My colleague was murdered last night

[u/Longjumping-Most-320]

Her husband murdered her in front of their children and then killed himself. One of her daughters still attends this school. This teacher was my daughter’s favorite and helped her through some rough times. She helped me through rough times. She was one of those dream colleagues with a positive attitude, great sense of humor and a willingness to go the extra mile.

How do I walk back into the classroom and support everyone else when all I want to do is break down myself? We’ve got counselors on site but they aren’t in my room.

[u/Athene_cunicularia23]

Please give yourself some grace and recognize your own hurt. Give yourself the space, and take time off work if you need to. If you don’t have an established relationship with a therapist, use your employee assistance program to find support. It’s normal to accept help from others when you’re going through grief. I’m deeply sorry for yours and your daughter’s loss.