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I'm not really excited that it is the end of the school year. It was our last day of classes and my math teacher said she got cut and wasn't going to be back, and she was crying. When I got home, I cried, and I'm crying typing this. It's not just because of that. I had my favorite teacher and I was so happy because she had been on maternity leave half of last year, which was her first year at the school. The class was great, and she told us some stuff about herself that is really personal, and some of it was really similar to my home right now. And then she started getting sick alot and now we are all worried about her because a couple of times she was really sick. So now I feel like we have something in common, because I had some of the same stuff happen to me. And I think it will be a crappy summer because she's the only one I trust to listen and not tell anyone else. Even though I've never talked to her about these kinds of things. I just feel more comfortable at school. Is it normal that I don't want the year to end? Is it normal that we are all worried about her?

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Thank you for sharing with us how you have been feeling. It sounds like school has played an important part of your life so it’s understandable that you would be upset about it ending. We’re sorry to hear that your math teacher isn’t going to be back this next year. It sounds like you have established some close relationships with your teachers. You mention your favorite teacher and how you feel like you have a lot in common with her. It sounds like you are concerned about her being sick, has anyone been able to approach her with that subject? Is there another teacher you could ask? It is understandable that you would be so worried about her since you feel so close. Have you considered writing her an “end of the year” card or letter? That might be a way to let her know how much she has meant for you and/or a way to voice your concern.

You’ve mentioned a lot about school, but also hinted about some personal stuff happening at home. How are you coping with whatever it is that is going on at home? If you are unable to continue talking to teachers at your school (which sound like a great source of support), would you consider seeing a counselor over the summer? If that is an option for you and you tell us what city and state you’re from, we could provide you with counseling referrals. Also, if you miss talking to someone, you are welcome to call our hotline at 1-800-RUNAWAY and we can continue talking about your situation. We are anonymous, confidential, and available 24/7. We look forward to hearing from you.

Best of luck, NRS

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Hi. I'm the same person who posted the first post a couple of years ago. I totally forgot about this post until I was browsing the forums and found it. I didn't even know it was mine until I read it! Is that weird?

Anyways I just wanted to say thank you because I was really scared then that the next year was going to be bad, but it was the best year ever. Although my favorite teacher got sick again, and had to be out for like a week without knowing or telling anybody first, she still was a great teacher and I think she felt better by the end of the year. The thing that sucked was I had another teacher who I loved who left at the end of the year, and to top it all off, my favorite teacher left at the same time and I didn't know until another teacher told me she burned out. I haven't gotten to actually talk to her but I have emailed her and so I feel good that she left for her, instead of staying and burning herself out and getting more sick. That's the one question I have for you guys.

We are friends on Facebook, and I normally don't talk to her through Facebook but through email, but I want to say hi, and it is the summer, so she won't check the email address that I normally email her at. Her personal email is on Facebook but I don't know if she even uses that one, and I don't know if she wants me to know or use that email anyway. I was thinking about sending her a message on Facebook. I don't think she would care, but should I just email her because I was a student at one time and that's how i have been talking to her?

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Hi. I'm the same person who posted the first post a couple of years ago. I totally forgot about this post until I was browsing the forums and found it. I didn't even know it was mine until I read it! Is that weird?

Anyways I just wanted to say thank you because I was really scared then that the next year was going to be bad, but it was the best year ever. Although my favorite teacher got sick again, and had to be out for like a week without knowing or telling anybody first, she still was a great teacher and I think she felt better by the end of the year. The thing that sucked was I had another teacher who I loved who left at the end of the year, and to top it all off, my favorite teacher left at the same time and I didn't know until another teacher told me she burned out. I haven't gotten to actually talk to her but I have emailed her and so I feel good that she left for her, instead of staying and burning herself out and getting more sick. That's the one question I have for you guys.

We are friends on Facebook, and I normally don't talk to her through Facebook but through email, but I want to say hi, and it is the summer, so she won't check the email address that I normally email her at. Her personal email is on Facebook but I don't know if she even uses that one, and I don't know if she wants me to know or use that email anyway. I was thinking about sending her a message on Facebook. I don't think she would care, but should I just email her because I was a student at one time and that's how i have been talking to her?

Hi,
Thanks for posting.
We are glad to hear things are going well for you and things seem to be moving in a positive direction.
Let’s address your dilemma. While we can’t give you advice on what you should do in trying to contact your former teacher it does seem you put up two viable options. On the one hand you can email her and wait to see if she responds. On the other you have the option of sending her a message on facebook. You said you are friends with her on facebook. Is that right? Do you feel there would be a problem with writing on her wall to say hi? Could you simply ask her in a message or email what would be the proper way to communicate with her? Does that make sense? Whichever way you decide we hope things work out and you continue to have good things happen. Remember we are available 24 hours 7 days a week at: 1-800-Runaway.
Take care and good luck.
NRS