It’s always the case. Even though I have more experience and knowledge about a certain area or field in my workplace, my words, thoughts and opinions are given second place.
It’s so annoying, especially when the other people who are given more value than me haven’t actually worked on what is being discussed.
Why is it that I am never believed? Why is it that my word is never enough? I am the one with the skills, knowledge and experience. Why do they not have faith in me? Why do they not value me?
They are making me doubt myself. Affecting my confidence. Causing me to question myself. This male dominating industry that I am working in is stripping me of my self belief. It’s causing me to sink and I’m finding it difficult to keep afloat. The job and industry which once empowered me and filled me with confidence is making me lose my identity and self worth.
©️ BijM01, September 2018
Normal is not real 