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Celebrating 250 episodes with these 5 incredible women!  We explore ways in which different Amish and sometimes Mennonite settlements had the same methods of control and even ab*se. We cover their rules, restrictions, medical allowances (or lack thereof), why CSA is rampant and how the perpetr*tors are often protected rather than truly held accountable. The stories and wisdom are beautifully shared amongst survivors supporting each other. They also share ways in which they believe women can take back their power in or outside a cult and gain clarity and freedom.

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Lizzie Hershberger

Swartzentruber AMISH: The Unknown SINISTER Side of the Strictist Settlement 

Swartzentruber AMISH: Seeking JUSTICE Against the Strictest Settlement

Resources: https://www.theplainpeoplespodcast.com/resource

Her book: “Behind Blue Curtains: A True Crime Memoir of an Amish Woman’s Survival, Escape, and Pursuit of Justice” 

Website: https://www.lizziehershberger.com/

IG @lizzie.hershberger 

Naomi Swartzentruber

AMISH: How Growing Up in the Strictest Settlement Led to Dr*gs and S*x Work 

Naomi’s book:  The Amazing Adventures of an Amish Stripper 

IG & TT:  @AmishInspiration 

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Elizabeth Hilty

AMISH: Her Unlicensed Midwives Used Veterinary Tools 

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Meg Delagrange-Belfon

“Sins of the Amish” Doc: Darker Details than They Were Willing to Release on TV 

Her artwork: https://www.coloringspirit.com/

Her Blog: https://blendedmix.life/

IG: @coloringspirit 

Plain Anna 

Mary Byler

AMISH Woman "Sinned" by Taking Her Brothers to Court for SA 

Mary's Website: https://www.themisfitamish.com/amishresources

IG @plainrainbows_mary 

Mary's Book: Reflections and Memories of An Amish Misfit: "My therapist says that’s not true, but I digress" 

Fb: https://www.facebook.com/Mary.A.Byler/

TikTok: the.misfit.amish

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