As the mom of a teenager who has depression, I send big hugs. My daughter also was a cutter. She has been on medication for about 5 years now though it was only when Covid started that her pediatrician (not a therapist or psychiatrist. I was blessed to have a few of these teachers over the years who may not have even known how much their kindness and extra attention positively impacted my life. I would not be here today, really, without them. Angella Biendarra. I feel like this is my son’s story, without the partying. Top student, lots of friends, talented musician. His Teacher Advisor noticed his odd behavior in grade 12. Depression, Suicidal. Thank goodness, with a low dose pill and counselling. Mrs. Hunt is your angel. I worry, in the age of virtual learning, what missed opportunities there are for teachers to connect like this with students on such a profound level. Cycling happiness isn’t around the corner poster
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Heather McCain Cycling happiness isn’t around the corner poster The Mrs. Hunt’s of the world are unsung heroes . Very similar to my early experiences with depression. It took me a lot longer to come to terms with it and start getting help. My parents never really came around; they love me, but they never understood the whole picture.. A year ago today we lost our 17 year old nephew to suicide, this story hits extra hard. He was a great student and super goofy with all his friends. I love that she’s inspiring to be that same type of support for other kids . Mrs Hunt is the teacher I want to be when I grow up. The one who hears when no one is listening, who doesn’t stop asking just because a convenient and dismissive answer is given the one who, even when a student believes that no one would care to not. I have a remarkably similar story. It was my guidance counselor who noticed the signs and asked to reach out to my parents. I am grateful every day for his attention.
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Parents are oftentimes our first superheros but for many, it can also be their teachers. Everyone is a student at one point in their life. Huge love to all the teachers out there who went into one of the most underappreciated professions to look out. We all need a Ms. Hunt in our lives. Somebody who can listen, who is interested, who cares and who can act with compassion. You were one of the lucky ones and I love that you want to play it forward. Take care of yourself . This story almost could’ve been me writing it! I can relate to pretty much every single part. Straight A and well-rounded student through highschool, athlete, choir and band member, depression hit at puberty, sleeping in class, 1 teacher who noticed. There are so many wonderful teachers. My mom was one of those teachers who saved more lives than she will probably ever know. I’m so happy you had a Ms. Hunt.