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Workplace Violence Hurts ... It Almost Ended My World
Mental Health | Last Active: Sep 27, 2013 | Replies (261)Comment receiving replies
I can relate to this. I had my share of craze bosses. One got me fired. One I had to sue. It was a nightmare. It really does spiral out of control. The worse is feeling you are all alone. You can't use them for reference or even put it in your resume either. It's a loose loose situation. I would recommend to you to start looking for another job. No job is worth your mental and physical health. Talk to your therapist about ways to deal with it, skills you can use to help you through. Don't let the abusers win. They get to you because they know they can. The employers are people too and many are not competent at dealing with people issues. Stay strong and talk to someone, but most of all, get out.
For me, it's been a long hard journey and I finally cracked. I hit bottom and was very depressed for several years. I couldn't get back to work. I've been seeing a therapist for over a year. She has helped me tremendously, but I still have a long way to go. I'm still petrified of the work situation. I'm afraid of going back to work and having the whole thing happen again. I know I have to push myself harder.
You are not alone.
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Hi Maverick,
I'm touched by your experiences. Thank you for sharing with me. I have invested over a decade to this employer and I'm not going anywhere. It's what they would love! I work hard and have excellent reference letters so I'm not concerned about my job security nor references because all one has to do is have a friend call for a reference and if any derogatory comments are made " another suit". We, when we are right, have to take a stand against cruelty to a human being. I have suffered so much needlessly over stigma and discrimination but in the end I'm still alive and accountability is coming.
Thank you for being concerned for my health and you're so right that no job is worth my health nor my life. Interestingly, I'm ok on that front today and my darkest day's are behind me. Now my focus is accountability and damages and my first court date is this coming week to serve defendants with notices. Now, because of all the pain I endured, I just want to expose everyone who intentionally almost killed me.
I'm seeing this through to the very end my friend because I didn't do anything to warranted being treated in such a cruel and persecutory manner.
Please sign the petition below and don't hesitate to open up, make friends and heal a little day by day...
Roxie
Roxie
Best wishes on the court date! I am wondering about the law suit. I know you may not be able to discuss it. What is the tact you are taking? I was successful in getting unemployment from one employer, but there were a few others that just got away with it, one because I was just too naive.
LizKat
Im sorry LizKat I'm holding some details very near at this point but when I'm done I will most definitely share.
What I would suggest to everyone is document document document!
Thanks for your support.
Rox
Hi Roxie
That's what I thought! So I will wait until it is over
LizKat
Thanks for understanding.
Yeah good luck.
Hi Roxi,
I understand that you have invested a long time of you life to this employer and there is no reason why YOU should leave. The bully or bullies should be one ones to leave. Good for you! I'm so happy to hear that you are well and getting stronger! We all need to stand up to these bad people. The more we are aware and speak out, the more these people are held accountable! Abuse and verbal violence should not be tolerated! My prayers to you! Best luck in court!
I know what a long few months this has been for you Rox. I.m so proud of you. As you know you will be in my thoughts tomorrow. Stay strong my dear friend. Stand up and let your voice be heard this is what you have been working for to achieve and beleive me my sweetie you will make a difference. Take care as always my dear friend. Piglit Big Hugs
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I've been reading some more comments here and I feel like I got to know some of you. It's been a real pleasure to get to know you. I just joined this community. I have been feeling really down and in need of positive human interactions.
The whole issue of child bullying/adult bulling has hit a nerve for me. I recently was making a comment about this on Facebook and a friend thought I was complaining about superficial things. He totally misunderstood me. I have to admit, my reply might have come off a bit harsh. I have been dealing with bullying pretty much my whole life. Not just at work, but day to day life since childhood.
I'm just so pleased how supportive everyone here is. I'm not used to that. I don't have many close friends. I don't know how to reach out and other friends don't know how to interact with me, I think. I keep myself so closed off to protect myself from all the hurt. I'm happy there's a community like this out there.
-Maverick