Michelle's Story

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Videos of all of us (Allison,Rachel and Michelle)
for those who missed it
PART 1
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PART 2
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Part 3
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So thankful to have Michelle in my life again and I am just so amazed at how honest and real she is!
I am always so amazed and inspired by the strength that these women have and how they all seem to come out on top.
I really enjoyed hearing her story. I hope to do another part 2 maybe next year with Michelle after she has her baby.
Comment down below if you would like to see a part 2 where we talk about her life after leaving the cult.
Keep up with her on social media👇
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👇Contact info for charities you can donate to
"Home - Holding Out HELP" holdingouthelp.org
www.hopeafterpolygamy.org
Also if you are someone trying to leave a polygamous cult you can contact the Holding Out Help hotline👇
801-548-3492
Monday-Thursday 9am-4pm
MY STORY
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HOW I SURVIVED
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@SandySaysYT 2 года назад

Since so many people in the order watch your videos, I think it would be beneficial to do a video showing HOW to file the emancipation papers and where to go to get the paperwork.

@somethinggood9267 2 года назад

This is a great idea

@conniebrown983 Год назад

As a psychologist I believe that idea is one of the best I’ve seen on here. It would be great to let others see the process and that would give them more of an idea on how to prepare themselves!

@nisaba5752 Год назад

Amanda has said to hit her up on IG as well, maybe pose the idea there?

@laurenl720 2 месяца назад

So glad you’re out and healthy Michelle. ❤ been binge watching your videos, I know this one is 2 years old.

@jocresswell3864 2 года назад

So good to see Michelle so happy and confident. She was one of the most tragic young girls in Escaping Polygamy and the transformation to where she is now is incredible. Would love to hear the next part of her story. She is so inspiring- you both are!

@AlexandraG_ 2 года назад

Thank you for uploading so consistently Amanda, I love your content!! So happy to see Michelle and hear her story, I felt for her on escaping polygamy as "Ava", thank you Michelle for sharing your story and being so open with us. All you girls are so brave and strong for leaving and sharing your stories after in hopes of helping others and educating outsiders, Respect!

@DarkbutNotsinister 2 года назад

I feel like telling Amanda, “gurl, we need some hang out time!” to catch up on content.

@AlexandraG_ 2 года назад

@@DarkbutNotsinister lol

@heatherleonbruno3263 Год назад

What an incredible level of courage to be the only one of 200 children to think independently and act on it.

@demicynthiaeaston2130 Год назад

Michelle, you are incredible. Having the bravery, foresight, and determination at such a young age speaks of your remarkable and resilient character. Your kids are lucky to be raised by a woman like you, you no doubt have plucky and precocious daughters.

@swimgirl24 2 года назад

Such strong women!! Knowledge is power. People can’t help when we don’t know this is happening and people can’t leave if they don’t know that there’s a life on the other side. ❤️

@AlexandraG_ 2 года назад

💯👍

@bethanykennedy812 2 года назад

It works that way in abusive families on the outside too. My father would beat me till I cried, because that proved he'd broken my will. Then, he'd beat me till I stopped crying because he couldn't stand crying and because that proved he could make me obey. Trying to stop crying while actively getting beat is the most difficult thing I've ever had to do on a regular basis. If I stood up for my sister, I'd get beat too.

@TheAmandaRaeGrant 2 года назад

I am so sorry you had to live through this :( I hope you have found peace and the healing that you need💜 I understand you more than you know and I hope you know how much you did not deserve any of that💔

@bethanykennedy812 2 года назад

@@TheAmandaRaeGrant Thank you! My brain knows, but it was so ingrained that it was to make me behave, that I still struggle at just shy of 45 years old to understand that it wasn't me. Your channel and the stories ya'll tell helps me. It makes me feel normal to feel the way I feel. I'm so sorry ya'll went through what you went through. But it's good to know I'm not just "crazy and stupid" as my father tells me.

@TheAmandaRaeGrant 2 года назад

@@bethanykennedy812 I think it definitely takes time to unlearn these things that we were brought up to believe about ourselves. I am proud of you for chipping away at those beliefs and learning you are not "crazy" or "stupid" you deserve love and happiness and respect and I am sad your parents did not bring you up that way but SO happy you are giving yourself what you deserve now 💜💜💜💜happy that my videos can be of some help as well :)

@geekygardener1730 2 года назад

I have a deeper understand of the fear and sadness we saw in "Ava", and the strength, beauty and determination in Michelle. 💜

@lorenasire2617 2 года назад

Amanda- You are doing important job by documenting the experiences of ex-order members. You have the personality and drive for a career in politics. You put people at ease when you talk with them and you want to speak out against injustice. There are so many things that you could fight for to help girls inside and outside the order. There needs to be laws that protect all girls, regardless of the religion of the families they are born into.

@NancyCronk 2 года назад

X-linked hydrocephalus is a common problem in polygamous communities. The poor children of these incestuous "marriages" never have a chance.... :-( Amanda Rae and Michelle, you are truly heroes of the highest order in exposing these truths. Keep telling your truths. Hoping it will help you heal from the PTSD you are experiencing from having grown up in a cult. Sending you so much love from Denver.

@geekygardener1730 2 года назад

I've been so eager to hear Michelle's story! When I saw it was posted I accidentally yelled out "YESSS" in my quiet office! 😳 Ok, going watch it now!

@pamelaleannefreeland9025 2 года назад

Michelle is very intelligent and aware of the programming and trauma she’s been put through. I truly hope she, and all others who leave cults, can heal and find peace.

@fearlessreen 2 года назад

This needs to be shared with cps. The abuse must stop. Good for her leaving.

@AmyB369 2 года назад

Yes it does!! I emailed the Utah CPS a link of this video because I am so concerned for the other children

@emilybarclay8831 Год назад

@@AmyB369 they already know. They don’t care.

@geekygardener1730 2 года назад

My blood is boiling hearing about the sisters savings going to buy a home for another wife!!! How cruel and heartless!

@lane2423 2 года назад

I am so sad to hear about the unaddressed extreme torture that I'm sure is still happening. Thank you for sharing and thank you for being honest and vulnerable. Also, you are the only one who openly addresses the racism. It is one of my main issues with shows like Sister Wives, they never address the racist doctrine in their "religion". Know that you are helping many people just by being open and explaining that the culture is horrid. Are you able to report the abuse for investigation? I know you have relatives who are attorneys so was just wondering.

@AliceEvelyn93 2 года назад

Yeah, I was wondering this as well. Why can't they make formal reports now, surely they can?

@hillaryhope777 2 года назад

Love hearing from both of you!! Your strength is inspiring. Michelle is one helllllll of a woman and I’d love to hear more! The maturity and savviness at 17 is incredible and also so sad because of the situation that forced you to rise to that occasion

@carriedream101 2 года назад

Thanks for sharing your story, Michelle! And a great conversation as always, Amanda!

@dogmom7712 2 года назад

Such a heartbreaking story- thank you for having the courage to speak out!!!

@escape2wunderland 2 года назад

I don't think, I've ever been this early! Thank you for uploading these videos. I enjoy watching them regularly and hearing everyone's experiences.

@myrandawilson2660 2 года назад

It makes me so happy to see you all outside of the cult, happier, healthier & thriving! Y’all are beautiful human beings in & out. Thanks for posting these videos. I am so here for it!!

@cutthroatpixie 2 года назад

thank you michelle for having the courage to share your story. you are such a strong person

@carolinereinhart5321 2 года назад

Loving this!! Please, please, PLEASE do a podcast. I would 110% subscribe because I find these conversations so interesting. Your guys’s strength & maturity is nothing less than amazing!

@GoldenMom815 2 года назад

So thankful you ladies all woke up and are in a better space now❤️❤️

@_punkybrewster 2 года назад

It’s so interesting hearing your stories and I love seeing how interested you are in the psychology of it all - from a viewer’s perspective it’s cool to see you piecing it all together as you’re deconstructing years of living in a cult. Sending love xoxo

@justlife76 2 года назад

I am in awe of you ladies. I have followed your lives since the first news story broke and what you have been through and done in spite of it is nothing short of amazing. ❤️

@LivetolearnMama 2 года назад

Michelle seems so strong compared to her episode in Escaping Polygamy. Congratulations to her on her growing family!

@miajoyce11 2 года назад

Thank you for telling this important story. How sad that we do not have protection in our legal system for all the young people trapped in this abusive lifestyle. I think it would be great to hear more of her story and her current situation.

@MsMammasue 2 года назад

So glad you are so secure in yourself. Michelle. Am so impressed by the strength you all have. You all deserved better families then the ones you were born into!

@AlexandraG_ 2 года назад

I feel so bad you guys have post traumatic stress disorder from the experiences you had in the cult (of coarse it would be impossible not to), on the flip side im so happy that you guys saved your children from that before they were exposed to that. Michelle's daughter is adorable, wishing nothing but the best to her and her family!

@Tootsie-yj1rz 2 года назад

Yes 👏🏻 love ❤️ your uploads and wanted to hear her story! Thank you for sharing

@laine80 Год назад

Michelle’s strength and bravery are absolutely amazing ♥️

@valentinogal781 Год назад

I am so glad to see Michelle well. I remember seeing her episode on the show. I was so worried about her because she was a minot when she left. I am so glad to see she is doing good and she is safe.

@shannsimms9072 2 года назад

The lives you women have lived is insane. And you're both beautiful and great.

@raleemay 2 года назад

I would like to have a follow up video with more of her escape and how her life is now.

@nicolemastriforte6397 2 года назад

Love your videos!! I always get so excited when I see a notification popping up saying you made another one!

@Anniekelseyty 2 года назад

Thank you Amanda and Michelle. I dont feel so alone when I watch your videos. I wish I had friends like you girls.

@rachelway8913 2 года назад

Michelle you are so brave and you should be incredibly proud of yourself! Would love to hear an update on your life now. ❤️

@mackenzieb2218 2 года назад

I really appreciate this conversation about polygamy vs. polyamory. Very very interesting!

@CrankyBubushka 2 года назад

Great job interviewing, Amanda!! And Michelle, thank you for sharing your story.

@lindamoganosborne1293 2 года назад

Thank you for sharing, you all are in my prayers

@ChellenBobby 2 года назад

So crazy I watched all those episodes but I remember watching hers I'm so proud you both for getting out and being so strong and such powerful women..

@madipogo 2 года назад

Thank you so much for continuing to share your story and give the people around you a voice. I just want you to know that your other content is engaging and entertaining too, and if it’s too much for you to intensely review your past in so many videos, you don’t have to! You’re not obligated to anyone or anything. I think you’re amazing, bright, and driven, and we’re all lucky to have you, even if it’s just through a screen.

@yourmajesty3177 2 года назад

This was an excellent interview! Congrats!

@rzpotts4 2 года назад

Michelle is a remarkable woman and very interesting to listen to.

@cookingwithmissi5938 2 года назад

I'm so sorry all of that happened to you michelle. I'm so glad to see you free and thriving now.

@emmawood1232 2 года назад

Shes changed so much I'm happy she's out freedom is better than an abusive family

@Jenniferalvarez19818 2 года назад

Michelle it’s so good to see that you are doing so well. I felt so bad for you when you left you looked so sad and depressed. To see you doing so good is so exciting and so good to see. I have so much respect for all you ladies for leaving the abuse and unhappiness. To take control of your future and say NO I don’t want to live polygamy and be suppressed is so brave and strong of you ladies and also the men who leave.

@vickyi1 2 года назад

Yes, been waiting to watch this video, been finding these videos so interesting x

@TheAmandaRaeGrant 2 года назад

I am so glad. She has such an amazing story.

@bbe3034 2 года назад

How does a man afford 200 children?

@brendahaire8824 2 года назад

I totally enjoyed this video. I am so sorry that you all had to go through that terrible life. I am so glad you escaped and have begun your life. Merry Christmas

@theresamcclure539 2 года назад

Wow!! Thank you for your eye opening experience..😳 it’s just extraordinary the life you women lived and the women who are unable to escape, I’m so sorry that you experienced such horrible childhoods but praise you for being so smart, clever and knew that education was your ticket out of that cult!! Your amazing, strong and wise that you don’t want your children to live that life? Good luck with your future 😘 from Australia 🇦🇺.. my mind is blown.

@jenfoster128 2 года назад

Michelle had mentioned in the group video that her dad had wanted her to start delivering babies. I am really curious about how the order trains their midwives, if they have any formal education etc. As well as if the women get prenatal care, what happens if they are high risk and need an OB and a hospital delivery etc. If it doesn't fit into Michelle's story maybe you could make a video about it at some point. :)

@shaleiyajohnson612 2 года назад

Yes we love all the content this week 😍😍😍

@emmamorton4417 2 года назад

I am always fascinated by these videos. It's abhorrent that groups like this exist. You are all so brave to speak out and stand up against this.

@janesmith9024 2 года назад

Well done for getting out. Parents should not be beating their children whether they are in or out of a cult. If you feel fed up as every parent does go into a another room and punch a pillow. Leave children out of it.

@simplyshannon9053 2 года назад

Loving the consistent uploads!!!! Thank you!! That’s also the best way to build a following a get the you tube algorithm to push your videos!

@tarabrowning1872 2 года назад

Awh, I’m glad to see it so soon 🥰 it seems like soon since the last one was 3 parts

@moparqween8824 2 года назад

I watched you back then and I’ll continue to talk about the cult until it’s gone. I live in salt lake Utah and see a lot.

@dominiquecatanzariti3631 2 года назад

Thankyou for sharing your story Michelle great interview Amanda you girls are strong and brave looking forward to more interviews with ex order members. Congratulations on your pregnancy 💕

@lidijailic5320 Год назад

I am deeply moved and traumatized by this story,l am hoping that suffering of her siblings comes to a stop and their father be punished for all the monsttruosity!!!

@DaisyBell88 2 года назад

The atrocities of these abuses are so so awful. I’m so sorry. I’m so glad you escaped.

@hharris9574 Год назад

A Rose (cult)🌹 by any other name is still a Rose (cult)…..still a beautiful flower can grow out a crack in the concrete. Y’all are so strong/beautiful souls stay that way.

@kellyphillips3041 2 года назад

Thank you for putting out a second video it has made my week better. Not saying that people tragedies make me feel better, it's just that I enjoy your videos and last thing I hope you have a merry Christmas.

@MsMammasue 2 года назад

Yes would love to hear more! thank you for sharing. Keep up exposing the order.

@Tootsie-yj1rz 2 года назад

Aww congratulations on your pregnancy 🤰

@Momof5grannytomany 2 года назад

I love to watch all you videos you make the world open their eyes to what the cult is doing to woman and children. Stay strong ladies. Love to see how different woman who have left come back and talk to you about their lives before an after

@tanyangyanku2986 2 года назад

Omg i just cant believe such things exist... breaks my heart 💔

@aramintaverwys1934 2 года назад

Great interview!!!!! Love this story..... than k u Amanda and Michelle

@Dexy83 2 года назад

Today is my Amanda binge day, so I commented on the 3rd part of the last set to say yes to a Michelle interview... 😂 Mind reader! 😂

@AmyB369 2 года назад

This is so disturbing how is her dad not in jail for child abuse and marrying his own nieces?? Can you please please have her report this abuse to CPS? I’m really worried about the other babies and children. I feel I am obligated to share this video to CPS and the police in Utah and ask them to investigate her father because I am so concerned

@mommaofboys163 8 месяцев назад

Keep sharing it. But police and CPS in Utah obviously do not care

@robinfoster2696 2 года назад

glad u ran and saved others

@jaymielee1110 2 года назад

Thanks for these. Its so interesting.

@AliceEvelyn93 2 года назад

I don't understand how federal or state laws are allowing family violence to continue. How are they comfortable with this?

@pansprayers 2 года назад

Understaffed, over worked under paid, and apathetic. The Utah CPS motto.

@psalm91.777 Год назад

Dang, much love and prayers for you guys

@aliciaw82 2 года назад

Thank you both for sharing your difficult stories. It takes so much strength and courage to do that. Sending all the happy vibes 💜

@susanmoran692 2 года назад

Amanda you need to do an update about your mom and your siblings if you can of course. I don’t want you to be put in a bad spot of course. I’m very curious though. Did you mom go to a public high school and get a diploma? I feel so bad she felt she had to return there is so much help out there. Did your mom go back to the house she left or a different home. How many children are at home how many have been married into the cult?? I completely understand if you can’t share.

@BeingBrittanny 2 года назад

Thank you for turning CC on all the videos! I am in love with you all. I would totally watch a podcast - and - please do it! Just remind everyone to try to give turns and pause when someone else is talking…. so it’s not always talking over everyone. But for videos that are like these it’s fine bc it’s like a fly on the wall like you said! 💕

@wanderandwonder121 2 года назад

Michelle thank you for sharing you story and Amanda well done with the interviewing! I really hope that if you keep interviewing ex-Order members their stories will help expose the abuse and bring about its end. Well done, you two strong and intelligent women!

@mouse589c5 2 года назад

I can understand how the conditioning makes people just accept their life even when it makes them miserable. What I am curious about is; why are you women so different? Why did/do you think differently. What gave you insight to see things were wrong? How did you escape accepting the conditioning and the limitations? Because I think that is the true escape from polygamy, or any other cult.

@AlexandraG_ 2 года назад

Seriously where is child protective services? Sorry for so many comments I just have alot of strong thoughts on things said in this video lol, I really respect Michelle's honesty!

@pansprayers 2 года назад

Utah is absolutely terrible about following through with cases, even when they're reported. My case worker was subpoenaed to testify against my stepfather, and didn't show up, the judge did nothing. 28 years later, I still bare the physical and emotional scars of the Utah State 'justice' system.

@troylynnhill5978 2 года назад

Such strong 💪🏻 women. A very compelling life story. Hope not out of line but how do you feel about Sister Wives program. I’m seeing parallels that are disheartening

@nylimat727 2 года назад

Great interview … I loved her episode on escaping polygamy

@Adele.N 2 года назад

This is interesting, but the sound isn’t good because you aren’t wearing individual mics. There’s a lot of back ground noise too. Keep telling your stories ladies!

@lindsay4917 2 года назад

I decided it was an order out kinda night🤣 so I have time to watch this

@Tootsie-yj1rz 2 года назад

She’s so strong 💪

@zakariazaki7513 2 года назад

I like this video keep going 🤠 greeting from Morocco

@michellesunshinestar 2 года назад

Yes, I've heard of Polyamory. I did a lot of research to find out that I'm asexual and learned all these terms. I could see why Polyamory would be better. I used to be mainstream LDS (Mormon) for 10 years as a convert.

@emilybarclay8831 Год назад

Hey, a fellow ace!

@kaylahall1219 2 года назад

It would be great to know what businesses the Kingstons own, so I won’t ever shop there again. Also: can we put together like a family tree of the order?🤔I would totally help with that project!

@HughMadBro 2 года назад

Amanda I need them jeans you’re wearing link me 😬🤦🏼‍♀️ they’re literally the most perfect dark blue jeans. What brand are they. & I plan to comment multiple times like always because the #algorithm & to boost engagement 😜💁🏼‍♀️

@TheAmandaRaeGrant 2 года назад

you are literally so cute!!! they are my little sister Rachels lol they are American eagle. I LOVE AE jeans they fit so perfect.

@GoldenMom815 2 года назад

I wear jeans like 2X/month and I just want to say AE jeans are my fave!

@DuckandKim 2 года назад

I don’t understand if these people are supposed to be close to God then how can they be this evil??? I grew up in a very religious home and I don’t even go to church anymore. The people at the church I went to were so flipping nuts. I’m so glad you ladies got out. And thank you for not raising your beautiful children to be racist bigots. I don’t even know you but I love you for it.

@clivematthews95 5 дней назад

Michelle is such a great person, I love her, it would’ve been such a shame if she’d have grown up to become a version of her father 🙂

@sarahviktoria8494 2 года назад

I love listening to your story. I am sure it isn’t always easy to unearth all of it XO 💋 Just fyi, a constructive idea, audio could be improved. It is difficult to hear what you’re saying.

@wanderandwonder121 2 года назад

Seriously, why is the FBI not prosecuting the Kingstons???

@kaylahall1219 2 года назад

I know you guys worry about not fitting in with people, having basically no family of your own. My dad was a meth addict; just one sister, and our angel mother. I still have my mom and sister, but growing up in Utah and not being cookie cutter nuclear family; that crap is hard. Especially with hypocrisy of LDS members. That being said, I am am LDS convert. 🤣 mix in lots of mental illness, and that’s my family. There are plenty of weirdos out here, you will fit right in. 🤣 I love you both; just the way you are. ❤️there is family you are born with and the family you choose. Now you get to hire candidates for your life that bring you joy. Also: you need to go into psychology and sociology!

@wanderandwonder121 2 года назад

I imagine that would be a hard place to grow up if your family doesn't fit expectations. If you're interested I'd recommend reading "Unveiling Grace" by Lynn Wilder - her and her husband were also LDS converts.

@kaylahall1219 2 года назад

How does he even have time to beat all of you that way!? How is he not in jail!? This crazy to me! Utah laws need to change.

@amyeli33 2 года назад

Especially a 3-4 year old. :/

@oksanabear 2 года назад

did you take the video down with an interview with a current order member?

@1SaraB Год назад

Polyamory is wonderful! Consent is so important.

@racheld7528 2 года назад

Sorry if I missed the answer. So I heard that her dad had 16 at one point. But what number wife was her mom? And was her mom a cousin? Or how was she related? Thanks!

@awakeandfearless4143 2 года назад

Have you ever reported your dad for all the abuse he put you and your siblings through?

@wulftarot 2 года назад

I share these “similar” experiences except I’m not from a cult, but im a little too frustrated with these feelings cause it like never goes away so it’s hard to watch these, even if it helps me not feel alone a little bit- it’s still like my biggest reasons why I question the purpose of life and how do I live a good life? It’s very confusing. Like I also question my moral compass.