It's hardly a unique phenomenon. The LDS women may be in a more organized form than most, but like ad hoc psychological abuse cases, there are opportunities to leave. When they arrive at this forum they get lots of support, don't you agree?
“Unique”? It is because of the fact that the PR used to portray the religion as mainstream is in conflict with reality. Many believe the PR because “mormons are just such good conservatives” that it can’t possibly be true. Talk about drinking the kool-aid.
Then there are those who dismiss the numerous observations and experiences of ex-mo’s as anecdotal at best.
There are much better “forums” (support groups) than FR for ex-mormons to get support in. I’m a member of some of them. The experiences related by many, especially the women is quite disturbing. Male priesthood “authorities” using intimidation to “put the women back in their place”, ex-communicating women for starting divorce proceedings against abusive husbands, etc.
Dismissing the facts that SLC inc. uses psychological and doctrinal coercion and manipulation to maintain control over their women is disappointing to say the least.