from postsecret

i saw this postcard from postsecret.  my first thought when i saw it: i wish my high school students would take this to heart.  then i thought — actually, it’d be great if everyone did.  

there’s a woman in one of my classes that some of my peers don’t take kindly to. unfortunately, i haven’t been warm to her, either. then one day after class, we walked out of class together, and we chatted for a lil while as we went to our cars. she shared with me some of her story. pretty intense. i was quickly reminded that everyone, no matter how unpleasant they are to be around, has a story. and like everyone else, she is fighting a hard battle. it’s amazing how harsh people can be to one another, but i think everything changes when we see the other’s perspective.