One of whom has a shocking secret. He seemed like such an honest soul, and I appreciated that he didn't want his children to grow up thinking polygamy was a requirement for heaven. She lists her status as single. Along the lines of strange practices is the "Law of Satisfaction" in which righteous men are given a number. The kids have two mothers and one will be just an aunt? We see Aunt Kathy, Eskel, Lizzy and her defiant daughter Julie and sisters Vanna and Ariel. Escaping Polygamy later gave an update on Priscilla, revealing she was still in Las Vegas but she did not pursue cosmetology as a career because of the emotional journey she was walking. A former Order member reaches out fearing that the life of her elderly father, Fred, is in danger. Its also surprising the Julie is still with her mom. Did they qualify for government programs or money? I have never watched and never will. Escaping Polygamys Lizzy reveals in the Sunday, August 14, episode that the religious sect she belongs to wont let her see her teenage daughter. Brother #8's first wife will be 81. Other than being totally dehumanizing, it shows the organization capabilities of these people. About the FLDS Julie/Lizzie episode, it was obviously a fail, but I hope they keep tackling the FLDS. As the update show on last night, they had one girl say how she works at a bakery. The decision is painful as once Rosie leaves, ties with her beloved mother will be severed due to the religion's teachings that anyone who escapes is considered an enemy. A&E presents "Escaping Polygamy," a new original documentary series that follows the work of three sisters who left the Kingston clan, a secretive polygamist group based in Salt Lake City, Utah known as the Order, as they help both loved ones and strangers break free of polygamy. I'm guessing she only ran away because she wanted to marry that guy and Daniel wouldn't approve. DaisyDMay 15, 2016 in Quiverfull of Fundamentalist Mormonism (including polygamy and Warren Jeffs). Regarding last night's episode, it was great to see Yolanda doing so well. A comment was made that maybe the crew should not have contacted Lizzie since Lizzie did not directly ask for help. I've seen "the perfect oval" referenced in other fundie realms, like the Independent Baptists and the strict Pentecostals. Upcoming Babies 24: Can't Keep Track of the Hoards, John and Alyssa Webster 13: The Blessed Boy Arrived. They're still wearing plyg clothes. I hope his brothers see that the brother that left is making it on the outside. Like, I have a hard time waking up by 5 a.m., but Im working on it., My mother used to read a lot, and I inherited that weakness, Lizzy continues. Your heart breaks for the people featured on A&Es Escaping Polygamy. http://www.sltrib.com/news/4903478-155/canadian-parents-convicted-of-taking-daughter. Not sure what the other one does. Well, the Canadian case is in the Judges hands. It's going to take years. I'm not sure how much was staged, but I had a bad feeling about Lizzy driving off with all the kids on a whim. Andrea and Shanell get a tip that Lizzy, a young mother, is in an abusive situation and needs help. Also frequently featued is Amanda Kingston, daughter of Verl Kingston, half-brother to Daniel Kingston. I can't imagine having 150 siblings and helping your full sister get out and then she's talked back in. Those ranged in different kinds of cars though and get set up in apartments. Things I wish they would show more of though as well. I would bet many of these people escaping though also doesn't ask for help a lot of times because of how they are raised. 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She was only 45 years old! They're still wearing plyg clothes. Personalities shine at A+E Networks EMEA. After driving up, Daniel immediately turns around upon seeing the film crew; Shannell and Kolleen hilariously shout at him as he speeds off, calling him a coward. Which I am sure there is some sort of fund that helps get these people set up that way though and help get them on their feet. Andrea and Amanda receive word from Lorin, a young FLDS man looking to escape the group. We want to be famous for creating and sharing stories that matter unique, trusted, entertaining, everywhere. Is Every Duggar Ridiculously Messy? Maybe they should talk to Rachel Jeffs. You could tell Lizzy was just so lost and the way Julie behaved was just disgusting. One of the sisters, Melanie, contacts the girls about needing to leave the Order. Aug 15, 2016 Category Escaping Polygamy. But given that Julie was defying her mother, I wish they had installed a hidden camera in the hotel room. "My oldest daughter, Julie, is the good girl shes very beautiful, inside and out," Lizzy said quietly during an interview. Email In Touch at contact@intouchweekly.com. I wonder where she is working and how this will all play out after the baby arrives. You can post now and register later. Restore formatting, I think its ridiculous that this guy isnt gonna be there for her and thats what makes me really mad, Kollene said. She also has a few underage children who will presumably be homeless with her. She's now legally married because she's the first wife and it'll be harder for her to get out again. I cannot see myself happy with any of them as a first wife or a spiritual wife because there is a person in the Order that I was really trying for things to work out with, but my dad would not approve it, Jennifer continues about Michael. Evil Queen February 1, 2017 The girls doing that show have been out for awhile. Even though their escape went off without a hitch it was Ariel's big update that left Kollene at a loss for words. What this show has done for me is to point out that the 'escape' is not always black and white for the escapees, or forthose aiding them. Shirley (wife of Daniel Kingston, mother of Shannell and Kolleen and their older brother whose name Ive forgotten, and sister-wife of Kathy) is being fired from her Order-assigned job and evicted from her Order-assigned crap apartment. Though in my case I get my updates by reading this board. That was surprising too, it sounds like she met ajerk. Thanks - your post made me wonder why it wasn't on my dvr - turns out the show wasn't set up torecord series anymore (maybe I accidentally deleted it during a clean-up, who knows). Lizzy belongs to the polygamist Salt Lake Citybased Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (FLDS), and the groups leaders have designated Julie as part of the United Order, meaning she is among the churchs most pure members. She explained that when she told the father of her child, he asked her to get an abortion but she refused. The girls track Lizzy down, but Lizzy won't leave without her daughter, who was taken and hidden from her by members of the church. It's still sticking with me. Escaping Polygamy 's Lizzy reveals in the Sunday, August 14, episode that the religious sect she belongs to won't let her see her teenage daughter. Perhaps they are provided by their family members and she has none on the outside. in Quiver Full of Snark, By Integrating back into society wasn't as easy as she had expected, leading to . Especially since they won't have the influence of the parents to keep the family together. How much any place helps or for how long though is another question. Copyright 2023 Snugglefish Media. Jennifer and her siblings grew up in a Salt Lake Citybased polygamist group known as the Order. But this is the first episode where I've had misgivings. It looks like they took them to Colorado. A last-minute stop at the order bank leads to a dramatic confrontation with this members over their corrupt financial system. in Quiver Full of Snark, By Both clips were exclusive to Us. MORE: Beyonc and Jay Z Are Pregnant With Twins See Her Baby Bump! Its great she is with all her kids but sad they are still in that mess of a group and hidden away. It seems her and her younger daughters escaped https://www.gofundme.com/2vt3425w. Five people who left polygamous cults share the difficulties of living on the outside. GreyhoundFan //-->