My life changed drastically On September 2, 2024 when I was unlawfully terminated from a job I liked and was good at. It was Labor Day and the irony was not lost on me. The corrupt Management planned it perfectly and pulled me from the sales floor, publicly embarrassing me just as I was about to meet with my 10:30 am clients. 

I was taken by surprise, especially since my sales figures were strong and I had returned 1 day early after a few days off for biopsies. They caught me off guard, shoved a piece of paper in my face and with pressure, a pen, public humiliation and pretext (LIES) they stated I was being let go due to unapproved absences and wouldn't accept the Dr's note I had brought with me. 

The ONLY reason they let me go was in direct retaliation for me complaining about the hostile, mean work environment, pervasive sexual discrimination, sexually charged sales meetings, a blatant Covid outbreak cover up that resulted in 90% of staff getting very ill. The national trainer attempted to retaliate against me by falsifying a post-it note. He paraded it around, telling employees that I wrote to him wanting to hook up with him in the Penthouse. They tried to discredit me and fired me with no warning. Afterwards, I went into a downward spiral and felt stupid, worthless and began to drink every day. I could not get an interview anywhere in Orange County in the same industry! I #Blackballed! I suffered from severe depression, panic attacks, daily heavy drinking and hopelessness. I checked myself into medical alcohol detox and mental health rehab. Fast forward 5 1/2 months and I am happy &  sober, filed a formal complaint with CA Civil Rights Dept and the EEOC, as well as a civil lawsuit with 18 Counts against my old employer.

Here's where I need just a little help... Emergency living expenses until my job pays better & I can wait it out for my lawsuit settlement to pay out. And believe me, I WILL pay it forward 10x what I receive to others in need, especially those affected by substance abuse!

I was not able to work the months after due to my alcoholism and severe clinical depression. Then during inpatient treatment (Detox, Inpatient Residential, PHP) could not work or earn anything. I now have a good sales position that is 100% commission but is taking some time for the sales cycle to pay out. But I am not living. I am barely existing, and the big bad company is playing around with extending timelines, ignoring mediation discussions, answers complaints at the last minute, etc. etc.

Long story short, I do NOT want to give in to THEIR insignificant offers of compromise because I am so desperate. That is what they have been counting on since my case was accepted by CA Civil Rights Dept & EEOC in Feb 2025 and I received the Right to Sue in 30 days ago.

Any help is appreciated as I am beyond grateful but feel embarrassed and so humbled to put this out there. I need to do the uncomfortable to protect my integrity and my sobriety during this arduous journey. I really Thank you for taking the time to read my story.... If you know of someone going through this with their company, I'd be happy to help with what has worked and what to expect. Peace and Love to all of you.