School Survival

I wake up every morning already tired of being me. Not the good kind of tired, like after staying up too late reading something that actually matters. The bad kind. The kind where my body knows before my brain does that in approximately forty-seven minutes I’m going to be sitting in a plastic chair that […]

I've spent enough time staring at ceilings at 3 a.m., heart racing for no reason that anyone else would understand, to know exactly what it's like when school feels like it's slowly crushing the life out of you. If you're reading this, chances are you've felt it too—that heavy, gray fog that settles in your […]

If you’re feeling suffocated in school, you need to know: your feelings are valid. You are not alone, and there is absolutely nothing wrong with you. It’s the system that is wrong. This idea reminds me of the canaries once used in coal mines. Miners would take these little birds with them as a safeguard […]

Why do I get anxiety when I think about school? Oh, I don’t know, maybe because it’s a place where creativity goes to die and individuality is squashed like a bug under a size 12 shoe? But hey, let’s dive into this delightful topic, shall we? First off, let’s talk about the sheer joy of […]

If you're reading this, chances are you already feel a bit out of place in the world, like a ghost wandering through the halls of a school that doesn't quite know you exist. The weight of everyone else's emotions seems to rest on your shoulders, and it's exhausting, isn't it? You walk into a room, […]

You’ve got a child who feels trapped in the rigidity of traditional schooling, and you’re searching for alternatives that might honor their spirit and curiosity. It’s tough, isn’t it? The world can feel so overwhelming, and the weight of wanting to do right by your child can sometimes feel like too much to bear. You’re […]

You’re sitting there, scrolling through endless options, feeling the weight of a million decisions pressing down on your shoulders. The thought of online school sounds like a lifeline, a way to keep your child safe from the chaos of traditional classrooms. But in that desperation, you might overlook something beautiful—something that honors the unique spirit […]

School can feel like a suffocating cage, can’t it? You sit there, trapped in a dull room, and suddenly you’re lost in your thoughts, not even registering the teacher droning on about something you couldn’t care less about. You feel emotionally unsteady, like a leaf caught in a storm, and the exhaustion weighs on you […]

You’ve been watching your child struggle, haven’t you? The weight of a system that seems to crush their spirit is palpable, and your heart aches for them. You’ve considered homeschooling, envisioning a cozy sanctuary where they can learn at their own pace, free from the suffocating walls of a traditional classroom. But before you dive […]

You feel the weight of your child’s struggles with school pressing down on you like a heavy blanket that won’t budge. You see their frustration, their disinterest, and sometimes, their outright despair. It’s heartbreaking. It’s also incredibly confusing, especially when you’re surrounded by well-meaning friends and family who insist that “school is just part of […]