[4][5] Following her excommunication, she briefly lived on her own in Topeka, but was haunted by reminders of her banishment from the church and her family, eventually deciding to move to Connecticut.

[6] Her parents, two sisters, and brother remained members of the church and cut all ties with her.

He sent an email to church members explaining this and saying that he and his family would no longer be participating in pickets.

As a result of this email, the next day the church voted to excommunicate Lauren's parents and two of her siblings.

[11] She worked as a registered nurse for nine years before becoming a full-time personal trainer and fitness model.