I was 18 when my bishop called me in for an interview to discuss my prospective missionary service. I really didn’t want to serve a mission at that time, and when I admitted this to my bishop he quickly expressed his disappointment in my selfishness. He explained that if I failed to serve a mission…
Growing up I had issues with masturbation after witnessing sexual abuse in my home. When I felt so guilty and told my mom, she told me to talk to the bishop. I went to the bishop often and had to tell him all the details of what I did, where I did it, etc. After…
I had an experience with a boy when I was 12. He was a few years older than me at the time. A family member read what I wrote in my diary about the experience. So my parents sent me to the bishop. Who was also the father of the most popular girls in school.…
I have not thought about the Mormon Church this much in over 20 years. I still suffer from adult self- loathing- and I didn’t know what it was until just his moment. I don’t know if I can share my story fully as I have never done that. I hope that I don’t go into…
The late Mormon Pres. Spencer W. Kimball asked me explicit sexual questions, in clearing my return to BYU. (’69) I was falsely accused of “Homosexual Activity” on-Campus, although I am Gay. Like: “Have you practiced Sodomy, Fellatio, Oral Sex, etc.?” Thought he was ” Speaking in Tongues. ” LOL!!! +, I’d just been Baptized an…
Sunday June 10th is National Children’s Day. The day’s purpose is to honor the children in our lives. Protect LDS Children (PLDSC) plans to honor our children by fostering their protection. We encourage all supporters to wear a button during your June 10th activities. The buttons will bring awareness to the plight of LDS children who are subjected to grooming…
My name is Joanna C. and I am ready to go fully public about the lifetime of abuses through the mainstream Mormon Church and the fundamentalist sects of the church have perpetuated against not only me, but several key others. What was done to us by the church was monstrous and atrocious, and was always…
My first bishop interview about masturbation happened when I was 14 in 1984. I did not know what that was at the time. I had 3 more interviews about masturbation between the ages of 14-17 years old. I felt uncomfortable about his interest in that subject. It was creepy. He seemed so pleased to bring…
I am currently a member of the LDS church. Growing up I had many great leaders in the church that taught me a lot of good. I can’t imagine how difficult the calling of a bishop would be. I know there are a lot of sacrifices made in this calling. I do, however, feel very…
In May of 2017, my daughter was due for a baptismal interview. I told the bishop in passing that I needed to be present for that interview. About a week later he asked me to meet with him, he had been thinking about my request. In that meeting I told him that in general I…