I suppose it happens to nearly all teachers at some point and tonight it has happened to me.
At approximately 7pm I got an email to notify me that a student I had taught 2 years ago had passed away.
I am grief stricken. He was only 12 years old!
Words fail me. I had a great connection with this child. I felt I understood him like no other teacher.
And now he’s gone and it will take me a while to get over it.
They tell you not to get emotionally involved but it is absolutely impossible.
Especially with students like him.
Rest in Peace!
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April 19, 2017 at 2:08 am |
I am so sorry to hear this very sad news. It is a bitter pill to swallow, isn’t it. I “liked” this story – since there is no button to express sympathy. Thank-you for caring so deeply.
April 19, 2017 at 2:09 am |
The world is a better place for having a caring teacher like you in it.
April 19, 2017 at 10:17 am |
Thank you for your response. I really appreciate it. Didn’t sleep last night. Makes you appreciate your own children even more (if that’s possible).
April 20, 2017 at 11:25 pm
Yes – it does. A rather rude awakening, I guess. I still remember a student I lost to suicide over 20 years ago. You never get over it – but time does heal the raw wound.