Pioneer Stock
Descended from early Mormon pioneers who crossed the plains to Utah in the mid-1800s. This heritage is often a source of identity and pride in Mormon culture, though it can also complicate faith transitions due to deep family ties to the church.
Profiles self-identifying as Pioneer Stock on the mormon spectrum:
Grace18I was in an LDS splinter group from birth until middle age.
murphyI am a mother, a historical sites hunter, a writer, and I was a mormon.
Dianne OrmondI hold an M.Ed. and a cum laude B.S. in Education; both education degrees are from BYU. I co-founded CALM (Community After Leaving Mormonism), and am a former Board Member and Treasurer of The Exmormon Foundation. I was a mormon.
Andy WilsonI enjoy photography, meditation, cycling, walking and travel. I am a truth-seeker. I was a mormon.
TomBorn and raised in the faith, I’m a descendent of pioneers who crossed the plains and settled the Salt Lake Valley. I’m a corporate executive, educator, parent and husband. And… I was a mormon.
alanI was a mormon.
Autumn PhelpsI'm a social worker, I love popcorn and spending time with my husband, and I was a mormon.
BruceI was excommunicated over a single Facebook post.
Jana TapircornI am a nerd with ADHD, who has found a love for critical thinking. I was a mormon.
Ian HarwardI am a musician and a friend to many, and I am a Soldier. I am the atheist in the foxhole they claim doesn’t exist. I was a Mormon.
Kevin RexI am a gay man married to another gay man who was also Mormon. I have five adult children, fourteen grandchildren, and I finally found how to love myself for who I am. I was a mormon.
freidomI am finally free to be happy!
Arza EvansI grew up in the church, served a mission, served in several bishoprics and was a temple worker. Then I researched church history which led traumatic yet liberating changes in my life. I was a mormon.
Just JeffI was a mormon. And I was doing well with it.
Micah McAllisterI'm a technical support analyst in the financial information systems industry with over 10 years experience in the support field and certified in Kepner Tregoe rational and analytical situation, decision and problem analysis processes. I was a mormon.
rlboston92I enjoy camping, art, and amazing food. I am a very curious person and I enjoy learning about other people. I was a mormon.
EllaI'm a grad student and aspiring engineer. I love hiking, travelling, and chocolate. I was a mormon.
gretchenldayI am the mother of eight children and I love reading, scrapbooking and doing hot yoga. Look up Gretchen Day on Amazon for children's books I wrote to assist my exit from Mormonism. I was a Mormon.
Brandon BridgeI was a mormonCreate an account to share your own story.