“Think positively”

I’m going back tomorrow afternoon Thanksgiving break. It was a nice one week of feeling like a respected human being, but I’m sure you all relate to how I’m currently feeling. It has me thinking about every instance I have asked for help/camaraderie.

My mentor (I am a California teacher in my last year of clearing my credential, we’ll see if I survive second semester) always asks me for my “wins” of the day/week. I’m convinced she’s so deep into this she doesn’t even clock how unhelpful that can be.

My therapist states “well think about the positives”.

I’m so tired of this toxic language. I’m sorry, but it’s insane. Most days I go home crying. Two English teachers quit last school year due to the same group of kids I teach now. This is all I’m getting begging for emotional support?

Sorry, mostly just a rant… But is anyone else facing anything similar?