In this powerful and deeply honest episode, Zoë Desmond speaks with writer and single mum of four, Caro Giles, about her new memoir Unschooled: The Story of a Family That Doesn’t Fit In. Caro shares her raw and moving journey of raising four daughters, two of whom cannot access the school syste, and how she’s had to fight against a system that was never designed for them.
This episode is a must-listen for anyone who has ever felt unheard, unseen or pushed to the edges by systems that expect all families to fit one mould. Caro’s story is one of advocacy, exhaustion, creativity and the fierce love of a mother determined to carve out a life where her family can truly thrive.
Listen now to hear more about:
❤️ Why Caro chose to homeschool (and why it wasn’t a “lifestyle choice”)
❤️ How the education system is failing neurodivergent kids
❤️ How to support families like Caro’s and push for systemic change
❤️ How to build community when your situation is incredibly isolating
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