The Bully, The Boss, and The Job That Ate Me Alive

In her memoir, Emily M. Johns describes her life growing up in a strict Catholic household, which led to insecurities and feelings of worthlessness. She felt taken advantage of, being afraid to stand up for herself. After several failed marriages, things only worsened when she began a job she loved, yet experienced workplace bullying, mobbing, and retaliation for speaking up about the toxic workplace culture and the violations that were occurring. It wasn’t until she resigned that she realized that no job was worth tolerating any conditions that threatened her dignity, self-esteem, and happiness. There is life after workplace abuse, and one can find it if they honor and are really true to their authentic self.