
← Ex-Homeschoolers Club10. Juli · 55 Min.
Does Homeschooling Prepare You for the Real World?
<p>Check out Liliana's Poetry on Amazon: https://bit.ly/4eYOJve</p><p>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.</p><p>Key Takeaways</p><ul><li>Growing up homeschooled in a highly religious and sheltered environment.</li><li>Navigating culture shock and expanding your worldview after leaving home.</li><li>Building a chosen family and meaningful friendships as an adult.</li><li>How an adult ADHD diagnosis answered lifelong questions.</li><li>Using poetry and creative writing to process trauma and healing.</li></ul><p><strong>Connect with Liliana</strong></p><ul><li>Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/valiantiaqueen/</li><li>Poetry Books: https://bit.ly/4eYOJve</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Connect with me</strong></p><ul><li>Newsletter: https://exhsclub.beehiiv.com/</li><li>BuyMeACoffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/exhsclub</li><li>Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/exhsclub/</li><li>TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@exhsclub</li><li>Email me at exhsclub@gmail.com</li><li>Substack: https://exhsclub.substack.com</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Chapters</strong></p><p>00:00 Meet Liliana</p><p>01:06 Homeschool Background</p><p>01:46 Homeschool Normalization</p><p>03:58 Typical School Day</p><p>05:52 Co-ops and Classes</p><p>09:27 Siblings and Dual Enrollment</p><p>10:16 College Culture Shock</p><p>13:58 Leaving Home and Work</p><p>16:29 Marriage Roles Pressure</p><p>19:32 New Friends New Views</p><p>24:46 Trying Forbidden Things</p><p>28:41 Homeschooling Today</p><p>29:49 Homeschool Pros And Cons</p><p>30:53 College Worries And Bigger Goals</p><p>32:24 Chosen Family As Adults</p><p>33:32 How To Make New Friends</p><p>36:41 Writing And Self Publishing</p><p>38:55 Why Poetry Hits Different</p><p>41:39 Creativity Through Breakups</p><p>44:30 Adult ADHD Diagnosis Story</p><p>49:26 ADHD Coping Tools That Work</p><p>52:04 Therapy Help </p><p>53:27 Wrap Up</p>