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General Discussion / Lonely
« on: January 11, 2020, 02:50:14 AM »
Just lonely.
10 years of being alone. Still going backwards.
I just don't know.
10 years of being alone. Still going backwards.
I just don't know.
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Successes, Progress? / Re: Such a Difference
« on: November 06, 2019, 07:34:59 PM »
I am very happy to hear this news Kizzie. Yes, it is all worth it and we can get stronger. You have taught me that just by your presence and management on this forum. 
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Employment / Re: Unhelpful management
« on: November 06, 2019, 07:25:41 PM »
Thank you all! Yes, everyone knows. I knew the first day I stepped into that role, so I knew how to play my cards. I'm not the first or only target.
But, I now know that i'm a magnet for narcissists. My role was honestly superfluous to everyone elses... but it was a matter of time. My very core values were being compromised.
Thank you for your knowledge and guidence over the last few years, it was all that I learned from the wonderful members here that gave me that wisdom to know what to do. And it will happen again, just this episode is behind me.
But, I now know that i'm a magnet for narcissists. My role was honestly superfluous to everyone elses... but it was a matter of time. My very core values were being compromised.
Thank you for your knowledge and guidence over the last few years, it was all that I learned from the wonderful members here that gave me that wisdom to know what to do. And it will happen again, just this episode is behind me.
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Employment / Re: Unhelpful management
« on: November 06, 2019, 12:20:50 PM »
Old post, but this happened again a few days ago, and the same person pulled the same stunt.
I was not intimidated by them. They hounded me and I stayed confident. They tried to erode my confidence, but they did not.
I made sure I stuck next to a colleague who became a witness, and confirmed my reports to another.
It was inevitable, the time came. I made my exit and I had the support of those who know. I am needed and wanted there, that place is desparate for staff, but that one person was looking for any opportunity to show me they are boss.
So I have made my exit of my own accord, because I know they are just starting to get on a roll. My allies know that this is the best decision, even though they now have another problem to balance on top of the rest.
I was not intimidated by them. They hounded me and I stayed confident. They tried to erode my confidence, but they did not.
I made sure I stuck next to a colleague who became a witness, and confirmed my reports to another.
It was inevitable, the time came. I made my exit and I had the support of those who know. I am needed and wanted there, that place is desparate for staff, but that one person was looking for any opportunity to show me they are boss.
So I have made my exit of my own accord, because I know they are just starting to get on a roll. My allies know that this is the best decision, even though they now have another problem to balance on top of the rest.
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Workplace Bullying/Harassment/Abuse / Re: Total validation
« on: October 10, 2019, 12:31:18 AM »
Great news Rainagain!
I do agree with 3R's sentiment about peace. It will take time to adjust to this new phase in life... but adjust you will
I do agree with 3R's sentiment about peace. It will take time to adjust to this new phase in life... but adjust you will
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Workplace Bullying/Harassment/Abuse / Re: Total validation
« on: August 21, 2019, 09:00:49 PM »
Go get 'em RA
Xo
Xo
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Workplace Bullying/Harassment/Abuse / Re: Total validation
« on: August 17, 2019, 09:28:25 PM »
Hi Rainagain
It unfortunately wasn't clever, it's just rare that we get the chance to use the fun emoji's. It was a joyous pressting of buttons.
I can feel my blood boiling to read what your employer has done. How on earth do they have that power? What is the point of an independent consultant if the company can change the facts to their satisfaction? These are rhetorical questions by the way.
The end point here is, will it affect your pension?
Do you have a copy of the original?
It unfortunately wasn't clever, it's just rare that we get the chance to use the fun emoji's. It was a joyous pressting of buttons.
I can feel my blood boiling to read what your employer has done. How on earth do they have that power? What is the point of an independent consultant if the company can change the facts to their satisfaction? These are rhetorical questions by the way.
The end point here is, will it affect your pension?
Do you have a copy of the original?
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Workplace Bullying/Harassment/Abuse / Re: Total validation
« on: August 03, 2019, 03:17:46 AM »Pretend the dog is facing the other way. Or, you're running faster
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General Discussion / Re: You're Abandoned because you help
« on: July 24, 2019, 10:26:02 AM »
Kizzie, yes! I definitely learnt how to show compassion for myself. There was a time where I put myself at number 1, and fiercely fought for myself. I guess I was attempting to protect the little young me, but it got destructive at a point too.
Coming back now, but to a place with more boundaries.
Coming back now, but to a place with more boundaries.
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General Discussion / Re: You're Abandoned because you help
« on: July 24, 2019, 10:20:06 AM »
Yes BB and JamesG!
I even learned to stop apologising. I would apologise not because I did wrong, but in an effort to 'reset' and move forward when odd disagreements would happen, which to be honest were not my fault.
I learned the hard way that being the first to extend the olive branch did not mean the same to them. It was an admission of fault and blame for my causing the problem, and then I was put down even further. So... I stopped apologising... then it progressed to uglier depths from there. Sigh.
I even learned to stop apologising. I would apologise not because I did wrong, but in an effort to 'reset' and move forward when odd disagreements would happen, which to be honest were not my fault.
I learned the hard way that being the first to extend the olive branch did not mean the same to them. It was an admission of fault and blame for my causing the problem, and then I was put down even further. So... I stopped apologising... then it progressed to uglier depths from there. Sigh.
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Symptoms - Other / Re: Anyone else have issues with chronic oversharing?
« on: June 29, 2019, 07:20:13 AM »
Hello Mar74,
I'm rarely on OOTS anymore, so apologies if I have missed any important details from other posts.
The title of your thread and then post, struck a chord with me. There was a time, for a few years, where I felt the same. It was such a strange feeling as I had spent the previous 30 years of my life holding all of my cards close to my chest, and I have been returning to that state (although not so tightly) over the last couple of years.
I too felt like I had verbal diarrhoea, and it was a great worry. My thoughts are that this was an outward expression of fear and anxiety. Our minds and bodies are past the saturation point of understanding (if we had any in the first place) and coping with what we have to bear. We have been so isolated from and by those we have needed to be our support; they refuse to let us speak which in turn adds to that overflow of trauma. We are screaming for help, screaming for safety, because we cannot escape.
Those are my thoughts on what I have experienced. Although we have had different paths on our journeys, I do think we have experienced some similar coping mechanisms in the height of our triggered states. I hope this shared experience is helpful. I hope you are in a place of safety too.
Contessa
I'm rarely on OOTS anymore, so apologies if I have missed any important details from other posts.
The title of your thread and then post, struck a chord with me. There was a time, for a few years, where I felt the same. It was such a strange feeling as I had spent the previous 30 years of my life holding all of my cards close to my chest, and I have been returning to that state (although not so tightly) over the last couple of years.
I too felt like I had verbal diarrhoea, and it was a great worry. My thoughts are that this was an outward expression of fear and anxiety. Our minds and bodies are past the saturation point of understanding (if we had any in the first place) and coping with what we have to bear. We have been so isolated from and by those we have needed to be our support; they refuse to let us speak which in turn adds to that overflow of trauma. We are screaming for help, screaming for safety, because we cannot escape.
Those are my thoughts on what I have experienced. Although we have had different paths on our journeys, I do think we have experienced some similar coping mechanisms in the height of our triggered states. I hope this shared experience is helpful. I hope you are in a place of safety too.
Contessa
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Employment / Re: Unhelpful management
« on: June 23, 2019, 01:13:56 AM »
Hi Rainagain,
Yes it is indeed. And then choosing what I want to do with it. My experience and skills will be welcomed elsewhere
Thanks Blueberry, and 3R that is great progress no matter how large or small.
It still isn't all easy of course, but it is a notable marker to remain in control of your own self in negative situations.
Yes it is indeed. And then choosing what I want to do with it. My experience and skills will be welcomed elsewhere
Thanks Blueberry, and 3R that is great progress no matter how large or small.
It still isn't all easy of course, but it is a notable marker to remain in control of your own self in negative situations.
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Employment / Unhelpful management
« on: June 21, 2019, 04:25:00 AM »
Am hoping this story can serve as a form of affirmation around just how far we can go in our recovery.
I had an interesting day at work (school) yesterday. I was placed in a position to look after a group of youngsters who have such immense behavioural issues, that the day was impossibly ruined before we even walked in the door to start the day.
Nothing to do with me, and despite years of experience, I had no control to begin with. It was imperative to call in support from higher up to intervene and remove the main instigator/s, as the situation was getting quite dangerous.
The first intervention was needed immediately (insane). Another one was needed later. The first person to come in dealt with those involved in the situation, and it helped. The second person (the big boss) decided to immediately put me on trial instead, gave me a dressing down in front of the class, and set me a task of reading a policy booklet right then and there.
It was a cataclysmic moment designed purely to put me under the thumb rather than to deal with the real problem. Instead of feeling humiliated, I felt such joy knowing that what I was told to do was not going to happen (by sheer impracticality), and that I do not have to put up with any targeted power plays from anyone.
Making it this far in my recovery... it's a positive feeling
Anybody else experience wins like this?
I had an interesting day at work (school) yesterday. I was placed in a position to look after a group of youngsters who have such immense behavioural issues, that the day was impossibly ruined before we even walked in the door to start the day.
Nothing to do with me, and despite years of experience, I had no control to begin with. It was imperative to call in support from higher up to intervene and remove the main instigator/s, as the situation was getting quite dangerous.
The first intervention was needed immediately (insane). Another one was needed later. The first person to come in dealt with those involved in the situation, and it helped. The second person (the big boss) decided to immediately put me on trial instead, gave me a dressing down in front of the class, and set me a task of reading a policy booklet right then and there.
It was a cataclysmic moment designed purely to put me under the thumb rather than to deal with the real problem. Instead of feeling humiliated, I felt such joy knowing that what I was told to do was not going to happen (by sheer impracticality), and that I do not have to put up with any targeted power plays from anyone.
Making it this far in my recovery... it's a positive feeling
Anybody else experience wins like this?
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Employment / Re: Harassment, why does this keep happening?
« on: June 21, 2019, 03:17:15 AM »
Me too Eco
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Friends / Re: Let go of a long term 'friend' today
« on: June 21, 2019, 03:10:57 AM »
It's been a while since I've checked in here, but this is a great post to read.
A wonderful step forward in self care bssr. Although I am sorry that you are grieving, I am very proud that you have taken the step to make room for more positive friendships in the future.
Another analogy- when the fog lifts we most certainly can start to see any forest for all the trees that were previously obscured... and what a revelation it is.
A wonderful step forward in self care bssr. Although I am sorry that you are grieving, I am very proud that you have taken the step to make room for more positive friendships in the future.
Another analogy- when the fog lifts we most certainly can start to see any forest for all the trees that were previously obscured... and what a revelation it is.