Unseen Wounds

Mr. Adams had spent over a decade teaching in middle school, navigating the ups and downs of teenage behavior. But nothing could have prepared him for the day when a group of students started taunting him in class, pushing desks and making threatening gestures. At first, he thought it was typical teenage rebellion, but it quickly escalated when one of the students shoved him against the chalkboard. Mr. Adams, shocked by the sudden physical aggression, reported the incident immediately. The students were disciplined, but the damage was done. He began to feel unsafe in his own classroom. The emotional scars ran deep, and despite his love for teaching, Mr. Adams retired early, unable to continue in an environment where he felt constantly on edge.