Struggling with Life and Writing: My Journey as a Homeschooling Parent
Hi everyone! So, not sure where to begin....
I've been struggling with life lately, and it has been affecting my ability to write for my blog. I have around 15 unfinished drafts that I keep going back to, hoping to finish and publish, but every time I try, I find myself staring at a blank screen.
It's frustrating because I started these posts with so much enthusiasm and passion, but I can't seem to find that same spark anymore.
I have a strong desire to make a difference in the educational system, and my blog was going to be a platform for that. I wanted to offer comfort, guidance, and resources to anyone who needed it, but I've been hesitant to share my personal struggles. In my attempt to keep my personal life out of my writing, I've stopped writing altogether, and it's been consuming me.
However, I've come to realize that if I wait for the perfect moment to start writing again, I'll never start. Life is unpredictable, and I can't control everything that happens to me.
This year has been particularly challenging for me with health issues, relationship problems, and depression. I've had to redefine many of the relationships in my life, and it's been difficult. I lost myself in all of this for a while, but I'm slowly finding my way back.
I want to let everyone know that they're not alone in their struggles. We all go through tough times, and it's important to keep going. As someone with an invisible illness, homeschooling can be a challenging but rewarding experience. Finding resources tailored to my needs and connecting with other homeschooling parents has been a huge struggle for me, but the resources and other amazing homeschooling parents I have met, have been so, so important to me. I hope that my blog and the resources I've shared have been and will continue to be helpful for others as well.
I believe that homeschooling is a valid and valuable form of education that should be normalized. We need to challenge the stereotypes about homeschooling and show the world that it can be a great option for families, including those with a parent who struggles with a disability.
I'm determined to keep writing and sharing my experiences, despite the difficulties I face. I know that there are others out there who are going through similar struggles, and I hope that my blog can offer some comfort and guidance. Thank you for reading, and I look forward to continuing this journey with you all.
Here are some resources that I have found helpful in either the past or the present. If anyone knows of others, please share. Share with me, comment on this post, share with others...Let's help each other!
Resources for Narcolepsy:
Resources for Depression, anxiety and mental health:
National Institute of Mental Health
Resources for Homeschooling with Narcolepsy:
Well, I haven't found any...part of why I started this blog. I still believe there HAS to be other parents out there like me.
Narcoleptic Homeschool Mom--Medium
Homeschooling with Narcolepsy--Blogger
Homeschooling with Narcolepsy--Instagram
Homeschooling with Narcolepsy--Facebook
Other sites that have helped get me through Homeschooling, as well as having mental health issues, and being a recovering addict:
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