Disowned by Mormon Family, Banned from Father's Funeral & Teen Lies

Family Disownment Over Religious Beliefs

• 💔 OP was disowned by their Mormon family, including their parents and three siblings, for leaving the Mormon church.
• 😔 Despite being cut off, OP still deeply loves and misses their family, regretting that their departure led to estrangement.
• ✉️ OP received news of their father's death via text message, with a sister claiming to give them courtesy by informing them in person.

Funeral Exclusion and Father's Death

• 🚫 An uncle informed OP that they were not invited to their father's funeral and should not attend to avoid causing their mother grief.
• 💔 OP is heartbroken, having had hopes of reconciliation with their father, who taught them important life skills and was present for significant milestones.
• 🚗 Tragically, OP's father died in a drunk driving accident while on his way to visit OP, leading the mother and family to blame OP for his death.

Reconciliation and Funeral Attendance

• 🤝 OP's father's side of the family, who are not Mormon, offered support and allowed OP to attend the funeral with them.
• 🗣️ At the funeral, OP's older brother and grandparents encouraged them to share memories of their father.
• 🍻 The wake was held at the father's favorite bar, offering a more comfortable environment for OP away from their estranged Mormon family.
• 🧠 OP has started seeing a therapist to process their father's death and the complex emotions surrounding it, including survivor's guilt.

Teen's Fabricated Story and Family Fallout

• 🤥 A 15-year-old, Kelly, lied to her friends about witnessing OP's husband's genitals to appear more experienced, causing significant family drama.
• 💥 OP reacted strongly, calling Kelly a "disgusting piece of [__]" and a "psychopath," and declared that Kelly would never be near her family again.
• 🏠 As a consequence, Kelly was moved to her mother's home, OP's parents cut contact with her, and OP's sister and her husband are seeking therapy to salvage their marriage.
• 💔 Kelly's father, Joe, is hurt but trying to make amends, though OP and her husband remain firm in their decision to have no further contact with Kelly.
• 🫂 OP's nephew, Kevin, is also in therapy due to nightmares and emotional distress related to Kelly's actions and the family fallout.