"I want to tell you something...
...my best friend was raped.
...I might be pregnant.
...my dad kicked the **** out of me.
...I don't have food in my house.
...my parents are getting a divorce.
...I miss my dog.
...those aren't scratches, they're cuts.
...I just feel so sad all the time.
...my parents drink a lot.
...I'm getting new foster parents tomorrow.
...my dad's in jail.
...the police were at my house again last night
...I'm depressed.
...we don't have a house.
...I feel so alone."
"Let me tell you something...
...my door is always open....I care.
...we'll find a way to get through it.
...I am so sorry this is happening.
...there are many people here that care about you.
...I will always listen, but won't always have answers.
...education can help get you away from this.
...I will always stop when I see you upset.
...you are not alone.
...this sucks.
...I'm here if you need to talk.
...I will do my best to get help.
...you can do this.
...I don't know why.
...it may take time, but you will be okay.
...I promise.
...I believe in you."
"I want to tell you something...
...you make me smile....I wish I was your kid.
...you really get us.
...I miss your class.
...you are always there for us.
...I love coming to your class.
...you believe in me.
...I made this for you.
...you are going to be at graduation, right?
...I wish you were my teacher next year.
...you are my favorite teacher, ever.
...I'm going to come to visit!
...you believe in all of us.
...thank you."
There are things they don't tell us in our education courses.
