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Daniel Beechy

I grew up in the Amish and lived with my parents until I was nineteen years old.  At the age of seventeen, I was majorly depressed and suicidal.  I had a job that involved farrier… 

Polly Girod

I was born in Nunnelly, TN. Then, we moved to Homer, MI, Granger, MN, Downing, MO, and Keytesville, MO. We seemed to move about every five years! When I was seventeen years old, I took… 

Laura

I grew up in an Old Order Amish community. My childhood consisted of lots of wonderful fellowship and friendship among the Amish, open buggy rides in the summer, and tasty Amish cooking! I enjoyed being… 

Samuel Yoder

My name is Samuel Yoder, and I grew up in an Old Order Amish community. Most people associate the Amish with good food, big families, and large groups of friends that make for a great… 

Martin Miller

I was born and raised in an Old Order Amish community in Ohio. I loved growing up Amish and valued and learned much from the closeness of community, the importance of a good work ethic,… 

Ora Jay Eash

I had a very fun and adventurous childhood! Growing up in my Old Order Amish community, I got to experience things that many do not get to experience, and I got to try things without… 

Naomi Julien

My name is Naomi Julien, and I grew up in an Old Order Amish community. The Amish culture does a great job of teaching the importance of being responsible, being respectful, and appreciating even the… 

John Yoder Jr.

My family and I left the Amish church in August of 2008, and I have only seen my dad about two to three times since then. We live in Texas and my family lives in… 

Benjamin Beachy

My name is Benjamin Beachy, and I was born and raised in an Old Order Amish community. Growing up, I loved to train horses and play volleyball, and I appreciated that I was taught the… 

Rachel Gingerich

I was born into the Schwartzentruber Amish sect, which is the strictest Amish group. I enjoyed many benefits from growing up in the Amish culture. I liked the strong sense of community that the Amish…