My testimony growing up Amish

[fall]

I don't watch many videos this long but I watched all of this one. My dad had a bad temper. He would beat us sometimes. I had a bad temper too. I thought it was an uncontrollable curse. I decided I would never have kids or I would hurt them. Then I met a wonderful woman. She wanted a family. She assured me it would be fine. The first time my baby girl looked into my eyes I knew I could never hurt her. She's a teenager now. Let me tell you, they test their limits. They don't always do what they're told and they mouth off sometimes. My 10 year old son definitely knows which buttons to push and he does regularly. I don't hit them. I've never hit my wife. I don't scream at them either. No more abuse. The buck stops here. At the end of the day, abuse is a choice. You can choose to abuse or not. If I can do it...

[Meekavintage]

I know your DAD IS PROUD OF YOU for having the strength to do what he could not.

[honestlynate]

My family is Jehovah's Witnesses. When my mother left, we became Mormons.
I am neither now.
Thank you for sharing

[stevenonthewater]

Dude you've been through a huge amount of trauma. I'm glad you are breaking the cycle, I'm glad you are much better off. You are loved brother.

[joelwatkins]

Hi Eli,
I live in an Amish community in Missouri. In fact we bought a farm from Yoders! Lol It seems we have wonderful neighbors, but have learned that there is a lot of “hiding things” amongst them. (Cell phones, drinking ect.) All People have issues, not just Amish. However, it’s worse I think when you’re Amish.
I just wanted to say that I feel so bad for You Sir. I am so sorry you had to endure so much pain. You are doing the right thing by getting all this off your chest.
Peace and Love to You...

[edmedic]

You’re an incredible young man, I am a 61 year old English man who went through some of the same type issues with my father, as far as the physical abuse and saw my mother deal with the same issue’s. It takes a special kind of man to admit to the world the problems some have gone and go through. You sir are one of those special people. Love what you do. Praise the Lord.

[brianaxb]

If you made a 6-7 hour testimony, I'd listen to everything second. This has helped me forgive and not take for granted what I've got. Especially part 2 when you mention how you suffered from the spirit of rejection. That resonated with me so much so I could feel a sort of breakthrough in my head, a click if you will. So thank you, eli. I love you and thank you for everything.

[Nonea]

I sat and listened to this entire 40 minute video and cried. I am so sorry, Eli! You didnt deserve those generational curses! Sending you and your childself love in abundance! I'm glad you went wordly

[cathymacgregor]

Your wife and son, are very blessed to have you, Eli. The best to all of you.

[bk]

Thank you for sharing your testimony. I am not a Christian not even religious. I have gone trough something similar to your experience but my path has led me foresake all religious teachings not just the religion. I have decided to live by a code of ethics and morals that is based on respect and kindness to all living beings. Having said that I still suffer from the curse of generational anger that you have mentioned and hearing you share your experiences helps me immensely. For that too thank you! I hope the peace you have found on this new path is everlasting. Best of luck Eli.

[rosannaschoellmann]

You should write it all down in a book. It would be a best seller. A very compelling story. No one will want to put the book down. You're a marvelous story teller. Best wishes.

[src]

What an amazing story! I hope you write a book one day to tell the whole story. People need to hear this.

[Susq]

I'm so glad Jesus found you and brought you freedom through forgiveness. Also that you were able to reunite with your father before he passed away. I love the ending of your testimony! What a wonderful ministry God has given you!

[s.c.]

I'm sorry you had to experience that. My best friend, was also Amish. She took her life back in 2012. We SA victims and we had each other to cry to. I'm an athiest and man would she argue with me. I miss her arguments now. She had so many stories about her father and it was heartbreaking. She hated the Amish life after that and yet it was still a big part of her. She loved to sew, she loved quilts, and was a very simple gal. You remind me of her. I'm proud you made it out. I'm proud of you for trying. Cycles are hard to break even when we know they're wrong.

[jenm]

I think a reason you are so so passionate about helping people share their testimonies is that you KNOW what it's like to suffer in silence. Thank you for helping others to find their voices, and thank you for YOUR powerful voice and example.

[LesleyHanson]

Thanks for sharing this Eli. You gave your dad the love and acceptance he so badly needed. He knew you cared xxxx

If there’s one thing I’ve learnt in my years of social work and through personal experience, people who are hurt go on to hurt other people (hurt people hurt others). Forgiveness helps us to start the healing process in ourselves, so that we can love and accept ourselves (Jesus knows all about us and loves us just the same) and be able to love, accept and care for others. God’s Grace is a gift. A truly wonderful thing!

My own father was a hurt person and he was never very kind to me when I was a child. I never felt that he loved me. When I got to my thirties his health was declining, and I wanted to try to build a genuine relationship with him. I asked to talk to him. I told him that I felt he didn’t really know me, and I didn’t really know him. I said that there would come a day when one of us wouldn’t be around, and our chance would be gone. I asked if we could start again, and get to know each other properly. There was a long pause. Then he responded ‘of course we can my darling’. It was a turning point for us both, and over the next few years until he passed away, we had a good relationship. Goes to show, it’s never too late to forgive and move forwards.

[aaronschmidt]

I grew up as a jehovah witness and can relate with a lot of the same struggles, thanks for sharing your story

[babeatkins]

God is using you Eli, more then you'll ever know.God bless you immensely.Jesus is The Way, The Truth, and the Life.✝️ ❤

[debraday]

Eli, even Jesus wept. He cried out in despair from the cross. This testimony really brought up a bunch of tough memories for me. Thank you. There is always more spiritual work to do. 💝

[marenawhite]

Thank you for your courage and bravery in sharing your testimony. I am a female who has also survived the same treatment. God gave me the grace to get into recovery at age 19. I’m 62 and and alcohol and drug free since 19.