Out of the Ordinary

With vivid memories of her very early life, Ruth Smith Meyer has spent seven decades processing what has made her feel different or unusual. Whether it was being born into a conservative Mennonite family, the differences in her physical composition, or the events of her life, they all contributed to the struggle and growth she experienced as she faced them one by one.

Each of us is a unique being with our own special personality and genetic make-up. Some of us are more aware of the disparity...