Not a teacher, but my parents were/are both teachers after they retired-ish. Would you like me to give you some of their stories? They taught/teach math and history, which doesn't do a lot for your specific question, but I remember the entire process and their experiences. I can relay a few-I remember pretty much…

I am so sorry you went through such a traumatic event. I don't think a lot of people think about forgiving themselves. It's a hard process. Yet it's the most healthy thing for you, it takes a lot strength. You are entitled to forgive yourself. Good luck!

HOLY SHIT! I love your shop! So much cool stuff, I'm browsing right now. I don't know how to increase traffic, but...

For real. I think that's a good way to think about it. :D

I've been there. It's hell when you start the process, but it pays off. I was dealing with the immediate aftermath about six years ago. I think last night was the first major one in three, four years.

Yeah, I know. It was a funky type of deal. Surreal. I'm laughing now (I cope...with jokes?), but at the time I felt like I was going insane.

Not an asshole! It's all good.

Couple of things, from this week and literally 5 minutes ago. Oh, and last night.

I think my dad did chores. Couldn't fix things ("Honey, duct tape fixes everything! Get daddy a beer.") but he cleaned the kitchen and stuff. He likes to sweep the floors. Actually, he and my mom (Oh and me, Cinderella) did the chores.

Tiaras? Scout troop? SCIENCE?

I feel you. I majored in history. Only thing I can build is a paragraph. Only thing I can weld is the source to the citation. Only thing I can run a test on is the accuracy of the primary source-and even then, results are inconclusive. Only reaction I have is when people get WWI and WWII mixed up, not acids and bases.

Gonna try and sneak into a pool party. Don't think I'm chic enough, but I got swagger. Wish me (and my friend) luck!

I'm LA, so I feel the pressure of metro area driving. I found a radio station I like. That helps a bit.

Oh my, did not know that. You're not trolling, just expressing in an opinion in a way that sounds reasonable. Trolling would involve all caps and stuff.

Amen.

All the statements of truth begin with, "Well, do you know what your problem is..." or "You think that's bad? I have to..."

They don't like the sun, so they dwell in the dark in front of their illuminated screens, thinking of how awesome they are for being shitty.

As someone overcoming profound driving anxiety, I wish you all the luck. You just need to relax, don't over think it, and tell yourself you got this one. And remind yourself: You're doing this not just but yourself, but for your daughter. And you can move mountains for both!

From the depths of whiskey emerge great truths.

Did anyone see the new X-Men? I tried to focus on the plot, but...Michael Fassbender is so damn hot. As if I needed another reason to love Magneto. The first one is because I want to be friends with Sir Ian, and also sometimes want to see what would happen if I had metal powers. Like if I'm crossing the street, could…