When you escape so hard, you change the law. Allison is incredible

Pro tip for anyone leaving the order as a minor, FILE FOR EMANCIPATION the second you leave. Get in front of a judge ASAP. There are organizations that will help you file and pay for all the court fees.

I am having a hard time understanding how someone underage being forced to marry is not considered illegal - even if it’s not labeled “abuse”, it certainly sounds like trafficking and conspiracy to commit sexual assault.

The family court system doesn’t care about what’s best for the kids. They are more worried about protecting parent’s rights. So proud of you to keep fighting, Allison!

I am from British Columbia in Canada and we had a polygamous Mormon order here for quite a few years. Polygamy is illegal in Canada, and an authorities were able to convict their leader in the town of Bountiful and give him a life sentence for trafficking underage girls. Thank you so much for your program. I am sure it has helped many people who have been exploited.

If these videos were from my country, any prosecutor would be forced to take action at once. It's mandatory here for prosecutors in general whenever they get notice of a crime, to start an investigation or inform the competent authorities/police so they can start an investigation. The American justice system is astonishingly weak.

I am a teacher. I have also been told that "there is nothing that can be done" when cases of forced marriage or threats of forced marriage are mentioned. I hope more can be done in the future for these people.

My heart breaks for dear 14 yr old Allison. I got choked up listening to hear despair that she was having trouble in college. Sending a hug 🤗 to Allison. She’s a phenomenal woman🙏🏼

🦋 When Allison mentioned her past identity died so she could be reborn, it reminded me of metamorphosis. Best wishes to you, Allison for a wonderful future! 🦋

I'm so happy ex members are going into community facing positions like nurse and police officers. They'll definitely be able to make such a positive contribution to our community.

Thank you for continuing to shed light on The Order and Kingstons. Groups like this, and others that operate similarly, a full on secluded cult in the middle of the rest of society are dangerous. The amount of money and power these cults and the mainstream religions have and will have an even bigger role in the political and economic future.

It’s so upsetting that the adults in this situation did not understand what she was going thru and what she meant by “they’re forcing me to get married” She was a child. It’s appalling that no one considered that abuse. She had brought “shame” to her family and the order by bringing the “outside world”’into the situation. She was absolutely in danger after that. The fact that not one person, the judge or guardian ad litem did not immediately step up is one of the worst parts.

I shouted "YAY!!!!" when you announced your BSN graduation, Allison! You're going to be a phenomenal and tough caretaker to so many lucky people! All the best to you, lady. Congratulations! Thank you again, Shelise for more info on this way of life. You're a beacon, darling!

I'm crying. I can't believe what she went through. She's the strongest person I've ever heard of! I seriously mean that! What can we do to help these girls????

I wonder if these men with dozens of wives ever forget they’re married to one of their wives. Like, I can’t keep track of the 10 people I work with who I see at least once a week each depending on shifts, I can’t imagine trying to remember 12 wives when you only visit most of them 6 times a year

Thank you so much for sharing! I can relate to your story in so many ways! I escaped at 16 from a family cult inside of the Independent Fundamental Baptist Church. I was told at 16 I am going to Bible college to marry a pastor or missionary and had no other choice. That was the day I decided I had to leave. A relative of mine got custody of me and I was able to do 2.5 years of regular high school then got my bachelor's degree. I am now doing well in my career and built a pretty awesome life for myself! Thank you for sharing your story and thank you CTC for providing a space for people to share and heal together.

I find the stories of the women and men from the order so fascinatingly horrific and inspiring! I hope more and more find the strength and support to leave

I have learned so much about cults from this channel. I hear personal stories from women who have lived these experiences. Allison, the decision to pursue an education as a means to follow your passion overwhelms me. The courage to reveal the truths and vulnerabilities to complete strangers is another testament to the incredible hurts you have endured. You’re amazing

Thanks for platforming these strong survivors from the Order. Honestly, the more i hear these women's stories, I just want to know, how do we help? What can we do to get the feds and the Utah state government to intervene ? Other countries have children's rughts, and the US does not. Children have a fundamental right to education, for example. I am so horrified by the abuse and child labor and lack of medical care.

My family was JW when I was younger. I thought what we went through was bad but after discovering this channel my eyes have been opened to how big of a problem cults are. My heart breaks for these people because nobody in these situations is leading a happy and healthy life even if they think they are. I’m really surprised that Utah didn’t have some laws on the books to help kids being married off. I know in my state one can get married if between 15-18 with the parent’s permission because usually it’s the kids wanting to get married not the parents wanting to marry them off! I would have thought knowing your state still has these groups practicing polygamy having ways to help the kids more should have been a priority. So many people just dropping the ball. Education is the key to freedom.

I decided to check out the school website for them and wow.. it's wild how much they don't even try to hide. One teacher's profile states she's been teaching for 10 years and she's currently 24. Other profile pictures...I'd be really shocked if they were adults. That was a part of this cult I had never even thought of before. It's been really interesting to hear about that aspect. Out of all of the modern cults I am aware of that I am educated on, this one is the one that never fails to shock me. I remember watching Escaping Polygamy and being absolutely horrified by this above all others. You are all so amazing for getting out and speaking up.

Allison is such an incredibly strong, brave, intelligent, and determined woman. I’m so proud of her and all of her family members who have left The Order. I follow Amanda, and so I’ve also somewhat followed Allison and Val and Eskel and so on. I’m proud of all of them and send each one of them love and support. You are all incredible human beings, and I’m so glad that you now get to live the lives YOU choose to live. I just wish that the government would finally intervene. It’s obvious through everyone’s testimonies that The Order is not only allowing and perpetuating physical and sexual abuse, forced incestuous and underage marriages, tax fraud, food stamp fraud, etc. They must have their day of reckoning.

These interviews are full of SO many emotions! Your guests are so strong, independent and wise. It's a relief to know they are now safe, secure and happy. ❤

This was amazing. It's genuinely wonderful that being so young she had the awareness to not give up on her education and understand she simply didn't have the proper basics from her lack of previous education. I admire her a lot.

Allison, I just want you to know as a health care provider myself, you are going to be a great RN!!! I'm so proud of your hard work and congratulations on getting into the program! I know you are going to shine in this field. It's an honor that you have chosen this path. ❤

I just love seeing Allison doing so well and thriving out of the cult❤❤

All of these insane stories coming out of The Order are blowing my mind 😢

When these people leave the order, hats off to them. They had the hardest life because they left something that was taught to them and came into a world that differently understood it. But hooray for all of them that left and is helping others to do the same.

Where in the heck are all those high paid social workers that are supposed to protect children? Holy cow, I'm really disappointed in the U.S. government. Hope the IRS is watching

Its so sad that this girl says i was only hit once like hitting were normal! I was never ever hit in my life from my parents. My brother one time with the wooden spoon (not even hard, i think the shock effect was the worst) and all my mom had to say was im going to the kitchen to get the spoon and we were angels😇😃. Rip ❤Mommy❤the kindest person i ever got to know and was blessed with for 16yrs🌼!

These stories just break my heart. When Allison was escaping the order, I was graduating high school. She deserved that freedom & excitement. But I hope she can take comfort from the fact that her future is filled with freedom & excitement, & love and safety, & all of the things she should've had in her childhood 🤍

The most intelligent, brave and articulate young women whose life could be a movie, nothing but admiration for you ❤ brilliant as usual Shelise ❤

Love to Allison and to C2C for providing a place for her to tell her story

Another horrible backstory but a great conversation. I'm sorry for what you went through, and thank you for sharing your story.

I don’t think you (the guest) are all over the place. Your story is complicated and you did a great job! You are an amazing fighter and survivor. I hope that you are proud of yourself.

This woman is so incredibly strong. What an amazing woman. I have a question. Why didn't any social worker suggest Emancipate, legally? I have heard that in some situations the court can do this for someone under 18. I am also so glad they put this other new law into place now!

This was a very hard one to watch. Just finished till the end, and I have to say, at the moment I feel physically sick, not only out of disgust but out of second hand fear. Personally, I never ended up even near of how bad of a situation as she has been, but it is my worst fear, out of all things, the mind cage thing is the most horrible of nightmares. I just cried a little bit trying to even grasp what I was doing the same year her life changed forever. Every "yeah" out if her broke my heart. I never seen a stronger person

Your channel has helped me so much with my religious trauma. I'm queer and was adopted by a strict Roman Catholic family. I'm 22 and am happily out and 8 months sober off meth and fentanyl, I started using drugs when I was 12 after I was molested by my youth group leader, I lived so long believing I was sinful and I hated myself for so long. Thankfully my parents left the church when i was 18 after a suicide attempt I told them I was groomed and molested and I hid it because I thought it was sinful. My mom cried and told me she wish she could've protected me better. This channel has made me feel less alone thank you.

I love that you pointed out that you're proud and thankful for your old self. It's a reminder that sometimes doors open when you are willing and brave enough to close another.

Allison is a brave, courageous, kind and beautiful human! She is a wonderful mother to her two boys! Thank you for highlighting her story!

I wish I had a nurse as kind and as understanding as you when I need a nurse.

Geez, I can't believe these horrible stories. I am not part of any church anymore was born into the Orthodox Church and even studied Christian (Medieval/Dark ages) Church history eons ago. This makes me so sick as my dad also abused me, but that have nothing to do with being part of a church, he figured i was his property. 🤬😲😴😕

What an incredible young lady! I wish you all the happiness in the world Allison.

I see much of my 16 year old self in you. While a very different story, i also fought for my freedom at 16. I was in one of those non-detention centers for 2 weeks, then went to a few different group homes, foster homes etc, in between my "parent" showing up and love bombing me, or forcing me to go home only for me to leave again. i had a guardian ad litum & was emancipated at 17 after many many court dates. When i was going thru that, it didnt feel big or brave, it felt like the one and only course of action. But hearing you tell it sounds impressive and ballsy. ❤❤❤

I am so inspired by Allison's courage!!! I can't even imagine being in her position. One thing I've learned from my own life is that we can always do more than we think we can!!! WE CAN DO HARD THINGS! I am so happy for Allison and that she is living a life she can be proud of! So amazing!! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

Alison, your 16 year old self was so brave. You carry that with you now! It’s so cool. I admire you!

Allison is so strong to leave and start a new life at such a young age and with so many obstacles in her way. I’m also wondering if you sit on the brides side or the grooms side at weddings where they are both your siblings? 😂😂😂

The law is dumb when it comes to dealing with abuse. Anyone who says forced marriage or child marriage are not abuse is either adhering to legal definition using the law to not help or is making statements that condone a type of child abuse. There is a problem of child marriage and it happens in Indian families, Pakistanian ext the abuse in these situations are horrendous! Forced marriage especially child marriage is sexual abuse. It's indirect/instrumental. But many of them are sexually abused by in-laws and fathers cousins ext but then their honor is ruined because they are unclean. Many women are killed set on fire strangled by their own parents. The situation is swept under the rug and ruled accidents ext

This sounds like an absolutely horrendous thing to go through to leave a cult and not be forced into marriage. I probably would’ve given up at such a young age. Am happy she made it through and helped to change a law!! Awesome!!

This is a random thought, but she looks so much like Jessica and Andrea! And also what an amazing story! I admire your tenacity and bravery.

Thank you Allison. You are making the world a better place by telling your story, helping others and just by being you. Thank you.

Incredible, that she’s gotten herself into a nursing program. What a triumph, to live a life of medical service. It’s really inspiring, to see someone get that far in life, from the family she came from. I can’t imagine, how she lifted the fog, from that intense of brainwashing & isolation. As she’ll see, huge populations come from pretty intense trauma, even though they weren’t in cults. Her story, is going to give a lot of her patients strength & hope, that they might bounce back from their own traumas. It’s so valuable, sharing that hope for healing. I’ll just add from my own journey: nutrition & lifestyle are tremendously suppressed, in favor of artificial interventions. She’ll have to wade through that swamp every day. Get people off sugar, as you can. Get them out walking, the most accessible & sustainable daily exercise (daily miles), for most people. Good luck, girl.

You are such a strong, brave young lady, I'm extremely proud of you. May you find peace, love, and have a wonderful, wonderful blessed life filled with lots of joy, love, and peace.

I've been looking forward to this one! Thanks Shelise and Jonathan!

Thank you for sharing your story. Breaking the silence is important in getting more people out of cults

I’m so glad you are doing this. This is helping so many people.

One thing that I've been wondering about order since watching these is how does it work with all the men getting multiple wives. How are there enough women for all the men? Is it rare for men to get married, or do they try to recruit outside women? Or do they get around it another way? And I wanted to say thank you for all the hard work you're both putting in to spread awareness ❤

What a brave, eloquent & intelligent woman! The fact that she was so self-reflective and focused at such a young age and under those circumstances is really amazing. Allison, you can be so proud of yourself!!!! Enjoy your life now!!!! 🍀 ❤

Eternity with your family is NOT the selling point they think it is!

Wow. I am so proud of this young lady. A lot of teenagers sure could use this video to show them just how good they have it. Oh, and a lot of adults, too.

Long-time RN here. Blessings on your journey, Allison. Follow your heart, show love, and you'll be able to leave the past further behind. I'm also an abuse survivor. Life does go on.

It is so sad that you had to leave your family. I am glad you had the courage to take a stand. You are going to be an excellent nurse!!! Thank you for sharing your story!

Thanks a lot. You are doing a wonderful job, it's SO important to offer an opportunity for all those women to be heard. And for everybody to understand what happens really in those cults.

This may seem totally random, but anyone else notice how similar she sounds to Amanda Rae? Voice tone, speech pattern. I had a moment where I forgot who I was listening to. I’ve lost track of the family bush, are Amanda and Allison part of the same bush? Allison’s story is amazing-and I deeply respect her commitment to education.

Such Strength!! Y’all did such a great job!! Another incredibly powerful story!! Thank y’all!!

It makes me so sad for everyone who's had to and still having to 'live' in these cults. I never knew about any of this, so thank you to everyone for sharing your stories. And blessings for your now new lives of hope and freedom 💓

Allison, you are one strong young women. I am a nurse of many years and have been been teaching nursing for over 20 years. Trust the process, read your textbooks, balance yours days and weeks with family time and study. Even though healthcare isn’t what it use to be but you can be the change agent. Good luck.

Thank you Allison for sharing your story. It's wild how different all the stories are and they came from the same place. Question for any of the guests: do the authorities not consider the forced labor at a young age abuse?

"They could have Jesus Christ himself waiting for me" omg 😂😂😂 hilarious! I'm obsessed with these ex-order kids, they're so cool!

Your such a beautiful person. Thank you for bravely sharing your story. I can definitely relate to the abuse from a mother. It’s especially painful because a mom is supposed to protect you not attack you. I hope one day I will find the courage to share my cult story and inspire others the way you have 💛

I hate the abuse that these former order members have endured. It truly is a terrible, destructive cult! Allison is amazing, brave and wonderful! I wish her nothing but love. All of these former members speaking out is so powerful. I really have to commend their courage. It can't be an easy thing to do. I hope so many people start coming out of this group that it no longer exists.

I am so proud of her and amazed by her strength. Congratulations on your new life. I know how hard it is to lose family as one who has been shunned by her own, but I wish for you nothing but the best because you deserve it.

I found this channel last year and I've watched almost every video and every video reminds me how powerful women are (men that escape are too but) the abuse that we can suffer and Persevere by shear power of will is astonishing. Bravo to all the people that escape to a better life. At this point, since so much has come to light in recent years about cults there should be a legal task force of pro Bono lawyers and specialty training for police offers etc specifically for helping people out of the situations. Shelise, you are amazing in your own story but the fact that you've given this platform to so many to come together from all different backgrounds to tell their story's in such a safe and understanding place is applaudable. The psychology of it all is as interesting as it is appalling. I never lived that life but I did experience religion pushing my mother to condemn me at a young age and then abusive relationships once I once older. Seeing how every person perceives things and takes their freedom back. How some are angry, some forgave some make jokes, it's just so impowering to share our stories and take back our power. Thank you for being you ❤️

You will be an amazing nurse. I’m so happy for you and I hope you have the absolute best life! ❤

What an inspiration, Alison! Best wishes for your RN degree. You are incredibly courageous, and your story will help so many people! Way to go!

Your strength, Allison, is impressive! You’re obviously very thoughtful in your speech and intelligent, as well. I hope you have a beautiful life!❤

What a strong and beautiful woman. God bless the journey she has had and to her future nursing career.

Yeey another video!!!! Thank you both❤

Shelise, I just wanted to add that I think you are amazing. You are so caring, welcoming, respectful and just downright lovely to all of your guests. You are an inspiration running this channel whilst you still have your own trauma. Thank you for providing this platform for those who have been in cults to be able to tell their stories and for those people still stuck in these cults, can watch your channel and have the seeds of doubt planted that how they are living is most likely very dysfunctional and unhappy. Give yourself a big pat on the back. Respect sister, you’re amazing xx

Allison you are such an inspiration!!!! Thanks so much for sharing your story!!! Thanks Shalise and Jonathan for exposing these abusive cults to the outside world! You are my heroes!!! I’ve learned so much about myself and my own family’s experiences in the cult we were a part of❤️🙏🏼❤️

Allison, thank you for this. It was a love letter to educate and what it can do for your life.

Thank you both for sharing this story. What an amazing and strong young lady.

Allison you’re an inspiration! Your courage and determination at such a young age in the midst of brainwashing is absolutely incredible. May your life be filled with happiness love and fulfillment! ❤

Allison your bravery is inspirational! ❤ Keep speaking out as it will help others trapped by this brainwashing!! Education is essential to open minds and you realised that early on...I pray others will be inspired by your courage! ❤

Great Video. Each of my family members coming from the from the order bring up really good points of things I didn’t realize were problematic until watching their stories back. The order tells its members there is no abuse happening but if that’s true then why do so many people come out with the same experiences.

Allison, I would love to hear more about your experience in the outside world for the first time. I hope you can be brought back on to share more. How were you treated by the staff at the facilities you went to? How did you view the children and adults in the outside? We’re you surprised at what people took for granted? What were gaps in your education or knowledge of how to function outside the Order that were hardest to overcome? How was dating and being married when your framework was so different growing up? Your courage and grit is inspiring. That little girl who overcame and persevered is you and you keep showing up to do hard things. 👏👏🤗

What an extremely brave and courageous young person! Hearing about the court ordered family meetings infuriated me. You are living your best life now!

Allison is an amazing strong young lady. She left everything she knew and loved for a better life. And at such a young age! Very inspirational. Wish you the absolute best in life. You deserve it. ❤

My heart goes out to you Alison. We'll done for getting out and creating a new life. I cannot truly imagine what you went through. Thank you for sharing your story ❤

You are so strong to get out of this!!! Many blessings to you!

Thank you once again or excellent work and Allison, you have earned all tthe success coming to you. ❤

It is so frustrating and heartbreaking to hear how thoroughly the state failed her. What a completely upside down world! A teen fighting so hard to go to school and parents literally setting her up to fail school! A teen doing everything she can to not get into a sexual relationship and parents forcing her to get into an incestuous marriage. 1:05:34 It was so hard to hear her say "I'm not stupid" in response to the attempt at manipulation. She's absolutely incredible for seeing through the manipulation, but if she didn't she wouldn't be stupid. You should be able to trust your family! Especially your parents! Being told that wanting to go into the medical field is Satan...just wow. Good for her for getting on her way to becoming a nurse! I was about to say it's the Lords work, but I guess not lol. Hail Satan!

I traced myself back to a carbon molecule. 🤔

Thank you for sharing. You are both so brave. Very educational.

allison is an inspiration, you deserve nothing but happiness and success. ❤

Allison ty for telling your story. I know a part of your story was told on Escaping Polygamy because your sisters were the focus of the show. As you were telling your story, parts of it were sounding familiar but I couldn't remember if it was shown or alluded to. I finally remembered it was discussed but not gone into deeply because you were a minor. SO glad to hear your whole story and that you landed on your feet. I'm glad you have some of your siblings already out so you can maintain those relationships. Good luck on your schooling and I hope you love being a nurse. I work in a hospital (not as a nurse, but I have regular contact with them) we need compassionate people in hospitals. So many nurses are so BURNT out it's hard to see why they every wanted to be a nurse because they are just suffering from compassion fatigue and there are always more patients than there are nurses! Thank you for giving us a glimpse into your life and I'm glad you found the courage to fight before it was too late and it was 10 times harder for you to leave. Shelise, have you reached out to Shirley about coming on to your show? She was kicked out toward the end of the series and she wasn't doing well. I have thought about her during all of your interviews with the Kingston kids and I would love to know how she is doing and HER journey to HOPEFULLY finding happiness with like 6 kids in tow and never having had a job that didn't belong to The Order.

Well done Alison!! What strength you have honey….you should feel so proud ❤️ Nursing is the best career - I know, I was one 😊

I wonder how well that judge was paid off by Daniel to treat your case the way he did. 😒 With all the money that Daniel hordes, you can be sure he pays off anyone he needs. It’s disgusting. He’s disgusting. You ladies are incredible! 💪😆

i third that! This has been my favourite interview as far. This girl is FIRE!

I’m so proud of you, we’re all rooting for you❤