How Homeschooling Became a Tool of My Oppression and Identity- Angelina Carter’s Story

It is hard to credit the tool of my abuse with the formation of my personality.

Dreaming of a Way Out: Mina’s Story

While it was a technical school, it was VERY hard for me…Keeping up was hard – I had no context for the things I was being taught, and I really struggled.

Homeschooled in New Zealand: TheLemur’s Story, Part Two

Mum brought wholeheartedly into the homeschool talking point the family alone was the ideal unit of socialization. Not a base vehicle, mind you, for a broader socialization with the world, but a self-sufficient social ecosystem.

My Church Tarnished Homeschooling: Leigh’s Story

Before I woke up, I wondered how someone could be a member of Jim Jones’s church. The fact is, what many don’t understand, when you are a part of a controlling church you don’t see what it could be.

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.

Story of a Homeschooler

The amount of secrecy I felt I had to hold really rings true to me with this crazy Josh Duggar situation. I understand family secrets, far far too well.

Breaking Free: Sheldon’s Story

“In December 2013, I cut my abusive parents out of my life once and for all. It took quite a bit of emotional strength to do it, but when I finally did, I felt worn out, but I realized that all feelings for my parents that once had were no longer there, they felt dead to me, they were living human beings of course, but I no longer felt any love or affection for them anymore, still don’t.”

When Homeschoolers Turn Violent: Mentor High School Threat from Teenager

“When Homeschoolers Turn Violent” is a joint research project by Homeschoolers Anonymous and Homeschooling’s Invisible Children.

When Homeschoolers Turn Violent: Son of Marilyn and Charles Long

“When Homeschoolers Turn Violent” is a joint research project by Homeschoolers Anonymous and Homeschooling’s Invisible Children.

When Homeschoolers Turn Violent: Erin Caffey

“When Homeschoolers Turn Violent” is a joint research project by Homeschoolers Anonymous and Homeschooling’s Invisible Children.