sometimes even the right thing feels bad

this morning one of my third graders came in with a huge bruise on her cheek. when i asked what happened, she told me that she hit herself. i asked again, uncertain what that meant, and she told me that her father hit her because she didn't want to do her homework. i reported it and she was taken out of class with the guidance counselor for the rest of the day.

i know i did the right thing, (if there is a right thing) but i feel awful.

thats all i have to say.