@digitalteachermama: I didn’t realize how much of me was gone until I finally had something left to give them. Teaching drained everything — my patience, my presence, my joy. I’d walk through the door on autopilot, too tired to listen, too overwhelmed to laugh, too empty to see them the way they deserved. Leaving wasn’t about quitting a job… it was about becoming the mom they always needed — the one who’s here for the little things, the big things, and everything in between. ❤️ #teachermom #teacherburnout #iquitmyjob #iquitteaching #formerteacher

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savannah85tx
FashionForward_TX :
Teaching takes us away from our families. It’s a terrible job
2025-09-29 01:33:45
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alr794
LexiRico :
What do you do now? Interested.
2025-11-21 18:20:53
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simply_cyn74
cyn :
When I quit, my family said the same things! “Mom, it’s like you’re alive again.” I will NEVER go back.
2025-09-29 10:54:54
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jesus.reigns
Danielle :
I feel tired even on my days off. I need a change only on year 3
2025-09-29 01:47:58
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sumnoel78
Sumnoel :
Dang, if that’s not a punch in the gut. I can totally relate. 💔
2025-10-21 22:54:23
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caseybelt
Casey Belt Little :
Man I cannot wait to make a video like this. I want time with my family. I want energy and happiness and No exhaustion
2025-11-25 18:33:24
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cadi_stafford
cadi_stafford :
I just wish we knew what to do instead of teach. I didn’t go back this year and can’t find anything
2025-10-29 17:48:48
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betsysantiago689
betsysantiago689 :
Help please!!!
2025-09-30 00:52:28
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socialsmith
Socialsmith :
I am 13 years in and my youngest graduates this year. I am working my way out, but we live in a small town with very few job opportunities.
2025-09-30 09:26:57
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caia.empowers
caia.empowers :
Teacher burnout is real! I’ve been out of the classroom for a year now, and I’m soooo grateful!
2025-12-01 00:09:00
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larmar6428
larmar6428 :
No one except another teacher understands how consuming teaching is as a profession, it’s a toxic profession. You might decide to go back later on, but good for you for seeing how much your family needed you more than you needed that teaching job.
2025-10-01 02:31:54
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rebeccamrsmitchell
Rebecca Mitchell :
Why did this make me cry!? I think my kiddos would say very similar things. 🥹😭
2025-10-05 20:56:25
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mgem21
mgem21 :
Listening to this made me emotional and I feel it was something that I needed to hear. I’m on year 21 and recovering from a health issue two years in a row! I’m thinking that this might be my last year of teaching.
2025-10-05 20:27:23
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samanthaweston708
Samantha_Unfiltered :
I’m trying so hard to get out! I’ve been teaching for 10 years and tired and need more income.
2025-10-11 21:07:03
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mrsbrookefreeman
☀️ Brooke ☀️ :
Working on network marketing right now and crossing my fingers. 🤞🏼🫣
2025-10-05 18:15:49
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gianettajo
Gianetta Jo :
I needed to hear this more than you could ever know
2025-10-20 00:41:45
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lauren.tierney
Lauren Tierney :
what kind of digital marketing? I'm 19 years in and just worry about my retirement, but I'm so burned out.
2025-11-04 11:45:32
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lem2795
LEM :
My kids always talk about “summer mom “ she’s fun and happy .
2025-10-03 18:41:22
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kernqueen5
user6342685344404 :
I feel exactly like this. My sons only see me as exhausted and anti social, which isn’t me. But teaching is horrible now. Thanks for sharing.
2025-09-30 22:51:06
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daniellehillburrow
Danielle Hill Burrow :
same girl same. my kids said the same thing!
2025-09-30 03:37:48
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n.a.n.c.y.d.a.w.n
N.a.n.c.y.D.a.w.n. :
I’m so proud of you!!! 😁 I wish I would have been as brave as you. I stayed 33 years and regret it.
2025-10-01 01:13:55
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kim_berlyknotts
kim_berlyknotts :
I’m a different mom during the summer
2025-10-01 02:00:55
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parellaella
parellaella :
This is my sign.
2025-09-30 01:47:16
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fireflies_88
Victoria Lofthouse :
I want to leave but I'm so scared to.. what do I do? where do I apply? will it somehow be worse.. not to mention i live out of state from family i adore- so to be able to visit for over a month in the summer and a week in winter is so important to me... i feel locked in.
2025-09-29 02:54:42
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calistalegau
Calista :
This makes me sad bc I genuinely don’t know how I will have kids bc my jobs takes everythingggggg from me
2025-09-29 00:06:09
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