Thread:4solace/@comment-28482541-20160822144718

I don't know where to put this, so putting it here as I just need to verbalize the grief and worry. Started my day off with 6am call from school guidence counsler wanting us all in early for meeting. Another suicide. Yes I said another. This is the 3rd one in this age group, 5th and 6th graders, in our school since school started 4 weeks ago. This is the second one my daughter personally knew. This is the 8th death of a child in the 10 to 12 year old age range in our county in the last 4 months. Four suicides, one illness, one car accident, and two murdered.

The world has just gone all wrong. It just does not seem right to have to have all these serious conversations with my 11 year old. But at least I do. I can tell you from my experiences at work at the school that not every child has someone who really talks with them.

They decided to skip main classes today and let anyone who wanted go to counseling or group support. The teachers have movies and recess planned for the rest of the day. Speakers are coming next week to discuss bullying and what to do. Also a speaker to talk about domestic abuse and how to safely report. The two big reasons behind the suicide and murder cases.

Our kids seem to carry a heavier burden than we did. I am sure social media plays a roll.

Just a messed up mix of emotions and worry right now.  