I think it was sweet, Kargo! I bet she was very tickled to know you gals were concerned about her.
Thank you for the nice comment.
"there is nothing wrong with drawing a picture for your teacher. I think it is cute and I wish there were more teachers and students with that kind of caring. Just know that she will only be your teacher this year and will have to move on. That being said I don't think it is obsessive or anything like that. I think it is really nice that you like your teacher that much."
Thank you for the kindness.
"kargo I think you are a very sweet person..
My daughter and her girl friend are very close with 1 of there teachers..They have her phone# and talk to her all the time..On college night guess who showed up to help with all the applications..
My daughter got the flu then her girl friend first thing they did was call the teach to get it checked...I beleive my daughter has a friend for life and it is nice to know she has someone to talk too..
Hope this helps! "
Thank you. That was very nice advice.
Chickerdoodle13-Thank you. That was great advice.
"When I was younger, around your age - I would get extremely attached to people. After going the opposite way for a while and not trusting or getting close to anyone, I am now starting to become more attached to people. It can be good and bad. Sometimes it can hurt you, but for the most part it is very rewarding to be loyal and a good friend. You definitely have an amazing caring heart. Keep it up. Don't let anyone take that from you. Your amazing, and don't ever forget it."
Thanks.
"Kargo,
I'm glad she liked your picture and that you gave it to her, even though some people thought it might be strange.
I think that using the word "obsessed" is really strong. I think that she is filling a void that your dad left when he died, and it is natural for you to worry about her. You have both made obvious attempts to reach out to each other as friends, and I think that is important as long as you are comfortable with that. If it ever feels uncomfortable for you, take a few steps back and re-evaluate the relationship.
I think that maybe some of the people that have uneasy feelings on here about your relationship with your teacher might not have been following what all has happened to you this year. You've finally got some good friends (have you had your sleepover, yet?) and you have a teacher that is going out of her way to make you feel important, responsible, and like you are worthy of being loved.
I don't think that it is a coincidence that as your friendship with this teacher grew, so did your relationship with people your own age. You now have TWO friends, when at the beginning of the school year, you had none.
Even your posts are coming across much more relaxed and more like a girl your age should, rather than upset and brooding all the time. Don't let people make you feel bad about an innocent friendship. They might not understand that your teacher made an effort to befriend you, and that exchanging pictures, drawings, or little things like that do make a difference when you haven't had a ton of friends, or feel isolated because of everything you've been through.
You don't have to be the best artist in the world to make someone's day. What you did is from the heart. You just wanted her to smile, and I'm sure seeing the sun with the sunglasses on did just that!
Just remember that there are a lot of parents on here and not every adult has a child's best interest at heart. They are just worried. It is nothing against you.
If someone is PM'ing you and being rude or mean, report it to an Administrator immediately. You are a minor and no adult should be PM'ing you. Period."
I agree completely. I do not think I'm in any way obsessed. I just like her a lot. WHy not? She's nice. I want to be nice back. People on her emake it seem like being nice is a crime. My teachers really odn't mind me. They let me sit at the faculty table yesterday when my friend wasn't there and one asked me and another student if we wanted to go see a movie with her sometime. (Which, by the way, in case anyone is thinking is weird, it's not. My mom's fine with it. I go out to dinner with my mom and teachers sometimes. It's not a bad thing.)
Maybe so. That makes sense. (And by the way, no, we haven't. Apparently my friend has breathing problems at night and has to wear and oxygen ask. Consequently she doesn't usually stay over at people's houses at night.
Thanks. Heh. I know I'm not talented in the art department, but I tried my best.
I know. I think the people that are telling me to "get some help" are trying to break that friendship I have, though. That's not something I'm willing to do. I'd be really upset. You're right. I think she is filling a void to a certain extent. Not in a sense that I'm using her, but she is kind of good at cheering me up when I'm sad or just aying something nice. I like that a lot.
Okay. I will.
