I, the co-owner of the Facebook page The Amish Way, was born and raised Old Order Amish in the Middlefield, Ohio Amish community, which is the fourth largest Amish community in the world. Being Amish was… 

For most of my life, I judged and rejected masculinity. As a boy, I was bullied and mocked by other boys. Many of the male authority figures in my life also felt harsh and cruel.… 

Hi. My name is Miriam, and I have been at New Beginnings since the second week in November of 2024. I had just left the Amish religion and felt I needed a place to get… 

“For the Son of man is come to seek and to save that which was lost.” —Luke 19:10 I never imagined my life turning out the way it has. If you had told me years… 

Hello, my name is Mary. I’m 18 years old. I grew up in New York. When I was sixteen, I left the Amish and moved to Tennessee. I lived in Tennessee until September 28, 2024.… 

Before I left my community, my life felt trapped, hopeless, and pointless, even though I had no fear of physical or sexual abuse. I eventually left because I found the truth of God in John… 

Before I left my community, my life as an Amish person was fulfilling in many ways. I had friends, family, and a pretty good education, but my focus was on salvation. However, I eventually left… 

What brought me to New Beginnings was my sister; she wanted to come but wouldn’t without me. So, I thought, “Why not?” As I considered it more, I realized it would also benefit my future… 

My life before I left my community was dark, monotonous, depressing, and sad. The rules made me feel like I couldn’t be myself 100%, and I wanted my own independence. Growing up, my view of… 

Before I left my community, my life was characterized by fear, confusion, and anxiety. This environment made it impossible for me to live out God’s love and will, as life there revolved around the fear…