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I Teach, But I Can't Save Myself

There’s this thing nobody tells you about teaching. You walk in thinking you’ll make a difference, but most days you just try to survive. I used to believe I could handle the pressure—the lesson plans, the endless grading, the parents who expect miracles. But it’s the quiet moments that get me. The way I flinch when I hear my email ping at night, because it’s never good news. The way I sit in my car after school, engine off, just staring at the dashboard because I can’t go home yet. People think teachers are selfless, but I’m running on empty. I give everything to these kids, and I still go home feeling like I failed them. Like I failed myself. No one warns you how much it costs to care this much. #TeacherTruths #BurnoutIsReal #NotJustASyllabus #Education