Stories

Stories from the community.

Real stories from Sunnyside families.

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🫂 FINDING YOUR PEOPLE

"...before I joined sunnyside I felt so lonely cause I didn’t meet many kids my age, but this beautiful community made me so comfortable and happy!!! I met so many wonderful people!!! Thank you again" ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

— Vanessa, 13
"Sunnyside's just an amazing community for us homeschoolers to connect" ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

— SpyXFamilyGirl, 15
"Best experience of 2026. It’s the wildest I’ve been in a really long time. Lowkey the wildest I’ve been in my whole life. Really enjoyed all the new friends I made and I’m so happy I found Sunnyside!"

— Raph, 15
"I believe that Sunnyside is the best organization that would make it easy for long term homeschooling families to socialize. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

— Giant Panda, 14
"It will make my new homeschooler friend not feel alone. It was very fun. The people were very kind and supporting and made me feel welcome." ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

— LittleChef, 14
"A very nice hang-out indeed! It wasn't too chaotic, but also not too boring, just somewhere in-between that I loved. I made a bunch of new friends, met some I already knew, and made happy memories! Great experience 🙂 " ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

— Pia, 14
"Sunnyside is a good server with nice people. The community's good too"

— WizKid, 16
“The people are what make Sunnyside for me. Whether it's talking to the titos, titas, or just everybody in the community, I always feel like I have people here.” ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Mika, 16

🏠 BELONGING

"In other communities ive been in I think sunnyside has been the best so far! Everyone was pretty well behaved, nothing too chaotic but still fun! I also find people here nicer and more mature"

Skatergurl, 15
"It was very fun!! I've never felt so accepted in my whole life."

— Thea, 13
"It’s such a fun homeschooling community. You’ll meet people just like you, and everyone is so kind and welcoming. I’ve only been here for a month, but it already feels like years." ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

— Reid, 14
"From the bottom of my heart, I'll always appreciate the experience you gave me as someone who's homeschooled. I thought I'd be alone on this journey, but because of this community, I realized I wasn't. Thank you for welcoming me so warmly. I'll always appreciate the effort you've put into us."

— Umbrella, 17
"When I asked why the community is formed, they said it was because they love us so much and they want to do the best they can for us. This is the moment that made me connect deeply with this community, I lovelovelve it so much 🥹"

Ellie, 17
"It's significantly more regulated than others. There's a lot of supervision from the admin and the mods (and they always take the time to interact with everyone too!) Everything is very organized and is constantly being improved." ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

— Mallory, 18
"...Sunnyside is not just another community—it genuinely cares and grows with you. It’s the kind of place I wish had existed when I was younger." ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Meg, 17
"Sunnyside is a place where I truly feel at home. It feels like a steady source of support for me." ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Duchess, 18
"Sunnyside is a very welcoming place and you'll never feel lonely there even if you barely know anyone else. they really listen to you and try to make your suggestions possible as long as it's within reason." ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

— Reese, 18
"I much prefer healthier environments where you can let your guard down, knowing it's genuinely a safe space."

Chantal, 18
"i found it pretty easy to talk to the others and they also made me feel really welcomed!! if someone asked for a fun community to join i would recommend sunnyside, but im just not one to recommend smth out of the blue" ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

— Zara, 17
"It is a welcoming and warm environment, and I bet any homeschooler would feel at home because of the people."

— Tinz, 16
"Sunnyside is accepting. yk miss peregrine’s home for peculiar children? imagine that except we aren’t orphans and there isn’t an imminent atomic bomb coming to hit us — I feel seen."

UKdreamz, 17
“Sunnyside has always felt like a second home to me, a place I can go to whenever I feel sad or need a break from the first. The people are what make Sunnyside for me.” ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Mikah, 16

🌱 CONFIDENCE

"I feel like tearing up guys, Sunnyside always makes me feel welcomed and it encouraged me to socialize more.." ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

— DaFiveYewOwdPwincess
"Most of my friends aren’t so social due to feeling like no one would like them. If they joined Sunnyside, they’ll probably make new friends and feel much happier like me!" ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Skye, 17
"Literally before Sunnyside, I NEVER made any friends…😭 I found it hard to make friends… but you guys taught me to be brave and face my fears."

Sophie, 15
"Thank you for everything you've done for the community and for always being so supportive and generous! We're so grateful to be part of this beautiful community and have always felt so welcome. Thank you!"

Savy, 13
"...Thank you guys for making such a safe place for me and my sister <33 I just want to say, ever since I joined Sunnyside, it helped me a lot with socializing and it taught me so much things along the way^^" ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

— Cheesecake, 15
"Without Sunnyside, it would be SUPER SUPER DIFFERENT LIKE I WOULDN'T BE ABLE TO GET OUT OF MY COMFORT ZONE TO MAKE FRIENDS. IM SO GLAD YOU GUYS EXIST!!💗💗💗 (I love y'all🥹)" ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

— Reeya, 16

🧘🏻‍♀️ FEELING SAFE

"Teen culture, but with none of the negative stuff. There's a mutual understanding of safety and respect between everyone." ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

— Paige, 18
"in sunnyside we’re given the security not a lot of other online spaces have. the dangers and risks of chatting online are limited thanks for the active participation of the admins and the community in general." ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

— KidwithAbig❤️
"I much prefer healthier environments where you can let your guard down, knowing it's genuinely a safe space."

Chantal, 18
"the reason why these kids are a lot kinder here is because of the rules and guidance that came with sunnyside. as well as sunnyside’s ecosystem just being generally kind." ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

— FlowerPower, 17
"I really love the community and appreciate the Sunnyside team for giving homeschoolers a safe, fun, and respectful place to bond"

— SweetBoy, 17
"BC SUNNYSIDE HANGOUTS ARE AMAZING and you all are very sweet and accommodating <3 it's easy to approach you all with any concern and I see mister Sunny here being more concerned the more I stray away so I can appreciate the concern. "

— Vicky, 18
"Sunnyside is a safe, open, and friendly environment for homeschooled high school students who want to connect with their peers or meet new people, and I already have one or two names who I plan to invite to the next event. 🤩💜"

— DaQueenIsNeverLate, 16

🎉 MAKING MEMORIES

"Best meetup I ever went to. Very simple, but that's what I love most about it. Compared to other meetups with plans of doing stuff like movies or ice skating, I really love chill meetups the most with a lot of free time because you have the whole day to bond with friends more, rather than get stressed over following schedules and all."

—Jeepney, 17
"OMY SO FUN, I WISH I COULD TURN BACK TIME TO THE START OF THAT DAY AND RELIVE IT ALL OVER AGAIN" ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

— Joe, 17
"i love it!! it's such a simple concept but if you really give teens the chance to connect, they'll find something to connect over and it's easier to do it irl than online i genuinely love sunnyside 💕"

— Teresa, 17
"Absolutely PEAKK and suuupperr FUNN !!!! Pretty chaotic in some parts tooo HAHAHAH It was nice meeting new people<33 #yappedALOOOT"

— Elys, 15
"ebrywan was so coollll, i wish i live in the philippines just so i could join more hangouts" ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

— Lilac, 13
"I think it's okay if you let us pay for ourselves instead of paying for everything. Sunnyside needs to be sustainable! Just don't be too expensive like ahem other provider's hangouts.🤭"

— TruthOf5lee, 15
"It was great! We weren’t a big group so we all got to talk properly :) I really appreciated that cause I don’t do well with big groups. It’s also considerably easier to commute to since the LRT station is pretty close."

— CursedTrinkets, 15

❤️ FAMILY & SUPPORT

"For the first time in a while, adults had finally shown us so much care... It's a rare gem to find a community such as this." ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

— Queen Bee, 17
“One of the things I value most is knowing that if there are times when my husband and I can't join the meet-ups, our kids are in good hands. The other parents, especially Gen and Lovely, take our girls as their own. We have the highest confidence in that.”

— Mommy Ann
"As a new homeschooler, we gained so many helpful insights that will surely guide us in our homeschool journey. Thank you so, so much Sunnyside!"

—Mommy Roze
"Can u adopt me /j thank you for being kind to me 🥹 "

— Mel, 17
"...this is something I want to personally see grow, in my opinion this project could be the biggest and best Homeschoolers organization ever. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Sniperbot, 16
"When I asked why the community is formed, they said it was because they love us so much and they want to do the best they can for us. This is the moment that made me connect deeply with this community, I lovelovelve it so much 🥹"

Ellie, 17
"...Sunnyside is not just another community—it genuinely cares and grows with you. It’s the kind of place I wish had existed when I was younger." ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Meg, 17
"Sunnyside is a very welcoming place and you'll never feel lonely there even if you barely know anyone else. they really listen to you and try to make your suggestions possible as long as it's within reason." ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

— Reese, 18
"So fun and interactive! Because of Sunnyside, I've finally joined a community where they care so much about their members." ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

— Lady EE
"Thank you for creating such a warm and welcoming space!!! Sunnyside’s culture makes teens feel seen and supported. I really appreciate all the care and effort you put into keeping the community positive and engaging."

— Megan, 17
"...it made me realize that not all grownups are the same; some are still trying their best to cater to the younger generations, and i found that really sweet. to go out of his way to create a space for homeschoolers was honestly very selfless, and i commend that ❤️ "

— LazerbeaK, 17
"I've been recommending sunnyside up and down to anyone who would listen HAHAHHAHAHAHA"

— DearDarla, 17
"Sunnyside listens and takes into consideration the needs and wants of their Sunnysiders" ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

— BookDragon, 15
"I appreciate the safe and friendly spaces created for my kids to socialize and learn, especially in protecting my girls from the negative influences that are everywhere online these days."

— Daddy K
"The people here are amazing, welcoming, and genuinely care about each other." ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Mikah, 16

Say Hello and Find Your People.

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Too many online spaces optimize for attention instead of trust. Kids and teens deserve better.

That's why every part of Sunnyside is intentionally designed to help healthy relationships stay healthy.

True safety comes from environments where trust grows, families connect with confidence, and children can simply enjoy being kids.

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Stories from the community.

"...before I joined sunnyside I felt so lonely cause I didn’t meet many kids my age, but this beautiful community made me so comfortable and happy!!! I met so many wonderful people!!! Thank you again" ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

"Sunnyside's just an amazing community for us homeschoolers to connect" ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

"Best experience of 2026. It’s the wildest I’ve been in a really long time. Lowkey the wildest I’ve been in my whole life. Really enjoyed all the new friends I made and I’m so happy I found Sunnyside!"

"I believe that Sunnyside is the best organization that would make it easy for long term homeschooling families to socialize. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

"It will make my new homeschooler friend not feel alone. It was very fun. The people were very kind and supporting and made me feel welcome." ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

"A very nice hang-out indeed! It wasn't too chaotic, but also not too boring, just somewhere in-between that I loved. I made a bunch of new friends, met some I already knew, and made happy memories! Great experience 🙂 " ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

"Sunnyside is a good server with nice people. The community's good too"

“The people are what make Sunnyside for me. Whether it's talking to the titos, titas, or just everybody in the community, I always feel like I have people here.” ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

"In other communities ive been in I think sunnyside has been the best so far! Everyone was pretty well behaved, nothing too chaotic but still fun! I also find people here nicer and more mature"

"It was very fun!! I've never felt so accepted in my whole life."

"It’s such a fun homeschooling community. You’ll meet people just like you, and everyone is so kind and welcoming. I’ve only been here for a month, but it already feels like years." ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

"From the bottom of my heart, I'll always appreciate the experience you gave me as someone who's homeschooled. I thought I'd be alone on this journey, but because of this community, I realized I wasn't. Thank you for welcoming me so warmly. I'll always appreciate the effort you've put into us."

"When I asked why the community is formed, they said it was because they love us so much and they want to do the best they can for us. This is the moment that made me connect deeply with this community, I lovelovelve it so much 🥹"

"It's significantly more regulated than others. There's a lot of supervision from the admin and the mods (and they always take the time to interact with everyone too!) Everything is very organized and is constantly being improved." ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

"...Sunnyside is not just another community—it genuinely cares and grows with you. It’s the kind of place I wish had existed when I was younger." ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

"Sunnyside is a place where I truly feel at home. It feels like a steady source of support for me." ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

"Sunnyside is a very welcoming place and you'll never feel lonely there even if you barely know anyone else. they really listen to you and try to make your suggestions possible as long as it's within reason." ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

"I much prefer healthier environments where you can let your guard down, knowing it's genuinely a safe space."

"i found it pretty easy to talk to the others and they also made me feel really welcomed!! if someone asked for a fun community to join i would recommend sunnyside, but im just not one to recommend smth out of the blue" ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

"It is a welcoming and warm environment, and I bet any homeschooler would feel at home because of the people."

"Sunnyside is accepting. yk miss peregrine’s home for peculiar children? imagine that except we aren’t orphans and there isn’t an imminent atomic bomb coming to hit us — I feel seen."

“Sunnyside has always felt like a second home to me, a place I can go to whenever I feel sad or need a break from the first. The people are what make Sunnyside for me.” ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

"I feel like tearing up guys, Sunnyside always makes me feel welcomed and it encouraged me to socialize more.." ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

"Most of my friends aren’t so social due to feeling like no one would like them. If they joined Sunnyside, they’ll probably make new friends and feel much happier like me!" ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

"Literally before Sunnyside, I NEVER made any friends…😭 I found it hard to make friends… but you guys taught me to be brave and face my fears."

"Thank you for everything you've done for the community and for always being so supportive and generous! We're so grateful to be part of this beautiful community and have always felt so welcome. Thank you!"

"...Thank you guys for making such a safe place for me and my sister <33 I just want to say, ever since I joined Sunnyside, it helped me a lot with socializing and it taught me so much things along the way^^" ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

"Without Sunnyside, it would be SUPER SUPER DIFFERENT LIKE I WOULDN'T BE ABLE TO GET OUT OF MY COMFORT ZONE TO MAKE FRIENDS. IM SO GLAD YOU GUYS EXIST!!💗💗💗 (I love y'all🥹)" ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

"Teen culture, but with none of the negative stuff. There's a mutual understanding of safety and respect between everyone." ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

"in sunnyside we’re given the security not a lot of other online spaces have. the dangers and risks of chatting online are limited thanks for the active participation of the admins and the community in general." ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

"I much prefer healthier environments where you can let your guard down, knowing it's genuinely a safe space."

"the reason why these kids are a lot kinder here is because of the rules and guidance that came with sunnyside. as well as sunnyside’s ecosystem just being generally kind." ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

"I really love the community and appreciate the Sunnyside team for giving homeschoolers a safe, fun, and respectful place to bond"

"BC SUNNYSIDE HANGOUTS ARE AMAZING and you all are very sweet and accommodating <3 it's easy to approach you all with any concern and I see mister Sunny here being more concerned the more I stray away so I can appreciate the concern. "

"Sunnyside is a safe, open, and friendly environment for homeschooled high school students who want to connect with their peers or meet new people, and I already have one or two names who I plan to invite to the next event. 🤩💜"

"OMY SO FUN, I WISH I COULD TURN BACK TIME TO THE START OF THAT DAY AND RELIVE IT ALL OVER AGAIN" ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

"i love it!! it's such a simple concept but if you really give teens the chance to connect, they'll find something to connect over and it's easier to do it irl than online i genuinely love sunnyside 💕"

"Absolutely PEAKK and suuupperr FUNN !!!! Pretty chaotic in some parts tooo HAHAHAH It was nice meeting new people<33 #yappedALOOOT"

"ebrywan was so coollll, i wish i live in the philippines just so i could join more hangouts" ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

"I think it's okay if you let us pay for ourselves instead of paying for everything. Sunnyside needs to be sustainable! Just don't be too expensive like ahem other provider's hangouts.🤭"

"It was great! We weren’t a big group so we all got to talk properly :) I really appreciated that cause I don’t do well with big groups. It’s also considerably easier to commute to since the LRT station is pretty close."

"For the first time in a while, adults had finally shown us so much care... It's a rare gem to find a community such as this." ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

“One of the things I value most is knowing that if there are times when my husband and I can't join the meet-ups, our kids are in good hands. The other parents, especially Gen and Lovely, take our girls as their own. We have the highest confidence in that.”

"As a new homeschooler, we gained so many helpful insights that will surely guide us in our homeschool journey. Thank you so, so much Sunnyside!"

"Can u adopt me /j thank you for being kind to me 🥹 "

"...this is something I want to personally see grow, in my opinion this project could be the biggest and best Homeschoolers organization ever. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

"When I asked why the community is formed, they said it was because they love us so much and they want to do the best they can for us. This is the moment that made me connect deeply with this community, I lovelovelve it so much 🥹"

"...Sunnyside is not just another community—it genuinely cares and grows with you. It’s the kind of place I wish had existed when I was younger." ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

"Sunnyside is a very welcoming place and you'll never feel lonely there even if you barely know anyone else. they really listen to you and try to make your suggestions possible as long as it's within reason." ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

"So fun and interactive! Because of Sunnyside, I've finally joined a community where they care so much about their members." ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

"Thank you for creating such a warm and welcoming space!!! Sunnyside’s culture makes teens feel seen and supported. I really appreciate all the care and effort you put into keeping the community positive and engaging."

"...it made me realize that not all grownups are the same; some are still trying their best to cater to the younger generations, and i found that really sweet. to go out of his way to create a space for homeschoolers was honestly very selfless, and i commend that ❤️ "

"I've been recommending sunnyside up and down to anyone who would listen HAHAHHAHAHAHA"

"Sunnyside listens and takes into consideration the needs and wants of their Sunnysiders" ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

"I appreciate the safe and friendly spaces created for my kids to socialize and learn, especially in protecting my girls from the negative influences that are everywhere online these days."

"The people here are amazing, welcoming, and genuinely care about each other." ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Say Hello and Find Your People.

Sunnyside is a safe homeschool community for families like yours.

👼🏻 Everything Begins with Healthy Relationships.

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