I don't often talk about my job. I don't know why. I really ought to do it more. There is lots of "insider" information that comes from teaching Junior High kids everyday. Throw in the fact that I'm the Special Education teacher and you know that I have some stories.
Some are funny. Some are tender. Some make you want to punch a wall. Some just make you want to give up. Some keep you coming back again and again.
And some make your heart hurt.
Today I had a dad call me up to tell me that his daughter had called the suicide hotline last night. She was threatening to kill herself with the guns that her dad keeps in the house. This isn't the first time. A few months ago, I had alerted the dad and the school psychologist that she had made some practice "cuts" in a half-hearted attempt to hurt herself.
The problems that this girl faces are not easily fixed. In all honesty, there may not be an answer to her needs. I'm afraid that if there is a solution, it is out of my grasp.
And that hurts my heart.
3 comments:
Ouch! But at least you keep showing up and trying everyday and that's something not very many people could or would do. And yes you should share your stories more. We all grow from the experiences of others.
It is so hard. Nobody really knows how hard unless they are there. You do a wonderful job, and those kids are the luckiest to have you. I hope this has a happy ending.
what a difficult situation. But she is has a teacher who cares - there are a lot of students who aren't as lucky. I am grateful for educators who are aware of the struggles of the students. Thanks for all you do!
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