Boys were encouraged to enter politics (hence why debate teams are big in conservative homeschooling). Girls were told they must have as many children as possible, or risk being "outbred" by secular people or other religions. Not all Christianity, but it’s a reality in many fundamentalist circles.

Wow wow wow! All of this. Will never forget my mom telling me I had "no motherly instinct" when I didn't rush to soothe HER crying baby. It made me feel like there was something seriously wrong with me. Healed me would like to go back be like "Wait a sec, YOU'RE the mother here."

Jokes aside, if this is you, this is something I see SO often in religious trauma therapy. Part of healing is getting in touch with the fun, playful, messy, and yes even immature parts of you! There is room for all of it. ✨️ #homeschoolrecovery

Thank you! I'll be dropping Pt 2 and 3 tomorrow. :)

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