September 30, 2016, Prescott-
My immediate supervisor relishes the moments
when she can squash me like an insect.
There is no kind way to say that.
This, but for the children,
the unsettled, often problematic,
confounding, wonderful little souls,
is something of a headache.
It’s for them, alone,
that I will stand my ground.
Those who see only a struggle
to be in control,
have none of their own.
That’s the conundrum.
The children and I,
looking towards the light,
grabbing life with both hands,
have a sense of honour.
I will not let them down.
A Sagittarian Seeker 
Oh, my goodness, things were sounding good at the beginning of the year, with you feeling that you had the respect of your co-workers, your superiors, etc. I am sorry to hear that you are now having this power struggle (a sign, perhaps, that you are simply demonstrating your competence).
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This is only going on with the lead teacher. I have 39 years more experience than she, yet we are almost the same age, hence I am an easy target.
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It is awful when there are power struggles between you and the supervisors. At times like that, I have always been overcome with panic. And I cannot continue.
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It can be disconcerting, but I have been around the Horn too many times for panic. It actually has worked out nicely, today.
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