I had started my rumspringa with gladness in my heart for the new experience and for the freedom I would have. |
Amish communities routinely practice the institution of rumspringa. |
I'm 17 years old and I've been exploring my rumspringa for the last year and a half. |
Only one of them, my oldest brother, Michael, chose not to return to the church after his rumspringa. |
I know what that means because my brother wrote me a letter when I started my rumspringa and it was filled with words I should know. |
His home is party central for all the kids going through rumspringa. |