I Just Want to Be Normal: Alice’s Story

“I’m a teenager. Yes, I need to be responsible and help watch the kids while she works, but I want a life.”

A Little Girl’s Screams for Help: LJ Lamb’s Story

“I didn’t realize it wasn’t my fault.”

#WhyILeft Fundamentalism, Part 6: Why My Parents Aren’t Villains

“If I don’t recognize their human complexity, then I am refusing to see the raw reality.”

#WhyILeft Fundamentalism, Part 5: Why Fundamentalism?

“The biggest question that surfaced during this week’s series was: ‘What do you mean when you say you left fundamentalism?'”

A Sister, Not a Parent: Sage Lynn’s Story

“My mom quickly told me that ‘if you can get along with your siblings, you can get along with anyone.'”

#WhyILeft Fundamentalism, Part 4

“The fight was worth it. Now I am free.”

Their Happiness Does Not Depend on Me: Asenath’s Story

“As an adult, I am still in the beginning stages of developing separate relationships with each of my siblings.”

#WhyILeft Fundamentalism, Part 3

“My growing independence unsettled my parents.”

Home for the Holidays: Salome’s Story

“My brother and I fought like the world was gonna end if the other person got their way, but we also stuck together.”

#WhyILeft Fundamentalism, Part 2

“My parents saw me changing. And they were afraid.”