An Isolated Victim In A Red Dress: Alyssa’s Story

That world is still my worst nightmare (or at least an even tie with being buried alive), but I knew too many people who would’ve wanted it or something like it, and seven years later, I’m still feeling the aftershocks.

Things HSLDA Opposes: Criminal Background Checks for Homeschool Co-op Instructors

“Once again, HSLDA seems to care very little about the actual safety and wellbeing of homeschooled children.”

Debate As Socialization: Luke’s Thoughts

“Debate was like my own Enlightenment, my own personal Great Awakening. Debate forced me and inspired me to look at different sides of an issue, to examine opposing viewpoints with earnestness and dedication. Debate taught me to question assumptions and challenge norms. Debate put me in a position to realize how complex life actually is.”

I Can’t Tell My Story Without A Trigger Warning: Elizabeth’s Story

“I’d take beatings severe enough to leave obvious marks during just summer vacation over getting those beatings several times a week around the year. I’d take just being raped over having the crap beaten out of me then being raped. I’d take being brutalized for the first 7 years of my life over being brutalized for the first 20 years of my life.”