Today something happened that I wasn’t prepared for — not because it was dramatic on the outside, but because of what it stirred inside of
Tag: gaslighting
The Day I Confronted the Bully – and Everyone Looked Away
On this day, I felt defeat. Not because I did anything wrong. Not because I wasn’t brave enough. But because I saw – again –
Performative Exclusion: The Polite Mask of Workplace Bullying
I’ve noticed a pattern in toxic workplaces (and honestly, in other group settings like church too). It’s not always the loud, obvious bullying that wears
The Limits of Grey Rocking: When Workplace “Invites” Are Really Performances
Grey rocking — keeping interactions flat, neutral, and drama-free — is a survival strategy in toxic environments. It works well when the goal is to
When the System Gaslights You
When You’re the One Who Sees Clearly in a System That Pretends Not to Know There’s a type of professional warfare that doesn’t look like
How to Discern Psychological Manipulation in the Corporate Workplace
The corporate workplace (or any for that matter) is supposed to be a space of mutual respect, collaboration, and clear expectations. But what happens when