Suddenly Amish: Kendra Bates Credits Amish Modesty And Bishop Vernon For Changing How She Sees Herself Now!

In an interview, the former star of Suddenly Amish, Kendra Bates, revealed how a simple question changed her perspective. Recently, Kendra spoke with a reality TV podcaster, during which she shared her Amish experiences. She detailed how Amish modesty and one simple question caused her to self-reflect and change her views.

Kendra Bates’ dancer life was like that of a typical LA girl until she decided to make changes. She joined the Amish call to experience a different kind of lifestyle. But what she experienced changed her perspective. One question changed her entire belief system. What did Bishop Vernon say to cause such a change? Keep reading for the full scoop.

Suddenly Amish: Kendra Explains Her Reason To Leave The Community

In a recent post, Kendra Bates explains why she chose to leave Suddenly Amish. The reality star joined the show to connect with her Mennonite roots and gain experience. She lost her sense of self while living the LA life. The professional dancer stated that she would still have joined the Amish even if she hadn’t joined the show. However, when she left midway, it shocked viewers. But Kendra explained that she left the show for herself.

She explained that there were things she was uncomfortable with, that she didn’t stand for. So instead of staying just for “show purpose,” she decided to depart. However, she did not explain what aspect of the show made her uncomfortable or if it was a specific person. But at the end of the day, she is grateful for the opportunity. She thinks that if things hadn’t happened the way they did, she would not have grown.

Suddenly Amish: Kedra Shares The Biggest Lesson From Her Amish Experience

In an interview with The Sarah Fraser Show, Kendra Bates shared how one simple question on Suddenly Amish changed her outlook on what she took away from the experience. She credited Bishop Vernon, who taught her self-respect, with one simple question. When she arrived in the Amish community, she wore the same clothes she always wears. But Bishop Vernon asked her why she dressed the way she did, prompting Kendra to reflect.

At first, she thought the bishop was slut-shaming her. She said she felt judged. But after taking time to think about it, her perspective changed. Kendra had already been confused about why she kept getting sexual attention and inappropriate messages online, even though she was focused on her faith. She recalled thinking, “Why am I still getting treated like the OnlyFans girl? Like, I’m not that girl.” Eventually, she realized that her clothing and the way she was carrying herself were attracting unnecessary attention.

She also claimed that after she put on BJ’s Amish clothes, she felt more like herself. She remembered feeling like a kid and dressing herself. Even after her exit, she continues to dress modestly and now wears ankle-length dresses. So, her credits Bishop Vernon and the Amish modesty as the biggest takeaway from her experiences. For more Suddenly Amish updates, follow TV Season & Spoilers.