The Kingston sisters were able to help her escape — although Ava wanted to stay with her family, she knew she couldn’t give up her sense of self and continue watching the cycle of abuse continue.
“With a well-thought-out plan,” Hope After Polygamy explains, “she was successful; the judge granted her emancipation when she was 17 years old. After leaving, she continued her education and graduated with her associate’s degree two days after her 18th birthday.”
Although her family isn’t happy with Ava’s decision to leave the order, she has no regrets. “She stands strong in her truth knowing that she made the best decision for herself,” Ava’s success story continues. “We know that her education was a lifeline and want to support her through her bachelor’s degree. She is an example to many and a shining light of hope to girls in polygamy.”
Way to go, Ava! Her story made us emotional and we hope other young women are able to find freedom outside of polygamy with the help of the Kingston sisters.
New episodes of Escaping Polygamy air Mondays at 10 p.m. on Lifetime.
Source : https://www.distractify.com/p/escaping-polygamy-what-happened-to-ava