i am officially a qualified teacher!!!

My little book of teaching notes has served me well!

It has taken a hell of a lot of blood, sweat and tears but I have done it and I am now a qualified teacher!

When I was in the midst of my drinking, I did have this little dream that one day I would be a teacher, but I couldn’t hold myself together for long enough to do it properly, to give myself a fair chance.

Alcohol, for me, was a medicine. But it was a medicine with terrible side effects. I needed it to ease my racing thoughts and nerves that made me sick. But it left my relationships in tatters. Employers couldn’t understand why this overly happy person would suddenly break down and need three weeks off. I just couldn’t be consistent.

I’m still a ball of nervous energy, but I know how to take a deep breath and ride the wave these days.

This next year is going to be the toughest yet and I know that I’m going to be tested even harder. But I’m looking forward to the challenge. Life isn’t amazing and perfect, but it is the life of my wildest dreams.

Much Love

Rachel xx

22 thoughts on “i am officially a qualified teacher!!!”

  1. Margot Kinberg

    Congratulations, Rachel! I can’t tell you how happy I am for you! That is fabulous, and you’ve worked so hard for this success. I know you’ll be a great teacher, and your students will be lucky to have you.

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  10. crispina kemp

    As I’m reading this a smile is spreading and I am just so happy for you.
    Sorry I couldn’t stay with you the last few weeks. This move has caused close to total turmoil in my life. Routines had to be sacrificed.
    Congrats, a thousand times congrats. I am so pleased for you

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