Escaping Child Bride & Polygamy: Hannah's Inspiring Journey and Book

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  • Опубликовано: 15 ноя 2024

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  • @aqualeah
    @aqualeah Месяц назад +945

    Having watched the British documentary about Tom Green, I hoped that Hannah was doing well. She seemed so innocent and I hated seeing how much control and dishonesty he forced on their lives. I couldn’t click fast enough when this popped up! Thank you for this interview.

    • @KCGLivingInGray
      @KCGLivingInGray Месяц назад +33

      Leann left also.

    • @breannmariegrissom6661
      @breannmariegrissom6661 Месяц назад +37

      My too! I’ve wanted so much to hear updates on these women. So happy to hear Hannah is doing so well!

    • @katiempojer
      @katiempojer Месяц назад

      @@KCGLivingInGrayyes I am friends w her on instagram and she does boudoir photo shoots

    • @Jamie-ky7gz
      @Jamie-ky7gz Месяц назад +9

      She is! She is on Instagram 🙂

    • @mienafriggstad3360
      @mienafriggstad3360 Месяц назад +12

      Me too! I watched it too. I was hoping she wasn't one of the "wives" who married into the Kingstons of The Order.

  • @david-crystalupchurch7239
    @david-crystalupchurch7239 Месяц назад +801

    I’ve always wondered what happened to Tom Green’s wives! Especially Hannah! Glad she is finally free. My heart went out to her.

    • @amandan943
      @amandan943 Месяц назад +13

      I’ve heard some ended up in the Kingston group. Can’t wait to read this book!

    • @user-ur5zm8zo3w
      @user-ur5zm8zo3w Месяц назад

      @@amandan943 I didn't get from Amanda's video why Hannah's sister Cari Bjorkman, and the two remaining stepdaughter/wives/victims Linda Kunz and Shirley Beagley all married Daniel Kingston Jr after Tom Green's death. What is the benefit of that for them? Sex with a younger man than Tom Green more than once a month? How many wives does Daniel Kingston Jr even have? (Amanda mangles some Peterson group info in that video BTW.)

    • @buffysommers9983
      @buffysommers9983 Месяц назад

      ​@@amandan943 yes Amanda Rae who is from the Kingston Order has talked about this on her channel

    • @user-ur5zm8zo3w
      @user-ur5zm8zo3w Месяц назад +3

      @@amandan943 Why though? What do they gain by marrying Daniel Kingston Jr? How many wives does he have?

    • @amandan943
      @amandan943 Месяц назад +3

      @@user-ur5zm8zo3w I’m not sure. Hopefully she will do an audiobook and I will listen to it and find out. I believe in the beginning of this interview she made mention to it when she said that he ended up joining a group because he wanted his children to have someone to marry I’m guessing that was the point in joining the Kingston group if in fact, that’s what they did.

  • @elizabethl6187
    @elizabethl6187 Месяц назад +346

    All of this discussion is focused on Hannah her feelings, but honestly I’m most proud of her for rescuing her children from this inter generational trauma! Well done, Mom!

    • @antiqueowl
      @antiqueowl Месяц назад +8

      Her children do have inter-generational trauma. Her oldest daughter married at 16 and had three children before her early 20's. Another daughter bad emotional problems according to the book.

    • @nnaaddiaa
      @nnaaddiaa Месяц назад +9

      Breaking the cycle no matter how deep in you are is priceless!

    • @antiqueowl
      @antiqueowl Месяц назад +5

      @@nnaaddiaa She has grandchildren and by my reading of the book, there is intergenerational trauma to the GC and Hannah says this in the book. It's very sad.

  • @linhaton4957
    @linhaton4957 Месяц назад +450

    I remember the documentary. I couldn’t get over the extreme poverty and living conditions. Children everywhere.

    • @wendymessenger915
      @wendymessenger915 Месяц назад +5

      Shocking

    • @christienelson1437
      @christienelson1437 26 дней назад +6

      Very hard to provide successfully for each child’s physical,emotional, mental and educational needs. 🙏💕

    • @tiaryan1350
      @tiaryan1350 26 дней назад +3

      Same thoughts as well.

    • @monicageorgson4870
      @monicageorgson4870 16 дней назад +2

      Was Hannah the girl who was a runner?

    • @mendymyers3765
      @mendymyers3765 14 дней назад

      What’s the name of the documentary?

  • @kristinawright1955
    @kristinawright1955 Месяц назад +376

    Hannah, I am your mother’s cousin. I remember playing together as children. I’m so sad for what you have gone through and so inspired by you!

    • @awhitney7414
      @awhitney7414 14 дней назад +6

      How beautiful ❤ I hope this message finds you well my friend!
      *** I just realized what I said, and I didn't mean any disrespect by the word 'sweet' so I changed it🙏

  • @timingisperfect
    @timingisperfect Месяц назад +477

    There is no non-weird way to say this but HANNAH I have thought about you and wondered about you for YEARS and I am so excited to hear you are okay and "out"!

    • @northstar2621
      @northstar2621 Месяц назад +22

      I literally thought about her randomly last night and now I see this vid

    • @dorapakozdi4578
      @dorapakozdi4578 Месяц назад +12

      I was just looking her up last week!

    • @SinginginD
      @SinginginD Месяц назад +15

      Same!!! I just looked her up to see if she ever made it out!!!

    • @user-ur5zm8zo3w
      @user-ur5zm8zo3w Месяц назад +22

      That isn't weird at all. It's showing empathy. You were wondering about a child sex abuse/cult brainwashing victim that was paraded around the media. I wondered for years what became of other kids in my parents' cult.

    • @DorisTheChicken3013
      @DorisTheChicken3013 Месяц назад +3

      I came here to say that very same thing!

  • @hellodenise9612
    @hellodenise9612 Месяц назад +351

    Men in prison for these crimes should not be able to contact their victims from prison! Would someone create a law please!

    • @luvyatubers
      @luvyatubers Месяц назад +14

      Make a petition online and put the link here. I'll sign it

    • @tiffprendergast
      @tiffprendergast Месяц назад +11

      Warren Jeff’s for example

    • @luvyatubers
      @luvyatubers Месяц назад +1

      @@tiffprendergast I know he was for a while but I heard he can't anymore. His believers just think the devil people are torturing him. All of these gods that get beat down and murdered are not as powerful as taught to believe. Probably why most of them are forgotten about

    • @MissyMadeThis
      @MissyMadeThis Месяц назад +8

      I couldn’t agree more, How is it NOT a law already????
      Protect their future by allowing them to be free of their abusers finally!

    • @DorisTheChicken3013
      @DorisTheChicken3013 Месяц назад

      @@tiffprendergastthis!

  • @neworder5362
    @neworder5362 Месяц назад +113

    The best way we can support hannah is buy her book ,well done hannah

    • @nikkifuzell8523
      @nikkifuzell8523 23 дня назад +2

      Or find a way to donate more money to her see if she has a non-profit❤

  • @sadielee1000
    @sadielee1000 Месяц назад +207

    I watched the Tom Green documentary as well. That documentary had stuck with me for years because it was so unbelievable that that man was with such young girls. I can’t believe this is the same Hannah from that documentary. I’m so glad to see she is doing so well today!

    • @itsalwaysteatime3803
      @itsalwaysteatime3803 Месяц назад +10

      Yeah and he was so smug about it too . He thought he was so so smart, in reality he was just a deluded predator

    • @MirandaDanda1983
      @MirandaDanda1983 Месяц назад +3

      Yeah I watched it too. Always wondered how the beautiful young ladies were! So glad Hannah is doing great ❤

    • @deer105
      @deer105 Месяц назад +6

      I saw it too, and always wondered how those two blonde children were doing (Hannah and her older sister). The wives were remarkably strong people. They endured those abusive experiences, and had babies without medical assistance, and seemed very composed and good with their responsibilities. I know they had a lot of trauma they've had to recover from, but I admire their strength.

    • @nicolemeiner6903
      @nicolemeiner6903 22 дня назад +1

      her saying here she's a people pleaser, reminded me of when Tom was describing his favorite things about all the women and he said that Hannah works so hard and is always trying so hard. Exploited that poor woman's most vulnerable quality.

    • @kmsongbird
      @kmsongbird 22 дня назад

      Satan is real, and he masquerades as an "Angel of Light" says the Bible. It also says that he comes to steal, kill and destroy. The entire LDS "religion" is a construct meant to distract sweet, pure, well-meaning people from finding the true God, Creator of the Universe, and HIS Son Jesus Christ, who is our TRUE HIGH PRIEST - we need no other! I feel so deeply for all those who have been caught up in this deception. May God bless you, Hannah, and may you one day know the true Lover of your Soul, the authentic Jesus.

  • @hopegold883
    @hopegold883 Месяц назад +128

    “I didn’t even know my favorite color”. That got me.
    And than somebody asked how old she was at one point, and she says “that was when he was in prison”, like her own age is just defined by his story.
    It’s just amazing she found the strength to be who she’s become and do what she’s done.

    • @donnakreye8339
      @donnakreye8339 Месяц назад +5

      Good point about how everything was defined by his existence!!!

    • @lovelyletter7460
      @lovelyletter7460 14 дней назад +1

      Exactly. I remember in watching the British documentary and there was a part when they asked her if she would be jealous when he was thinking of taking Candace as another wife. She said: “It’s what Tom wants and what he wants is what I want”
      That resonated with me.

  • @StrawberryFields4ever65
    @StrawberryFields4ever65 Месяц назад +137

    I have watched all the episodes and documentaries featuring Tom Greene and his family. Hannah always was the one wife that plucked at my heart. She seemed so young, yet the one who seemed to possess the most energy and passion for life. She was so full of energy and intelligence and I am so happy to see that she broke free and is living her best life. I remember watching her jogging around that desolate compound they called “Greenhaven”. I’m cheering for her continued success and recovery. She’s such a blessing and her light definitely shines bright!!!

    • @karenbjorkman3577
      @karenbjorkman3577 Месяц назад +3

      Not near as much the boonies as Partoun

    • @karenbjorkman3577
      @karenbjorkman3577 Месяц назад

      It was financual.not a secret

    • @user-ur5zm8zo3w
      @user-ur5zm8zo3w Месяц назад +1

      @@karenbjorkman3577 You're Hannah Stauber's and Cari's mother, right?

    • @DorisTheChicken3013
      @DorisTheChicken3013 Месяц назад +1

      Yeah Greenhaven, certainly wasn’t a haven! 🤮

    • @lmiller1413
      @lmiller1413 26 дней назад

      ​@@DorisTheChicken3013 and not very green

  • @cherylsalka4185
    @cherylsalka4185 Месяц назад +301

    The voices these men hear are demons not God.

  • @corinnalopez1774
    @corinnalopez1774 24 дня назад +18

    I remember seeing this young lady with Tom Green when he was featured on TV. I’m so happy Hannah has come out the other side of this nightmare. I pray from here on there’s nothing but joy in her life.

  • @janetsides901
    @janetsides901 Месяц назад +46

    He was a pedo. Preyed on little girls and they lived in hell. I’m glad she got out.

  • @beachcruising4607
    @beachcruising4607 Месяц назад +113

    I remember when I watched this when it came out and all I could think was… dear God I hope Hannah gets out, she has no idea, no clue, she couldn’t know how awful her life was and what was being taken from her because she was so innocent and sheltered and groomed and brainwashed. I could just cry seeing the woman she is now, she is strong and empowered now. She broke free.

  • @ByRandomChance
    @ByRandomChance Месяц назад +81

    Oh my gosh HANNAH!
    I saw the Tom Green documentaries earlier this year, and hoped so much for the safety and freedom of the girls and their children.
    Sam & Melissa, it’s such a happy relief to find out through your channel that Hannah has a better life now. I was worried about her presently being stuck as another fundamentalist monster’s wife.

  • @FlopSter-i1o
    @FlopSter-i1o Месяц назад +89

    Congratulations to Hannah for breaking through all the barriers to success that were before her to reach fulfillment and happiness in life.

  • @crystalemeralddiamond9571
    @crystalemeralddiamond9571 Месяц назад +45

    Such a brave, intelligent and wise woman. She should be proud

  • @SnailWhales
    @SnailWhales Месяц назад +36

    I used to watch anything I could about Tom Green and his wives. I recognized Hannah right away. I’m glad she is telling her story and will definitely read her book.

  • @twentyonegrams8617
    @twentyonegrams8617 Месяц назад +104

    I adore Hannah, please ask her to have her book done in audio. I listen to books in my art studio. Thanks!

    • @AmandaSkeens-p2q
      @AmandaSkeens-p2q Месяц назад +13

      I second this.

    • @leiamar84
      @leiamar84 Месяц назад +12

      Yes please! I was searching for it since I listen to books while I’m traveling for work.

    • @GrowingUpinPolygamy
      @GrowingUpinPolygamy  Месяц назад +14

      Thank you! Will do 😊

    • @amandan943
      @amandan943 Месяц назад +10

      Yes!!!! Love audio books

    • @aeleceashley8458
      @aeleceashley8458 Месяц назад +9

      Yes please I looked everywhere…

  • @Anxiouswaste
    @Anxiouswaste Месяц назад +25

    I found “keep sweet pray, obey” on netflix.. so i did some googling.. stumbled upon your channel and MAN. I AM SO HAPPY to see Hannah now!!!! Ive wondered about her for years since watching the Tom Green documentary.

  • @valeriemoran842
    @valeriemoran842 14 дней назад +7

    I recall seeing this documentary and especially Hannah, who at the time was the youngest wife. I am so sorry for what she went through, but love her independence now❤ a practicing Nurse is some serious schooling! What an amazing accomplishment!! Hannah you should be so proud!!❤

  • @byeblckbirdxx
    @byeblckbirdxx Месяц назад +73

    I saw the thumbnail and gasped so hard that I woke up the dog 😂 so excited to see how well Hannah is doing now

  • @chelleglenney156
    @chelleglenney156 19 дней назад +11

    I remember Hannah in that documentary and she celebrated her 18th birthday on the show. I hoped she would break free. She is and was so beautiful, inside and out. ❤

  • @mechellewinslow65
    @mechellewinslow65 Месяц назад +15

    She is amazing that she became a nurse practitioner! I love it!

  • @randil3208
    @randil3208 Месяц назад +71

    No fucking way. I've never clicked a video faster. I'm so proud of you for speaking out sweet girl!

    • @soilgrasswaterair
      @soilgrasswaterair 25 дней назад

      She is a woman now, she is no longer a child!
      Girl= female child
      Woman= adult female

    • @awhitney7414
      @awhitney7414 14 дней назад +1

      ☝️☝️👏👏👏👏👏👏

  • @anniehope8651
    @anniehope8651 Месяц назад +76

    That documentary was the first on polygamy that I ever saw. It was years ago, long before heard about Warren Jeffs etc. I watched it again a few weeks ago. So great to see an interview with one of those girls!

    • @DorisTheChicken3013
      @DorisTheChicken3013 Месяц назад +2

      Yep! It was this story that first brought my attention to polygamy!

    • @tiaryan1350
      @tiaryan1350 26 дней назад

      My first as well.

  • @RyanMercer
    @RyanMercer Месяц назад +474

    Ooohhh!

  • @clairehandford6194
    @clairehandford6194 Месяц назад +46

    From the UK, I watched the documentary about Tom Green. I'd also seen him on Judge Judy, I felt so sorry for the wives and their children. It was so sad to hear about the little one that passed in the trailer fire.
    It so comforting to see that Hannah has not only escaped this lifestyle but is absolutely thriving and loving her life now.
    I'm very interested in getting a copy of the book.

  • @Cassee16
    @Cassee16 Месяц назад +46

    I grew up in Lynndyl and worked at the store there with my mom in the late 90's. I remember Hannah and her family coming in several times when I was working. I remember her specifically because where some of the other girls and women were much more serious, she always had the brightest smile. Tom had tried to talk my (single) mom into moving out there and becoming one of his wives. thank goodness it was a hard no for her.

  • @MM-ng8lj
    @MM-ng8lj Месяц назад +38

    Hannah stood out to me in the documentary I saw on RUclips, something about her shined. Of course all of the girls seemed lovely but Hannah she really did shine and so very beautiful 🖤

    • @violatralala
      @violatralala Месяц назад +12

      Her shiny eyes, her rosy cheeks, her hair... her image stuck with me too, she had the adoring glaze a child has looking at her dad, I find Tom even more repulsing for that...

    • @tiffprendergast
      @tiffprendergast Месяц назад +2

      @@violatralalaMichelle Duggar

    • @violatralala
      @violatralala Месяц назад +7

      @@tiffprendergast the infamous fundie fawning gaze... Hannah however wasn't trying to look childish to make her husband feel narcisistically satisfied, she WAS a child dealing with her groomer

    • @lmiller1413
      @lmiller1413 26 дней назад

      I think she may have been the one that Tom expressed his sexual desire for when she was wearing a school like uniform dress and appeared to be outside engaging in some innocent young child activity.

  • @tracymigliaccio3925
    @tracymigliaccio3925 Месяц назад +20

    This is so crazy!! I was friends with Hannah’s younger sister Naomi who ended up marrying Tom Green. I remember going with my friend Naomi to meet all the sister wives and kids. I grew up seeing pictures of Hannah and all the wives and family.

  • @tabbypurrkins9129
    @tabbypurrkins9129 Месяц назад +15

    I remember that Dateline episode. I'm so happy that Hannah took charge of her life and look forward to reading her book. Listening to Hannah talk about healing shows us that she's probably a really awesome nurse!

  • @tylerboyce6502
    @tylerboyce6502 Месяц назад +19

    I remember her on documentaries and the Judge Judy Show back in the day. So happy for her progress.

  • @KitstoKradlesNursery
    @KitstoKradlesNursery Месяц назад +13

    I clicked on this faster than any YT video! I watched this documentary about 5 yrs ago & was so worried for all these women but especially for Hannah. She seemed so sweet, innocent & incredibly smart. She deserved better, they all did. I am so happy she found her freedom! 💗

    • @DorisTheChicken3013
      @DorisTheChicken3013 Месяц назад +1

      Same here! Clicked on this video in less than a nanosecond!

  • @OpalandOogum
    @OpalandOogum Месяц назад +18

    This changed me. I cried all the way thru. I remember being a kid and watching donahue and everything. Ive gone thru a lifetime of trauma. Since my son was murdered 5 yrs ago and I stopped living then. My dad is missing now. Its constant stress. Hearing what she said about regret was like someone reaching their hand thru the fog to me. I will be forever grateful.

    • @froggynzack
      @froggynzack Месяц назад +4

      I'm so sorry for your loss. Sending you lots of love and prayers from Nashville

    • @homegirl2000
      @homegirl2000 Месяц назад +2

      Praying for you, may God bless you and your Dad and may Jesus wrap you both in His loving arms.❤

    • @OpalandOogum
      @OpalandOogum Месяц назад

      @@homegirl2000 thank you. This started my day great. Bless you have a great safe day!!!!

    • @OpalandOogum
      @OpalandOogum Месяц назад

      @@froggynzack thank you so much. This started my day on the right foot bless you thank you

    • @homegirl2000
      @homegirl2000 Месяц назад

      @@OpalandOogum Aww, so glad to share blessings, will keep you in prayers. May God help you be strong!🙏🌞

  • @strangementalitypaperYT
    @strangementalitypaperYT Месяц назад +11

    I remember the British documentary about "Greenhaven," and Hannah was in it. I'm so glad she got out. How brave!

  • @thepcal9654
    @thepcal9654 20 дней назад +5

    Hannah definitely seemed like the most intelligent and most “normal” and absolutely the most beautiful of the rest of that group. I’m so very glad to hear she escaped and is doing well!!

  • @amylou22snowhite
    @amylou22snowhite Месяц назад +12

    Hannah! I always wondered what happened to her. She seemed so sweet and naive in the ancient Ton Green doc. I’m so glad she is put and protecting young women from monsters.

  • @Sonyash26
    @Sonyash26 Месяц назад +9

    omg i can't believe this is actually hannah 🙏🙏 ive wondered about the aftermath of that documentary for years and thought that we'd never get to find out what happened to all those girls. so glad hannah is doing well, what an incredibly strong human being! 💗

  • @leiamar84
    @leiamar84 Месяц назад +17

    I’m so happy to see that Hannah is doing well after leaving Tom! Amanda Rae did some really good videos on Tom Green, which put me into a rabbit hole where I saw Hannah in a documentary. Truly an inspiring story!

  • @OLALALA1019
    @OLALALA1019 Месяц назад +15

    I’m so excited to see Hannah with an update on her life! I remember watching the documentary with her in it years and years ago.

  • @scarsstandstrong
    @scarsstandstrong 10 дней назад +1

    Hannah is one of the most amazing people I've ever met!!
    Hannah, if you see this ....I am extremely proud of you!!

  • @kaileyking4760
    @kaileyking4760 Месяц назад +10

    I found the documentary on YT a few years back. Hannah was always one of the most innocent ones. I had always wondered about each of them and hoped they were well. So glad to see she's done well with her life.

  • @GosiaSamosia-e6v
    @GosiaSamosia-e6v 15 дней назад +4

    I just watch this and I can't believe what I am watching... Hannah I am so proud of you having a life you want after previous experience...

  • @PhDnursepractitionerAGACNP-BC
    @PhDnursepractitionerAGACNP-BC 10 дней назад +1

    Hannah,
    I am SO INCREDIBLY PROUD OF YOU!! Being a Nurse Practitioner is absolutely the best career path I could have ever chosen! 🙏🏻
    As for you-- these degree accomplishments have shown you that you indeed COULD overcome the life situation that was placed upon you at such a young age! 💜

  • @juliegreen9000
    @juliegreen9000 21 день назад +2

    💗💗This video randomly popped up on my FYP and I’m so glad it did! I remember watching the documentary years ago and the judge Judy episode. Ive thought about Hannah and the other women (and the children) from time to time and I’m so glad to hear she’s thriving. Hannah if you read this, I want you to know how much you have triumphed. Nursing school is incredibly difficult. You picked such a wonderful career but also an incredibly difficult and emotionally/physically taxing. I wish I could give you a hug. From one FNP to another, you’re amazing and I hope you feel so proud of yourself. 💗💗

  • @TerriSpringer
    @TerriSpringer Месяц назад +7

    Thank you for Sharing your story. I saw those interviews with Tom Green many years ago and I have thought about and prayed for his wives and children many times. I’m proud of where you are today. I will continue to pray for your family.

  • @hannahyang1320
    @hannahyang1320 Месяц назад +8

    I'm so so happy for Hannah. I think because we share a name she really stood out to me in the documentaries and news stories I've seen.... but her sweetness and clear love for her kids really made me want her to thrive!! 🥰❤️🎉 so excited to read her book!!!

  • @allisoneames8634
    @allisoneames8634 Месяц назад +11

    I love everything Hannah represents. I’m currently in the RN program and she comes across my mind often when things get hard. ❤

  • @amandamcbride256
    @amandamcbride256 29 дней назад +4

    Hannah.. you are amazing! I remember watching the documentary when you were teenager. You stood out as such a beautiful light to me.there was something clearly special about you. I could not make sense of why that was happening to you and it broke my heart. I am your age..and didn’t experience anything like you did and yet I have nothing of impact to show for my life thus far. For you to become an RN, continue to want to care for and love other and to find your way in what must have seemed like pitch black darkness.. and for you to write this book which will help countless others.. I just applaud you! You have lived 2 completely different life’s in your single journey. It’s strange what paths we are put on, what traumas we endure.. that we either lose our way completely and our light snuffed out forever.. or.. we become a light, a Hannah, for others, sharing our journey and wisdom. I wish you the very best and always have. ❤️💪🏻

  • @Bryn_G_Mama_of_3
    @Bryn_G_Mama_of_3 Месяц назад +12

    What an incredible woman. I am so grateful to have stumbled upon this video this morning. I am 37, and going through an identity crisis (I have 8 and 4 year old boys, and a 6 year old daughter and thought being a mama was the most important thing to strive for - and as grateful and blessed as I am to have them, I am now realizing that I completely lost myself and don’t know who I am. Add horrible chronic pain, childhood trauma, etc., and I’m struggling bad!). Thank you for sharing your incredible story and TRIUMPH, Hannah!! I am in awe, and very inspired by your story. I love this life you have created for yourself from complete ash, trauma, abuse, etc. You are so strong, Hannah, and changing so many lives! 💝

  • @missytyrrell1
    @missytyrrell1 Месяц назад +6

    Hannah was always the one i felt for, whenever i watched any coverage. She always looked so happy but she had more in common with the children than the other wives.

  • @elizabethbennet8928
    @elizabethbennet8928 Месяц назад +2

    I have always hoped that the women in that documentary had found freedom, health and happiness. I am so so happy that I stumbled on this video, and now I know that Hannah is doing well. What an accomplishment! I'm sure it was very difficult to achieve. All the best to you, Hannah ❤

  • @melissad3121
    @melissad3121 Месяц назад +8

    I am so glad I happened upon this interview. I watched the documentary about Tom Green and his family many years ago. I am ashamed to say that I fell for his lies and the portrayal that they were a happy and well functioning family. It is so sad to find out years later how oppressed and abused all of the wives were. It is wonderful to know that Hannah was able to escape that lifestyle and pursue her dreams and get the education she wanted. I cant wait to read her book!

  • @aeleceashley8458
    @aeleceashley8458 Месяц назад +22

    I had to pull over when I realized who you are Hannah in tears I am so incredibly proud and inspired by you I can’t wait to read your book. You are amazing

  • @nancyepeters2958
    @nancyepeters2958 Месяц назад +10

    I just watched the tom green documentary a couple days ago! So happy to see Hannah free and speaking out!❤️ Great interview as always!

  • @violatralala
    @violatralala Месяц назад +5

    During my pregnancy I developed after reading "the handmaid's tale" a burning curiosity regarding the different lives women were living in this world, and I stumbled upon that documentary and watched and re-watched in a mixture of awe and horror at the candor of Hannah and her then sister wives compared to the appalling living conditions (I still shudder remembering the remains of their previous trailer home that went up in flames along with one of the kids). I am so happy to see her and hear her after all these years, warmed my heart. She was shockingly young at the time and yet she was able to grow and flourish outside her husband grasp.

  • @rachaelg9128
    @rachaelg9128 Месяц назад +6

    It was wonderful to have a great update on Hannah! After watching the doco years ago I had checked online from time to time to see if there were any life updates for her or the other ladies. Thank you so much guys for this video. Hannah, I’ll definitely be purchasing your book. Love from Brisbane, Australia x.

  • @burkabrigade
    @burkabrigade Месяц назад +50

    When we drove through the state of Utah without knowing anything about Mormonism or the state's history, i commented to my husband that i thought it was weird that everyone kind of looked alike. Now i know why! Literally nearly everyone shares DNA.

    • @EP-qi8ed
      @EP-qi8ed 23 дня назад +2

      Just watching this interview, these 3 are all so good-looking! They all hit the DNA jackpot.

    • @ilikenapsandyou1060
      @ilikenapsandyou1060 13 дней назад +3

      You still don't know anything about Mormonism.

    • @stpleasecallaboutthisweeke3963
      @stpleasecallaboutthisweeke3963 10 дней назад +4

      No, no, no not every "Mormon" is related. The polygamy groups are entirely on there own because they are not of the LDS group.

    • @kimstout6419
      @kimstout6419 7 дней назад

      I think it has more to do with the surgery they're so fond of. Physical appearance is very important to the women of LDS.

    • @nataly140
      @nataly140 5 дней назад

      ​@@kimstout6419 it is a thing in Utah, I agree but not all of us support the plastic surgery thing and are crazy about it.
      All the friends and people I hang out with from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints are just regular people who live their lives, have one husband, owe wife, kids and live normal lives with no plastic surgeries.

  • @candiceteets5073
    @candiceteets5073 Месяц назад +6

    I watched their documentary years ago & have always wondered how she turned out after all this time. It’s so good to see her thriving & healing ❤

  • @raimeyewens7518
    @raimeyewens7518 Месяц назад +36

    I remember this documentary. I remember Tom saying he liked to watch her walk. He was so creepy. I’m so happy she got away from all of that.

    • @sophiabarbachano
      @sophiabarbachano Месяц назад

      He wasnt talking abt Hannah but it's still creepy lol

    • @tiffprendergast7
      @tiffprendergast7 Месяц назад +1

      Yes he did

    • @sophiabarbachano
      @sophiabarbachano Месяц назад

      @@tiffprendergast7 he was talking about LeAnne, go watch the documentary

  • @cdb88
    @cdb88 Месяц назад +10

    Im so glad shes out of that horrible situation and doing well now.

  • @LisaW509
    @LisaW509 24 дня назад +2

    I’m so happy that Hannah got out, and is living her best life with her kids. You go girl! 💪🏻

  • @DollYPlAyz2
    @DollYPlAyz2 10 дней назад +1

    A uneducated,abused girl to a Family NP...... You're amazing!!! My new hero! Now I want to read your book.

  • @Wollywonder1990
    @Wollywonder1990 Месяц назад +4

    The Tom Green documentary was terrifying. I remember watching Hannah in it and just hoping she found her way out to a better life. It is so good to see her now. Thank you Hannah for coming in to show us all how amazing you are doing. Many of us worried about that little girl now we don’t have to worry anymore ❤

  • @RVBadlands2015
    @RVBadlands2015 13 дней назад +4

    I grew up with 15 siblings. We were not LDS. My great grand parents were Dutch . My siblings all married who they wanted and only one sibling has five children. Most have one or two. None of us live that PA Dutch life. My mother made sure that we all had an education and some went to college. So glad we didn’t have force marriages.

  • @mackss9468
    @mackss9468 Месяц назад +6

    So happy Hannah got out and is living her best life! I remember just feeling awful for her when I watched the documentary.

  • @sweetlorikeet
    @sweetlorikeet Месяц назад +23

    Oh shoot, she's one of TOM GREEN'S wives! There's a can of worms. So glad she's telling her story, I'll definitelly be getting her book.

  • @singer0004
    @singer0004 Месяц назад +18

    I remember wathing this documentry, actually saw it a few times and at least. Ive always wanted to hear one of the girls speak out that left Tom. I'm gonna go get her book now

  • @clairethompson5549
    @clairethompson5549 Месяц назад +5

    I remember seeing the documentary years ago and have wondered since then what became of all the lovely women in that family. I am so thrilled that you have made a new life for yourself and your kids!!

  • @kygal
    @kygal Месяц назад +6

    Having just watched the documentary for the 3rd time, it’s awesome to see How Hannah is doing! All the wives have been in my thoughts since the first time I watched it. I’m so glad she’s doing well. 😊❤

    • @EP-qi8ed
      @EP-qi8ed 23 дня назад

      I just watched it for the 2nd time tonight. The first time was a few years ago and I remember wondering what the wives were doing. Hannah was the best looking of all the wives, and I always wondered what happened to her until now. To become a nurse practitioner is AMAZING!

  • @justinekessner2645
    @justinekessner2645 Месяц назад +11

    WOOOW I CAN'T BELIEVE SHE GOT OUT, I THOUGHT SHE WOULD NEVER GET OUT!!!!! I AM PROUD 🦚🦚🦚🦚 OF HER WOOOOOOOOOW!!!!

  • @24kennifer
    @24kennifer Месяц назад +3

    I remembered watching a documentary about this. She seemed like she did not belong there and did not fit that mentality. I'm glad she is where she is. It's so inspiring!

  • @rmw9130
    @rmw9130 Месяц назад +6

    Omfg i have thought about her for years!!!! She was so sweet and i knew she had left Tom Green years back. So thrilled to see this ❤❤

  • @thepeacechannel7083
    @thepeacechannel7083 Месяц назад +3

    Wow this is incredible. I watched a documentary about Hannah's polygamist family quite a few years ago. Her transformation is unbelievable!!

  • @ceeceejimz6703
    @ceeceejimz6703 Месяц назад +2

    Im in awe of her journey and how she has grown into the beautiful woman she is now! God is amazing.

  • @TheKatarinaGiselle
    @TheKatarinaGiselle Месяц назад +16

    I just went back to watch the documentary to refresh my memory before watching this, and now I have so many questions that I hope get answered here. But some of them are very specific, so I don’t know that they’ll be addressed. But I am so happy you got Hannah for this interview! She was always one of the people who stuck out to me in the interview because of how young she was, and I always have wondered about what happened to Tom Green’s wives and children. Ps: Candace was the one he was supposed to marry and she and one of Tom’s kids (in the documentary) liked each other) I hope she is the wife that got annulled and I hope she was saved from that lifestyle. Although to be honest, I kind of hope she wasn’t even the one who married him. She was so young too! Again, thank you for finding Hannah..I really want to read her book! It sounds very inspiring!

  • @Elle-uo1iq
    @Elle-uo1iq Месяц назад +1

    I’m speechless. I’ve watched the Tom Green documentaries and was always drawn to Hannah. She was so kind and beautiful! I’m so glad she got out and has done amazing things. This is so encouraging and empowering for women. Congratulations Hannah! Needless to say I just bought her book on Amazon. ❤❤❤❤

  • @rs3007
    @rs3007 Месяц назад +7

    I never ever forgot Tom Green documentary. I always wondered and often thought of those girls. Praying they are well, as possible.

  • @markiecrossmandixon7343
    @markiecrossmandixon7343 Месяц назад +2

    Hannah is such an inspiration to others in a controlled situation! I admire the strength and belief in self she has to be able to pull herself out of the situation and to not only move forward with her education and career, but also to "raise" herself, nurture her own budding persona and to care for her children as well. What a wonderful example to other women who are stuck and wanting to make changes. I look forward to your book, and I am definitely already a fan. God bless your endeavors.

  • @elizabethbaddour695
    @elizabethbaddour695 Месяц назад +1

    Hannah- Deep respect for you. Your resilience, faith, & strength are beyond inspiring.
    Thank you for sharing your journey. I was moved to tears.
    (I am also an FNP who became a single mom.)
    You are so inspiring & beautiful, inside & out.
    The Lord is with you always!

  • @arlinawright9072
    @arlinawright9072 Месяц назад +5

    Im so happy to see her in a healthy life now ,i wish we knew about her sisters and the others in the family

  • @kimberlygamble6231
    @kimberlygamble6231 Месяц назад +5

    I can’t wait to read you book and hear you amazing story!! So glad to see you doing well with your children❤❤❤

  • @kathiwheeler9407
    @kathiwheeler9407 Месяц назад +2

    I’m so happy and proud for Hannah! An accomplished woman under average circumstances but an amazing achievement to overcome her past that was put upon her.

  • @Gracewodag
    @Gracewodag Месяц назад +4

    I just finished watching the Sommer Sanchez video on this! She framed it as ‘The Greenhaven Sect’. A great pre-watch for this video. Congrats on the book.

  • @Naomi-N1ZPS
    @Naomi-N1ZPS Месяц назад +5

    Hannah, I hope you read this comment. Thank you for sharing. I am not brave enough to share my sexual trauma, but a lot of what you said resonated with me. At the end of the interview, I saw YOU: the sweet girl who I last saw in that documentary. He didn't take that. I actually think you would also make an amazing counselor. Your depth of compassion is palpable.

    • @FaithLynn-bn1qj
      @FaithLynn-bn1qj 16 дней назад +1

      Even if you haven’t shared your trama, you are still a strong, brave and intelligent survivor. What happened to you is your truth and don’t let anyone take that away from you. Wishing you the best of luck.

  • @heatherowen8528
    @heatherowen8528 Месяц назад +2

    I never clicked so fast as when I saw this was Hannah! I’ve watched several documentaries about Tom Green, probably every one that’s ever been made or close to it. Can’t wait to watch this interview.

  • @nnaaddiaa
    @nnaaddiaa Месяц назад +1

    SO excited to hear Hannah’s story! i remember stumbling upon the documentary about the Green family and always wondered where the young folks ended up. So inspiring to see her!

  • @holliekaitlynette
    @holliekaitlynette Месяц назад +6

    Amazing to hear from Hannah i have a lot I'd like to say but struggle with the wording ...thank you for sharing I look forward to reading your book

  • @VictoriaLoss-r3g
    @VictoriaLoss-r3g Месяц назад +1

    I have wondered about you and your sister wives for years. You are such a strong woman. It’s awesome that you finally found your voice!! Bless you

  • @montyollie
    @montyollie Месяц назад +6

    I have never clicked so fast on a link before! I *love* Hannah... been following in her on Instagram for years and I'm super excited about her book coming out. I was so shocked when I saw those documentaries about Tom Green. And how the women all sold magazine subscriptions for a living. Cannot WAIT to watch this. Okay, enough typing... now must watch!

  • @wyattb2012
    @wyattb2012 Месяц назад +1

    I have wondered about this women for YEARS! Hannah always was my favourite and I am so incredibly happy to see how wonderful she is doing and thriving! ❤❤❤

  • @biber507
    @biber507 17 дней назад +1

    I recognized you instantly from this documentary about Tom Green. I was schocked. So many young girls with so many children and a "husband" who could not provide for them, but begging others for support. This desert, this loneliness, this waste overall, I was so impressed by your and your other sisterwifes, how you handled this. I am so glad to see you now strong, healthy and you are really an unbelievable interesting woman! Greetings from Germany!

  • @botamonchi
    @botamonchi 7 дней назад

    So happy for Hannah ❤ She looked so confused in the documentary and in court with judge Judy. She's like a different person now, confident and glowing!

  • @beckyshell4649
    @beckyshell4649 Месяц назад +3

    What a strong lady. All the cards were stacked against her and she overcame the obstacles.

  • @cutthroatpixie
    @cutthroatpixie Месяц назад +2

    I am so glad you're free Hannah! Like many others in the comments, I've also wondered what happened to Tom Green's wives and it's so wonderful to see that you were able to get out of that situation and thrive

  • @traceoutsidethelines2961
    @traceoutsidethelines2961 Месяц назад +2

    Ahhhhhh...what an amazingly inspirational and beautiful woman.
    Your strength and determination is severely underrated.
    Thank you 🤍🦋👑

  • @ashleyelisabeth6397
    @ashleyelisabeth6397 4 дня назад

    OMG NO WAY!! I remember seeing the documentary with her YEARS ago. I always wondered what happened to the wives. I’m sooo happy she got out!!

  • @emmymegify
    @emmymegify 14 дней назад

    Wow! I’m so impressed with Hannah. She’s incredibly strong & she’s a vital role model to her children and to all people, especially women that have been brain washed and isolated.