This brief encounter allowed me to let out what I had been trying so hard to hold back and then gather the strength to become pro-active and resume my role as a supporter. We reached out to other colleagues who had also been hiding behind their closed doors to let them know that they were not alone in what they were experiencing.
At the end of the day, our colleagues decided to gather together to say a prayer. Though I am not a deeply religious person, this was truly a beautiful experience for me. My coworker’s words were perfect in resonating what I and I am sure others were feeling but unable verbalize. My initial reaction was again to hold back and fight the tears but her words were too deep and too truthful for me to allow myself to display emotions that were anything less than deep and truthful. I allowed myself to cry and soon realized that I was not crying alone. It was such a touching experience to be part of a large group of people who could put their differences aside and come together and be both supported and supportive.
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