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Breaking Point

One of my coworkers causes me so much anxiety that I left a staff meeting literally shaking with anger. Every word out of my mouth is met with a snide remark from him. I can't say anything in front of him without him trying to tear me down.

This is not an ideal work environment for me. His office is right next door and every time he comes into my office I clutch my desk... holding my breath as I wait for him to verbally antagonize me.

I usually can get through the day by just reminding myself that he is a miserable person and I am far happier than he could ever be with such a dark heart. Nothing he can say can take away the joy and love in my life. His only power is over my work environment. And that? He has taken captive and tormented for years now.

I went to my boss today, my voice shaking and very dangerously close to the dreaded "work cry." She's going to talk to him "again."

I'm sure that will only make me an even more desirable target for his hatred. But what else can I do besides look for a new job? (Which I am already doing...)

Please help me get through the remainder of my career at this job without totally losing it, God. I used to really like it here. I pray for the day that I will never have to see the face of my tormenter again.

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