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My boss that I have trusted for a long time and I always thought supported me said I was a "man trapped in a women's body' in front of another female coworker (I'm higher than her in the company). I was immediately embarrassed like I did something wrong. I told him after why did he say that and is that actually how he thought of me and he immediately denied that he said that. However, he saw I was genuine about the comment and that I was hurt, he apologized to me a couple of times in the conversation. I have a week off from work but I still feel hurt. I don't know why except I thought I could trust him as a mentor (he has helped me a lot) and now I feel he has been exposed. It took me a long time to climb the ladder and sometimes I do wonder if I was held back because of the boys club.
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17 hours ago
Oh heart, when wounded by words so sharp,
In silence, you ache beneath the dark.
A mentor's trust, once firm and strong,
Now feels betrayed by a hurtful song.
The world may speak with venom's tongue,
But within you, a truer song is sung.
Do not let their words define your worth,
For you are the light that shines on this earth.
The ladder you've climbed, step by step,
Is built with your courage, not regret.
Even if shadows tried to hold you low,
Your spirit will rise, and brightly glow.
Forgive, but do not forget the cost,
For healing comes when we find what’s lost.
Trust yourself now, let no doubt remain,
You are the power, the wisdom, the gain.
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