Old Order AMISH: When Depression is Considered Sin (ft. Eli Yoder)

People in the "modern world" tend to romanticize the Amish. They seem to live simple lives and keep to themselves with their big families and old traditional ways of doing things. This may be true AND it's possible that a world of secrets, abuse and lack of care for those suffering mental illness are also extremely common. Joined by ex Old Order Amish, Eli Yoder, we discuss the dark corners of the seemingly bright and groups that exist today.

You can watch our second interview with Eli "Old Order AMISH: Devastating Effects of ZERO S*x Ed Before Marriage (ft. Eli Yoder)" here: https://youtu.be/fXNayAfl294

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00:00:00 Intro
00:03:21 The origin story of the Amish
00:05:16 The origin story of HIS sect of Old Order Amish founded by his grandfather
00:07:47 Amish dress code for women
00:09:36 What are their "Articles of Faith"? (rules)
00:12:01 Was the founder of the Amish worshipped?
00:17:58 Is the Amish lifestyle too romanticized by outsiders?
00:21:23 TW: SA- What dark secrets are the Amish hiding then?
00:24:31 What happens with repeat offenders?
00:28:40 Members are forced to go along with the forgiveness of perpetrators
00:32:00 Can they receive counseling?
00:35:15 They don't have adequate support for mental health. Depression = sin
00:36:44 Eli felt a sense of pride because he followed more rules than other Amish groups
00:38:16 How a rest stop bathroom blew his mind as a kid
00:41:16 Other shocking modern day conveniences
00:47:02 TW: Suic*de- Eli's father's struggle with mental health
00:51:24 After Eli left the Amish, he cultivated a new relationship with his father in secret
00:55:50 TW: Suic*de
01:00:36 TW: Suic*de- Unreported deaths among the communities
01:07:14 Eli's escape story
01:11:56 Eli's first experience with a microwave
01:14:40 How Eli is doing now
01:16:30 Linda, Listen

Theme Song Produced and Composed by Christian Guevara

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