There are seasons in life when we encounter people who approach us with a smile but carry intentions we can feel long before we can
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The Hidden Dangers of Grey Rocking: Why Silence Isn’t Always Golden
The Hidden Dangers of Grey Rocking: Why Silence Isn’t Always GoldenGrey rocking — staying flat, detached, and emotionless — can be a lifesaver when dealing
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 Lunch Isn’t About Lunch: The Hidden Power Plays of Workplace Cliques
The Hidden Power Plays of Workplace Cliques In toxic workplaces, even something as simple as a lunch invitation can become a performance. On the surface,
The Day the Lunch Lady Skipped Me
Food has a way of revealing more than hunger. In many workplaces, lunch is just a break. But where I work now, meals aren’t only
When Sickness Yields Drama
I needed days off. I was tired, but the days off did not yield what I wanted them to yield for me. It wasn’t the
My Voice Unchained 