Content warning: This episode describes physical child abuse and references child sexual abuse.

In this emotional podcast episode, the narrator recounts their legal battle against their parents and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in 2022, after being served with a protection order. The narrator decided to represent themselves in court, despite the pressure from lawyers advising them to surrender.

The episode highlights the intense panic and anxiety the narrator experienced during the proceedings, including the psychological toll of facing their parents and the Mormon lawyer. The narrator meticulously prepared evidence, including documentation of abuse and personal trauma, while their parents and their lawyer tried to discredit them. The court revealed the deep lies and evasions from the parents, including the mother’s attempt to falsify her history with Child Protective Services.

Ultimately, the judge issued a decision, granting a two-year protection order rather than the five years the plaintiffs sought. The episode reflects the ongoing struggle to confront and expose the truth about the abuse and the toll it takes on the narrator’s mental and emotional well-being.

https://mormoncoverup.com/trial/

Content warning: This episode references suicide, physical child abuse and child sexual abuse.

In this intense podcast episode, the narrator recounts a confrontation with their father and mother in January 2021, during which they reveal the long-hidden truth about the child sex abuse that took place in their home in 1984. The narrator confronts their father about his role in covering up the abuse, including his involvement as the Mormon bishop and collusion with a local police officer, and questions whether father was aware of the abuse. The interaction quickly becomes heated, with the mother reacting defensively, fearing legal repercussions, and the father downplaying the significance of the abuse, referring to it as a sin washed away by baptism.

As the discussion unfolds, the narrator's father refuses to acknowledge the severity of the abuse, ultimately leading to a breakdown in communication and estrangement. The episode sheds light on the emotional turmoil and familial disintegration caused by years of denial and the manipulation of religious beliefs to shield the truth.

https://mormoncoverup.com/dontsueus/

Content warning: This episode describes physical child abuse and references child sexual abuse.

In this podcast episode, the narrator recounts their complex and loving relationship with their sister, Courtney, as they both navigated life after growing up in an abusive environment. The episode details Courtney's struggles after the death of her first child, her attempts at recovery, and the support the narrator provided, including helping Courtney get a job and find reliable transportation.

Tensions within the family are explored, especially during a heated argument between Courtney and their sister, Stefanie, over Courtney’s pregnancies, highlighting the deep-rooted jealousy and emotional manipulation from their mother. The episode follows Courtney’s journey to motherhood, her death in 2004, and the aftermath, as the narrator reflects on the lasting impact of family trauma.

https://mormoncoverup.com/death/