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