To: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints Re: A Simple Request My name is Mikelle, and I have been a faithful member of your organization for most of my life. I have put my faith and trust in God, in you, in your leadership, and in every single…
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- Tags: abuse has had long-term effects, abused by an LDS church leader, abused in an LDS chapel, coverup by LDS church, failure to report by local LDS church leaders, lack of oversight or punishment, settlement, victim shaming,
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I was a member of the church for years, I had never had a problem with any of the bishops serving, they had all been very lovely and I had been preparing to go to the temple for my endowments and my Bishop was satisfied with my study and was…
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Every bishop I’ve had has asked me very sexually explicit questions. After I had sex for the first time I was required to have confession twice a week. The questions asked during those sessions were so far beyond normal but I didn’t know any better. I only realized how bad…
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From the age of 2 to 9 I was sexually abused in nursery, Sunbeams, and primary. Several teachers, both sisters and brothers. During my Baptism interview, I admitted I was being sexual (I wasn’t taught it was sexual assault/ being abused because I wasn’t taught about it at all) and…
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I was 30 years old and I finally realized why I didn’t want to stay in the church. I was sexually abused as a child and no one believed or helped me. I always felt an immense sense of guilt and shame for not being “worthy” because that part was…
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