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[quote=Anonymous]OP - I’m so sorry that you went through that.

Some of these replies are harsh! Only you know what you experienced and what you experienced is real and valid to you.

I have had a couple horrific bosses.  All female for what that’s worth.  I definitely come from a traumatic childhood (not inferring anything towards you).  So when some of the above posters are seeming trying to find blame that you could be the problem… I don’t believe that’s always true.  I have found myself in toxic work conditions because I didn’t understand what I was in and why people acted the way they did.  I didn’t leave because I didn’t think I could.  That’s what happens when you come from abuse.

Again, I'm not saying that is your story. Im just providing a bit of my own anecdotal evidence to let you know you aren’t alone in finding yourself in a new work environment that is really different and confusing. One that doesn’t follow the “traditional” values you would expect from a professional work environment.  One that makes you question yourself.  Even just one toxic work environment can damage your mental health. I went from one toxic work to another without really letting myself reflect on what happened and how I got there.   I ended up having to take medical leave to get out of the situation so I could breathe and figure out what to do.  I’m now applying to graduate school in my mid-40s and will be switching careers.

If you can, try talking to a therapist or counselor to try and help you unpack this.  That way you can start to see patterns or identify tools to help you navigate your next adventure.  I wish you all the best OP. It’s a tough out there for sure.  [/quote]

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