Today I was back at uni, though excited to see the rest of the trainee teachers.. something has felt off and I’ve been quiet most of the day. It was our first session back since before Christmas so of course the main question was ‘did you have a good break over the holiday’s?’ I always find this tricky to respond to as I know the majority would of had a great time, and I don’t want anyone to feel sorry for me, that I spent a lot of my two week break alone. Not quite sure what it is as nothing negative has happened but I know something isn’t right. Perhaps I’m begrudging people who show up and not fully engage in the lesson, or waste opportunities to take part in continued professional development offered to them. The one thing that has stood out to me is that not one person has picked up on this or reached out, so an overwhelming feeling of loneliness and not belonging has showered me today. I’m not quite sure why I have decided to share this.. but if there’s one thing I know from this community is that we are all in this together.