I thought I could trust him. My boss, the man who held my career in his hands, had promised guidance, mentorship, and growth. But the truth was darker than I ever imagined. He began subtly at first, offering private meetings that “helped my career.” Before I knew it, those meetings turned into demands I felt powerless to refuse.
My ambition and fear of losing my job trapped me, and I complied, thinking it was the only way to survive professionally. Months passed, and I realized I was caught in a nightmare. Promotions came, yes, but so did shame, secrecy, and anxiety. I told myself it would end soon, but then the final betrayal happened.…CONTINUE READING