Early School Years, the Best Years Of Your Life?

Early School Years, the Best Years Of Your Life?
I loved school. I was confident, had fun, and made lots of friends, so why was I often on edge, wondering, hedging, and waiting for the next explosion? He didn’t deserve my discretion.
Maria Rattray
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Mar 24
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Uncontrolled anger puts everyone around on edge. Photo by David Knox on Unsplash
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Written by Maria Rattray
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Striving to make the world a better place, especially for our children. My extensive teaching background can help. Just ask at https://ponmyword.com/askmaria/
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