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Heather Homosexual is exploring the “secrets and techniques and sins” of the Mormon church in a brand new restricted collection for Bravo titled Surviving Mormonism with Heather Homosexual.
In a just-released sneak peek on the three-part particular, the 51-year-old Actual Housewives of Salt Lake Metropolis star admits that she was left shocked by what she found amid the creation of the collection as she spoke to individuals who, like her, grew up within the Mormon church, and realized of their darkish pasts with the faith.
“The issues I realized whereas we have been filming this shocked me to my core. The true secret lives are a lot darker, deeper, and extra tragic,” Heather says initially of the trailer for the collection.
“That is nonetheless occurring. This has to cease,” she continues.
As Heather engages in deep conversations with a variety of individuals in regard to their experiences with Mormonism, she turns into understandably emotional.
“I spent my life being somebody I wasn’t,” a person tells her.
“My earliest recollections are of abuse,” a lady shares.
“Had they taken motion, may it have saved me?” wonders one other man as Heather wipes away tears.
Then, as she drives off, Heather admits to feeling “overwhelmed and horrified.”
In an October 21 announcement shared by Bravo, it’s famous that Surviving Mormonism with Heather Homosexual “fractures the church’s seemingly good veneer to reveal the secrets and techniques which have been saved behind closed doorways,” and that Heather “uncovers the darkish historical past of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.”
“In every hourlong episode, Heather has impactful conversations with abuse survivors, ex-Mormons and former LDS church leaders,” the discharge states. “As Heather displays on her personal departure from the church, Surviving Mormonism delves into outdated and controversial practices and empowers victims to share their experiences to convey consciousness and enact change.”
The Bravo launch additionally shared a breakdown of every episode.
Half 1: “A Unhealthy Mormon”
“The Actual Housewives of Salt Lake Metropolis star and bestselling creator Heather Homosexual explores the journey of her exodus from the church of Latter-day Saints, uncovering the darkish truths that lie behind the faith’s idyllic facade. Heather meets with David Matheson, a former Mormon who has been known as the godfather of conversion remedy. Now out and residing as a homosexual man himself, David particulars the dangerous teachings he as soon as practiced and believed in.”
Half 2: “The Highest Degree of Heaven”
“Heather struggles with guilt for turning her again on an previous pal who was vital of the Mormon church. When she sits down to listen to Ben’s story for the primary time, his story of abuse rocks her to her core. As Heather digs deeper, the tales of extra survivors persuade her his expertise is the tip of the iceberg. A former Bishop reviews on his experiences contained in the church itself.”
Half 3: “Change Is Gonna Come”
“Within the closing chapter, Heather has the possibility to listen to from two sisters, Jennie and Lizzy, who suffered indescribable abuse by the hands of their father. Regardless of reporting the abuse a number of occasions to their Bishop and high-ranking church management, they have been constantly ignored. Heather decides it’s time to take motion.”
Surviving Mormonism with Heather Homosexual premieres on Tuesday, November 11, at 9:15/8:15c p.m. on Bravo, with all three episodes dropping on Peacock the next day, Wednesday, November 12.
