Through all of my trials and tribulations of dealing with my BPD my wife has been strong.  What she also doesn't know, is that she has taught ma a lot of lessons.

In my profession as an educator, I have to deal with a lot of over protective parents.  Admittedly I am strict, tough and expect a lot out of my students.  I make no bones about those facts.  It is my job to prepare them not only academically, but for life as well.

Two things that the missus has taught me is: be objective and professional

I absolutely love my job, I don't even mind the paperwork...crazy right?  Dealing with parents?  Not so much...

I understand a concerned parent, what I do not understand is a parent that molly-coddles.  Yes, I know they are only 14-15 years old, but if they do not start learning how to interact in a demanding academic setting, how will they be in college?  Do they plan to have their mommy call the mean professors?

The most interesting thing about these situations this year, is the fact they simply do not bother me....I have remained objective and professional, if I do that and I have right on my side, then that is all that anyone can ask of me.

I am good at what I do folks.  I love what I do.

I am proud to say that my self-identity is that of a teacher and I swore I would never classify myself by my profession and here I am doing just that and I love it!