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This sucks. I'm so tired of this....it never ever ever gets easier.
One of my student's dad has a massive stroke last week, slipped into a coma and died this weekend. His funeral was yesterday- She came into school today, and told me what happened. There was no emotion in her face, her voice was completely monotone. She was kind of robotic. Asked me if there was any work to be made up, or if there was a test this week. When I hugged her and said I was sorry, she managed a tight little smile and said thanks.
She's 17 years old.
What the heck is wrong with this world? 17 freakin years old, and her father is gone in less than a week. It breaks my heart, and I have no idea what to say to her.
I emailed my professors about it, and all they told me was not to form an emotional bond because I'm leaving in a week and a half, and that's just one more void in her life. It's a good point, but still. I can't just sit here and be some aloof jerk.
Also, once she told me that and left, I started crying, which of course would be the time that one of my most awkward students decided to stop by and look for his bookbag while I sat sniffling and dabbing my eyes in an attempt not to ruin my makeup, which created an even more awkward situation when he asked "Uhhhhhh....are you ok Miss Wing?" to which I responded, "Yeah, what can I do for you?" Fantastically professional.
I'm lost here. i have no idea how to do this.
One of my student's dad has a massive stroke last week, slipped into a coma and died this weekend. His funeral was yesterday- She came into school today, and told me what happened. There was no emotion in her face, her voice was completely monotone. She was kind of robotic. Asked me if there was any work to be made up, or if there was a test this week. When I hugged her and said I was sorry, she managed a tight little smile and said thanks.
She's 17 years old.
What the heck is wrong with this world? 17 freakin years old, and her father is gone in less than a week. It breaks my heart, and I have no idea what to say to her.
I emailed my professors about it, and all they told me was not to form an emotional bond because I'm leaving in a week and a half, and that's just one more void in her life. It's a good point, but still. I can't just sit here and be some aloof jerk.
Also, once she told me that and left, I started crying, which of course would be the time that one of my most awkward students decided to stop by and look for his bookbag while I sat sniffling and dabbing my eyes in an attempt not to ruin my makeup, which created an even more awkward situation when he asked "Uhhhhhh....are you ok Miss Wing?" to which I responded, "Yeah, what can I do for you?" Fantastically professional.
I'm lost here. i have no idea how to do this.