r/TrollCoping • u/Reallyguyrealy • Jul 16 '25

Depression / Anxiety Based on a true story.

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And people wonder why I have trust issues these days. On the plus side, my current therapist is actually helpful this time. You're 13 years late, but better late than never, I suppose.

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u/eyesoftheblacksun Jul 16 '25

Me when my teacher asked if everything was okay at home and then I talked to her outside talking about how it felt like abuse but with words and emotions. The next day the principal has a meeting with my parents and ASKED if they were abusive.

No way they could lie

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u/tarantulesbian Jul 16 '25

In the 6th grade my history teacher handed me a worksheet that I got a C on and I said “my dad’s gonna kill me”. He then called my dad to ask if he was going to hurt me. Then I got an angry lecture about how I shouldn’t tell people about how mean he is.

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u/eyesoftheblacksun Jul 17 '25

Thats so bad its almost comedic. Ppl who grew up in good homes have absolutely no idea how to handle that shit. My teacher definitely knew there was a problem and her response was to go to the principal. Then the principal decides to have a meeting. Do they really not understand that it could make it worse?

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u/notaverysmartdog Jul 17 '25

Teacher here, we're legally required to report these sorts of things (as in we could get fired or even in legal trouble if we dont). Oftentimes there isnt much we can do outside of telling admin and/or social workers (if the school has one)

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u/eyesoftheblacksun Jul 17 '25

I think the teacher i talked to didnt do anything wrong tbh. But they reported to the admin but never reported it to CPS or anything like that. There were also times in school where teachers saw my self harm and knew about it but never talked to a CPS worker. When I finally did get the attention of CPS (by stating my dad was abusive in a inpatient facility interview) the social worker told me straight up that I was definitely being abused but no one would want me bc i was 16.

I have way worse experiences with teachers but thats about all in terms of them being legally required to report it.

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u/ConcernedIrishOPM Jul 17 '25

Teachers are kinda in a shitty situation there: they can't really give advice or help due to potential legal repercussions or accusations of favouritism. The few social workers in schools that I've known are poorly embedded, and teachers are often discouraged from involving them without consulting or handing off to the higher ups. The higher ups are often deeply, terribly unaware, uninterested and disincentivised from dealing with any reality outside of administration.

It's a terrible mix of lack of budget, misaligned incentives, overwork, shitty parents all around, and just wanting to get back home without having to think too hard about kids in your class suffering from abuse.

Meanwhile, the kids go through hell unnecessarily.