My grandma is dying and this is really helping me to know if I should tell my teacher. From what I choose it says I should. So I did, and my teacher really helped me.
Elena, I am sorry about your grandmother. Watching someone get sicker is terrible - I know this firsthand - and I am sorry for what you and your loved ones are going through.
I am glad you spoke with your teacher and that your conversation went well. Having good support during hard times is so important - whether that's your peers, teachers, family, or any other good people in your life who care about you. When my dad and bonus mom were sick, I didn't tell many people. It wasn't intentionally a secret, I don't think - I just didn't know what to say and how big of a deal it was. In retrospect, I wish I had reached out for support. I wish I had told my peers and the adults around me what was going on, because I really needed people in my corner. Grief (and yes, you can experience grief before someone passes away, which I think you know) is terribly difficult, and can feel impossible on your own. It is not impossible, though, and you (and I) will get through it. I hope you reach out for support when you need it, that you feel your feelings when you need to, and that you do your best to take care of yourself.
Just so you know, the stories I share on here are based on my own personal experiences. Your experiences may be similar, I don't know - but either way, your journey is your own, and I encourage you to do what feels right to you, regardless of what my teenager self recommends. :) I wish you the best, Elena!
My grandma is dying and this is really helping me to know if I should tell my teacher. From what I choose it says I should. So I did, and my teacher really helped me.
Elena, I am sorry about your grandmother. Watching someone get sicker is terrible - I know this firsthand - and I am sorry for what you and your loved ones are going through.
I am glad you spoke with your teacher and that your conversation went well. Having good support during hard times is so important - whether that's your peers, teachers, family, or any other good people in your life who care about you. When my dad and bonus mom were sick, I didn't tell many people. It wasn't intentionally a secret, I don't think - I just didn't know what to say and how big of a deal it was. In retrospect, I wish I had reached out for support. I wish I had told my peers and the adults around me what was going on, because I really needed people in my corner. Grief (and yes, you can experience grief before someone passes away, which I think you know) is terribly difficult, and can feel impossible on your own. It is not impossible, though, and you (and I) will get through it. I hope you reach out for support when you need it, that you feel your feelings when you need to, and that you do your best to take care of yourself.
Just so you know, the stories I share on here are based on my own personal experiences. Your experiences may be similar, I don't know - but either way, your journey is your own, and I encourage you to do what feels right to you, regardless of what my teenager self recommends. :) I wish you the best, Elena!