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Nov 2024
2h 4m

I Escaped My Amish Family

Devorah Roloff
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#podcast #escape #freedom This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try atbetterhelp.com/Insane and get on your way to being your best self. In today's episode, Lizzie shares her story of making the courageous decision to leave her Amish community behind at only 19 years old. With barely any money and no experience in the outside worl ... Show More
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