Darcy Branwyn

My First day of School

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Tell us about your first day at something — school, work, as a parent, etc.
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My first day of school went like this:

I cried.

My second day of school went like this:

I cried.

My third day of school went like this:

I cried and the teacher called my mom.

I didn’t stop crying until I was months into kindergarten. I didn’t like my teacher and I thought she was mean. The kids were loud and gave me a headache. All I wanted was a safe place to hide, like a closet. It took me years to fit in at school, and by fit in I mean I leaned to stop crying. It got better in high school when I learned to do things like roll my eyes instead of hanging my head and weeping every time a teacher yelled or the other students got too loud and rowdy for my silly introverted brain.

This probably makes no sense to anyone that read my previous daily prompt where I said that I performed in a school play. 🤷‍♀️ I can’t explain that. I was happy on stage but most of the rest of the time not so much.   

Maybe I just don’t make sense. 🤪

Or maybe I’m just human.

Repeat after me: I want to be a member. I want to be a member. I want to be a member…

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15 responses to “My First day of School”

  1. Silent Knight Avatar
    Silent Knight

    In the whimsical tales woven by my family, my inaugural year at school emerges as a charming saga. Envision a precocious 3-year-old protagonist, stepping into the realm of education where my aunt reigned as the principal. The narrative takes an enchanting turn as my older cousins, seasoned scholars themselves, became my steadfast companions.

    In this unconventional chapter of my scholastic journey, traditional classrooms took a backseat to familial camaraderie. Instead of poring over textbooks, I spent the entirety of that memorable year wrapped in the comforting embrace of my aunt and cousins. ( Forget classes – I spent the whole year clinging to my aunt and cousins, making it more of a family fiesta than a traditional school year. )Every day unfolded as a delightful family fiesta, turning what could have been a solitary venture into a jubilant reunion.

    As the tales go, I seemingly forwent the conventional learning experience, opting for a curriculum of familial bonds and shared laughter. The classroom became a backdrop to cherished memories, where lessons in love and kinship took precedence over academic rigors. While my own recollections may be faint, the vibrant tapestry of family anecdotes paints a rich and heartwarming tableau of my early encounters with the world of education. 🎒👶📚

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  2. Darcy Branwyn Avatar
    Darcy Branwyn

    Sounds wonderful, actually. I remember feeling alone and overwhelmed.

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  3. luke sales Avatar
    luke sales

    ❤️

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  4. rebuilding rob Avatar
    rebuilding rob

    I don’t think it’s unusual for people who perform on stage two actually feel most comfortable there.

    I’m sorry that your early school experiences were so rough. You can probably take some solace in the fact that today’s educators are more trained to pick up on reactions like you had and willing to plan accordingly.

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  5. Darcy Branwyn Avatar
    Darcy Branwyn

    Things have changed for the better thank God. And thanks.

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  6. Archita Moitra Avatar
    Archita Moitra

    I was an unhappy school goer too for most of the primary years, I was timid and shy, got bullied a lot. I completely transformed during the later years though.

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  7. Darcy Branwyn Avatar
    Darcy Branwyn

    It’s tough for some of us. I’m glad things got better for you.

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  8. courtleymanor Avatar
    courtleymanor

    I cried and screamed on my way to kindergarten every day as my mother dragged me to school, from the moment we left the apartment to the moment we arrived in the classroom. I think it was social anxiety but I did have a mean teacher too. Then on the first day of first grade I was very brave as I stood on line in the schoolyard but then my mother got hit in the head by a hardball and had to be taken to the emergency room so I ended up crying again (she turned out okay, just concussed). Junior high school was a real nightmare though… high school not so much, though I got suspended in freshman year for choking another girl in the elevator because she wouldn’t stop picking on me. In retrospect it’s a miracle I graduated…

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  9. Darcy Branwyn Avatar
    Darcy Branwyn

    Well then… sounds like you had a rough time of it too. It’s amazing most of survive at all lol!

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  10. Belladonna Avatar
    Belladonna

    Awwww bless your heart!

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  11. Darcy Branwyn Avatar
    Darcy Branwyn

    lol. Thanks. 😊

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  12. Belladonna Avatar
    Belladonna

    You’re welcome!

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    Arslan Shakeel

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  14. Moumita Sarkar Avatar
    Moumita Sarkar

    Your journey resonates. Overcoming challenges molds us into resilient individuals.🌟

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  15. Darcy Branwyn Avatar
    Darcy Branwyn

    Thank you! 😊

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