Performative exclusion is when people pretend to include you, but only in ways that highlight your outsider status. It’s not outright rejection. It’s subtle, strategic,
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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
Navigating a Toxic Workplace While Staying Professional
I’ve been in my current role for about seven months, and despite minimal training, I’ve managed to perform above expectations by teaching myself the system.
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
Breadcrumbs and Brick Walls: How Narcissistic Managers Sabotage Support
One of the most exhausting experiences of working under a narcissistic manager is how they handle support. Or rather — how they don’t. On paper,
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
My Voice Unchained 