[Kate*]

I'm concerned that my direct manager has spoken to me twice in the almost 6 months I've worked there, but instead chooses to hover and then communicate through my coworkers

I don't know what you meant by that, that this job isn't good enough for you or if you think I hate it and want me to quit, or did you mean you want me to contribute so I should pick up a second job?!

Through all levels of my education, my peers have stood up for me or made sure I was okay after I was attacked or cornered by an adult or authority figure. This can't be a coincidence, can it? You all did it because you thought I was vulnerable and scared enough that you could get away with it, or worse, convince me that I was making you do it or that I deserved it. It happened enough times that I believed you. Not anymore!