Mom Brag

[Tracie Stroud]

Is it ok if I brag a little? My oldest has been homeschooled since 2nd grade. She had sooo many struggles starting in upper elementary due to undiagnosed ADHD. When we finally figured out what was going on and made some changes, she did much better, but still had a lot of catching up to do. We took an extra year of middle school to help with that, so she's about to graduate at 19.

Math has always been a massive struggle for her, and we've taken it really slowly to help her get all the concepts. We weren't even sure if college would be an option, and a lot of that would depend on her ACT scores. We finally got her ADHD accommodations for the ACT late last year (which is a whole massive process for homeschoolers because they require a LOT more documentation for us), and she's taken it a few times.

Last time, she got a 28, which is the minimum she needed to get the highest TOPS award for homeschoolers (Louisiana merit grants, and homeschoolers have to score higher than public schoolers to qualify). Between that and the merit scholarship her chosen university has offered her, she has a full ride + some left over for books and art supplies (she's going into animation).

We're so proud of her, and even better, she's proud of herself, which is something we didn't see for a long time. :wub:

[JillW]

Tracie! Brag all you'd like! That is absolutely wonderful! Her hard work and determination has paid off!! Congrats!!

[allyanne]

That is so awesome! I have an ADHD, neurodivergent, homeschooled kid myself, and when these kids succeed, it always hits differently. Good job, mama--I know it's her victory--but it's also yours.

[jacinda]

Aw, that's great news! Congratulations to her and to you! How wonderful to get a full ride scholarship to her chosen university! So awesome :)

[Brendazzle]

That's fantastic and totally brag-worthy!

[tjscraps]

That's awesome! Congrats!!!

[LynnZant]

This is such a wonderful story! Congrats to her!

[Studio Liv]

Yayyy!!!

[Tracie Stroud]

Thank you everyone! <3

[Tracie Stroud]

That is so awesome! I have an ADHD, neurodivergent, homeschooled kid myself, and when these kids succeed, it always hits differently. Good job, mama--I know it's her victory--but it's also yours.

Thank you! I didn't know you guys are homeschoolers too. :wub:

[EvelynD2]

Oh, Tracie! That is wonderful news! You have every right to brag! Nothing does a mama's heart good as seeing her child reach a goal that they have worked towards for a long time! I am so excited for your daughter as she starts this new chapter in her life!

[nietis]

Congratulations to you and your daughter, Tracie! You deserve to feel proud and to brag on her accomplishments!
I wish her all the best wishes for her future endeavours.

[lorigaud]

That's amazing! Congratulations to her - you can brag all you want! :)

[jk703]

Amazing accomplishments - you and her! Congratulations! Exciting times ahead!

[SweetChar]

Wow! That's awesome! Congratulations to her and you.

[LJSDesigns]

You should be bragging, because that is a wonderful accomplishment. Congratulations to her and you as well.

[aussiegirl]

That's amazing!! Brag away! Congratulations to her and to you (for doing what was right for your daughter!)

[Cheryl Ashcraft]

Congratulations! And yes, you absolutely should be bragging! Our babies are getting all grown on us!

[norton94]

YAY!! What an accomplishment to tackle the most difficult to the degree of being recognized in such a life altering way! Congratulations to you both!! Amazing victory!

[Robin Carlton]

Late to the celebration, but that is awesome Tracie! Brag like crazy!!

Emily graduates in May! I can't believe I have #2 nearly done with university over here. Time flies! Enjoy every accomplishment <3

[Leablahblah]

aww Tracie that's awesome!! Yay!!

[Tracie Stroud]

Thank you all so much! We're both feeling the love. :wub:

[Tracie Stroud]

Our babies are getting all grown on us!

I know!!! :crying:

[Tracie Stroud]

Late to the celebration, but that is awesome Tracie! Brag like crazy!!

Emily graduates in May! I can't believe I have #2 nearly done with university over here. Time flies! Enjoy every accomplishment <3

It goes so fast! I asked Michael the other day when we got old. :blink::confused:

[joelsgirl]

Yay for your kid! And yay for all the hard work you've put into getting her to that place!

[lizziej]

WOW! How awesome!! Congratulations to your daughter, Tracie! It is not bragging; it's fact! It's so wonderful that she's proud of herself. And congratulations to you, too!