Ms. Kim had always been passionate about teaching, but one student constantly disrupted her classes with inappropriate comments. Over time, the remarks became more targeted, attacking her personally. The student hurled sexist and degrading insults that made her dread coming to work. After several reports to the administration, the student was finally suspended, but by then, the damage had already been done. Ms. Kim sought therapy to deal with the emotional scars left by the verbal abuse. Though she eventually recovered, the experience left her wary, and she became more guarded in the classroom.
Words That Wound
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