My last post, Unschooling: Who Takes Care of Mom?, was my 100th post on unschoolers.org!
It’s been a two-year long journey since I sat in this very same spot writing my very first post, It’s a Wonderful Life – under protest. As my visionary of a husband likes to point out, this entire website was his idea, and it took a pretty hard sell before I agreed to give it a go.
Back in 2010, I was still fairly new to unschooling, and though I was passionate about it, I didn’t have a lot of experience under my belt. Who’s going to want to hear what I have to say? was my standard comeback to Ted’s persistent suggestion. I barely know what I’m talking about! But he insisted I had something to offer.
Finally, I took the plunge and began writing. And I discovered that it’s really not about having all the answers. It’s about sharing the journey. It’s about being authentic. It’s pointing out the positives, the “Aha!” moments of new understanding, and the wonderful life we’ve created. But it’s also being open about the many struggles along the way.
Today, unschoolers.org has made its way literally around the world. People from 98 countries, representing all the continents, are reading my words – more than a thousand visitors every month. And each month, it continues to grow.
No one is more surprised than I am about this unlikely turn of events.
As I reflect on it, I am filled with a sense of humble gratitude…
…for my truly wonderful husband, Ted, whose belief in my writing far surpassed my own…
…for my source of inspiration, my amazing children, Thomas, Faith, Katy, and Maggie…
…and for all of you, who take the time to read what I write, who encourage and challenge me, and who send this link along like a small stone skipping its way around the globe…
To all of you – whether you’re also on this unschooling journey, newly curious about this radical way of life, or simply reading out of a genuine sense of interest in our crazy, wonderful family – my heartfelt gratitude. You have made unschoolers.org what it is today.
I can’t wait to get started on the next 100!
Congratulations on your 100th post!. I’ve enjoyed you sharing your journey. It’s so helpful to be able to learn others doing this lifestyle have had or are having the same kinds of challenges. My kids are 12 yrs and almost 9 yrs. So, a lot of what you’ve expressed, we’ve experienced. Finding others further down the path is more challenging. So, trailblazers we are!
I loved the quote the Dayna shared with you, “it’s not just about how much experience you’ve got, it’s about how much passion you possess.” I wish I had heard it long ago. Passion is what I have in abundance for radical unschooling. Experience, ha! That;s what we make up along the way. I think I can relax a bit more with this pearl of wisdom.
Again, congratulations and much gratitude for sharing your experiences with the rest of us!
Be Magnificent!!!
Nancy
Nancy, thank you so much for your encouragement, and for sharing a bit of your own experiences. “Trailblazers”…love the image! 🙂
“…it’s really not about having all the answers. It’s about sharing the journey.” Amen sistah! xoxoxoox
Julie, you make me smile! 🙂
Nicole … you make me proud to be related to you!
Congrats on your success!
Thanks Kathy! <3