“Andra why do you always make the same mistake every time.” Edna scolded. I stood there waiting for her to say her usual last line so that I can finally leave her presence.

For six months now since I joined the company Edna has been the same, so I decided not to get upset anymore when she speaks to me. I just kept myself getting used to getting words and I found myself not getting upset when she started her talk.

Everyone in the office now knows she treats me differently, and because I have refused to socialize with them, they don’t support me.

When she was done I quietly...