{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6ac3c2599610f265be0022ef/6ac3c3a1924bc02b5544aba6?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Pregnant at 15:  My Strict Mormon Mother Forced Me to Repent","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/6ac3c2599610f265be0022ef/be02d65b84446e4d4fef7c91d12a5cb2.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Louise Roberts grew up in a strict LDS (Mormon) household where the messages of apostles’ quotes would echo throughout. One of them being “if you are ever in a position to be r*ped, ask to be k*lled.” Her mother was not aware that she had already been h*rmed as a chiId. This led to feelings of worthlessness and shame which had her seeking love and acceptance from boys in her school. When she found herself pregnant at 15, we discover how the LDS church handled it despite her and her family’s wishes. A tale of rejection, perseverance and resilience.&nbsp;</p><p><a href=\"https://youtu.be/rgj5vslyXDg\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Click here to watch on YouTube</a></p><p>Subscribe to our<a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/@CultstoConsciousnessClip\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"> C2C \"CLIPS\" Channel!</a></p><p>Support C2C - Any donations are welcome and appreciated to support the making of this podcast.</p><p><a href=\"https://cults-to-consciousness-shop.fourthwall.com/en-usd\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Find our FULL (uncensored) merch store here!</a></p><p>Patreon <a href=\"https://www.patreon.com/cultstoconsciousness\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.patreon.com/cultstoconsciousness</a></p><p>Venmo @sheliseann</p><p>Find us on Social media!</p><p>Instagram <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/cultstoconsciousness\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">@cultstoconsciousness</a>&nbsp;</p><p>Host Instagram <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/sheliseann/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">@sheliseann&nbsp;</a></p><p>Co Producer / Host <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/jonathan.rosales_\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">@jonathan.rosales_&nbsp;</a></p><p>TikTok <a href=\"http://cults.to.consciousness\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">@cults.to.consciousness&nbsp;</a></p><p>Twitter <a href=\"https://twitter.com/cultstocon\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">@cultstocon</a>&nbsp;</p><p>**Disclaimer: Thanks for joining us at Cults to Consciousness. This storytelling podcast is meant to be for entertainment purposes only and does not substitute for medical advice. We may discuss triggering topics and we ask that you make your personal mental health a priority. Lastly, the opinions of our guests do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the host.**</p><p><br></p><p>Chapter Marks</p><p><br></p><p>00:00:00 Intro</p><p>00:04:35 Louise’s Family and Her Devout Mormon Upbringing</p><p>00:12:17 More of Louise’s Mormon Upbringing &amp; Deciding to Cut Ties With Her Mother</p><p>00:16:00 Louise’s Defining ChiIdhood Memories</p><p>00:21:50 Louise Becomes Pregnant at 15</p><p>00:27:19 Louise Experience with LDS Family Services and Why She Didn't Give Her ChiId Up for Adoption</p><p>00:31:28 Louise Talks About The Religious Repercussions of Getting Pregnant</p><p>00:40:00 TW: CSA, Quotes from \"The Miracle of Forgiveness\" that Louise’s Mother Used to Teach Her</p><p>00:45:42 Toxic Situation with Her Mother and with the Church</p><p>00:56:44 Navigating Life After Having a ChiId, and Her Mother's Pressuring Her to Get Married</p><p>01:00:11 The Pressure and Judgement Her Mom Put on Her and Her Husband</p><p>01:09:25 Deconstructing Her Previous Faith</p><p>01:14:59 Finally Being Able to Make Friends After Her Faith Deconstruction</p><p>01:22:54 CW: CSA, Louise Shares A Few More Details About Her Family</p><p>01:27:44 Louise’s Life Now and Linda Listen</p><p>See Privacy Policy at <a href=\"https://art19.com/privacy\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href=\"https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.</p>","author_name":"Shelise Ann Sola, Jonathan C Rosales"}