The Color of Happiness
by K.P Gazelle
Release Date: 04/01/15
Radiant Books
218 pages
Summary from Goodreads:
Faith
Lane is the girl who has everything. At least, that's what everyone thinks when
they see her rocking a killer dress while laughing with her best friend,
Tiffany. But Faith's life is far from flawless. Her peers torment her
relentlessly, and her parents expect her to be the epitome of perfection.
Criticized and pressured at school and home, Faith retreats into silent
acceptance and finds an escape in her passion of dancing.
Then
she meets Alex - quirky, forever with a pass, and concealing a mysterious
secret of his own. And through his encouragement, Faith starts believing in her
gift for dance and gains courage to stand up for herself. But will she be able
to keep her footing when the events of one night consume her with the need to
jump off the rocky cliffs near her coastal home? And what has pushed her to the
edge of reason?
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Her puffy eyes and wrinkles stood out even more under the fluorescent lighting. She had to be older than my mom. How could I yell back? And what was she doing in the middle of my classroom shouting at me in front of my students, anyway?
At this workplace, not too long ago, life crept into an unbearable state of unhealthiness. Moments like these were not too uncommon, and I soon found it increasingly harder to get out of bed each morning. I would try motivating myself with pep talks and reminders of how I was touching the lives of young children. But even that can only take me so far.
Adult bullies are trained in their strategies and tactics because they most often have been bullies their entire lives. It's a lot harder to pin point what an adult is saying or doing to qualify them as a bully, but they're bullies just the same. And being targeted hurts.
The thing about being bullied, whether as a child or an adult, is that it makes you doubt your self-worth, plummets your self-esteem, and makes you question the reason for your existence. Sometimes, it breaks your soul.
But what's important to remember is that the bully is the one with the problem, not you. And that your value doesn't decrease based on someone's inability to see your worth.
I suffered for two long years, during which I exhausted every resource I had to improve matters. My complaints fell on the deaf ears of our human resource department; my director turned a blind eye.
I was alone.
I knew I had to leave, but how could I just walk away? How could I leave after giving so much of myself to the students and school over the years? How would I continue to support my family? And my identity as a teacher-what would I do with my life?
It took months and months of intense contemplation, consultation, and prayer until I finally found the strength and courage to send in my resignation letter at the end of the school year. A decision for which I can never thank myself enough.
Sometimes, removing yourself from a toxic situation is the greatest service you can do. Because, let's face it, you are worth much more than any paycheck and above anyone's abuse.
At this workplace, not too long ago, life crept into an unbearable state of unhealthiness. Moments like these were not too uncommon, and I soon found it increasingly harder to get out of bed each morning. I would try motivating myself with pep talks and reminders of how I was touching the lives of young children. But even that can only take me so far.
Adult bullies are trained in their strategies and tactics because they most often have been bullies their entire lives. It's a lot harder to pin point what an adult is saying or doing to qualify them as a bully, but they're bullies just the same. And being targeted hurts.
The thing about being bullied, whether as a child or an adult, is that it makes you doubt your self-worth, plummets your self-esteem, and makes you question the reason for your existence. Sometimes, it breaks your soul.
But what's important to remember is that the bully is the one with the problem, not you. And that your value doesn't decrease based on someone's inability to see your worth.
I suffered for two long years, during which I exhausted every resource I had to improve matters. My complaints fell on the deaf ears of our human resource department; my director turned a blind eye.
I was alone.
I knew I had to leave, but how could I just walk away? How could I leave after giving so much of myself to the students and school over the years? How would I continue to support my family? And my identity as a teacher-what would I do with my life?
It took months and months of intense contemplation, consultation, and prayer until I finally found the strength and courage to send in my resignation letter at the end of the school year. A decision for which I can never thank myself enough.
Sometimes, removing yourself from a toxic situation is the greatest service you can do. Because, let's face it, you are worth much more than any paycheck and above anyone's abuse.
About the Author
K.P Gazelle is a true bookworm at heart - she can
spend hours with a good book and a hot cup of coffee. When she's not reading or
writing you can find her playing with her many nephews and nieces,
photographing landscapes, or eating a delicious meal.
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