Rosanna BrubackerJun 52 minThe Truth, UndisguisedLuanne finally left her husband after years of abuse in front of the children.
Mary BylerMay 202 minThe Little GirlThe 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
RueApr 22 minAfterSometimes, when we connect with fellow trauma survivors, we find moments of clarity and solidarity in discussing trauma experiences
The Misfit Amish LLCMar 163 minAmish 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
Mary BylerMar 21 minCome as You AreStart by being present with us as we walk through this journey of finding the will to live after the horror and terror.
Mary BylerJan 242 minA Christmas MarketThere's a card with an inspirational story behind the earrings. I was speechless.
The Misfit Amish LLCJan 153 minAmish Child’s PrayerI 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
Mary BylerDec 12, 20212 minNo 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
Mary BylerNov 24, 20211 minForgive?"When you wrong someone and you ask for forgiveness, it is up to that person to choose whether to forgive you or not. "
Hope Anne DueckNov 11, 20213 minIs 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
The Misfit Amish LLCNov 8, 20212 minAn Open Letter to ReligionLaying 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 LLCOct 27, 20212 minWhere 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
Mary BylerOct 22, 20211 minIs Autism a Disability?When I can keep a job that I'm damn good at but can't organize my own house cleaning schedule?
The Misfit Amish LLCOct 22, 20211 min"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
Mary BylerOct 15, 20211 minHow 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.
Tammy DannemillerOct 1, 20217 minAmish Abuse Awareness Conference #2Child abuse knows no barriers and no community can be free from protecting the children from perpetrators.
Mary BylerSep 18, 20210 minShunning"Today's always been a day where it can go one of two ways. And today I choose to continue living. "
The Misfit Amish LLCSep 2, 20211 minASD and PTSDIt has been excruciating at times. Sometimes, I've used prescribed medication to help me navigate the trauma that I needed to process in...
Mary BylerJul 28, 20212 minI Challenge You! Part 7 Amish Abuse Awareness ConferenceSilence helps the perpetrators of crimes, never the victim.