Where I've Been and Why I'm Taking a Step Back From Teaching 🍎

[@juliewaters8732]

Hello my lovely, I am so happy you're now doing part time, love you gallons xxxxxxxxxxxxxx

[@GemmaMorganArt]

Thank you so much 🥰🥰🥰 xxx

[@jacquiwilmot9602]

I completely understand why you felt the need to take a step back from teaching. I am not a teacher, but I developed M.E.chronic fatigue some thirty years ago and with two young children and a broken marriage I really don't know how I survived! After working at several part time jobs for a few years I decided I couldn't go on, so I stopped! Life was tough but I managed to complete a degree and write two books. Now I choose to live very quietly and am slowly return ing to art. I follow you and am subs cribed. You are doing the right thing Gamma and are a complete natural on screen. Well done!

[@GemmaMorganArt]

Thank you so much for your lovely comment. It sounds like you've been through a lot, but You've achieved so much with you degree and two books! I know how difficult M.E is to live with, and a quiet life is definitely the best way to manage it. I hope you enjoy your slow return to art!

[@tasticola]

Oh Gemma. Great decision. Great teachers are hard to find, so with you feeling less stressed around your hours at school, I'm sure your kids will get the best of you! Congrats and looking forward to seeing everything! x Nell.

[@GemmaMorganArt]

Thank you so much Nell 😊

[@simonebourque1061]

I would love to see your pottery! Take care of yourself Gemma❤ from Canada

[@GemmaMorganArt]

Thank you so much ❤️

[@barrybark3995]

great to see you-hope you keep up doing vids /in depth reviews on the budget art supplies-no other channel does that . All the best to you

[@GemmaMorganArt]

Thank you! I'll try and make some budget friendly videos

[@chrisharris7868]

So happy to hear your back and feeling more yourself again , always good to take some time out for yourself if you need it and your followers aren’t going anywhere, excited to see what is to come ❤

[@GemmaMorganArt]

Thank you so much 🥰 I have the best followers!!

[@stroodledoodles]

Glad that you're doing better! I'd be really interested to see your pottery (I've been starving for more since Pottery Throwdown ended lol)

[@GemmaMorganArt]

Thank you so much ❤️ I'll document it once I start back 🥰

[@ChantelleArts]

I’d wondered where you got to, it’s great that you’re putting your mental health first! Also so sad that this is what it’s come to for many teachers, my friend moved to the UAE and is teaching there and said she would never come back to Britain to teach because of how hard it is 🥺❤️❤️

[@GemmaMorganArt]

It's a really sad state of affairs here, the UAE is definitely appealing! Going part time has been so positive already 🥰

[@ChantelleArts]

@@GemmaMorganArt that’s great to hear ☺️ it’s honestly something to consider, it’s a fantastic place to live and the workload is a lot less, you get free hours during the day with barely any paperwork, plus healthcare, the rent and bills are paid for and teachers don’t pay tax ❤️

[@theartofetta]

welcome back. I am glad you decided to put your mental wellbeing first. looking forward to what you will create next

[@GemmaMorganArt]

Thank you 🥰 I'm looking forward to sharing it all!

[@agentxp0749]

I have missed you, and glad to see you’re now ok, was wondering what had happened. I was looking forward to seeing you working with your Derwent Lightfast pencils some more. :) Sorry to hear that you were under so much stress, and glad to hear you’ve been able to go part time. Look forward to seeing your content now that you have more time! :D Would be interested in seeing your progress towards an exhibition too! :)

[@GemmaMorganArt]

Thank you 😊 Sorry you've been waiting so long to see more Derwent Light-fast content! I'm looking forward to sharing my exhibition progress as it develops!

[@anitaanderson2326]

You are very wise putting your mental health first and working in education part time. Having worked full time for 27 years in education, I understand the terrible toll it takes on our lives. It’s not just the teaching, it’s the hours spent planning, prepping for the day and not to mention the politics involved with parents and administrators. I burned out and rediscovered my love for art. Being creative is so good for our souls. I am happy to see your back and look forward to anything you present. Be well.

[@GemmaMorganArt]

Thank you so much 🥰 Working in education is all consuming. I'm so glad you've rediscovered your creativity, it's just a shame it took burning out to find it.

[@stuff4375]

im part of your group

[@lesleymckenzie8721]

Thank you for the update, I am a teacher too and know exactly how you feel. Looking forward to seeing your next steps. All the best on your new journey!

[@GemmaMorganArt]

Thank you so much!, I really appreciate it! It's so draining isn't it?!

[@Cinnabuns75]

That’s great that you were able to prioritize yourself and your mental health!! I would absolutely love to come along and see your pottery journey! And your art exhibition process too! Take care!!

[@GemmaMorganArt]

🥰 thank you so much! I'm excited to start sharing my pottery journey!

[@E4Alabbasy]

So happy to see you happy 🥰 a lot of my family members are teachers so I understand the stress that can come with such a time consuming job. I would Love to see your pottery journey and I can't wait for what you will share with us next 🥰

[@GemmaMorganArt]

Thank you so much 🥰 I hope your family are all doing well, it is a stressful job! I'll start documenting my pottery journey 🥰

[@Tom75132]

God my group last year weren’t that bad was it ?