and I'm proud of them
@Tangocharlie9994 жыл бұрын
It scares me to love someone so much ...not knowing what life would be without them!
@KBlocker294 жыл бұрын
I grew up in a very religious household and the experience wasn’t great so I wonder what they’ve been through. I hope they find peace and happiness and grow together.
@daciadrummond19824 жыл бұрын
The bond they share is beautiful. The relationship they have is amazing. I love how honest they are with each other. I love the fact that they are friends as well as sisters.
@DreamCatcherSince1994 жыл бұрын
I feel this deeply and have experienced this in non-denominational christian culture. I have left and life has been SO different and for the best honestly. It’s a hard realization when you come to terms that your life wasn’t yours fully, but there is also a newfound freedom to explore and heal from any trauma that you might have experienced. Takes time though, especially if you lived most of your life in it. Hearing their stories is healing. ❤️
@TheSkinDeep4 жыл бұрын
This is beautiful, thank you for sharing ❤️
@liliybugg11534 жыл бұрын
I just stumbled across this and man did I fell in love with their bond. Very different but oh sooo tight. I would love to hear more about them ❤️
@harmonious1114 жыл бұрын
This was amazing to watch. The way they communicate seems so effective. Very empathetic towards each other and you can sense that they genuinely love each other. I wish them peace and healing ❤️❤️
@luna1278954 жыл бұрын
What a beautiful conversation! They're so mature about what they've lived
@hiruniliyanage2836 Жыл бұрын
still coming here after two years. :')
@julietmjk4 жыл бұрын
i don’t exactly know how to describe it but they speak so sincerly and clearly about their feeling and their choices. they express how they feel and what they think tactfully but most importantly so accurately. i’ve been trying to be in that way and practise it for so long because i find it so helpful when it comes to having conversations with people. in the past i always found myself either being so tactful that i can’t say how i personally feel or being so accurate but breaking other’s hearts. seeing it that visible makes me rethink about it.
@eurojack444 жыл бұрын
Love this. I left the same religious tradition they did and their experience feels so similar to mine. They’re definitely not alone!
@mypathunfolding4 жыл бұрын
What a beautifully raw conversation between siblings.
@kbear23143 жыл бұрын
this world really just chews us up and spits us out. and once we're all chewed up, we just have to...figure out how to be a functioning human. our relationships are so so important. hold your loved ones close and try and be tender with yourself.
@cestmoi57023 жыл бұрын
Beautifully said. Especially about being tender with ourselves.
@Bryan-iy9nk4 жыл бұрын
I just want to thank these sisters for sharing. This made me cry so much and really look at the relationship I have with my sibling. Much love and peace to you both!
@eileenmorris34644 жыл бұрын
These two sisters are so sweet, supportive, and love each other so profoundly. It's beautiful to witness.
@reydelgado41774 жыл бұрын
They mentioned EFY.. I left the Mormon church years ago too. I can really relate to both of you
@andilemthethwa33013 жыл бұрын
Same same
@Jojo-cl6pe4 жыл бұрын
Aw, Parker seems so sweet!
@luis.bermudes4 жыл бұрын
I am so happy that I saw this and now I feel more connectes, just like... as a whole. Thank you for this amazing project.
@MsMayer-jx8jy4 жыл бұрын
When I grow up and be a mom, I would never let religion control my children. I wanna give them the free will God has given us in the first place. I'll teach them pure love for everyone around 'em. 🙏
@jusletursoulglobaby4 жыл бұрын
if you were raised in a religious community, you more than likely would feel different. it's easy not being in that kind of world and not having that kind of upbringing to say what you wrote. there is a key part where the sister talks about how her religion, despite leaving, influenced her major, activities, etc. it is your foundation and freely allowing your children to go outside of that, when you firmly believe in something.... makes no sense. in the same way, you as whatever belief system u have u say you would NEVER let your kids be controlled by religion. that's guided by whatever it is you believe in.
@bee45904 жыл бұрын
There's a documentary that is almost the exact situation at 12:30 with twin brothers. It's called "Tell Me Who I Am"
@cestmoi57023 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I will search for it!
@AtheaBlessHPanes4 жыл бұрын
The amount of respect these 2 have for each othe is adorable.
@lifesgood83683 жыл бұрын
From a sister with a sister that could benefit possibly from this experience, I send you both so much love and respect❤️🌺🙌
@nakayla014 жыл бұрын
Wish I could hug them both. Beautiful relationship. Beautiful conversation. Wish them both the best in life.
@amilliev.61314 жыл бұрын
The little :"rooh putin" I felt that deeply as a french person
@flowersafeheart4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing your beautiful and genuine close-knit sibling bond with the world. Not close to my sister anymore. The sorta bond in this video is something priceless to treasure.
@FandZ234 жыл бұрын
My sibs & I had a similar upbringing - it's completely damaged not only our relationship with one another, but affected almost everyone in our individual lives. We all struggle in diff. areas; I was the only sibling out of the 3x who chose to break away from the religious cult our parents raised us in & the only one who sought therapy. Our "parents" are still loyal to their "church" vs. their own children; unfortunately even in instances where there is severe abuse the manipulative control over one's mind (especially being born into a situation) is very hard to remove oneself from. Even as a child you know when something isn't right. Thank you so much for creating this content as there is little to no information/resources available for survivors due to the control and secrecy aspects; I hope to eventually expose the corruption and scamming involved with these types of "organizations."
@TheSkinDeep4 жыл бұрын
Than you so much for sharing parts of your story with us, if you ever need a platform to have a conversation with a loved one, let us know :)
@FandZ234 жыл бұрын
@@TheSkinDeep Thank you so much, it would be a true honor; I'll always keep the hope alive that one day my sibs will find the strength in them to no longer participate in their "church." To everyone who is interested in cults (I was born into a cult version of Santeria) please be very careful as like with many extremes there are always people looking to take advantage of others especially when they are desperate or are dealing with health issues. A lot of videos (even on KZbin) are shared by complete scam/con artists; religion can be a beautiful thing but sadly a lot of people make it ugly.
@flowersafeheart4 жыл бұрын
💜 I'm so sorry you went through what sounds like indescribable pain. Wishing you so much peace and continued healing and acknowledging your bravery for finding your own voice and path. 💜
@FandZ234 жыл бұрын
@@flowersafeheart ty so much for your kind words, so thoughtful of you.
@flowersafeheart4 жыл бұрын
@@FandZ23 You're welcome. Take care! 🌿
@lilleygallagher46144 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing your relationship and perspective and stories and love for each other in an open and honest way. You are both such inspiring people.
@eagillum4 жыл бұрын
Me and my sister were talking about this last week. It's really hitting home how many friendships we lost because of leaving our faith and going to university. My former girlfriends have kicked me out of their lives instead of following me out. My best friend went even more extreme into it. When you're young, you have so many bonding experiences in common with a certain set of people that forge your identity, and as adults when it's harder to make friends, you want to return to the comfort of those younger carefree days, but you can't. As an agnostic adult, you really have to be conscious about surrounding yourself with the kinds of people you actually want in your life, instead of just being surrounding with a defacto community.
@itssj9744 жыл бұрын
I also grew up in a strictly religious household. I didn't realize how enmeshed my religious upbringing had become with my sense of identity until I was almost 21. It took me some time to break that mentality down in a way that worked out for me, so I could allow myself to actually *live* I completely understand where these two girls are coming from.
@shenicesmith35864 жыл бұрын
Short testimony : my parents are christian and immediately i was too . but it wasnt until i discovered Jesus for myself that i truly built a relationship with Christ , before that i sat in church but i still didnt know Jesus it was like sitting in hospital but still beelding because i had not met the doctor for myself its not about religion its about a relationship and because of my personal relationship with Jesus i have the desire to be in church and worship him JESUS LOVES YOU he proved his Love by dying on the cross for your sins
@itssj9744 жыл бұрын
Thank you, Shenice for sharing that with me! I understand exactly how you feel! We’ve done similar things ♥️
@jeanettel48404 жыл бұрын
This is so valuable for them and all of us. There are so many things that you just assume are true and they turn out to not be the whole story. They remind me of me and my sister, we're both in our 50's now but she is my soul mate. When the sister on the left said she doesn't feel the same way about anyone else, man that hit home. I hope they both continue to learn and grow and she can teach herself how to be an ally to her sister. Good, stuff Skin Deep.
@TheSkinDeep4 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for your kind comments, if you want to watch another one of our videos exploring sisterhood we definitely recommend you this one, kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z2qYg5Soh9OIlaM
@jeanettel48404 жыл бұрын
@@TheSkinDeep Alright damnit, now you've made me cry twice in one morning! It was beautiful.
@alexialopez16534 жыл бұрын
My heart ❤️. This was probably the best one yet!! I love their relationship.
@Ruuuria4 жыл бұрын
I had to stop at 6:55 as someone who went through similar thing but different religion. I find myself always bringing it up randomly. I’m sure all of my friends think I’m sharing too much and I always feel guilty after I’m done talking
@sarah-tw7eh4 жыл бұрын
lots of respect for these two, lots in common. interesting stuff. definitely one of my favorite videos ever
@myrilunalee99994 жыл бұрын
I feel sadness from not not having this type of feeling/experience of love between I and my siblings, especially my younger sister.... yeah. Sucks.
@CharlotteWebb19524 жыл бұрын
I have two brothers and two sisters. I was always close to my brother who is closest to my age, but that changed a couple of years ago.
@samri_thebutterfly35994 жыл бұрын
Same. It really sucks
@dandelionkisss3 жыл бұрын
Same. You can only meet them halfway.
@lbbaby77413 жыл бұрын
@@dandelionkisss THIS.
@Madden-8764 жыл бұрын
I wouldn’t be friends with my siblings if we weren’t siblings...
@majakrenn5281 Жыл бұрын
I love how they look and talk to each other
@KayraR12214 жыл бұрын
I had the opposite reaction, I was very very devoted to Christianity but always depressed and as soon as I let go of those beliefs it was a relief and I've never felt happier
@saltusg4 жыл бұрын
What did you feel relief from?
@Craz1eCh1ck054 жыл бұрын
As a Christian my self. As a child and young adult I didn't understand a lot of thing, especially rules the church had. I got older and found a church, also Christian, and my eyes got open to the real God. It's not about being a Christian and all this rules people put to condemn you it's about having a relationship with Jesus.
@michaelhubbard49894 жыл бұрын
Jesus still and always will love you, if Christians don't understand their authority the devil will steal kill and destroy from them making them feel powerless when actually it's quite the opposite as we are Co heirs in Christ, whatever Jesus is so are we in THIS world. I hope this message finds you well and you will come back to Christ and experience the love he has for you.
@michaelhubbard49894 жыл бұрын
Do you want prayer or someone to talk to, Jesus wants to meet all of your needs and he hates seeing you in pain,
@alieninthecaribbean4 жыл бұрын
I so relate. The theology was depressing and hopeless. It brought so much anxiety and required a kind of suppression of my empathy for others who were outside the faith, that I could not muster up. I could not look at my wonderful, talented, good-hearted schoolmates who were not in the church and were different religions and honestly accept and believe God will destroy them just for not believing in our theology. Belief is not a choice. It is a response to being convinced and deeply compelled by rational and/or emotional reasons. If someone is deeply satisfied with their existing religion and has no reason to join yours, they won't. It does not warrant eternal torture. It is not a crime. Only a very petty and megalomaniac deity would punish someone for that, especially when it does not provide any kind of empirical evidence of its existence.
@thirdculturehumansofeverywhere4 жыл бұрын
This is so so good. Powerful emotions & raw format- also came from Instagram and had to see the whole story!
@emilykate65274 жыл бұрын
I love learning so many see it for what it really was soooo much younger than myself. Even though their parents left, it's still so engraved into our identity, we are told it is THE way from birth. Glad you all have each other.
@elizabethfish55934 жыл бұрын
My younger sister passed away unexpectedly a month ago so their answer about their sister's death affecting them the most REALLY got to me. Shit.
@sacredtarotbysophia25434 жыл бұрын
What gets people away from spirituality and truth = organised religion
@staps19244 жыл бұрын
Not to take away from the gravity of the video, but can we just take a moment to acknowledge how beautiful Parker is? She reminds me of Theo from the Haunting of Hill House.
@CharlotteWebb19524 жыл бұрын
Both very beautiful ~ two different looks...
@staps19244 жыл бұрын
@@CharlotteWebb1952 This is true, Alexa has a beautiful face and very unique style!
@river75224 жыл бұрын
This was very touching. I don't think I've heard two siblings talk about nurturing their friendship as well as familial relationship. Also a gentle reminder that Alexa uses she/they pronouns and may or may not identify or feel comfy with gendered terms like "sister" and "woman"
@dogzrzosmz4 жыл бұрын
this is beautiful... im so glad they have each other
@xoxoLeony4 жыл бұрын
That was a beautiful episode. Man I wish I had a sibling.
@keriezy4 жыл бұрын
If my brother lost his memories I would tell him that although he is 6'5" and 6" taller than me he is my little brother and he is one of the best men I know. He has a wife and three great boys and dog. He can do anything and I love him.
@AP-pm9qy4 жыл бұрын
Wow, watching this as a Christian is really fascinating. While, I don't know anyone personally that has gone through this. I would to like to believe that if someone came to me that was going through this that I would support them on their journey as opposed to constantly re-evangelising to them.
@krosess4 жыл бұрын
This made me miss my sister so much. I was raised as a Jehovahs Witness and when I chose to leave, my whole family turned their back. This is such a hard experience to have. These girls are so lucky to have eachother.
@milaniinalim33574 жыл бұрын
Lalalay lalalaylaly is your friend a baptized Jehovah’s Witness?
@aliciajanique7874 жыл бұрын
Lalalay lalalaylaly it depends if she is baptized or not
@Amanda3280h3 жыл бұрын
I’m crying so much 😭 i love them
@dominiqueeden4 жыл бұрын
When Alexa said "Fascinating" I felt that. EDIT: haha "ouchie!!" I felt that too. can we be friends please?? with Parker too.
@sandygaray76704 жыл бұрын
Both so beautiful, ty for sharing this with us Gals. 💞😊
@sahirygnobehi64484 жыл бұрын
Being religious won't get you first class in heaven. Being a good human will. Be good. It's not hard. Peace be with you all watching.😊✌❤
@charlottedoyle7554 жыл бұрын
Being a good human won’t get you into heaven. You need Jesus Christ as your saviour, you need Him as your support. Ofc you should be kind but that’s not how you get into heaven. Religious is a very broad term. All you need is Jesus.
@sahirygnobehi64484 жыл бұрын
Charlotte Doyle .. oh, you one of them saints. Forcing religion down our throats. Many of us are good without having religions in our lives. Now please take your saints Karen tasteless potatoes salad filled with raisins out of my comment section 😊 Thank you.
@catherinethegreat47454 жыл бұрын
Sahiry Gnobehi You really think you’re woke😂. They are literally saying it how it is. Without accepting Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior you literally have no chance of getting into heaven. The Bible makes that very very clear. The only way to God is through His son Christ Jesus. There is One Creator. One True Faith. Stop this nonsense of “oh so you’re one of THOSE people that shove religion down people’s throats.” when they’re saying it how it is. You need to build a relationship with Christ Jesus and God, repent of your sins, live your life as close as you can to what God wills for you and us. Heaven has a heavy vetting system. It’s not an “Anyone can get in if *they* think *they* were good!” It’s “Anyone that is placed in front of God on *their* day of judgement bear the weight of if Jesus and God can look at you and say that He knows you.” Nothing is weirder than people that reject the Faith and insult people that were polite and honest about what Scripture states. Keep being a materialist doe😂
@Pleunpleun4 жыл бұрын
@@sahirygnobehi6448 isn't it funny how all these people forget all other religions when talking about "their" heaven? It's so strange... Just like they forget other countries and continents exist besides the USA in North America.
@maxgrant37144 жыл бұрын
@@Pleunpleun not only do they forget others religions, they forget other sects and permutations of their own religion. I don't understand how people can make this declaration on the truth of reality and only have their narrow scope that they were most likely brought up with.
@thirdculturehumansofeverywhere4 жыл бұрын
Super powerful; Would have loved to hear more of their back story though and their thoughts on it!
@Kamihana4 жыл бұрын
I have never met these people, I'm not religious, I live on the other side of the planet, but this somehow made me ugly sob... I have a brother that I love, but we rarely talk. I'm not close to any of my family like these fine people.
@LuanaMaria224 жыл бұрын
Reach out, it's not too late !
@arivoght98634 жыл бұрын
I can relate! I grew up lds too. It’s so hard to actually leave, and get out of the mindset and the brainwash 🥺
@graysonnobles74724 жыл бұрын
Alexa is so beautiful. I’m also non-binary with cis/straight sisters. They don’t understand my experience and it’s hard. Its hard when your loved ones don’t really get it. Alexa’s relationship with their sister gives me hope for my own relationships with my sisters. I hope my relationships will be like theirs someday 💕
@cascade003 жыл бұрын
Yeah I think Alexa is so beautiful too. If you don't mind could you share a little bit of your experience?
@cascade003 жыл бұрын
Personally, i couldn't really understand myself. I was bottle fed and left in crib to cry it out. My mom could not give me nurturing. My dad stayed at home with me for the first year or so. Dad was the parent I bonded to. I saw through the lens of a man and looked outside of myself to peers, friends for nurturing. I had a brother, and I was socialized with many boy play dates for friends starting age 4. The early years in my life wired my brain the way it is.
@shantellucero22464 жыл бұрын
Ok now I want to know what horror these two endured. 😭
@rachelan33594 жыл бұрын
I love them. Makes me happy I am close to my siblings. ❤️
@dimamadibo69294 жыл бұрын
I hate it when people use religion to control others especially spouses and parents
@eliwa8iuyjj004 жыл бұрын
this is so beautiful! their bond is everything💗 also ALEXA IS A SWEETHEART(we go to the same school)
@nandabanana1104 жыл бұрын
Does she have Instagram? I would love to follow her, she is so inspiring, sweet and adorable 💛💗
@sandraevans4 жыл бұрын
this is beautiful, these girls are amazingly brave
@user-pi3dt2ki4b4 жыл бұрын
These are the sisters I wish I had when I left the church. It was hard to do alone.
@enkay.12094 жыл бұрын
They should write a book together!
@caren.y33454 жыл бұрын
Would be interesting to know about their background a bit. What was the church’s denomination? They mentioned that they moved to USA. Are they French, from Canada? They also somewhat look Slavic. She said putain at 13:04 so I’m wondering if that’s her mother tongue
@001dipstick4 жыл бұрын
EFY is a Latter Day Saints youth conference, so it looks like they’re LDS. Super common for LDS families to live abroad on missions for years/raise their entire family abroad. Anyone feel free to correct me bc it’s not my faith, but there is a sizable LDS population where I’m from and I have a few friends who went to EFY and subsequently went to BYU (Alexa says she was expecting to go to one school her entire life and then went to a different one).
@myriam58204 жыл бұрын
From the accent they seem to be from France idk they don’t sound French Canadian to me
@laurenjugganaikloo31034 жыл бұрын
001dipstick they for sure were LDS because of the EFY comment, but I’m not sure if that’s why they were overseas. Im LDS and grew up in Asia but that’s because of the military. I also know a lot of LDS people who work for the embassy.
@001dipstick4 жыл бұрын
Lauren Jugganaikloo oh good point, I know LOTS of people who worked for embassies to other countries. Or natural gas, which is a huge industry where I’m from and is the reason why my family moved so much, and why tons of people lived abroad for a while. The LDS church was founded in the US, and since the caption says they “were raised abroad” I’m inclined to believe that they are American, or else abroad wouldn’t be “abroad” for them, it would be home!
@chrissymoss5144 жыл бұрын
@@myriam5820 definitely not French! That said, it has it's own distinctive sounds, which makes it difficult to place. xx
@mommabear25502 жыл бұрын
You can tell the sister on the left really admired her sister.
@CharlotteWebb19524 жыл бұрын
Are they twins? I really appreciate this conversation. Wishing you both lots of love and patience with each other. Even under good circumstances, sibling relationships can be very challenging. I don't know your religious/family history ~ but it clearly adds another dimension to you relationships.
@chrissymoss5144 жыл бұрын
They're not twins, Alexa is the eldest.
@inherbeautyrising4 жыл бұрын
But Parker went to college first... I think Parker is older. Also Alexa calls her "my older sister"
@chrissymoss5144 жыл бұрын
@@inherbeautyrising must have missed that, cheers. xx
@Jojo-cl6pe4 жыл бұрын
@@chrissymoss514 I first thought they were twins too, but they do have such classic younger/older sibling personalities, with Alexa being the quirky, vocal one and Parker being supportive and thoughtful.
@chrissymoss5144 жыл бұрын
@@Jojo-cl6pe I know, right. They're so very alike in their personalities. xx