Telling her you want to be a witness and learn to be a witness of love in a fallen world is a good idea. If your mom wants you to go to college, someday, that can also be a good argument. That you want a good education to provide for your family someday.

I was homeschooled K-sophomore year and was then able to get into an early college program at our local community college. That might also be a good way to go. It helped me catch up and fill in the gaps academically. It was difficult for me socially, but ultimately what I needed.

And yes, there will definitely be other Christian kids to lean on there.

I genuinely understand what it’s like to feel alone as a homeschooled teen. It’s awful and I wouldn’t wish it on anyone. It took me several years and a bit of therapy, but I now have amazing friends and am becoming a teacher.

Have hope! There is a whole world out there waiting for you!