AMISH MISFIT
Mary Byler Divorced: Traditional Amish lifestyle and beliefs
CW: CSA
My guest today is advocate, podcaster, and newly published author Mary Byler. Mary grew up Amish, and since escaping has focussed attention on the child sexual abuse that plagues many Anabaptist and other closed religious communities, including Amish ones. Her new book is called Reflections and Memories of an Amish Misfit.
Mary will be joining us as a speaker at CORT2023 in October. Get your tickets here.
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About the Author
Janice Selbie, MPCC, is a Clinical Counsellor, Author, Speaker, and Educator who specializes in supporting people navigating religious trauma and life after high-control groups. Raised in a high-control religious environment herself, Janice combines lived experience with over a decade of professional practice to help clients rebuild their identity, agency, and self-trust.
You're allowed to outgrow your beliefs. If you're ready to explore what comes next, Janice would love to help.