Once a teacher quits a toxic school, someone might say "god, you must be relieved you are out!". But it will take that teachers months, maybe years to truly heal and let go of that experience.
@RogersHistory I’m 7 years on and still have awful flashbacks that knock me for 6
@RogersHistory Wow I thought I was alone in this situation 😊
@RogersHistory Years and it only takes a flicker of similar behaviour to put you on guard.
@RogersHistory I still struggle to let anyone observe me. Which is ridiculous for an Asst Head who gets decent results. Wish I could be “yeah come in, no problem” like everyone of my colleagues in the supportive, collaborative I now work in. 5 years in and still panic 🤦🏽♀️
@RogersHistory True. I’ve been there. Never forget how good it felt when I started to enjoy my teaching again at a school that gave me back my confidence. This job is impossible if you can’t relax and take some enjoyment, even through the tough times.