Heretic Survivor: From Mormon to Me

Intro to Blog: Who I Am

On my knees in the damp earth, I prayed that God would show me a sign that the Mormon Church was true. Silence. Nothing. Emptiness inside me. I stood up and whispered out loud, “I’m not a Mormon anymore” to the pale blue sky above me.

Welcome to “Heretic Survivor: From Mormon to Me,” a space where we explore the complexities of navigating life beyond the confines of Mormonism. I’m Lyn Smith Gregory, and I’m excited and honored to share my journey with you.

The Dark Side of ‘Righteous’ Parenting: From Ruby Franke to Religious Trauma Recovery

When the Ruby Franke story broke, it hit close to home for many of us raised in high-demand religious environments. The language of ‘righteous’ discipline, the weight of eternal consequences, the pressure of perfect families – these weren’t just news headlines, they were our reality.

Breaking Free from Perfectionism: Healing the Wounds of Spiritual Control

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Finding Holiday Harmony

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The Mormon Church: A Business Masquerading as a Religion?

Is the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS), commonly known as the Mormon Church, a spiritual sanctuary or a colossal business enterprise?

What You’re Not Seeing in the ‘Trad Wives’ Ballerina Farm Controversy

In all the media discussion about the viral article on Ballerina Farm, I’ve yet to see someone understand a key fact about Hannah Neeleman, the “Trad Wife Queen” known as Ballerina Farm to her nine million Instagram followers.