Episode Description
This powerful episode, the 4th in Terri Petersen's series, "Women Outside the Garden," features an interview she did with Tonia Toole, who is the founder of a non-profit organization, Holding Out Help, that assists individuals in leaving polygamous communities in Utah.
In it, Tonia shares her personal journey, including her experience with cancer and how it led her to this work. She described the various polygamous sects in Utah, the challenges faced by those leaving these communities, and the services provided by Holding Out Help. Tonia emphasized the importance of kindness and understanding towards those from polygamous backgrounds and expressed concerns about the decriminalization of polygamy in Utah. The interview also highlights the resilience and strength of those leaving polygamous communities.
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