Torah Bontrager

Emotional or Covert Incest: 31 Eye-Opening Signs to Empower You to Get Help

Posted by Torah Bontrager | Sep 24, 2021 | Sexual Assault Survivor Support, Trauma |

Felt unseen or unknown by a parent/caregiver as a child? Tend to feel apologetic as an adult for needing help? Those are signs of covert or emotional incest.

How Parentification Disrupts Your Development and Holds You Back as an Adult

Posted by Torah Bontrager | Sep 10, 2021 | Sexual Assault Survivor Support, Trauma |

It’s more common than not for Amish children, especially the oldest girl and boy, to be forced to be the second mother and second father. This is parentification, a form of child abuse.

Think Secular Is Atheist? How the Christian Right Take Advantage of You

Posted by Torah Bontrager | Sep 5, 2021 | Amish Definitions, Amish Resources |

“Secular” has nothing to do with religion. You can be religious and secular at the same time.

Amish Recipe Secrets: How to Make My Aunt’s Delicious Blackberry Crisp

Posted by Torah Bontrager | Aug 6, 2021 | Amish Culture |

Welcome to Amish Cooking 101. Let this be your first Amish recipe secret from me: Never assume that the ingredient list, or the instructions for that matter, are complete.