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… Linda Yoder

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… Sylvia Miller

I would like to share about when Jesus came into my life. I became a new creature in Him, and my life changed drastically. I am fully aware that by sharing what I would like… Fannie Beiler

I was sixteen and struggling with depression, addiction and immorality, full of anger and bitterness. In my depression and anger, I searched for love in all the wrong places, and all of these things only… Mary Yoder

I grew up in an Old Order Amish community. Three things I enjoyed about growing up Amish were spending time with my family, living off the land, and developing a good work ethic. My relationship… Levi Mast

When I look back at the years I spent growing up in my Old Order Amish community, there’s not much I remember liking. My relationship with my parents was shallow. They were the cat, and… Aaron Yoder

I was born into an Amish family in a farmhouse, delivered by my grandmother. I attended church every Sunday, with few exceptions from the time I was born. I remember hearing about the second coming… Ivan Jess

We got up like we normally do. I made coffee and Ray’s tea. I usually read and study for a while, then lay back down and rest my eyes. This morning, I started thinking about… Martha Burkholder