The Loyal Lie

Dear Delyara, I worked for a man I respected for ten years until I discovered he was cutting corners on safety. I was at a 'Crossroads.' If I spoke up, I’d lose my job and my 'Circle' of work friends. If I stayed silent, the 'Fire' of guilt would eventually consume me. The 'Grind' of going to work every day knowing the truth was making me physically sick. I chose to be the whistleblower. I lost the job, and I lost those friends. But my Victoria came when the changes were made and I knew no one would get hurt. The victory is being able to sleep at night with a clean conscience. I’d rather be unemployed and honest than rich and afraid.