This story involves suicidal thoughts, self-harm, and bullying. Please do not read this if those topics will trigger you.   In elementary school, I was the girl who got perfect scores on everything – even pretests. Teachers and other adults expected a lot from me as an academically advanced student. I also noticed that teachers […]

Transitioning from conventional schooling to unschooling saved my life, but my first year of unschooling wasn’t as easy as one might expect. The experience of transitioning from conventional schooling to a more free way of living and learning – known as “deschooling” – can be a tough transition for both parents and young people accustomed […]