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meghan's avatar

Standing ovation ova here πŸ‘πŸΌπŸ‘πŸΌπŸ‘πŸΌ

Kate, you speak beautifully to the experience of navigating the comparison trap and how we’ve been tricked into believing that’s the pathway. a legit visual of mentally clearing the brush to see another path is possible, many paths! πŸ™πŸΌπŸ«€

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Kate Umstatter Thompson's avatar

Thanks, meghan! It’s daily work for me. Appreciate you reading and commentingβ™₯️

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Domari Dickinson's avatar

Love, love, LOVE this! And this struggle is even harder for me now that my oldest son has chosen to enter conventional school. I find it can be really hard to center my beliefs about learning, autonomy, and schooling while he’s in the environment so it is definitely requiring me to do a different kind of work.

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Kate Umstatter Thompson's avatar

I learn so much from your work, Domari, and am grateful for your transparency in all of the ways. You have been a guide for me since the beginning of my deschooling journey. <3

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Daniel T. Moeller, M.S.Ed.'s avatar

Very succinct and resonates deeply with what I've experienced and am still feeling. Thank you!

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Kate Umstatter Thompson's avatar

Solidarity, Dan! Thanks for reading.πŸ™πŸ»

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Elizabeth Delgadillo's avatar

I need to print this and post it. I need this constant reminder that it's okay for me to be uncomfortable as long as my children are being children and are happy with the little people they are. THANK YOU!

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Kate Umstatter Thompson's avatar

Yes, I'm learning that most of this is *my* work. The kids are alright. Thanks for reading, Elizabeth. <3

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Patsy's avatar

Bravo!! Sounds like your children are on a wonderful path toward learning. They are very fortunate to have been given this choice. Keep believing!

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Kate Umstatter Thompson's avatar

Thank you, Patsy. I appreciate your support. <3

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Daniel T. Moeller, M.S.Ed.'s avatar

Awesomely put. Thank you for this!

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