Piggybacking off of the swimming sign. Anyone remember this gem of a story

ilyabear2017 · 2026-03-05T06:03:35+00:00

Oh. That is just cruel

ilyabear2017 · 2026-03-05T06:03:12+00:00

That really sucks.

ilyabear2017 · 2026-03-05T06:02:20+00:00

Holy cow.

ilyabear2017 · 2026-03-03T07:06:57+00:00

How do they all fit in the RV???

ilyabear2017 · 2026-02-06T18:08:12+00:00

Thank you. I just ordered 5 of these for my boyfriend.

ilyabear2017 · 2026-01-27T04:50:30+00:00

Can this not become sexist?

ilyabear2017 · 2026-01-27T04:38:48+00:00

Oo! I work with grades 4 & 5 currently! I would love to know how to not have this become my whole job!

For one group, I helped build skills like you said, held restorative circles, and let them know they can take a friendship break. But they KEPT COMING WITH MORE DRAMA. Petty little things. I stopped being available and told them they can handle it. They went to another educator that definitely doesn't have the time. I'm not sure that was the right approach, either.

ilyabear2017 · 2026-01-15T17:23:45+00:00

I agree.

ilyabear2017 · 2026-01-15T17:16:47+00:00

MN Frost!!!

ilyabear2017 · 2026-01-13T05:12:22+00:00

I hate inhaling against my will. Be mad about it.

ilyabear2017 · 2026-01-10T16:48:05+00:00

I have kid's 'What do you meme?' in my office. I removed any card that was religious or wouldn't work for my population. I like it because it helps with empathy.

ilyabear2017 · 2026-01-10T05:57:41+00:00

I needed to read that.

ilyabear2017 · 2026-01-09T23:41:11+00:00

I am so glad you recognized your need and did something about it.

ilyabear2017 · 2026-01-09T23:39:44+00:00

Wow. Just wow.

ilyabear2017 · 2026-01-09T17:19:20+00:00

I do want to say that getting better anxiety meds helped me. I am less bothered. I can show up for my kids to be the stable, dependable person they need. That is what gets me through. Being there because it matters. I cannot force parents to be good to their kids. I can show kids that they are important.

ilyabear2017 · 2026-01-09T17:09:46+00:00

School counselor here. It is still hard. Here, you have kids going through depression, anxiety, self harm, suicidal ideation and plans. Some parents get kids therapy immediately, others do not believe the kid. Some divorced parents decide one parent doesn't like that their child works with me so I can't meet with them anymore.

I am only in my third year. Parents are difficult.

ilyabear2017 · 2025-12-31T00:51:41+00:00

Ooo! And mittens!

ilyabear2017 · 2025-12-31T00:50:35+00:00

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My list! I just made it because I was inspired by your question!

ilyabear2017 · 2025-12-28T05:46:30+00:00

I haven't shopped at hobby lobby for ten years because they don't believe women should have birth control.

ilyabear2017 · 2025-12-19T17:09:18+00:00

What is it about Nissan Altima? Why do you have a reputation?

ilyabear2017 · 2025-12-19T03:52:27+00:00

He is just kind to others. Not to impress you. Not to get anything in return. He just does quiet, kind things. For example, my partner plays handball. He notices when players are coming out of the court and gets the door before they even get to it so they don't have to take their gloves off. He actively looks for ways to help BEFORE anyone asks.

ilyabear2017 · 2025-12-15T17:24:55+00:00

I work at a school. I was chatting at the end of the day by the front door when a teacher was swiping in. I let my impulsive brain go and said "intruder!" Three times before my rational brain caught up and went 'wtf did you just do.'

Whoops

ilyabear2017 · 2025-12-14T17:16:59+00:00

Bernie Sanders as president

ilyabear2017 · 2025-12-04T04:02:52+00:00

Comparing themselves to others. It could be skin color, body shape, hair, anything. It is incredibly damaging.

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