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Problems with a teacher
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It sounds like a lot has been going on in your life lately and I can personally empathise a lot with the feeling of helplessness that comes with being mistreated by a teacher. It also seems to me that all of it unfolding so fast (your friend talking to the teacher, you feeling pressured to talk about your struggles, etc.) could be very overwhelming. No one has the right to make you feel less than or humiliated. I also want to acknowledge how frustrating it must have been not to have been taken seriously when trying to address the teacher's behaviour. Would it be possible for you to talk to your school's dean about it?
You describe your mental health as deteriorating and reaching a sort of limit and I'm very sorry you've been struggling with it. You've also mentioned feeling like communicating your struggles and seeking support might be wrong and you've talked about keeping everything to yourself, can you tell me a bit more about your struggles when it comes to asking and receiving support? Do you feel like there could be a way for you to receive the support you need that would make you feel more at ease?
I understand that you may not feel ready, or want to, disclose how you're feeling to your parents, or father in particular. You shouldn't feel pressured to talk to anyone and you deserve to feel control over the circumstances in which you decide to open up and seek help. While talking to someone at school may be indeed helpful, it seems to me you might be afraid that your father may find out. If you choose not to go through your school, here are some other resources you might want to look into:
-Kooth: One option is an organisation called Kooth, which provides emotional support and online counselling to young people aged 10-19. They also offer a range of articles and resources, discussion boards and a daily journal space on their website. Their webchat service is open Monday-Friday 12pm-10pm and Saturday and Sunday 6pm-10pm. You can find out more here: https://kooth.com/
Youth Access: There is an organisation called Youth Access which has a database of free youth advice and counselling throughout England and Wales. You can visit their website at www.youthaccess.org.uk to look for local options.
Connect Counselling: Connect Counselling is a service offering help, support and counselling to individuals, couples and families experiencing a range of problems, such as anxiety, depression, an inability to cope, relationships, bereavement and more. They can offer a regular, weekly 50 minute sessions with an appropriate counsellor for as many times as needed. There is no fixed charge for their counselling, but they do ask for a voluntary monetary donation for each session, if possible, but they will never turn anyone away through lack of funds. Sessions can be delivered face to face in Surrey or remotely via Zoom or telephone, Monday-Friday in the daytime or evening. If you want to book in a session, phone 01276 24210 between Monday and Friday from 9:30am. Their website is https://www.connectcounselling.org.uk/
Since you've mentioned how your mental health has been affecting your grades in school, Student Minds might also be a place for you to find support and talk to peers about struggles and get advice
-Student Minds: There is an organisation called Student Minds. They are a mental health charity specifically for students. They empower students and members of the community to look after their own mental health, support others and create change. They also have a blog dedicated to student mental heath and university life. This is a space where you can connect in with other students to share your tips and advice and get some tips too. You can visit their website at www.studentminds.org.uk
I’m so sorry you’re going through such a shit time, you don’t deserve to have go through this. I’m so sorry that your teacher is being so horrible to you, I’m here for you, I know you don’t know me but I know how difficult things can get so wanted to let you know that I’m here for you,
Take care,
Libby/libs
I’m here for you Chloe, you’re not alone ❤️