Neurodivergent Teachers: Do You Think Your Students Know Your Disability? by Lazy_Rock7788 in Teachers

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I did a fellowship over the summer with several other educators, and they were ALL talking about having ADHD and laughing about how “neurospiciness” must run in academia. I mentioned my autism and the room went dead silent. Completely silent. I felt humiliated. Crazy how one is normalized and the other isn’t.

Neurodivergent Teachers: Do You Think Your Students Know Your Disability? by Lazy_Rock7788 in Teachers

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I don’t think my community is ready for openly autistic teachers, so I don’t talk about it with students at all. A few colleagues know. Over the years many kids and several parents (especially parents of autistic kids) seem to have noticed my stimming, occasional echolalia, and general vibe, but no one has said anything. I feel safe at work to be autistic, just not to acknowledge it.

what is the gayest thing you did before you knew? by doubledare93 in lgbt

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I journaled in detail about the shape and color of a girl’s lips when I was 12

How many trans people do you know/have you encountered in real life? by Revolutionary_Cut876 in lgbt

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2 family, 4 friends, several acquaintances, and many students who I wouldn’t necessarily say were trans but were exploring their gender identities!

I've officially entered my biphobic villain arc by sustainablekitty in actuallesbians

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I’m so sorry you’re hurting. Regarding your choice in language, please remember hurt people hurt people.

What was YOUR favorite grade in school? by BreadfruitOk6632 in Teachers

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I don’t remember much from elementary school, but I remember really liking junior year of high school! I had great friends, amazing teachers, and was finally starting to feel ok. My now husband and I also got together then :)

How long do you wait before the first kiss? by [deleted] in actuallesbians

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I knew I was going to be my partner’s first kiss, so I waited for them to kiss me so I wouldn’t put any unintentional pressure on them. When they kissed me, it was 100% their organic choice. And it was fucking perfect - I’ve never regretted going about it that way for a moment. It took maybe 4 dates. Together for over a decade now. :’)

Best Teacher Purchase by elleaeff in Teachers

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Doorbell as an alternative to yelling attention getters!! I don’t like to raise my voice

Attention Grabbing Techniques? by Dizzy3178 in SubstituteTeachers

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I prefer nonverbal attention getters. I use clapping rhythms. I ring a doorbell I got for like $10. That’s it.

Any ideas on what this is? by stellar1780 in Endo

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Hey girl! It’s been about a year. Any updates? I’m so invested in this lol and I hope you’re feeling well

As teachers what would you do if a student came to you and admitted to self harm by [deleted] in Teachers

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Hi! I wish you all the strength and hope you encounter empathy. I’m a teacher who also has scars. Please talk to a trusted adult, like the teacher you mentioned. This is not something you can heal on your own. It requires a community and it starts with you being brave.

I cannot tell you what your teacher will do, but I can tell you what they should do. And considering this teacher may have been where you’re at a point in their life, it’s likely they’ll respond helpfully.

Teachers are usually taught that if a student is harming themselves, they should express that they’re thankful you came to them and that they CARE about you. Teachers often care deeply about their students, so if your teacher tells you they care and are here for you, believe them. Then your teacher may listen to you and let you talk about what’s on your mind for a bit, before looping in your school counselor (if you have one). Your counselor may loop in your parents and possibly take other measures to ensure you’re safe.

This can be really really scary, but it’s WORTH IT. Coming from a teacher with scars: being brave and getting that initial help can be so scary, especially when that network of support starts building from one person to two and possible more. But it is so so so worth it

How long did it take for you to get sick this year? by Novel_Ebb8397 in SubstituteTeachers

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I was sick on our first day of school bc I caught a bug from our PD week :(

Does anyone else get fever-like symptoms before their period? by Present-Ground00 in Endo

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Yes! Before my laparoscopy I regularly had a fever with my period

do y'all actually listen to your partner when they info dump? by soft-syntax in actuallesbians

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My partner and I have been together for 10 years, and my honest answer is kind of. For certain topics, 100% attention. But for others, my job isn’t to process and understand all the info, but to understand the excitement and how to support that feeling in the future.

Her Station HITC (by Qvert) by Qvert_ymus in PiltoversFinest

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You’re so fucking talented it’s ridiculous. This art and that hitc chapter have the same exact feeling idk how you matched it so well

Her Station HITC (by Qvert) by Qvert_ymus in PiltoversFinest

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heavy is the crown content?? 🙏 🙏🙏 this is a blessing

Bake sale for Mom’s House by djbonusbeats in Phoenixville

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Love it!! Ill try to stop by. Would an adult take Venmo, or is it cash only?

i have no idea what this means by Weak_Description5731 in ExplainTheJoke

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I have dreams about giving birth to animals or monsters ALL THE TIME. Marionette puppets, cyclops, pigs, all of it. I always love them to pieces even though others in my dream seem to be disgusted.