Alyssa’s breaking point with Mormonism came when she realized she should have trusted her own reasoning instead of blindly following 'revelation.' Since then, she has been rebuilding her life and has even authored a book about the reconstruction process. We discuss how she overcame severe depression and self-harm, ultimately finding peace and meaning as an optimistic nihilist.

REFERENCES:

"How to Leave the Mormon Church" by Alyssa Grenfell

Alyssa's YouTube

Alyssa Instagram

Wife No.19

"Not yet a human" photo

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