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In Part 2 of Val Snow's story, we continue our conversation about growing up inside the Kingston Clan, also known as "The Order."After spending years trying to reconcile who he was with what he had been taught, Val opens up about coming to terms with his sexuality in a community that believed being gay was a choice. He shares the pressure to conform, the fear of being discovered, and the impossible expectations placed on LGBTQ individuals within the group.Val recounts what happened when his father found out he was dating men, the reaction from his family and community, and the events that ultimately led to him being cast out of the only world he had ever known.Leaving a high-control religious community often means losing more than your beliefs. For many, it can mean losing family, friendships, support systems, and a sense of belonging. Val's story highlights both the pain of rejection and the courage it takes to live authentically.If you haven't seen Part 1, be sure to check it out first, where Val shares what it was like growing up with a father who had 14 wives and more than 160 children, the abuse he experienced, and the challenges of life inside the Kingston Clan.Thank you to Val for trusting us with his story.❤️ If Val's story resonates with you, please consider sharing this video. Stories like his help create understanding, compassion, and hope for others who may be facing similar struggles.#GrowingUpInPolygamy #KingstonClan #TheOrder #LGBTQStories #Polygamy #ReligiousTrauma #CultRecovery #ExMormon #ValSnow #HighControlReligionIf you or someone you love has left polygamy and needs assistance, please reach out to "Holding Out HELP" at 801-548-3492 or visit their website at www.holdingouthelp.orgAt Growing Up In Polygamy our mission is to "Create compassion for communities that have been misunderstood, marginalized and/or abused by their leaders, and to empower those who have left by giving them a platform to share their stories with the world."If you would like to DONATE to this cause you can do so here: https://donorbox.org/growing-up-in-polygamyInsta: @growingupinpolygamywww.growingupinpolygamy.comTheme Song created by @artcowles Please feel free to reach out to us!growingupinpolygamy@gmail.comCreate Shorts Easily like us with Opus Clips: https://www.opus.pro/?via=SamandMelissa