The loss of things

I come here when things are rough. When my head is so full I have to put it on paper. I can't say that I put it all here. I try to filter some of the harder stuff so I don't freak anyone out. Thoughts are so naturally linked to emotions that sometimes they are more extreme than they have a right to be.

I lost my dream job a couple of weeks ago because there was this undercurrent of mean girls, people who felt threatened if you shone brighter than them. I knew it was an issue but I underestimated how far people would go to eliminate the perceived threat—me—or anyone else. Continue reading...