Where Has All My Kindness Gone? 23 years teaching, and I’m exhausted. The version of me who was soft, kind, thoughtful—even toward my wife—is disappearing.
Where Has All My Kindness Gone? 23 years teaching, and I’m exhausted. The version of me who was soft, kind, thoughtful—even toward my wife—is disappearing. I smile at kids I want to throw across the room. I stay calm when they curse at me or push me. By the time I get home, I’ve got nothing left. My wife told me she misses my “softness,” and it hit me: I’m running on empty. I think I have compassion fatigue. Tomlinson (2023) says it’s common for teachers who give too much without refilling their own emotional tank. So… how do you recharge without guilt? How do you keep the kindness alive for your partner while still giving your all at work? How do you set boundaries without feeling like a bad teacher? Fellow teachers, I need your advice. How do you protect your emotional battery? submitted by /u/Useful-Funny869 [link] [comments]