@21149f3e I’m glad you got yourself out of it. I think too that we are conditioned culturally to ideals and when we go against the grain we’re seen as outsiders. You’re meant to have a steady job, a car, a home, a family. You should look and act in certain ways.

Everyone took advantage of my helpful nature, and as I didn’t have kids, I picked up the workloads of those who did. If I got to do an exhibition it was because the male collages saw me as stand totty rather than anything else. 🤷🏻‍♀️ 

 @c09f86d3 Yep, I completely agree with you. I also don't have kids, and was always asked to cover maternity leave for those who did (which hurt, since at the time I was suffering through infertility).

I'm sorry your colleagues took advantage of your kindness, and your physical appearance (some men are awful). I hope your current job is a better atmosphere.