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The Truth, Undisguised
Luanne finally left her husband after years of abuse in front of the children.
Rosanna Brubacker
Jun 5, 20222 min read


The Little Girl
The Little Girl
22 January 2006
By Mary Byler
I can’t breathe, let me go, let me go…
I screamed…
I can’t see, let me go, let me go…
…but no

Mary Byler
May 19, 20222 min read


After
Sometimes, when we connect with fellow trauma survivors, we find moments of clarity and solidarity in discussing trauma experiences

Rue
Apr 2, 20222 min read


Amish Parental Love
“It’s often taught as a transactional type of love”.
What do I mean by this?
It’s conditional on the Amish person or child complying with
The Misfit Amish LLC
Mar 15, 20223 min read


Come as You Are
Start by being present with us as we walk through this journey of finding the will to live after the horror and terror.

Mary Byler
Mar 1, 20221 min read


A Christmas Market
There's a card with an inspirational story behind the earrings. I was speechless.

Mary Byler
Jan 24, 20222 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
The Misfit Amish LLC
Jan 15, 20223 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. "

Mary Byler
Nov 24, 20211 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
Hope Anne Dueck
Nov 11, 20213 min read


An Open Letter to Religion
Laying in bed, with my hood over my head, hugging my teddy bear wishing I was dead.
That’s what it does to me.
The Misfit Amish LLC
Nov 7, 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
The Misfit Amish LLC
Oct 26, 20212 min read


Is Autism a Disability?
When I can keep a job that I'm damn good at but can't organize my own house cleaning schedule?

Mary Byler
Oct 22, 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.

Mary Byler
Oct 15, 20211 min read


Amish Schools
I attended 5 different Amish schools in 3 different Amish Communities.

Mary Byler
Sep 22, 20211 min read


ASD and PTSD
It has been excruciating at times. Sometimes, I've used prescribed medication to help me navigate the trauma that I needed to process in...
The Misfit Amish LLC
Sep 1, 20211 min read


Can You See Her?
Do you see her?

Mary Byler
Aug 16, 20211 min read


I Challenge You! Part 7 Amish Abuse Awareness Conference
Silence helps the perpetrators of crimes, never the victim.

Mary Byler
Jul 27, 20212 min read


Amish Abuse Awareness Conference Part 6
I'd suggest reading Proverbs 31:10-31 an excerpt from that that stands out is "She speaks with wisdom,and faithful instruction is on her ton

Mary Byler
Jul 11, 20213 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

Mary Byler
Jul 3, 20212 min read
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