Posted by Bob on September 17, 1999, at 13:34:44
In reply to The Counselor, posted by Cass on September 17, 1999, at 12:52:46
It's funny (ironic) ... one of the things that just makes a teacher's day/week/month/life is having some adult come up to you, attach herself to a name you recall, and hear that former student say how much that class meant to the path she has taken.
I say stick it to him.
If he's treated others the same way he treated you, he needs to hear that he's a quack as much as good teachers/counselors/mentors need to be thanked. If he's so arrogant he'd tell you something like "grow up", tell him to retire before he hurts anyone else ... and if he is retired, say a prayer aloud that no student has to deal with him ever again, with a note of condolence for his own children (and grandchildren).
... even if you don't feel it worth the effort, you might want to write it out in a letter. I've done that several times, with letters I've never actually sent, just because it helps to take all that churning emotion and make some sense of it. That usually helps me get beyond it.
Cheers,
Bob
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