10 Amazing Stories Of People Who Left The Amish Community

Crazy things that happened to former Amish members.
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The Amish community is a complete mystery to those of us living on the outside of their bubble. We dont truly understand why they choose to live like they were born in the past. We also dont get how hard it must be for those who grew up in that kind of environment to leave. Leaving means that they’re shunned by their family and everyone theyve ever known within their community. But some people do it anyway because they hope that life is better on the outside. Curious to know more? Check out our video about 10 Amazing Stories Of People Who Left The Amish Community.

Timothy Sauder dreamed about having a career in science when he was a little boy. Unfortunately for him, his Amish community did not believe in higher education. After meeting highly educated intellectuals on a bike trip in Colorado, Timothys heart was set on leaving the Amish world behind. He was even able to get into university without having a high school diploma. But youll have to watch the video to find out if hell ever return to his Amish way of living.

Moses Gingerich may have been a reality TV star on "Amish in the City," but he chose to leave his Amish community soon after the show aired. He remembers how he wanted to be a country singer when he was younger, and he used to secretly sing along to his battery-operated radio. But youll never guess what this nice ex-Amish man does today.

From Ruth Irene Garrett to Levi Shetler, there are many amazing people who left their strict Amish communities behind. Just make sure to keep watching until the end to hear about the skill that Kate Stoltz picked up when she was just nine years old.

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[trishsmithdebretts]

Keep up the good work - love these facts! I'm binge watching!!! Please like 😭😭😭

[jolinemyes]

"saloma even changed her name to linda, so no one can ever find her"

[amalkoury]

but honestly it is so brave of them to leave a life like that because from the second they're born they're taught to live like that

[MichaelDelaware]

Not all of the Amish communities are as strict. I know 6 different ex-Amish friends and although they have left the community, they still remain connected to their families, spend holidays together and their non-Amish children spend time with their grand parents and other relatives, and learn about both cultures. They are from Indiana and Michigan. I was even invited as an outsider to join them all for a holiday meal several years ago, and I found the Amish to be very honest, hard working people who are very family oriented.

[calicomama]

I think all these ppl are very brave. I couldn't imagine leaving my family and everything I've ever known. They had enough courage and left to pursue their dreams. They are stronger than most. Bless them in their newfound lives.

[mccainjay]

They don't want them to get a higher education because they know once they do they'll end up leaving and who will do all the work then?

[countessratzass]

My family moved near Lancaster, PA in the 1960s when I was 7. The Amish wished to be isolated, were farmers and there was no tourism like they have now. I would stand across the road and watch their kids work in the fields, wondering why we didn’t see them in school, wishing I had their horses and baffled by their lifestyle. There was a boy who would sneak over to see me. He spoke a strange language but we both understood the language of children. His relative caught him, snatched him back and I never saw him again. They are intriguing people, don’t want to be in their cult.

[Banyo__]

Look, worship what you want, but I draw the line when anyone of any religion, culture, country, etc. says that someone cannot be educated or should not be educated. Knowledge is power, and the only times in history where knowledge has been suppressed is when a people wanted to keep another from knowing truth, fact, life, science, and to keep them beholden to them. Add to that, any parent who for no other reason than their children disagree with them, they kick them out of their lives forever. Those type of people do not deserve the title of parent and I hope these kids and adults and those that follow in their stead will find what they are looking for in the real world.

[erykahb]

It’s crazy how the littlest things such as being able to drive a truck compels people to leave the community. It’s powerful because it goes to show how deprived they are.

[Andrei-cpjr]

Amish people pretty much live like normal people 200-300 years ago

[teamcougars]

It takes a lot of guts to leave when this is all you’ve known your entire life.

[legendaryskulls]

I personally know Amish people and there is something wrong with these folks sadly

[emmagrace]

There’s an Amish farmers market near me that’s extremely popular. We go there maybe once or twice a month. And every time we go, I’ve not once seen one of them smile. Not even when talking to other smiling customers.

[TheSFCRetired]

Sorry, but I would have to add the Amish Community to the list of cults. No one should have that much control over another human being's life.

[BatGirlLonelyCatLady]

Reasons why girls wanted to leave: was abused and treated like crap
Reasons why guys wanted to leave: i want more things

[Tricob]

Hats off to people who can look beyond their religion with an open mind. Most religions grow as big as they do because they contain one or more lifestyle choices that help things come together for people. But many times, things go in the right direction when the religion had nothing to do with it. It's important to realize when the methods people use aren't working for them ... even if they insist that the methods are. That relates not just to religion, but philosophy in general.

[sleazybtd]

Am I the only one to notice that a lot of them have such beautiful eyes?

[yourwitchbesti]

I live near two Amish communities. One is so strict on their people that in 2005 35 families out of 125 moved to the other Amish community. I’ve also met ex Amish people from both sides. The strict communities ex converts left due to the oppression and the elders always talking down on the younger couples and children. On the other hand in the other community most people left to further education. Even whole entire families have been excommunicated because of their belief on education or they didn’t agree with something’s that that community believed.

[mwloos]

Interestingly enough many communities are the same way. Growing up in a poor part of town.. The “ghetto”. I always felt guilty for wanting to better myself and not fall into the same unhealthy, addicted and toxic lifestyle many of my family and childhood friends continued. I only speak to a few people from there and that includes a couple of “accepting” members of my family. I was shunned for leaving my area behind, but it was the best decision of my life.

[picassosdaughter]

Turn that background music off I can’t even hear