Heart broken

 One of my kids that I taught 8 years ago killed himself today.  He was such a sweet soul. He was a special needs student, but he always had a huge smile on his face.  He wore jeans and boots every single day and gave the best hugs. His family was…strange.  When I taught him his sister almost drowned while they were fishing. She just decided to jump out of the boat to try swimming to shore.  He was usually dirty and I think he only showered once or twice a week.  That smile, though.  I remember it, and the hugs.  One of my other kids said he had been bullied really badly in high school.  It just breaks my heart.

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January 8, 2014

Oh, this is so sad. There’s not much else to say. ((((Hugs)))) to you.

January 8, 2014

RIP sweet boy.

January 8, 2014

Oh that is just terrible. {{{Hugs}}}

Oh, no. 🙁 I’m sorry.

January 8, 2014

How sad. (hugs) His family and you are in my prayers.

Ugh that is so horrible! When will kids stop bullying! They have to see these cases of peers killing themselves on the news! When will it stop!

January 9, 2014

So sorry.

January 10, 2014

Haven’t been on OD in a long time…. so sorry to hear about your former student. He couldn’t have been very old… how sad for him, his family, and for you. Gentle hugs.

January 10, 2014

:((((((((((((((((

January 10, 2014

I am so sorry.. I know how much you hold your kids, present and past, so close to your heart. *hugs*

January 11, 2014

All you can do is remember him. :o( *hug*

January 11, 2014

Oh no ! Damn it ! How can kids be so freaking cruel ? It makes me crazy, furious, and sick. RIP Sweet Boy ! You deserved so much better from this life. Hugs and prayers for you from me ….

January 13, 2014

So so sad. 🙁