I was shunned growing up in Utah. It destroyed me mentally. The practice is alive and well.
https://www.dailykos.com/stories/2023/7/25/2183258/-I-was-shunned-growing-up-in-Utah-It-destroyed-me-mentally-The-practice-is-alive-and-well
@MookyTroubadour @Gerry it’s a trip for sure. Glad you are out too.
@Gerry "How could I have self-esteem, or value myself? Value is determined collectively, by others: the value of a dollar isn’t intrinsic, it’s valuable because we all agree it is."
Heartbreaking.
@Gerry I’ve seen the hideous underbelly of that particular cult as well. The South Park guys went easy on them. All the “special underwear” jokes in the world (however hilarious they may be) can’t excuse the shitty racist, misogynist head fucking they get away with.