At just 15 years old, Lu Ann Cooper was forced to marry her first cousin within the Kingston Group—also known as “The Order.” Trapped in a system of control, secrecy, and abuse, Luann felt suicide was her only way out. Leaving wasn’t even an option—until one day, it was.

In this powerful interview, Lu Ann opens up about her heartbreaking experience as a child bride, the emotional and psychological toll of life inside the Kingston cult, and what gave her the courage to finally escape. Today, Lu Ann is not only a survivor—she's a leader. She co-founded Hope After Polygamy, a nonprofit that provides scholarships and support to others leaving polygamous groups.

✨ This is a story of pain, resilience, and purpose.

🎓 Learn how Luann is helping others reclaim their education and their future.

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Chapters:

00:00:00 Escaping a Polygamous Community

00:07:30 Family Dynamics and Arranged Marriages

00:15:33 Early Marriage Expectations in Kingston Group

00:23:43 Life in the Kingston Group: Work and Marriage Expectations

00:31:50 Living Through Abuse and Planning to Escape

00:40:18 Struggles of Leaving a Religious Order

00:48:14 Standing Up Against Kidnapping Threats

00:55:49 Unexpected Paths to Love and Marriage

01:03:35 Allison's Adoption Journey

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