Homeschool: where do i fit in?

Growing up in the public school system, I always had problems fitting in. I felt that my true self was never good enough and I had to conform to what people thought I should be. I see some of those same traits in my adult life and it's very annoying. I still don't know where I fit in. Sometimes I think that maybe it's meant for it to be that way. Social media has played a role in conformity. I must say this or that to earn a friend, or I must change myself to be liked. While homeschooling the children, they are free to be themselves. They are who they are and if people don't like it, they move on. For example, if they go to a child wanting to play and for whatever reason, they don't want to play with them, they move on and do something else and continue to enjoy their time out. That to me is a priceless privilege that cannot be taken away from them. I wonder had I been homeschooled would I have had the same mindset? Maybe I would be a different person and not a people pleaser. Changing my ways just to be accepted makes me sick and I hate that I battle with this. However, that's a part of the journey. Teaching my children to love themselves and everything about themselves is going to be my biggest goal in homeschooling. At the same time, I'm learning to accept all of myself. My shortcomings, my failures, my wins, and my losses. This is my story and no matter how confusing it is, I will see it to the finish line. Some may not like me but honestly, I'm at a point where I don't care. I'm going to be better for me and my family. I'm going to endure this journey until the end. If you are on your journey I hope you find peace in your walk and no longer compare yourself to others. Teach your children to accept and love themselves. If there are shortcomings in their lives teach them to deal with it with care. Well I hope I have provoked thought today and remember the race is not for the swift, but for those who endure until the end.🌹