Of Soliloquies and Silence

It’s officially the last day of the school year. The halls grow quieter with every goodbye. In fact, there never was a single goodbye, at least for me.

I’ve always been a lone wolf - used to the silence, familiar with the stillness. As an Administrative Officer, I find strength most times in our incredible Non-Teaching Team. But as a Counselor, I often stand alone.

When the laughter fades and my office empty, I’m left with the echoes of stories shared, tears wiped, battles fought in silence. And now, once again, I find myself alone - carrying the weight of a thousand unspoken prayers for the young hearts I’ve journeyed with, wondering if I made even a tiny difference.

Another school year ends. I stay.

So many years in this calling, and still the unspoken goodbyes never get easier.