Exmo
Ex-Mormon
Example
i didn’t know you grew up mormon
yeah, but I’m an exmo now. left a few years ago
got it. makes some of your jokes make a lot more sense now
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Exmo is an abbreviation that describes someone who has left the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS). The term emerged in the early days of Internet forums and Usenet groups in the 1990s, where former members gathered to share experiences, ask questions, or simply joke about the cultural quirks they grew up with.
As social media expanded in the 2010s, Exmo became even more common, especially on Reddit, YouTube, and TikTok, where people discuss faith transitions, lifestyle changes, and observations about Mormon culture. Today, mostly former LDS members use "exmo," but online community moderators and religious culture observers may also use the term. The tone of the abbreviation can range from serious to playful, and people typically use it in support groups, on meme pages, or in personal storytelling on social platforms to discuss where they've come from and how their identity has shifted.