As I sat there, the realization hit me that this wasn’t just about a passing comment in a break room. It was about the choice looming ahead – whether to continue hiding or to risk exposure.
I took a deep breath, the knot in my chest tightening. The upcoming review meeting loomed large in my mind, a pivotal moment that could determine my future in the department. I knew it wasn’t just about my recent performance but about the undercurrents of discomfort my differences stirred.
The room felt smaller already.
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