Hey ya'll! Just need a virtual shoulder to lean on......... I am having a rough year emotionally. I have so many students who need so much. 2 are homeless, going through tough times at home and 2 are having serious family/law problems (local media, pretty high profile stuff). I feel like I have a hard time teaching some days - like the weight of the world is on my shoulders. Of course I am teaching and I do what I can for these children but some days it doesn't feel like enough. I've been in tears every night this week about what one of my students is going through. Any advice for getting through all of this?
I'm so sorry! I can't offer any advice, but just know that I will be thinking your situation and praying for you and your students. Just know that what you are doing will make a difference for these kids, even if you never get to see the end results.
I'm in FL, too, MsDeb (I'm also a Deb!), but unemployed. I was in private anyway. What district are you in? I know Palm Beach is in a big mess.
MsDeb, I can totally relate to you. The year I taught kindergarten one set of my parents got picked up for having a meth lab in their house. It was all over the news and how the kids were now in the custody other than their parents. It was not pleasant for anyone involved. Including me. I was brought in as a witness to some of the kids behaviors and stuff. It was a mess!!! I felt the way you do. I had hard time teaching even after the kids were sent to love with another relative outside of our district. Good luck and God speed to you!
Thanks guys! I'm in N.Central FL....... It's one day at a time I guess. I wish I could take some of them home with me and give them some proper nurturing!!! I guess I just have to give what I can throughout the day! It's hard not to dwell on it all on my off-time though.
Hugs! I am sorry. I do not have any advice. I understand wanting to take them home with you though and letting them experience a home environment filled with love and everything they need. Remember to take care of yourself because if you don't you cannot give those kids what they need during those hours you have them. You need to be your best to provide for them, so take care of yourself.
