Today a student asked me for food

Today a student asked me for food and i got to be the teacher of support and safety. I fixed my inner child by being there. Background: When I was in the 4th grade I had a teacher that I absolutely loved. Was very close to her and would often visit while I was 5th and 6th after school etc. This was my teacher when I was in elementary age. My family was one of those that was better off until it wasnt. In 6th grade my dad got diagnosed with cancer. Between my two teen sisters and my mom they each had a car accident all in the same month. Then the dog got attacked by another dog. I dont need to say it but I will. Between the medical bills and vet bills my parents had no money. We didnt qualify for free food at school because my parents made too much money. This particular month and for a couple afterwards groceries were rare in our house. Im talking my mom would spend easily $200 a week to feed a family if 5 in the early 2000s. We always had food and backpacks full of snacks. My mom grew up in a food insecure house and that was a major fear. So in 6th grade im visiting this loved teacher and my tummy is growling. I asked if she had any snacks. She gave me some cereal but lectured me for 15 minutes how its rude to ask for food. All I had that day and would have that day was half a peanut butter sandwich. I pretty much stopped seeing that teacher and never asked for food again. Luckily as a child that was the only time we had food insecurity. Back to this morning: I teach 7-12 at a small school. One of my 12th graders who i have had since 10th grade in elective classes - required classes. Came in to hang out a bit and then his tummy growled and he asked if I had food. Que opening my snack drawer and told him to take a few things. He has 6 other kids in the house. He is the oldest. He works full time after school. And his parents have been scared to work with our political climate. He asked if he could have rest of the box of fruit snacks for his siblings. I said yes. Today I healed my inner child and was there for a student who needed it. Even if it was in the form of a couple protein bars and fruit snacks. submitted by /u/jesslynne94 [link] [comments]