I’m so sorry that this happened to you!! I felt angry while I read your story. I’m actually happy that you cried and showed how hurt you were because we’re not seen as humans in the eyes of so many people.
I want to say I’m shocked that a fully grown man would come at a woman sides ways like this man did, but I’d be lying. I’m proud of you for standing firm in your convictions.
I would say that I wish this man nothing but the worst, but it’s clear that he lives in complete misery and wants everyone else around him to be miserable. He will never see peace.
Zuri’s words are so true and I learned this early in my career. I learned to keep to myself,, and to just collect my paycheck and mind my business.
I hate that this happened the way it did. I love that your fiancé was there to help you process afterward — and that you showed up so fully for your mentee. I also love that you never hesitate to use your voice. Always learning from you.
Proud of you for standing up for yourself. It is exhausting on many levels but still so necessary. I was reading your piece, thinking of Zuri’s piece and thinking about my own similar lived experiences...and frustrated that these aren’t isolated incidents and are often the norm. Folks wanting your expertise but not your honesty.
And I could feel all of your emotions in this post. I felt like I was right there with you. Thank you for sharing.
I’m so sorry that this happened to you!! I felt angry while I read your story. I’m actually happy that you cried and showed how hurt you were because we’re not seen as humans in the eyes of so many people.
I want to say I’m shocked that a fully grown man would come at a woman sides ways like this man did, but I’d be lying. I’m proud of you for standing firm in your convictions.
I would say that I wish this man nothing but the worst, but it’s clear that he lives in complete misery and wants everyone else around him to be miserable. He will never see peace.
Zuri’s words are so true and I learned this early in my career. I learned to keep to myself,, and to just collect my paycheck and mind my business.
Thank you for sharing your story!! 💜
I hate that this happened the way it did. I love that your fiancé was there to help you process afterward — and that you showed up so fully for your mentee. I also love that you never hesitate to use your voice. Always learning from you.
Proud of you for standing up for yourself. It is exhausting on many levels but still so necessary. I was reading your piece, thinking of Zuri’s piece and thinking about my own similar lived experiences...and frustrated that these aren’t isolated incidents and are often the norm. Folks wanting your expertise but not your honesty.
And I could feel all of your emotions in this post. I felt like I was right there with you. Thank you for sharing.