Even the girl kind of had a look of wow, these questions are dumb. Although she was raised with a very limited education, even she could see that megyn was acting like a dumb blonde here with her focus on the no electricity and no indoor plumbing. I'm surprised she didn't say, what you can't wear makeup either?
@@ChallengerBanX She hasn't worked for Fox in over 3 years. She was awful as a debate "moderator" she's the same in interviews. Never allows other to speak.
The interviewer could've been more gentle with her questions, but I don't see her as being condescending. She's slightly dumb and could be more intelligent and informed, though. She should've done more research before interviewing the Amish girl. But I can see Megan likes and admires the girl. She's very pretty and looks appropriately "English," with her dark dyed flat-ironed hair, makeup, earrings, and dress.
It actually blows my mind that she pretty much didn't know anything at all about the outside world but she still somehow knew that being Amish wasn't for her. She left having essentially no idea what she was going to encounter. Incredible bravery and tenacity.
You are right. There is something wrong with her statements that seem contradictory. For one, she speaks English perfectly for an American. So, she HARDLY sounds like German/Dutch is the main language she spoke. Something is off. I wonder if Megyn did her research on this one.
@@xenophile84 I was unaware of that. But since she said the main language there was German/Dutch, it's just odd that she sounds completely American English speaking. Unless they do enough of it all their lives, like you suggest ;-)
They have interactions with outsiders- I talk to Amish people all the time. They’re not completely oblivious to our lives. They see our neighborhoods, schools, how people are dressed and how they talk. It’s not like they are locked in a complete bubble (they still frequent Walmart) She prob saw the way we lived and was like you know what I want to do that instead- people leave the Amish all the time or float to more modern Amish cultures (Mennonite)
People laugh when she says that she thought the world was flat, that she didn't know about Presidents/politics, and that she thought 9/11 was an act of God, but these were all beliefs she held as a child growing up in a community that was completely closed off from any other civilization. She grew up, realized that there was something wrong with her environment, left it, and educated herself to know better. Very few people in the modern world are willing to grow and change their minds in this way.
now imagine being 14 and going to war against guns after knowing your father, uncles, and men in your village were killed. That's what young men's lives were like for hundreds of years.
@@ponygirlusa I agree with you, but tell that to Michelle; according to her the story is about bravery, but going to war at 14yo is bravery, running away from home is more like desperation.
@@plasmaastronaut her story is about bravery. She is brave. Just like boys go to war. But it's Michelles story we are watching . Let's stick to her topic
@@ponygirlusa i know. So it shouldn't have the world 'brave' in it. There's no need to captalize the word 'her': her gender is not being debated, unless you are confused thinking she's male. @Prasad Leaving home to live in a peaceful city is several orders of magnitude less dangerous than going to war; don't need much bravery to do that.
Megyn missed the most important questions like once you left where did you sleep that night were you homeless did you meet a boyfriend did someone take you in how did you live eat work pay for school?? No important questions asked about once you leave. How do you begin Day 1????
Literally! I feel like this is really insensitive...laughing about men turning up in your bed unsolicited and then “oh you left because you couldn’t cope without indoor plumbing HAHAH”. No...maybe the mental, emotional, physical and spiritual abuse of a cult for your whole life?? Wow...
I come from Amish upbringing. Lived right outside Lancaster County, PA. When I was growing up my mother told me I was her curious little mouse. That’s why I decided to leave. I was too curious about the outside world. Despite all the warnings, I went. The world is SO beautiful. I miss my family, but this life is too precious to pass up experiences.
I am from Mo and a family of 12 I don’t have any contact with my family I don’t miss them They were mean to me when I left at age 20 I never looked back It was one of the best choices I made in my life Freedom is wonderful
Yeah, Would like to know this as well. As.its very difficult. But not impossible but would still like to know how she did it. My guess is she did rent a room or asked for help and someone decided to help
Me too. I was eagerly waiting to hear when she said she left one day with just the clothes off her back-- where did you go, who did you make contact with, how/why did you know to go there... A whole lot of questions should have been asked on that aspect and would have made for a much better and more informative interview.
I found this video after coming off another news article that explains what happened. It said that she had obtained a phone number from an non-amish couple before she left, the person on the other side of the line was an ex-Amish woman she had never met. The woman picked up Emma and took her to a house an hour away, over the border and out of Missouri. Eventually from there she made her way to Texas, though that's all I could find for now.
+TheDuckClock Thanks for the info! I'm going to do some hunting online and maybe take a look at her book. Really not sure why Megyn was so fixated on plumbing - which we pretty much know is something that the Amish live happily without - when we're meeting someone who, as a vulnerable 18 year old, was totally homeless and had few resources but somehow found a place to stay, found a way to get an education, and published a book in a language she hardly knew growing up. I wanted to know about how she survived, not the sad story of how her family shunned her. She's a brave and strong young lady and I believe she deserves better than the welcome she received on this interview. The whole audience was fascinated but only got to hear about the most basic topics. I feel that anyone there could have asked better questions in a more respectful fashion.
They have rumspringa...they know about us, they just Dont live like us, when I lived in PA the Amish girls used to come over and smoke cigarettes and liked to use my makeup. .they loved makeup and jeans...they all have hidden clothes, some even have hidden cars from their family, a few girls had jobs outside the community and would change before going home.
Wow this woman is the same age as me. It's amazing how no one can choose the family they are born into. All of us around the world that lives such different lifestyles oh, it's just incredible. I'm glad that she was able to leave the community she was born into being that you wasn't happy there. I wish her success and happiness throughout her life and journey
Kudos to the girl, Megan is a terrible interviewer. She must have been trying to push the book. That is why I dislike these shows. They put an 'entertainment' spin on everything.
This is a rare extreme Amish community. My sister married at 19 and my parents believed that was very young to get married. We have cell phones for emergency purposes for example. I'm also at college in Philadelphia which I have blessing from my family to do so. So of course I use the internet and live like a normal college student. But all my life I've always heard of the Internet, the President, world news, etc. Despite being Amish I can't imagine life like this girl had, most Amish are much closer to normal modern society than these extreme Amish "cults". Honestly, I love my childhood and life, I think it has been fantastic. Yeah these things are cool and I can communicate with all the people who read this comment, have parties at college and watch Breaking Bad, but I still value and appreciate the pure happiness from an Amish lifestyle. Just not as extreme as the community this girl grew up in.
I live in berks county, PA and a lot of my neighbors are Amish and some are mennonite. Some of the nicest people that I have ever met. As a black man I was hesitant moving here first at first because of what some people mentioned but I have not had one bad incident since. I love living where you have so much land and low crime. We walk to the neighbors house a few houses up to their stall and buy fresh produce. Its honor system where you take what you need and put the money in the jar. You get fresh clean produce, very lovely neighbors, your kids are all safe and they are always willing to help. I once had some dirt and rocks pilled up and my neighbor came with bobcat and helped level it. Moving out of the Philly was one of the best decisions I ever made for my family. Not to mention that you get so much property for your buck.
@@krollpeter "a kind of a simpler lifestyle, it would be good for all of us": That's what the Fasc!sts and Naz!s used to say, too. I've been through a similar lifestyle already under a similar past regime, I won't go through it again and as a guy with a German name you should know better, too. The fact that more people leave cults (like the Amish, the Mennonites, FLDS, etc.) than join them is very telling. Be careful what you wish for. If you wanna live like that, nobody will stop you from joining them or go someplace else where you are happier than where you are at right now. Do you, just don't force this stuff on the rest of us!
There is no need to "escape" the Amish. She wasn't held prisoner. The Amish have their way of life and people are free to leave whenever they want. The only time they get shunned is if they leave AFTER they join the church. They are not required to join the church at any particular age, but if they do join it is usually around ages 17-20. If they choose not to join and become an "Englisher" then they still can have contact with their families.
yeah like how this show tries to put down the Amish I am not Amish they're good people there this girl this is crazy she just want to be rebellious and bees look like a floozy she is really ugly and needs a haircut and two needs to just a little more modestly I like how they put it put down godly beliefs in this show so secular Illuminati crap
@@anaparada7219 There is different sects of the Amish. She came from a very strict and rigid one. There are of course communities where they aren't so harsh and oppressive.
Lol I spent two weeks with a Lancaster Amish family , they got a newspaper everyday and were not ignorant of current affairs. This family was only accessible to me due to a very long term relationship with an English family not through some propaganda setup. All the children were happy and smiled but displayed manners which I could readily see were missing in our current society . The Amish family comes first and was evident in the way the mothers and fathers spent precious time with their children. For example Mom reads to the younger children every night before bed gathering them around her and allowing them to help choose stories, how many English parents still do this? I myself am guilty of not doing this. My own daughter was permitted to attend school for a week with the Amish children and I was honored to be a guest on one of the first days. And hello they have indoor plumbing. The entire family spoke perfect English and even taught us words and phrases of their language. Ridiculous, Amish live a simple life a life I am frankly envious of. And yes the family I was blessed to spend two weeks with are very “orthodox” in their faith and community. I spent many hours with the wife and mother of this family and several other females in the community and have nothing but the utmost respect
@@mgeijhothey’re called Swartzentrubers. I only know how to spell it because I’m reading a book about an Amish man who murdered a few people who was in that particular sect; his name was Eli Stutzman.
Yeah, we were both in the same sect, and I am a little surprised at her saying she had never heard of the President, but each community was different. When I was in my preteens though, I had a non-Amish brother who lived out of state and came by to visit about twice a year or so. I got some news from him which is more than she would have gotten. I remember him bringing me a solar-powered fan, a small toy. It was so amazing. I kept it for so long, trying not to break it, as my parents would never have got me one.
Most Amish are aware that WW1 and WW2 occurred because (i) They noticed that their 'English' neighbours were conscripting for the war and (ii) Some of the neighbours started showing hostility towards the 'Germans'.
@Juju, The Amish only need to know the biblical facts that are essential for their salvation. They don't need to know who the President is, the current world events etc because all that is irrelevant to their faith.
Kimmy Fagan They’re not rude because it’s true. They’re not judging her based on her personality they’re judging her based on her interview skills so it’s not about “you don’t even know her.” The audience can 100% judge her skills because that’s what she does for a living and it’s for the audience itself. We’d rather tell her off than to pretend it’s good cause it’s her JOB to be a good interviewer. We’re pretty sure she’s a good person.
The Amish have little $$$$ debt $$$ and they help each other . No one goes to bed hungry. When a crisis arises , they pull together to fix the problems. I have seen them do great things.
I'm a truck driver. I pick up freight from Amish businesses in many states, they're nice people. This young lady just scaped into a really wicked world.
My mother is ex Amish. It was nothing like this community, though my grandparents did move from the Amish community to become Mennonite. Still though, this whole interview is just a plight to disrespect all Amish culture.
"I didnt know any history or geography or what was going on in the outside world" megyn: "did you know there were 50 states? Did you know who the president was? So in 2006 you didn't know the president was George bush? you didn't know who George Washington was? Did you know about 9/11?" GIRL SHE SAID NOOOOO
There is nothing wrong with those questions, The girl doesn't talk much and if Megyn didn't ask those questions, how would the audience know about the kind of life this girl had, details are important, there is Nothing wrong in the way Megyn Conducted this interview, nothing wrong.
I grew up in New York City, and received an education up until age 13 I had no idea how many states there were in America as far as I can remember. Thousands of boys don't know that in modern america too. Unfortunately
The fact that she left knowing that thay was probably the last time she would ever see her parents or siblings is so heartbreaking. Please god one day she gets to see them again ❤
@@lucaswilhelmmeyer6943 Amish children are as close to their parents as we are! They love their parents just like we do, they just can't live that life any longer! And they find a way to visit their parents, mostly their mother!
Right?! But we got to hear about 4 different times about the lack of indoor plumbing and how she didn’t know any of the presidents. And then went through the names of different presidents she already said she didn’t know were president 🤦🏼♀️... how about talking more about the escape. Where she spent her 1st night, first day of freedom. What her first job was (considering she barely had the equivalent of a primary school diploma).
We have communities of Amish and Mennonites that live in our county... they are less controlled as the Ohio or Pennsylvania groups. Some drive cars and some still horse and buggy’s. So many things have changed for them. They build barns, sheds, and also have a community store... selling to the public.
@@bonzie321 Yeah college is bad best to stay ignorant, that'll really make it hard for the politicians to convince you of whatever they want you to think
She is so brave and I am so happy for her to have gotten the chance to find her own way. Not saying that being Amish is bad and she escaped some horrible life, but she was able to recognize that her current life wasn't what she wanted and she had the strength to leave her only home behind and build herself up in a completely unknown environment
@@fidelmercado2621 true story we used to do our dirty deeds Sunday nights and it was one o'clock Monday morning when I was ready to go home I turned my heater on in my buggy went got my horse out of the barn hitched it up to my buggy and left the horse take me home I kicked back and went to sleep and the horse forgot to stop at the stop sign and the cop was sitting right there so he pulled me over and asked me for license and registration and I said I don't have any lol. Then he goes you been drinking I said no he goes it smells like you were so I had to blow into this thing he had and he couldn't get anything he said blow harder still nothing then I had to walk a straight line and I almost fell over. Lol then he said you know why I pulled you over and I said no he goes you went through a stop sign...if I would have thought about it at the time I would have said well you have to talk to the horse about that I was sleeping. Lmao but I didn't think about it at the time
@@melvinpeachey6963 I am not Amish (obviously, you can see by my name) but I live in Lancaster County. There are a lot of former and current Amish and Menonites here. I know a little bit from there stories.
I know, she kept asking her if she knew who these people were, it clearly said she didn't know history and stuff. The girl looked like she was getting annoyed!
No, it was just a tease so people would ask questions, so..."buy the book". I see a lot of people in comments saying "Megan should have asked this or that.." trust me, they have a teams who have it down to science how to promote and market through these fronts like Megan. They know people will want to know more and "buy the book".
I am totally amazed. This young woman is incredibly brave, well spoken, and intelligent. I'm seriously blown away and want to read her book because I want to know more.
Bless her heart. It takes courage to break from a family that had closed strict religious beliefs. If you leave they call you an outsider. But you want free of their control
As long as she doesn't get brainwash by the radical liberals and all the nonsense that are teenagers are learning from all these raical groups that are ruin are country.
The awkward laughing from Megyn/the audience made me cringe. This girl definitely had a very difficult childhood and had important things to say, but Megyn was caught off guard and resorted to the "no indoor plumbing!" banter. This interview was just bad- I'm sorry the girl had to experience this. What is sad is that many people see the Amish as quaint, old fashioned people who live on farms. In reality, there is a lot of abuse and manipulation in many of these communities.
Crystal yes this is so extremely sad what is happening in such communities. It is a crime to withhold information from kids and adults. People have a birth right and civil right to education in all fields.
I wouldn't say that there's a lot of abuse, but it does happen, but its not condoned. I know personally an amishman who was sexually abusing his daughter. His community elders turned him over to the secular authorities and he is now in prison. It is certainly not the problem that it is in the "English" world.
I am not happy watching this. I live in lower Southern Michigan, in an Amish community. My Amish family is like my English family to me. They are there for me. They have 1 son who left the community with his 2 cousins, for Ohio. They are all doing well. His parents go over, to Ohio, and visit, and he comes here! They have running water here, in their homes, and they have a generator! They don't do that bed courting here. They do Church every 2 weeks, rotating homes, and the young people do singing at night. The young man asks if he can give her a buggy ride home, and that's how they pair up, if he asks... Sorry for Emma that she doesn't have a relationship with her family, but, I see how my Amish care. Emma made her bed so now...she really has made a name for herself. Going back to school, and even making a name.
Amish have nothing to do with bieng an American. Americanize or they should go to another country, like Germany since they speak that language. The end of female oppression is in order and in the coming years it will be an end of thier ways.
Megyn Kelly is the absolute WORST. She is completely incapable of interviewing anyone without coming across as smug, condescending and always manages to make me feel uncomfortable as a viewer.
Its good for her that she chose to leave the Amish but I can tell you that within their community, there is no theft, no violence, no trouble and always love for their neighbors. While their lifestyle may be limited by our standards. The Amish are better off than we are in many ways
I was raised Amish in Ohio, believe me, you miss indoor plumbing and you do realize the restrictive nature of the fundamentalist system you belong to. Yes, there are Amish who are happy and yes, there are Yankees that are unhappy, however-until you have lived in this system where limitations are placed on EVERYTHING, then you simply will not understand.
I thought Megan Kelly's overview was a little superficial and one-dimensional. . That was my take. My dad grew up the same way and since leaving (back in 1951) he has missed the community element a lot. He certainly enjoys modern conveniences, the opportunity to get a college education, travel, all the options he has had. . And he was always English in the sense that he always questioned the system. I know I don't understand it from personal experience, but I have had a front row seat to it.
the food that they sell to the public is delicious. but the food they make for themselves at home is so bland , the most flavorful thing they make is eggs lol my buddy stayed with an Amish family for a week here in Ohio
My grandma always takes me and my sister to Lancaster, and we went to this Amish farmers market, and they had the best food, and we actually we talking to this Amish family, and they were so sweet and kind
For me the most critical question was not asked which is: what made her think that by leaving things would be better in the outside world, as she would have been taught the opposite... courageous girl!!
My husband’s family is Old Order Amish. They were always taught English in school and who the president was. He never officially joined the church. But he ran away and joined the Marines. Different sects like the Schwartzenbugers are much more closed off. On a lighter note I thought it was funny when he saw his first electric toothbrush in 1982 and commented how it was the most laziest thing he’d ever seen. But now he is an expert in anything and everything electronic.
haha, you have an image of what your society wants you to have. The toothbrush may sound lazy but I got one so I could have better dental hygiene cause I can't go sonic fast (or at least for very long)
Probably doing all that armish stuff kept her looking young.. she probably got a hold of someone from school who snuck her a phone to use. And the rest was history.. LOL nah but that's really in the book.. we did a report on the book in school. divide the class up and every team agrees on the book.. it's crazy because I didn't know it was real until we were done with the book our teacher told us
She is truly an amazing woman. Be careful, the world is big as you probably have seen and people are takers... we need more givers, kindness, joy and love in this world.
I have seen hundreds of interviews done on college campuses asking the number of states, the capital of the United States, who is speaker of the house, and how many continents there are. The college students had no idea!
Not all Amish communities are the same. The community elders set the standard for the community. Many communities teach their children U.S. History, science especially agriculture science. I live in southern Indiana and the Graber Community is very progressive. The have running water, indoor plumbing, solar and wind energy, and yes the use cell phones and computers.
To me, her story isn't unusual. I lived near an Amish community for years. Many still live in, or near my county. We became close to a family who ran a bakery. They babysat our daughter when I took college classes. She called them Mom & Dad, & learned their language when she was a toddler. They spoke Pennsylvania Dutch to her during their times together, & even spent the night a couple times. She lived as an Amish child until I picked her up, including Amish clothing on buggy rides. Their daughter was a school teacher in their one room school house. They're taught reading, writing, arithmetic, & spiritual lessons. This family had a bakery & a pallet shop, so they had a generator for electricity in the bakery. They used a gas powered loader on the farm, & also raised horses, & had crops. They had propane powered lamps in the house & a gas powered fridge if I recall correctly. No mirror in the bathroom because it's vanity but they did have an indoor toilet. We've been to an Amish wedding, which is rare for an English outsider, but we were accepted as family, & were included in school, & community activities as well. I could go on & on but there's no time. Each sect is different. Some are more progressive than others. Some of the people I knew decided to become English, & were shunned by family & community. This sect broke up & our "family" moved. There's a different large sect in the neighboring county. It's not uncommon to come across ex-Amish as well. Many run/work in local businesses. I wish this girl the very best. The Amish lifestyle is very difficult, especially for girls. They don't have the same rights as the men, etc. I respect their culture but I don't agree with many of their rules. Is a hard life & they know nothing of the outside world, except for the modern Amish, & those who travel often. Our uncle used to be a hired driver, which is how we met in the beginning. I've driven for them on a couple local trips. It can take a horse & buggy hours to travel to the closest grocery store. Many use the Amtrak system. I see them every time I take it to Chicago. There's a sect in Lancaster, PA & some in other parts of the state & WI that are quite rowdy. They don't follow their biblical upbringing like most of them do. But we as humans, aren't perfect. We all falter! John 3:16. John 14:6. I agree with Yo Mama. They didn't ask some of the important questions. The interview was short. P.S. Last year, our cousin married a young girl from the Amish family that we know. Her parents left the Amish community, so Delores is English. Plus now, she's my beautiful cousin.
I wish the interview questions were better. It just seems weird and one sided and she mostly is answering yes or no. I think somehow the interview felt disrespectful.
Why would you ask her about presidents, about light switches, tv and 9/11 if they don't teach history and are not allowed to watch tv and anything that's going on in world..it's a closed society..
Keep in mind that there are many different types of Amish, so not all of them live like Emma did. Both of my parents grew up Amish. They had a much better education than Emma did. (my parents weren't Swartzentruber's, but Old Order Amish) Amish people aren't completely clueless to the "outside world". Some of them know how to use a smartphone, some know how to drive.
What an incredible story. She is amazing. To rise from the ashes like she did, it just goes to show how the human spirit can take you anywhere in life...
Sorry but I grew up Amish and most Amish learn a lot more then that We learned geography and history . We had running water too. I’m Mennonite now but I treasure my growing up years as we never had the fears of murder and stuff. Also not all Amish have bed courtship .This is an irritating story as I think she is stretching things .
@1 % of % 1 Hi there. Actually you have a very good point of view. Therefore, the Head of the family needs to have a very solid foundation about Home Upbringing. And this can be found in the Holy Bible. However, as the children enters college, peer pressure and education might pollute their minds and turn them away from Jesus. NB : Constant prayers are needed for our children. My prayers: Holy Spirit be pour unto All who called upon the name of the Lord Jesus Christ this day of pentacost, 31st May whereby empower all Believers to walk a Victorious life. Amen, Hallelujah and praise the Lord.
This girl wasnt oppressed. Amish are free to leave their community. There's no Amish mafia coming after her. She had a wholesome upbringing and she's relatively well-adjusted now.
Her sect of Amish are the most strict. They don't even paint their houses or use the orange triangles on the back of their buggies. There are many Amish that allow more and teach more.
Joe Bien they sometimes have gray reflective tape not very bright at all and lanterns on the side.they don't use electric headlights or flashers like the more modern groups.never seen a swartzentruber buggy with a triangle church don't allow them. Even if there is a law doesn't mean they put them on. I haul for several families in the swartzentruber church and my dad was raised Amish so think I'd know
Joe Bien you said they all have triangles which is false they don't. At odd with the law? Yes the jails are full of them lmao! Just kidding the law don't bother them because it would hurt tourism to the county. Get a kick out of all you "Amish experts"though lmao
@@kyriljordanov2086 if you can't take straightforward questioning, why are they on TV? Also do not ever work children....they express the truth, and you might get offended.
Emma is a real survivor who took on challenges that view at her age would have had the courage to do. I’ve met Emma several times, and she is very kind person.. she experienced a lot of trauma before and after leaving the Amish but I know Nancy is currently married and has a child . She has really done well for herself.
My husband and I grew up Amish and then left after we had 2 kids. We grew up in a pretty strict community, but our lives were never how she said hers was. We were educated pretty well with history and geography and knew who our president was. It also has to do with how each individual family was raised. We have a lot of great memories of our lives growing up Amish. What you don't have you don't miss. Right? Her parents must have not given her a joyful home to live in. Which can be true to any home out here as well. Blessings!
I grew up in Pennsylvania where there are a lot of Amish people. I went to one house & the women taught me how to make & can homemade vegetable soup. The ones I met were very joyful! I actually envied their lifestyle. Still do in some ways.
I stayed with an Amish man (Pennsylvania Dutch) for a few days when I was 19 years old. I met the farmer when I was walking down a rural road and he invited to his farm. I visited him 3 or 4 times. He spoke very good English. He seemed friendly, joyful, intelligent and well informed about the world. We talked honestly about the differences in our lives and the reasons why they lived as they did. It seems like his life is completely different that life this girl presents. I always have viewed those days as a good investment in my time. That was about 49 years ago. I spoke to an Amish man in Montana last week in the train depot. He started the conversation and seemed like a nice guy too. I say always be careful about judging a religious group by talking to someone who left it.
I grow up as a Mennonite. when my mom and dad were in the military. my grandmother and grandfather have when I was 3days old until I was 14 years old. I went back to the age of 14 to live with my dad and mom. I can tell you I don't miss being a Mennonite and get up at 4 am to do housework be for 6 am. I stall do some of the Mennonite things like making clothes and homemade cakes, cookies, pasta, pies and bread, homemade soup, and more. I am happy with my life.
I was raised Amish,and they are not a cult! Amish are born again Christians,choosing to live that way, they are great people,always willing to help,very intelligent with a grest sense of humor. Yes, they are human so they have the same struggles as everybody else,but there is nothing you will find anywhere,as peaceful & secure as living in a faith based community where everyone knows you& loves you.
Completely agree! I lived in an Amish neighborhood growing up and they all spoke English. They were wonderful to our family. She had no need to "escape" when teens are all given time to leave and then choose if they prefer to return and remain Amish. If she had no joy it was unique to her as a person, not her community.
Her last line touched my heart a lot. It’s a hard choice she made there n then n even till now until her family really accepts her. I hope they do. She’s so humble and still sounds like everything is new 😢
