Does Homeschooling Prepare You for the Real World?

Check out Liliana's Poetry on Amazon: https://bit.ly/4eYOJveIn this episode, I sit down with Liliana to talk about growing up homeschooled in a conservative Christian environment, navigating a sheltered childhood, and learning how to build a life on her own terms. We dive into culture shock after leaving home, making friends outside the homeschool bubble, questioning long-held beliefs, receiving an adult ADHD diagnosis, and finding healing through writing and poetry. Liliana also shares how creativity helped her process emotional abuse, difficult relationships, and rebuilding confidence. It's an honest conversation about growth, identity, and discovering who you are after homeschooling.Key TakeawaysGrowing up homeschooled in a highly religious and sheltered environment.Navigating culture shock and expanding your worldview after leaving home.Building a chosen family and meaningful friendships as an adult.How an adult ADHD diagnosis answered lifelong questions.Using poetry and creative writing to process trauma and healing.Connect with LilianaInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/valiantiaqueen/Poetry Books: https://bit.ly/4eYOJveConnect with meNewsletter: https://exhsclub.beehiiv.com/BuyMeACoffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/exhsclubInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/exhsclub/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@exhsclubEmail me at [email protected]: https://exhsclub.substack.comChapters00:00 Meet Liliana01:06 Homeschool Background01:46 Homeschool Normalization03:58 Typical School Day05:52 Co-ops and Classes09:27 Siblings and Dual Enrollment10:16 College Culture Shock13:58 Leaving Home and Work16:29 Marriage Roles Pressure19:32 New Friends New Views24:46 Trying Forbidden Things28:41 Homeschooling Today29:49 Homeschool Pros And Cons30:53 College Worries And Bigger Goals32:24 Chosen Family As Adults33:32 How To Make New Friends36:41 Writing And Self Publishing38:55 Why Poetry Hits Different41:39 Creativity Through Breakups44:30 Adult ADHD Diagnosis Story49:26 ADHD Coping Tools That Work52:04 Therapy Help 53:27 Wrap Up