Never a Helpmeet Part 3: Patriarchy, What Happened to It?

In its broadest sense, patriarchy describes a society in which men are given, in both law and custom, more power, autonomy, and resources than women.

The Nightmare is Over: James’ Story

You know those occasional news stories about mothers who ‘go crazy’ and drown all their kids in the bathtub? My mother was one of those—she just never managed to kill us properly

A Creeping Sense of Distance: Nastia’s Story

But I soon found that going to school wasn’t the hardest part. That came when I had to deal with the backlash of my (and my parents’) academic choices from a variety of different people.

Created to be His Doormat: Wende Benner’s Story

These sessions made it clear to us that God’s only purpose for women was marriage and children (as many children as possible). If we had any other desires or dreams we were sinning.

My Life as an Unmarried Woman Among Fundamentalists: Katia’s Story

I desperately wanted to fit in, to belong… According to everything I heard and saw from the religious community, the only way for a woman to do that was to be a wife and mother.

What Fundamentalism Taught Me About Being a Good Mom: Evie’s Story

After becoming a new mom, I have been realizing how many bad mom- good mom rules have been thoroughly ingrained into my being because of my fundamentalist upbringing

Warning Fairy Lights: Irina’s Story

I felt like all my light-bulb moments were snowballing. I started experiencing anxiety, but like everything else, I had to shove it all deep down and follow along unquestioningly.

Gothard’s ATI and the Duggar Family’s Secrets

The underlying principles and beliefs the Duggars have built their lives around actually help groom and shame victims, help hide grievous abuse, and even keep offenders from receiving needed help.