Healing While You're Still Being Bullied at Work
Workplace bullying is deeply painful and often leaves lasting wounds in both personal and professional life. Being mistreated where you work isn’t just frustrating—it can slowly unravel your confidence, self-trust, and sense of security. For those still experiencing it, the idea of healing may feel distant or even impossible. But even in the middle of the abuse, healing can begin.
One of the hardest things about workplace abuse is how senseless it feels. Most people try to explain it away at first, asking what they did to cause it or how they might fix it. But workplace bullying is not rational. It’s not about logic or fairness. It often stems from insecurity, power struggles, and organizational failures. Continuing to search for a clear reason only creates more pain. Part of healing is accepting that there may never be a satisfying explanation. Releasing the need to make sense of someone else’s behavior allows you to focus on your own well-being instead of staying tangled in confusion.
Here are a few small but powerful ways healing can begin—even if you’re still in a hostile workplace:
Use self-talk as a shield. Remind yourself: “I didn’t cause this. I am competent. I don’t deserve to be treated this way.”
Write down what’s happening. Documenting protects your memory, preserves your perspective, and reinforces that what you’re experiencing is real.
Ground yourself in affirmations. Short, steady truths can help you hold onto your value when the bullying tries to shake it.
Seek out validation. Whether from a therapist, a trusted friend, or someone familiar with workplace abuse, being believed helps undo isolation and self-blame.
Refuse to internalize cruelty. The abuse may continue, but it does not define who you are or what you deserve.
Healing doesn’t mean forgetting or minimizing what’s happening. It means making space for your own strength and clarity—even in the middle of harm.
If you’re ready to talk through what’s happening and create strategies that fit your situation, I invite you to schedule a free Real Talk Strategy Session. It’s a safe space to be heard and to find clear next steps.
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