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as we are blamed for society's ills, and not one person ever thinks to put even one drop into our buckets. The last three years have been a very negative time for me and for many of my colleagues as well. Personally, I have dealt with the death of both my parents, the assumption of a responsibility I knew I had to do, but wasn’t emotionally prepared for, and no time to grieve. I have also dealt with the breakdown and betrayal of my body with injuries and chronic crippling illness,
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ef1957c3... 2y ago

on top of the concerns and fears of teaching and living through a pandemic. While people around me seemed not concerned at all. I have tried to fight the negative feelings I have, but it is becoming more and more difficult everyday. I try everyday to think about the positives. The students are a huge positive in my life. These students are some of the brightest and most empathetic students I have taught in a long time. I tell the truth when I say they are literally the only reason I am still

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ef1957c3... 2y ago

teaching.

It is very difficult to fight negativity when you are never thanked for anything and are ignored by people who should appreciate what you do. The first chapter also talks about this using the bucket and the dipper metaphor. I will admit, my bucket is empty. I feel like I have poured everything I have into this school, including my health, and have gotten little to no appreciation or even a “good job” for all the hours, days and years I have spent working for this