Emotionally unsafe

 

Leaving on Principle: Why I Walked Away—Twice

Over the past few years, I’ve made the difficult decision to leave two roles—both for reasons rooted not in performance or ambition, but in principle.

In one role, I discovered I’d been lied to. As someone who tries to live by Quaker values, truthfulness is not just a nice-to-have—it’s foundational. Once trust is broken, it’s not something I can overlook.

In another role, I witnessed behaviour that conflicted with basic respect and empathy. I joined a support space for carers expecting compassion and solidarity. Instead, I experienced judgment and misinformation around my child’s medical condition—an autoimmune disease that is not caused by diet, and is a lifelong loving privilege to support and manage. When a space meant for support becomes emotionally unsafe, it does more harm than good and becomes impossible to contribute meaningfully to.

I don't take these decisions lightly. I know what it means to show up, to contribute, to persist. But I also believe that staying silent—or staying put—when core values are compromised can do more harm than good.

Leaving on principle doesn’t make you weak or unreliable. It means your compass works—and you’re willing to follow it, even when the path gets uncertain.

If you’ve ever had to make a similar choice, know this: you're not alone, and your integrity has value.

#IntegrityMatters #WorkplaceCulture #Leadership #ValuesDriven #Type1DiabetesAwareness #CarersSupport

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