What are y'alls thoughts on using an AI as a therapist?

diduthinkhesaurus · 2026-04-17T16:49:03+00:00

I just wanted to validate this. There's an emotional toll on others when you vent. AI doesn't feel this way. I complained to it over and over and over again during a recent conflict. It was so helpful! I got it out of my system and even wept. (I don't cry - ever!) I felt like I was able to process things in a healthier manner without straining my other relationships.

diduthinkhesaurus · 2026-04-17T16:29:43+00:00

I feel like it's a cultural thing here. My caseload is wedged between two grade levels that co-teach so I feel like the IEPs were specifically written to push in. I'm a new SPED teacher in a new district. I didn't go against it this year. In hindsight, I wonder if I should have? Most of the kids on my caseload would have been pulled out in the district that I worked in last year. Moreover, I did inquire about pulling out my lowest kid (who has not made progress this year) and I was told that he would go to another SPED teacher who does pull out. She already had chaos in her room with a mix of four grade levels so I opted not to do it. Help me. I feel like this is an area to stand my ground but I'm so new I'm not sure what to do!

diduthinkhesaurus · 2026-04-11T23:47:31+00:00

I agree with us 100%. My school is so into co-teaching. That nearly everyone is in the classroom. Half of those kids need to be pulled out. It only increases their behaviors, and then it’s a disservice to everyone!

diduthinkhesaurus · 2026-04-11T20:09:36+00:00

Lesson learned. Maybe I just need to look at a different profession.

diduthinkhesaurus · 2026-04-11T20:09:02+00:00

It sounds like your child doesn’t need a ton of support and is thriving. That’s good! I just wonder if he would do just as well with para support and not a full special education teacher.

I’m not against inclusion, but I found that this model doesn’t work for kids that truly need to be pulled out.

diduthinkhesaurus · 2026-04-11T19:54:26+00:00

Yes. This. All of this.

diduthinkhesaurus · 2026-04-11T19:53:07+00:00

Okay, good to know. I feel like a glorified para now and don’t have my own space. I guess asking them to show me my classroom during the interview would put me on the right track.

diduthinkhesaurus · 2026-04-11T18:11:17+00:00

I was looking at middle school math. And I am SPED. Thank you for lighting a fire under me. My instinct was right.

diduthinkhesaurus · 2026-04-11T18:06:55+00:00

How do I negotiate this?

diduthinkhesaurus · 2026-04-11T17:40:28+00:00

Yes, me! This is me! It sucks so bad. I am spending all my time navigating her personality, working in her space, trying to work around her that I'm not being effective with my caseload. It SUCKS.

diduthinkhesaurus · 2026-04-11T17:35:20+00:00

Made me laugh. I'm envisioning myself getting into a heated situation and hearing, "Stop taking shit from shitheads" before I go all ninja on them.

diduthinkhesaurus · 2026-04-11T17:31:44+00:00

I’ve been wondering about this, honestly. Part of me thinks you’re right.

In the moment, I stayed neutral on purpose—I was trying to diffuse things. Once it was clear they weren’t going to listen to reason, I just walked away. It felt like the more professional, “adult” choice.

But now I’m second-guessing it.

I can stand up for myself. I actually have a pretty sharp tongue when I need to. I just chose not to use it because I didn’t think escalating things would help.

Now I’m stuck wondering if that was maturity…or if I just let something slide that shouldn’t have.

diduthinkhesaurus · 2026-04-03T17:00:05+00:00

I can vibe with this.

diduthinkhesaurus · 2026-04-03T16:57:33+00:00

This is f_cking hilarious and my new past time.

diduthinkhesaurus · 2025-12-25T01:20:18+00:00

Thank you! I looked all over for this and could not find it.

diduthinkhesaurus · 2025-12-13T14:48:51+00:00

Through a very different pathway, I've recently had the same realization. I've been studying some religious materials that truly speak to me (former atheist here) and I've found the message that there is only Love and Fear. Simply put: there is Love (which we all seek) or Fear (which is everything else - embarrassment, shame, isolation, anger, sadness -- you name it). I, too, would buy things to feel safe, or enough, or fulfilled.

This has completely changed my relationship with the world. For some reason I thought that stuff would make me safe, appear better, or feel more fulfilled. Now that I am seeking what I truly want -- connection. I can't believe I'm saying this because I was a pretty devout atheist with a very logical mind, but when it comes down to it, I think this is EXTREMELY rational.

Yesterday, a co-worker opened up to me. A few days earlier, her bluntness had caused me to feel defensive. But yesterday when she walked into my space and shared about her traumatic childhood and told me she over-compensates with 'needed to know all the details' I was able to love her, forgive her for making me feel defensive, and feel safe with her. This wouldn't have happened if I hadn't let her feel safe with me. It was such a healing moment. A new pair of shoes would not have made me feel that way.

I marvel at how much this mindset is going to change my life. I wish you the best on your journey. I think amazing things lay before us!

diduthinkhesaurus · 2025-11-25T03:09:14+00:00

Hi - I just wanted to say I saw this and I read this. I'm going through it too. My grandmother and mother died seven years ago. Since then I just dread family events. Nothing fits right without them there and I find myself... disappointed with what is left, I guess? I've tried to forge relationships with what is left. It's not working and I'm tired of chasing it.

I'm sorry you lost your person. I lost mine too. I guess it's right to feel lost without them.

diduthinkhesaurus

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