I stay positive about school, as very daunting as it is right now. I love my students and want to give them support and joy every moment I can.
But there are moments it hits me so hard that no one, even our own teachers’ union!, is going to give us the safe schools we need.
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It kills me that my OWN KIDS are at home, missing out on the benefits of school, because schools aren’t safe.
Tomorrow I’ll be back at school and I’ll do everything I can.
But tonight I can’t stop crying. And tonight, if I could afford to take a leave, I would in a heartbeat.
"If I could afford to take leave, I would in a heartbeat."
So, so many teachers feeling the same way, including myself.
Sending love & solidarity... 💕
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I so would take a leave if I could. It’s been so mentally draining. You are not alone.
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Sending love and hugs to you and your family!
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I cried all night too. My vaxxed kids are home because schools are NOT safe. My heart goes out to you and all of the teachers who have to go into school buildings everyday. It didn’t have to be this way… and I am so sorry that it is. 💞
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Sending you love. This is hard. But I know keeping our kids home right now was 100% the right choice.
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I am going to have to take a leave because it’s doubtful I will be granted medical accommodation. I will spend my leave strategizing how to get the hell out more quickly. I can love my students but at a certain point I can’t love myself for tolerating abuse.
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