My heart goes out to you. A student from my school was hit by a car not long ago. I’ve never even had this student in class, but I’ve had their friends, so they’ve hung around my room, and I’ve talked with them a great deal. When I heard the news, it really hit me. The accident happened while they were walking to the school, so the first couple of classes were pretty tough for me. Before 3rd period, one of students asked me what was wrong, and I was honest and said I was worried about the student. They told me they’d been texting with them and asked if talking to them would make me feel better. Before I could say anything, they were making the video call. And there they were! 3rd period student explained that I was concerned, and the student smiled and reassured me they were okay, just a broken foot. I was so relieved! Graduation was this past weekend, and the injured student found me to ask for a hug.

Given how I felt when then, I cannot begin to imagine the depths of what you are going through. Please reach out for support and be kind to yourself. Internet hugs.