Getting Burned

This is a continuation of my earlier post, Playing With Fire, as it came to my attention that many people felt the same way or went through the same problem, but didn't know how to deal with it. I don't pretend to know the perfect solution. But this was how it went down for me.

Dear Reader,

It is said that when you play with fire, you will get burned.

When I relapsed into reading that sort of material at age sixteen, I knew I was in trouble.

If you are like me, you had probably been taught the whole Bible doctrine. Sin is bad. Call out to God and He would help deliver you from sin.

Playing With Fire

EDIT: I wrote this blog post with the homeschooling community in mind. However, as some of my readers pointed out, the issue of sin is a universal thing. I have changed the wording to reflect this, but I would like to emphasize that homeschoolers would still face the problem of sin.

I would advise you to read with caution. I am aware that some parents extensively censor what their children read. However, I believe that this is something people need to know.


Dear Reader,

The descent into sin isn't an immediate one. It is a slow process that drags you in, bit by bit.

My very first encounter with things of a sexual nature was when I was maybe seven/eight. It's been so long ago that I hardly remember.

A Bit About Me

Dear Homeschooled Teen/Homeschooling Parent,

My name is Joanna Oei. You may call me Jo for short if Joanna is a bit of a mouthful.

I started this blog because I want to help you. I know how difficult homeschooling can be. The loneliness. The desire to be normal like the other teens. The pressure of living up to everyone's expectations. The idea that our parents are being overly demanding. The question of believing the same as our parents do.