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The Misfit Amish LLC
May 18, 20223 min read
Finding your People
when we are open to connections, we can make connections with people we never dreamt of connecting with, in ways we never thought possible
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Rue
Apr 2, 20222 min read
After
Sometimes, when we connect with fellow trauma survivors, we find moments of clarity and solidarity in discussing trauma experiences
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Mary Byler
Jan 24, 20222 min read
A Christmas Market
There's a card with an inspirational story behind the earrings. I was speechless.
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The Misfit Amish LLC
Jan 15, 20223 min read
Amish Child’s Prayer
I heard there is joy & smiles to be had, I’ve done nothing wrong, why do I feel so bad?
Who do I tell, where do I go? What do I reap
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Mary Byler
Dec 17, 20212 min read
Have you struggled with holidays?
Within many people there's a lot of grief around holidays. Part of the reason for me personally (and I can't speak for others; there may be)
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Mary Byler
Dec 12, 20212 min read
No Regrets
I learned how to bake all of these things and make all of these foods and we had this one cookbook when I was growing up and let me explain
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Mary Byler
Nov 24, 20211 min read
Holiday Supper ?
Good morning folks, This was our dinner table last night. I wasn't sure I wanted to share this publicly, but I have decided that it's...
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Mary Byler
Nov 24, 20211 min read
Forgive?
"When you wrong someone and you ask for forgiveness, it is up to that person to choose whether to forgive you or not. "
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Mary Byler
Nov 15, 20211 min read
What is Amish Education?
What type of learning environment is this?
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Hope Anne Dueck
Nov 11, 20213 min read
Is it Verbal Porn?
Advocates are repeatedly having survivors get in touch with us after they have reached out to people who they thought were safe, only to be
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The Misfit Amish LLC
Oct 26, 20212 min read
Where does it end ?
YOU are always the adult. If your child or grandchild is doing sexualized things, it is YOUR job to get them quality, child appropriate
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The Misfit Amish LLC
Oct 22, 20211 min read
"Coat Of Many Colors"
I used to listen to this song "Coat of Many Colors, by Dolly Parton" (on my forbidden radio) on my bed with the blue Ohio Star quilt
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Mary Byler
Oct 15, 20211 min read
How do Amish Handle Sexual Abuse of Children?
The Amish punish rapists and pedophiles by 6 weeks of shunning and then no one is to ever speak of it again.
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Mary Byler
Sep 18, 20210 min read
Shunning
"Today's always been a day where it can go one of two ways.
And today I choose to continue living. "
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Mary Byler
Aug 31, 20211 min read
When Someone says "You're so Strong"
By: Mary Byler I've heard this phrase so many times through the years, and it can true. Maybe I am strong. But what bothers me most is...
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Joel Horst
Jul 3, 20212 min read
Modesty!
BY: Joel Horst I don't believe in teaching modesty. I do believe in propriety. That is, dressing appropriately for the situation. No...
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Mary Byler
Jul 3, 20212 min read
Born Amish
We can elevate each other's voices to bridge the gap between the culture and share our humanity to hopefully create lasting change
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Tara L Mitchell
Jun 29, 20213 min read
Victim Blaming
When we blame the victim, we say, in essence, “your pain is solely your responsibility because it is your fault that someone else chose to h
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Mary Byler
Jun 17, 20217 min read
Myth vs Reality
It's rant time. Gather around. Listen closely. Trigger warning Content warning Words cannot describe how I felt after learning that...
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Mary Byler
May 18, 20212 min read
The Creation of The Misfit Amish
18 May 2021 By: Mary Byler *Edited by "The Anonymous Athiest" How did I find myself creating an LLC? Where do I begin? I think I'll...
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