Arranged at 15: My FLDS Husband Became My Legal Guardian

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Raised in the Canadian FLDS community, Ange Johnson was just 15 when she offered herself up for an arranged marriage, believing it would prove her worthiness to God. As Warren Jeffs battled for control of the church, Ange faced unimaginable pressure from her family, including her father's threat to jump off a bridge if she didn't marry. She shares the disturbing reality of becoming a teenage bride, the restrictions placed on her autonomy, and her eventual journey toward freedom.

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Chapter Marks

00:00:00 INTRO
00:02:00 Growing Up FLDS in Canada
00:03:28 Inside the Bountiful FLDS Community
00:04:00 Growing Up With 10 ChiIdren
00:05:02 The FLDS School That Ended at 10th Grade
00:07:02 Being Taught to Fear the Outside World
00:08:19 The ChiIdhood Clothing Incident
00:10:06 Being Labeled a Rebellious Teenager
00:10:56 Expelled From School for Cutting Her Hair
00:12:11 Warren Jeffs Wanted Her Controlled
00:15:29 Becoming a Parent to Her Younger Siblings
00:18:41 Canada's Role in Disciplining FLDS Teenagers
00:21:21 The Mass Weddings of the FLDS
00:23:01 How Ange's Arranged Marriage Began
00:24:13 Asking the Bishop to Find Her a Husband
00:27:27 Discovering Who She Would Marry
00:32:00 Warren Jeffs and the Leadership Split
00:36:00 The Pressure to Get Married
00:39:00 Her Father's Disturbing Ultimatum
00:42:06 The Wedding Ceremony
00:46:00 Married to Someone She Barely Knew
00:50:00 Expectations of a Young FLDS Wife
00:55:00 Her Husband's Authority Over Her Education
00:58:00 Learning to Build a Relationship
01:00:00 Pregnancy and Questions About the Future
01:04:00 Pursuing a Career in Healthcare
01:06:00 Life After Leaving the FLDS
01:09:00 Recognizing Ab*se and Helping Others
01:15:00 Building a New Life and Business


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