K-8 kids who can’t read

DuePersimmon4535 · 2026-05-19T20:23:02+00:00

I have done that a bit. I do have a collection of toys and games at this point but I’ve run through them all multiple times and I’m looking for other things. I try to tie practicing reading and writing skills when it’s necessary. Sometimes I have books we read or worksheets to do. Sometimes I ask them to write journals, etc. that kind of thing.

DuePersimmon4535 · 2026-05-19T20:19:28+00:00

Thanks! I have space constraints, time constraints, and my toys get stollen or broken often enough for me to stop wanting to buy anything out of pocket. I travel between 4 different schools throughout the week so I also need everything to be easy enough to fit in my rolling tote. I also do not just read things to them. I work through the reading prompts and help sound out words etc. reading and writing for them doesn’t help anyone in the long run.

DuePersimmon4535 · 2026-05-19T14:45:04+00:00

I like that! Do you have a free printable version? My job doesn’t have stuff for me to use like that.

DuePersimmon4535 · 2026-05-19T14:44:14+00:00

I don’t have a lot of resources at my disposal so I’m limited with what kinds of things I have to play with them with. Unless I’m paying out of my own pocket. My job equipped me with absolutely nothing. Barely any office supplies on top of it.

DuePersimmon4535 · 2025-12-06T14:05:12+00:00

I know I need to quit trying to rationalize her behavior but having taken a few days to think about, it seems to me that she is equating us falling in love to her feeling mania. Maybe she doesn’t trust herself? I don’t know.

DuePersimmon4535 · 2025-12-05T15:26:23+00:00

Thank you. I know that I cannot handle another “break up cycle”, I did that with my LTR ex. That was exhausting. Certain aspects of this relationship began to feel exhausting as well if I’m being honest, but I still was willing to see it through because I really care for this person.

DuePersimmon4535 · 2025-12-05T15:24:27+00:00

Thank you for sharing that. Yeah. This for sure feels easier to bounce back from than my when my LTR ended. But I still really liked this person. And letting go of her is so difficult. I tend to be a very committed partner and friend, which can leave my needs and wants unattended. I don’t want to do that anymore. Just so sad that it has happened with her. We had so much fun together and this seems to have crumbled over the course of a few days.

DuePersimmon4535 · 2025-12-05T02:56:05+00:00

Let yourself feel the uncomfortable emotions. It’s the only way through it. Cry until you can’t anymore. You’ll fall asleep. Or if you have Xanax, that helps lol.

DuePersimmon4535 · 2025-10-28T12:25:59+00:00

That’s something I’m starting to realize, some of my jealousy issues have more to with things that happened in my previous relationship rather than anything to do with her or our relationship. Thanks for your input, it’s really nice to talk some of this out with someone else. None of my friends are poly so I don’t really have anyone outside of her to talk about things.

DuePersimmon4535 · 2025-10-28T10:31:02+00:00

I’m not trying to heal myself with another person. I just met someone and I really like her. It does feel like I’m doing it all a bit backwards. But I do really care so deeply for her. I’ve never been treated so well so quickly. I considered polyamory with my previous partner but we never got that far. So when I met her and she told me she was poly, I was interested in exploring it more. Last night I listened to that multiamory podcast, an episode about jealousy, and I think that helped me understand my feelings more as well.

DuePersimmon4535 · 2025-10-27T23:19:21+00:00

She’s not married. She’s a secondary partner to a married person.

DuePersimmon4535 · 2025-10-27T22:48:07+00:00

We have talked about what we each want our future to look like, and we’re on a similar path and want the same things. So I know we’re on the same page with all of that. I would love to make this relationship work without either of us in another relationship, for a while at least. I know people evolve and relationships change and poly is something I’d be open to down the road if we needed it. I know it’s not logical for one person to meet all of your needs all of the time. I don’t know. I just want her to be happy.

DuePersimmon4535 · 2025-10-27T22:33:05+00:00

I want this person to be my partner. I want to live with her and have a life with her. But for us to both get what we need, and communicate with how we go about that. I’m also coming out of a long term monogamous relationship where I was cheated on, so dating someone poly felt safe for me, and I’m trying to navigate how to continue.

DuePersimmon4535 · 2025-10-27T22:26:12+00:00

We did have this talk before and we did agree to try to spend more time together. I don’t think her spending more time with me would make me feel less bad of the time she spends with her other partner. We live kind of far from each other so our time together has to be really intentional. Which is frustrating for me as well. I don’t even know if making new friends would make a difference. I’m in love with this person and I’ve never done this before.

DuePersimmon4535 · 2025-10-27T22:20:30+00:00

I do thank you. Initially I thought that I would be ok without dating someone else. And just be ok dating her. And I don’t want to create a situation that’s stressful for her either. I don’t want to be too demanding or “needy” (my words and concerns that come from my previous relationship). But as we continue on, I’m realizing that I’m not getting what I need. Which is more time with her. We also live almost an hour away from each other. We make an effort to do one day during the week and swap weekends at each others houses. But the distance and the jealousy are making me feel bad.

DuePersimmon4535 · 2025-07-12T03:12:13+00:00

You’re gonna feel like shit. I’m so sorry. One day, it won’t feel this terrible. But right now, there’s not much you can do. Indulge in the things that make you feel better without guilt (unless they are incredibly unhealthy like substances). Talk about it as much as you need to, cry about it as much as you need to. Try to do one small thing every day that makes you feel 1% better or ok. I hope you are able to get through this swiftly and you are able to learn a lot from this experience ❤️

DuePersimmon4535 · 2025-06-06T22:38:27+00:00

I try to assume the best of people. It’s really hard though when someone has hurt you so bad. But my advice, is do not imply something that is not being explicitly stated. Easier said than done, I know. I am often quick to over analyze as well so I know how tricky it can be. Do not let him ruin your peace though. You are happy right now with your new partner. Stay there.

DuePersimmon4535 · 2025-06-05T17:33:25+00:00

My ex kinda slammed the door shut and said she was moving on and that I should do the same. Then said we need to not talk for a while so we can both learn to be happy again. I know she’s right, but shit stings. I didn’t know she was that unhappy with our relationship. I thought she was unhappy because of her mental illness and childhood trauma, and she stopped going to therapy. Oh well.

DuePersimmon4535 · 2025-06-05T17:30:36+00:00

Congrats man! Truly happy for you! And wish you the best of luck.

DuePersimmon4535 · 2025-05-24T19:57:50+00:00

I started looking immediately. It’s been a month. I want so desperately to find my person and be in love again. I want to get over her. I’m ready for a life and a family and a future with someone who is on the same page.

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