sean, with words<p>Today I am back in a school building for my 14th year of <a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/teaching" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>teaching</span></a></p><p>I feel a heavy chest &amp;, as I sit, a disconnect from my lower body. This feels like anxiety</p><p>I’ve done this 13 times before &amp; I’ve always done well, especially during the first couple weeks of school. I have a supportive team &amp; it’s our 8th yr together!👀</p><p>I wish myself happiness, safety &amp; ease, &amp; I do so kindly, with a gentle touch ❤️</p><p><a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/TeacherLife" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>TeacherLife</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/SelfCompassion" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>SelfCompassion</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/NameItTameIt" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>NameItTameIt</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/Mindfulness" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>Mindfulness</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/ActuallyAutistic" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>ActuallyAutistic</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/MentalHealthMatters" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>MentalHealthMatters</span></a></p>