"When things happen relatively intensely, it's easy to feel out of control. And when we feel out of control, we tend to go inwards to coping mechanisms we learned long ago and a common one is to blame ourselves, because blaming ourselves is easier than raging against the world, which feels too big to harness."
"Not being supported during bereavement and having to leave because of someone else's bullying are examples of an environment that did not support you, rather than you being the catalyst."
"Sometimes, conscientious people doubt themselves in poorly led institutions and doubt their own perceptions."
After 20 years of teaching and career advancement, redundancy due to restructuring has caused confusion and self-doubt. Previous experiences of lack of support during bereavement and whistleblowing have contributed to feelings of unhappiness. Despite a fulfilling personal life, the absence from work raises questions about identity and capability in educational settings. The last five years have been tumultuous, leading to introspection and self-blame, while external factors like poor leadership have also played a significant role in these challenges.
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