"Teaching the Teacher"

[similiesslip]

I’ve spent too much of my life wishing I could trade lives. I’ll admire someone and wish I could be them. I’ve often assumed that if I just lived in another neighborhood, or another house, or had had other parents, I would be closer to the woman I want to be

Comments

[i_love_freddie]

Wow, she is an amazing woman. A powerful piece of writing.

[penpusher]

A great story and a great reminder that when we might want to change places with someone, we usually only see the "good stuff" when really, it's often the "bad stuff" that makes those people into who we admired.

[kandigurl]

This was so moving. It's easy to compare ourselves to others and wish we had their lives, but Mrs. C is right, everyone has their problems. At least ours are familiar.

[tatdatcm]

A lovely story. It is amazing that she can be such an example not only for the children she teaches but also for you and her other co-workers.

[baxaphobia]

We never know what goes on in others' lives. A sad story indeed. Some people have the strength to overcome so much. And you are one of those my friend. Hugs.