I called Suzanne’s boss (Laura) to let her know that I had made a decision. Being scolded like a child in front of a colleague for doing something she told me to do was the very last straw for me. (This is gaslighting by the way.) I’d rather leave the job I love than continue working for her.

Laura kept saying that there were no solutions because of the organization chart, like moving me to a different area was the only place her mind was going. She finally asked what I wanted done. I said that Suzanne has created a textbook toxic work environment for me and Kathy and should be fired.

That really took her aback. She was not expecting that. Her whole demeanor changed. She asked a few more specific details and told me it was OK to cancel out of all meetings with Suzanne this week. So now Laura will go to HR and they’ll investigate. I forwarded Laura a few emails in support of my case.

I’ve never done anything like this before. Never filed, or been part of, any type of HR investigation. It’s pretty stressful. The ringing in my right ear is back and very loudly. And I don’t feel hungry and can’t concentrate on my beloved TV shows.

Now it’s just wait and see. Will they or won’t they?