Shunned Amish Woman interview-Mary

Soft White Underbelly interview and portrait of Mary, a woman who was shunned by her Amish community now living in Colorado.

[abdullhm]

This is my friend Mary and I’m so very proud of her!!! I’m so glad she is speaking and educating us.

[BerlyDza]

That dress is the most incredible act of rebellion and joy I have ever seen. Truly inspiring.

[Penelope]

“You want to keep knitting” “It’s CROCHET”
Every crocheter just fist bumped the air 😁

[mandybling]

Her thought process is so deep, measured, and solid. She's amazing.

[mclyker]

Mark. Might be the single most compelling interview you've done. The use of color, the use of silence and pauses and just letting her talk with little intervention. A riveting story and experience .Absolutely amazing stuff here.

[Glub]

"people who are committing suicide... or, perhaps that's not quite the right way to say that, maybe they're dying /from/ suicide because OF the lack of access to appropriate resources" that was a such a profound correction she decided to put in. It really resonated with me as someone who has tried to take my own life, it's a perspective shift I've never seen anyone make before, it's a powerfully helpful way of broaching the topic of suicide.

[dawnleemisener]

Thank you Mark for allowing her silences and not immediately jumping in with questions. You gave her the space and time she needed. ❤

[BrizzB]

At first she put me on edge because she seems very defensive and you can feel that upset beneath her calm demeanor, but she is so well spoken and even in her anger she keeps it low energy....really amazing person to hear speak. She looks like a punky quirky person but speaks like an ancient wise grandmother. She is crazy insightful. A true sage.

[QueenJaneway]

It is SO COOL that she literally reclaimed her heritage in her own individual way. She is so inspiring.

[FREETHEGOD]

“Religious language around crimes affects how we talk about it.” I really appreciate that sentiment. It was healing.

[gerimartini]

I’ve never heard someone speak so softly and so loud at the same time. What a beautiful and intelligent warrior this woman is! One of my favorite interviews so far!! Thank you, Mary! We see you, we hear you, we support you! 🩷

[ReikiandResonance]

Brilliant. This woman deserves to do a TED talk. She is brilliant and so well spoken. Her story is heartbreaking yet she has that sense of having strength of steel.

[endreverland]

The way she lit up and brightened when talking about her clothing, really warmed my heart. In such a dark, enlightening and sad story, it's good to see that she can still find joy.

[DollyCypherArt]

"I made a commitment i was going to live my life out loud and in color" gave me chills and brought tears to my eyes. What an incredible, intelligent, strong and brave woman she is. She deserves so much happiness and peace. This is an incredible interview.❤️

[jessgirl]

‘I made a commitment that I was going to live my life out loud. And in colour!’ This beautiful person has inspired me today. Thank you, Mary.

[carlasilvestre]

It’s really soothing to listen to her speak while she’s crocheting. It’s her way to self soothe and I’m glad she’s found tools to give her peace.

[dmb]

Only the best interviewers can refrain from interrupting. Well done!

[femmenoire]

Omgggg this is my ex coworker she is such a BEAUTIFUL PERSON I AM SO PROUD OF U MARY❤️❤️

[khl]

WOW! She is powerful. Her story is NOT an Amish story; it is a human story, and a woman's story, period.

[elinaolifer]

I love how, the more she speaks, the more animated and comfortable and vibrant she becomes. After the halfway point, she just blossoms! She even sets aside her crocheting for a moment, perhaps not needing its meditative help as she just shares about herself and her explorations and her beautiful new life. My favorite part is when she's so adorably proud of the rules she feels she breaks with her existence, like the "fancy" stitching on the dress she made.