For people who leave my former district! No kidding.
One of my staff at this new job told about leaving the district after over 30 years as a special ed teacher. She was targeted, torn down, and left without wanting to ever be on the property of the district again. Sounds familiar. She saw people get torn down every year, careers ruined, etc. She basically left with some level or breakdown, no self confidence, and few references. We agreed that it comes from the higher levels of the district also, there is a limit to how much you can blame your supervisors when it is district culture. Right now I am very aware that I am new and so am not sharing much with people about my experience. I don't really feel the need to honestly.
From the people I know who left recently 2 have been told by counselors there is a chance they have some PTSD symptoms from the general culture of gaslighting and being put in situations that are so extreme. I am feeling really good about how much better I feel and that while I am listening I don't feel an urge to have to share my story. It has only been a month, and I am not tracking my sleep all the time, I am eating better, able to cut my caffeine and sugar levels down quite a bit, and more settled with the new program and kids. Can I say it is meditation practice again? That is my reason for everything good, like not having wrinkles or being resilient, etc.
Thank you all again for continuing to encourage me to leave, supporting the months I was exhausted but still applying for jobs, and reminding me of my worth. I hope to pay it forward in my new job and in general.