My AWANA Experience Part 2: Sexism, Purity Culture, & Being Shamed by Leaders

This video is part 2 about my experience as a teenage homeschooled AWANA member. I share stories of being shamed by leaders, purity culture, sexist bullying, and friendship loss.

CW: religious trauma, public shaming, sexism & sexist bullying

AWANA program overview:    • Christian Nationalist Child Indoctrin...  
My AWANA experience part 1:    • My AWANA Experience Part 1: Bible Qui...  

My new pronouns:    • Happy Pride Month 🏳️‍🌈 My Pronouns ar...  

[Content Mentioned]
Veggie Rocks Album:    • Rebecca St. James - Veggie Tales Them...  
"VEGGIE TALES" by Fundie Fridays:    • Phil Vischer & Veggie Tales  

[Timestamps]
00:00 - Introduction & context
01:00 - Being shamed at a parent appreciation dinner
07:10 - Purity culture, courtship, & friendships with boys
12:01 - Being shamed for "the appearance of evil"
16:33 - Sexist bullying & losing a friend
23:35 - Am I still in contact with the AWANA kids?

[Background Music]
Title: Carefree Childhood
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Image Description: Elly, who is white with brown eyes, is sitting in front of a desk as she talks to the camera. Their brown hair is half up half down, and they are wearing a black tank top. On the desk are two green plants, a small bisexual flag, and a lit candle. There are AWANA home movie clips in the intro and outro of the video.

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