989: Bad Behavior Uncorrected Leaves Dad Unprotected | Feedback Friday

Homeschooling Nightmare

A listener shares her harrowing experience growing up in a Christian homeschool cult, isolated from the outside world and subjected to abuse by family members. Her mother set up an unaccredited school, leaving her without legitimate transcripts, which now hinders her ability to pursue higher education. Despite these challenges, she remains determined to find a way to achieve her academic goals 1.

My mother denies all of this, of course. She set up her own school for me and my brothers and didn't go through any organization. I asked if that was legal and she said it was.

--- Gabriel Mizrahi

   

Education Options

Jordan and Gabriel discuss potential pathways for the listener to overcome the lack of transcripts, including obtaining a GED or exploring colleges that don't require high school diplomas. They emphasize the importance of speaking with admissions officers who might offer alternative solutions and support 2 3.

Your first option is you go get your high school diploma as an adult or you go get your GED certificate which is basically the high school equivalency diploma.

--- Jordan Harbinger

   

Overcoming Adversity

The hosts highlight stories of individuals who have successfully navigated similar challenges, encouraging the listener to channel her anger into positive actions. They suggest connecting with others who have overcome similar backgrounds and focusing on building a better future through education and therapy 4.

From where I'm sitting, the best way to work through that anger is to continue to process it with your husband in therapy and just channel it into getting the education you deserve and building a terrific life.

--- Jordan Harbinger