The Hammer Drops: Dr. Kenneth Copley Exposed – Severe Physical Abuse

My parents believed the “rod” was the ONLY form of correction and they used it often throughout the day.

Wanting to Date, Being Told to Wait: Adah’s Story, Part Three

“We dated, wouldn’t be forced into courtship, and we are okay.”

Wanting to Date, Being Told to Wait: Adah’s Story, Part Two

“I wasn’t taught consent, so I didn’t know any better.”

Wanting to Date, Being Told to Wait: Adah’s Story, Part One

“I got a purity ring when I was sixteen, but never received sex education.”

A Little Girl’s Screams for Help: LJ Lamb’s Story

“I didn’t realize it wasn’t my fault.”

I Still Blame Myself: Shyla’s Story

“I still blame myself for not being strong enough to stand up to him.”

When Homeschoolers Turn Violent: Brandon Warren

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

When Homeschoolers Turn Violent: Aza Vidinhar

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

Nightmare in Navy and White — Experiencing the Dark Side of ATI: Selena’s Story, Part One

“I remember someone telling my parents about a ‘seminar’ that seemed to give them hope. I remember the desperation in my mother’s eyes. I remember when my parents came home with arms full of books and papers – and then, what seems like a short time later, they announced that we were going to start homeschooling.”

Sibling v. Sibling — Giving the Child the Rod: Libby Anne’s Story

“What did I, at ten, twelve, or fourteen, know? What did I understand? I had never seen anything different from what my parents taught and modeled at home. My parents handed me the rod and told me to spank. And I regret it with all my heart. And now, all I can say is I am so so sorry.”