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Post by freecharlie on Mar 18, 2020 19:25:54 GMT
I went back to grab a couple more things from my classroom and I just felt sorrow. I love my job. I love my students and my co-workers.
There is so much more I wanted to do this school year.
Will I see them all again? Will some of us succumb to the virus?
Every day, every hour, every minute it just keeps coming.
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Post by QueenoftheSloths on Mar 18, 2020 19:29:19 GMT
I cried yesterday, but it was triggered by the death of figure skater Chris Reed. But it was exacerbated by the situation we're all in.
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Post by jlynnbarth on Mar 18, 2020 19:29:20 GMT
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Post by ModChick on Mar 18, 2020 19:29:28 GMT
Hugs to you, and to all of us. I sat in my bubble bath and had a wee cry the other day. I’m scared and tired and disappointed in my fellow Canadians that have been hoarding and irresponsible but then I come here and feel so much better seeing the love and support and the emergence of more peas posting and helping.
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Post by mikklynn on Mar 18, 2020 19:30:10 GMT
I cried yesterday morning.
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Post by slowrunner70 on Mar 18, 2020 19:38:00 GMT
Hugs to everybody.
This situation is just so unique.... we're in unchartered territory.
It's so very scary.
Nobody knows what tomorrow will bring.
I worry about so many things.... and it keeps me up at night.
This uncertainty, the hopelessness, the not knowing when this is going to be over...
I am scared!
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Post by Deleted on Mar 18, 2020 19:47:53 GMT
We are on day 2 of online learning and my son is missing his teachers & classmates so much already, I'm a poor substitute in his eyes. I'm sad about the people being out of a job and I am scared for them and their families and mostly I just feel so helpless. Just have to keep going one day at a time and focus on to dos for that day, otherwise its all overwhelming and figure out how I can help those that need help, at the same time as looking after my family.
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Post by newscrapper05 on Mar 18, 2020 19:49:26 GMT
I cry pretty much every day - just so emotional these days! The unknown is terrifying!
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Post by Jili on Mar 18, 2020 19:50:49 GMT
I'm right there with you. So worried and scared.
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Post by MichyM on Mar 18, 2020 19:53:17 GMT
Someone was argumentative and borderline rude to me regarding a comment I made on IG. I got (calmly and respectfully) argumentative back. I never argue with people online. I just don't. I see it all the time all over the place and it never goes well. I know I'm in bad shape since that happened. Needless to say I walked away.
Sending LOVE to everyone. Truly. Even the dumba$$es.
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Post by valincal on Mar 18, 2020 19:55:06 GMT
Hugs! It kinda hit me today too. I’m so sad for those who are losing their jobs and their businesses and I have to stop myself from wallowing in dark thoughts and focus on the good. We’re in this together, guys. Big hugs to all and especially those who are struggling.
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Post by dewryce on Mar 18, 2020 19:57:43 GMT
You’re in good company, I think that’s normal right now. It sounds very difficult and sad, I’m sorry. Try and remember that by and large children are not succumbing to this. The latest statistic I saw was a few days ago but I want to say 0 or 1 under the age of 19 IIRC. So there is every reason to hope they will all return next year excited and actually missing school!
I was doing relatively well with my anxiety until yesterday when my mind decided it needed a break so I sort of shutdown for a while. It definitely helped.
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Post by QueenoftheSloths on Mar 18, 2020 20:01:00 GMT
I cry pretty much every day - just so emotional these days! The unknown is terrifying! I feel this way too, but I can't give in to the crying. DH is prone to depression in the best of times, and part of my job of keeping him safe through this is also keeping his spirits up. He understood my crying yesterday was for a skater we both loved watching. |
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Post by fredfreddy44 on Mar 18, 2020 20:01:40 GMT
My sons and husband all seem fine and I am the giant ball of stress. I have slept maybe 2 hours a night for the past 5 nights. I worry about things breaking or falling apart and not being able to get them fixed. I worry about my college aged son who has some sort of digestive problem and has been using a roll of TP a day. I worry every time my throat feels scratchy. I worry for my older but healthy parents. My idiot republican brother just went over to their house to do his taxes. His wife is a nurse. I worry for us all and I am so tired.
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Post by danor98 on Mar 18, 2020 20:03:30 GMT
I’m with you guys. I can’t let myself go more than a quick little break. I am trying to juggle so many things, besides covid-19. If I let myself go, just a little, I’m afraid all hell will break loose.
I’m trying to pack up this dumb house, all by myself, while my husband works in Florida. He should be here...but 4 of his family in FL are under quarantine, so he is their link to the rest of the world. I don’t want to be alone right now, but I am.
It helps that we’ve go each other.......
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Post by pilcas on Mar 18, 2020 20:05:44 GMT
I watched a movie that had a somewhat sad ending. But I suspect the long ugly cry had another motive behind it.
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Post by Princess Amy on Mar 18, 2020 20:06:26 GMT
I’m so stressed about work. I had a major , sobbing,meltdown this morning. I work for an AEA ( Area Education Agency) in Iowa. We do child find and provide support SPED services. I provide early intervention. I have several evaluations with legal timelines in place. With districts and our agency closed, I’m unable to meet deadlines and hold meetings. I’m getting little to no input from administrators. I just don’t know what to do. So frustrated and overwhelmed. Big virtual hugs to everyone!
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Post by workingclassdog on Mar 18, 2020 20:13:11 GMT
Hang in there peas!!! Hang in there Charlie!!
I'm doing okay.. I am still working and life really hasn't changed that much for me (the stuff that has changed has been very minor compared to other people) I am just now starting to worry about DH who is a truck driver.
He is very borderline hypochondriac so if he has a sniffle, he is dying. He has a hurt toe, he has to go to the emergency room. So I can't tell what his symptoms are REALLY.. Could be just a cold. Could be the virus. Could be nothing. I have to thank his mom for this..
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Post by inkedup on Mar 18, 2020 20:15:16 GMT
I cried this morning. I feel so stressed and scared and overwhelmed by anxiety. I do not generally react to life this, but I have the same heavy, anxious feeling I carried around in the months surrounding my mother's death.
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Post by roberta on Mar 18, 2020 20:16:53 GMT
With all the stress and uncertainty now it seems normal to have difficulties.
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Post by iamkristinl16 on Mar 18, 2020 20:18:08 GMT
I’m sorry.  I was really emotional yesterday. Kept crying all day. Today has been better, but my mom just texted saying that my grandma is having a hard time dealing with the changes at her assisted living. Not only can they not have visitors, they Can no longer eat together or play cards. I understand being cautious but their mental health is important as well. |
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Post by hockeymom4 on Mar 18, 2020 20:22:04 GMT
I am worried about my DD, she suffers from anxiety and depression.. was still required to work (she works at the post office in a pharmacy/ Canada) the anxiety and stress was really getting to her.... people coming in coughing, freaking out over lack of products....
she has decided (and luckily her job seems to be understanding) that going in is detrimental to her mental well being
Also had to PU her prom dress today (by appointment).... just when the reality that prom/graduation may not happen for them.
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Post by freecharlie on Mar 18, 2020 20:23:17 GMT
I’m so stressed about work. I had a major , sobbing,meltdown this morning. I work for an AEA ( Area Education Agency) in Iowa. We do child find and provide support SPED services. I provide early intervention. I have several evaluations with legal timelines in place. With districts and our agency closed, I’m unable to meet deadlines and hold meetings. I’m getting little to no input from administrators. I just don’t know what to do. So frustrated and overwhelmed. Big virtual hugs to everyone! I'm doing my meetings online or by phone |
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Post by ntsf on Mar 18, 2020 20:24:14 GMT
I keep waking up at 4:30 in the morning why? stress I think
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Post by LisaDV on Mar 18, 2020 20:26:19 GMT
Hugs to all of us right now. It's uncertain times and very stressful. Vent away here when you need to.
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Post by seaexplore on Mar 18, 2020 20:28:07 GMT
I’m sorry.  I was really emotional yesterday. Kept crying all day. Today has been better, but my mom just texted saying that my grandma is having a hard time dealing with the changes at her assisted living. Not only can they not have visitors, they Can no longer eat together or play cards. I understand being cautious but their mental health is important as well. Can someone at the home do FaceTime? That would maybe help them with boredom. I agree, mental health is SO important! |
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Post by Legacy Girl on Mar 18, 2020 20:29:59 GMT
I’m so stressed about work. I had a major , sobbing,meltdown this morning. I work for an AEA ( Area Education Agency) in Iowa. We do child find and provide support SPED services. I provide early intervention. I have several evaluations with legal timelines in place. With districts and our agency closed, I’m unable to meet deadlines and hold meetings. I’m getting little to no input from administrators. I just don’t know what to do. So frustrated and overwhelmed. Big virtual hugs to everyone! I'm so sorry you're going through this. We just did my DD's IEP conference by phone this morning and I'm glad it's mostly taken care of. I don't know how the states can expect teachers, psychologists etc. to complete materials by the deadlines indicated if schools are not in session and the world is shut down. Hopefully, they'll forgive the deadlines in light of all the current developments. Hugs right back to you! |
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Post by seaexplore on Mar 18, 2020 20:31:33 GMT
I was teary yesterday driving into my classroom knowing that I probably won't be returning to kids there for the rest of the year. This is very much NOT how I planned to say bye to my 8th graders. No graduation for them. No awards for those who have worked so very hard all year. It straight up sucks. No other words for it. Today I am home for the first time and had to get a schedule put together for the kids and I so that we can maintain some semblance of order/routine. It's worked today.  I've been online bouncing between email, classroom, khan academy, remind. It's crazy. |
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Post by paulao on Mar 18, 2020 20:32:05 GMT
I haven’t cried. Yet. But at night either I can’t sleep, or I sleep 10 hours. Been eating a lot of sweets, too. I quit smoking in November after a nasty bout with bronchitis that put me in the ED. If I can make it through this without smoking, I know I have quit.
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Post by Jili on Mar 18, 2020 20:32:55 GMT
I’m so stressed about work. I had a major , sobbing,meltdown this morning. I work for an AEA ( Area Education Agency) in Iowa. We do child find and provide support SPED services. I provide early intervention. I have several evaluations with legal timelines in place. With districts and our agency closed, I’m unable to meet deadlines and hold meetings. I’m getting little to no input from administrators. I just don’t know what to do. So frustrated and overwhelmed. Big virtual hugs to everyone! I'm so sorry you're going through this. We just did my DD's IEP conference by phone this morning and I'm glad it's mostly taken care of. I don't know how the states can expect teachers, psychologists etc. to complete materials by the deadlines indicated if schools are not in session and the world is shut down. Hopefully, they'll forgive the deadlines in light of all the current developments. Hugs right back to you! We're doing ours via Google Hangout. There are a few, however, that we can't complete because we need to evaluate the student. That's not going to get done. |
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