The Smoke and Ash of Melting Memories

“This weekend, I read a post that Cynthia Jeub wrote recently, and I am haunted by it.”

Melting Memory Masks: Cynthia Jeub’s Story

“I see things that nobody else sees.”

Former Employee of David and Teresa Moon at Communicators for Christ Alleges Workplace Abuse, Harassment

Susan Young, Communicators for Christ Executive Assistant from Summer 2005 until Spring 2007, shares her story.

Stiff-Necked Legalism: By Chris Jeub

“After spending a good amount of time reading your posts, I began to see my first impression was not accurate. You’re a very interesting group of young people. I know, I know, you’ve been called ‘apostates’ and rebels of an ill sort. I’m sorry that some people — including me — jump to judgment. Don’t let that get you down. I am seeing a very raw and needed message to the homeschool community brewing, and much of it is coming from you.”

It’s Not Always Rainbows and Roses Now, But: Eloah’s Story

“I promised a long time ago that I would write something for Homeschoolers Anonymous, but it has been hard to put these feelings to words to pixels. I wanted so badly to contribute something positive, constructive, maybe even hopeful, to what I feared could well turn into a chaotic frenzy of confessions and self-justifications. But I also wanted to tell the truth.”

The Space To Be Human: Jayni’s Story

“It was very clear to me that I was an outsider. But by the end of the conference my mother was sold: her kids needed to do this NCFCA thing. And by the end of the conference I was hesitantly intrigued by debate: my mother would support me verbally fighting with people? Awesome.”

Resolved: An Index

The following is an index of our Resolved: series about homeschool speech and debate, including stories about NCFCA, STOA, ICC/CFC, and HSLDA debate.

The Shining City’s Superman: By Alisa Harris

“It was clear on day one of our homeschool speech class that our instructor, the head of the county Republican party, was training us up to be GOP operatives. And it was clear in the final days of the class that I was up to the challenge.”

Sharing the Burden of the Pedestal: Renee’s Story

“Tour was not a panacea: it did not fix my self-injury problem. Nor did it eradicate my performance anxiety. What tour provided was an outlet for my energies, a chance to do what I loved in a way that mattered, to help people rather than just collect trophies, and a group of close friends who understood and could share the burden of the pedestal together with me.”

Angry Emails And Thoughts On Why They Happen: By Andrew Roblyer

“We should continue to offer thoughtful criticism and tell our stories in full, with the hope of provoking thought and change to those institutions. However, I think that we must be cognizant of the ease with which a structure like homeschooling or the NCFCA can be conflated with the hearts and souls of those parents who created them.”