After enduring her colleague's cell phone ringtone for half a year, she finally reminded her to turn it off. She called me "intolerant" and was later forced to apologize, then turned around and said bad things about me to others behind my back.
I didn't argue or explain, I just silently crossed her off the list of "people I care about".
This is a story about boundaries in the workplace, emotional stopping, and "you can let go even if you don't forgive."
For everyone who is offended in public space but afraid to speak up.
Purpose: Maintaining personal boundaries does not mean being intolerant. Not forgiving can also be a healthy letting go.