About this episode

Nora Bontrager discusses the challenges and cherished moments of her high-control Amish lifestyle in this first part of a two-part interview.

Part 1 of 2 This is part 1 of our discussion with Nora as she discusses the pain of a high-control Amish lifestyle. While she admits there were parts of that life that she cherished, there were also parts that were devastating and unbearable. Enjoy part 1 of 2. Reach out to Nora on Tiktok […]

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