You work hard at your job with little recognition or pay, and you keep going despite feeling unseen. You drag yourself through endless chores and to-do lists at home with little to no help, carrying the load day after day. Maybe you’re speaking with a doctor about a health issue that concerns you and find it hard to clearly state your needs. The possibilities and examples are endless.

You chose teaching because you believed in it. The possibility of a child’s face lighting up when something finally clicks. The quiet satisfaction of knowing you helped shape someone’s future. The sense of purpose that comes from doing work that genuinely matters.

So why does it feel like you’re drowning?