Total oh stressful day. My autistic student had a melt down in class. Another student made inappropriate gestures behind my back and started sobbing when I told him I would be contacting his mother. Then the worst part - I had a student disclose possible abuse to me and I had to call social services to report it. It was very difficult because I know the family just suffered a major loss (the kid's stepdad just died) so I know the mom must be suffering, but if she's beating her kid that's not acceptable and I had to report it. I'm afraid the kid is going to hate me but I'm legally obligated to report. I'm afraid the Mom is going to be pissed as well but again it's my legal duty to report. It just sucks.

Overall I felt better today after getting a good night's sleep but I'm still anxious and overwhelmed right now, and that didn't help.

I am seriously considering taking a mental health day next week but I might get lucky and get a snow day. Even though I hate snow I would totally welcome a day off. Spring break is still 4 weeks away!