Ex-Homeschoolers Club

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In 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 Takeaways

• Growing 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 Liliana

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/valiantiaqueen/
• Poetry Books: https://bit.ly/4eYOJve

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• Email me at exhsclub@gmail.com
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Chapters

00:00 Meet Liliana

01:06 Homeschool Background

01:46 Homeschool Normalization

03:58 Typical School Day

05:52 Co-ops and Classes

09:27 Siblings and Dual Enrollment

10:16 College Culture Shock

13:58 Leaving Home and Work

16:29 Marriage Roles Pressure

19:32 New Friends New Views

24:46 Trying Forbidden Things

28:41 Homeschooling Today

29:49 Homeschool Pros And Cons

30:53 College Worries And Bigger Goals

32:24 Chosen Family As Adults

33:32 How To Make New Friends

36:41 Writing And Self Publishing

38:55 Why Poetry Hits Different

41:39 Creativity Through Breakups

44:30 Adult ADHD Diagnosis Story

49:26 ADHD Coping Tools That Work

52:04 Therapy Help

53:27 Wrap Up