Lori H.
Your descriptions of your town/homeschooling group give me the chills but that doesn't mean I doubt you. It seems like you have a good way of looking in but still not severing from the group outwardly. I give you alot of credit for withstanding it all. I thrive on diversity and find it much easier to navigate.

Your son sounds pretty cool. I'll bet all of these experiences he's going through now will really translate into something big and helpful in his future.
Best wishes.