Recently, I made a post about my big 2nd grade “failure.” After reflecting on that day, and all of your kind words, I realized I did not fail that day. I have subbed some time since then, and have absolutely adored it. It really gives me purpose and passion. Every time I reflect and do better.

The week after I started subbing, I got really sick that night. I have been relatively getting better, and I subbed a half day recently, but then woke up this morning and had to cancel my assignment because my eyes are red, crusty, and filmy. Additionally, I am just swallowing glass.

My mental health is already in shambles because of inability to pay rent, and I’ll be UberEating the rest of today.

When I called out, the admin lady said “we’re already in trouble, I’ll tell <principal>”

Will I be blacklisted, not welcomed back? I want to cry. I worked retail before subbing and worked at a store for two years, only called out twice. When I have fever I feel a moral obligation to not be in front of kids.

Tell me how I should feel, what I should do, etc etc.

I’m in Texas.