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title: "Lydia Laurenson I think growing up Mormon can be more difficult for..."
date: 2023-07-27
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# Lydia Laurenson I think growing up Mormon can be more difficult for...

*July 27, 2023 — Comment Archer T. Ships replied to Lydia Laurenson's comment.*

Lydia Laurenson I think growing up Mormon can be more difficult for women, as the roles they're expected to fill are so narrow (wife/mother).  Men have a lot more leeway, at least careerwise. On the whole, the main downside I experienced was deep guilt/shame for my sexual desires and lack of skills in dating.  It took several years after leaving the church to fully break free of that.