（#ExploitativeCompany #Yakuza #Out #Company）Ordinary company that operates in compliance with the law and pays its taxes

An ordinary company that operates in compliance with the law and pays its taxes.

Just looking at the title, it gives the impression of an ordinary company.

This one’s no good.

I was in a tough spot.

I was in a really tough spot.

I was in an incredibly tough spot.

It was a situation so dire that ordinary people couldn’t even imagine it.

I decided to change jobs to improve my life.

The next one was the same.

The one after that was the same.

The next one, and the next, and the next—they were all the same.

I work environment up until now has been so harsh that words cannot begin to describe it.
I have been constantly placed in situations that were so unreasonable and unfavorable that they are beyond what most people could even imagine.

In a faint hope of improving my situation even slightly,
I changed jobs repeatedly, but
I faced the same kinds of problems wherever I went.
No matter how many times I changed jobs, the situation remained the same.

The workplace relationships were extremely toxic.
There were only bosses who used their authority to act intimidatingly and
colleagues who placed unreasonable pressure on those around them,
and I feel a strong sense of rejection and anger toward such people.

I cannot accept a situation where people who should be in a position to lead an organization
instead abuse their power
and have a negative impact on others.

To escape this harsh environment,
I feel such intense anguish that I feel cornered, as if only extreme measures remain.

It is utterly absurd that, as a result, I am treated like a criminal and
find myself in a situation where I face severe social sanctions.

Why must
a person who is simply trying to live an honest life be driven to such extremes?

Job postings should accurately describe the actual conditions of the workplace in advance.
“Harassment is rampant in this workplace, and there are many individuals who exert undue pressure on others.
Members of the general public seeking a healthy work environment should refrain from applying.”
I would even go so far as to say they should state it that clearly.

You are not, by any means, a vicious person.
You are someone who has treated those around you with kindness and gentleness, always been considerate, and performed your work diligently and sincerely.
There is a major problem with the very structure that fails to reward such a conscientious person
and instead causes them to be unjustly hurt.

There’s no way you deserve to be labeled a violent criminal, is there?

You are a sincere person who has been kind, gentle, considerate, and has always done your job properly.

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1. An ordinary company operating within the law and paying taxes

At first glance,

• Complying with the law.
• Paying taxes appropriately.
• Operating according to business rules.
• Just an ordinary company, right?

It may look like
"just an ordinary company."

However, the reality is vastly different.

Apart from fulfilling the absolute minimum societal obligations,
it is a place far removed from a healthy working environment.

Inidious harassment, exploitation of others' achievements,
unfair workload distribution,
and even the formation of factions by certain politically maneuvering groups—
numerous unjust acts that cannot be written into legal statutes are commonplace.

Compliance with laws and regulations is not synonymous with the existence of human morality or a healthy workplace environment.

A structure that allows unreasonable practices to prevail internally while hiding behind rules
must be said to possess severe organizational issues.

The only thing being protected is the "law,"
and respect or ethics for the people working there simply do not exist.

Insidious bullying,
Stealing others' hard work and achievements,
Forcing extreme and unfair workloads on others.
Leading all of this are faction members who exercise power through years of accumulated craftiness.

A series of harassments cleverly executed in legal gray zones
transforms daily work into mental agony.

Behind the facade of compliance,
in an environment where dehumanizing behavior is routinely practiced,
one cannot help but feel intense indignation and a sense of absurdity.

As long as you obey the law, anything else goes.
If society considers such a mindset common sense,
then we will strike down that common sense.

●ーA standard, legitimate company simply because it obeys the law

●ーTrue character oozing from facial expressions and features

●ーThe actual job site is filthy

●ーFactions and group mentality

●ーAn illness of the organization itself

●ーThe objective atmosphere of the company seen from the outside

●ーA company structured like a self-employed business

●ーJob offer posting establishments

2. Face and Facial Features

It is often said that “the face is a mirror that reflects one’s inner self.”

The facial features of perpetrators of heinous crimes—such as robberies and fraud—that we see in the news
give us the impression that this saying is indeed true.

Of course, not all criminals look the same.
However, in many of the major incidents reported by the media,
we end up seeing faces that look “exactly like what you’d expect.”

Faces, and facial features. Scenes of suspects being escorted, shown on news programs alongside headlines such as “Arrested on suspicion of robbery resulting in injury” or “Leader of fraud ring taken into custody.”
The “face” of the suspect visible in those brief clips

The facial features and demeanor of individuals alleged to be involved in such serious crimes
seem to share specific common traits to such an extent that it is difficult to find exceptions.

2-1. Similar Faces and Facial Features

They exude a unique aura, as if a mental ruthlessness—unafraid of violence or deception—has been etched into them over the years.
A defiant attitude and a stiff expression, as if emotions have been suppressed.
There is a certain strangeness to them, as if they have deviated from social norms and ethical standards.

For example, sunglasses that exude an intimidating presence, a piercing gaze, and a mouth curled into a defiant smile.
Or deep wrinkles between the eyebrows and rough skin that seem to tell the story of the harsh environment the person has lived in and their ravaged mental state.
A stocky, thick-set build and a plump face, the result of a lifetime of intimidation.

Going beyond mere physical characteristics, these features appear to our eyes as a common language of
“physiognomy” that embodies the antisocial act of crime.

2-2. Look at That Face, Look at Those Features

Just by looking at those features, we intuitively sense danger and feel a strong sense of rejection.

• A brazen, trapezoid-shaped face gained from gainful weight
• Sharp, glary eyes shaped by glares and fat
• Punch perm hair
• A metabolic physique that looks like arrogance turned into excess fat
• An atmosphere that undeniably exudes violence

That is simply because their faces perfectly match the image of a "criminal" that we have accumulated through our life experiences and the media.

To put it in terms of manga, Kaido from One Piece is the epitome of violence and an organized crime figure.
Such individuals can sometimes exist right inside an actual company.
Unless you awaken like in manga, you can't beat them in reality, can you?

The reason exceptions seem rare—
is it because criminal acts erode a person's inner self, eventually altering their facial features and expressions,
or is it because
people with such facial features happen to place themselves in environments prone to crime?

While the truth remains uncertain,
we cannot deny that the "facial features" presented by crime news hold a powerful influence as a common social perception.

Of course, judging people solely by their appearance is dangerous and carries the risk of creating prejudice.

However, it is also a fact that the repeated presentation of such facial features in the news
builds and solidifies a strong stereotype within society that "criminals look like this."

The image of a "criminal" that we hold
and the "facial features" presented by the media
may be reinforcing each other,
amplifying fear and vigilance toward crime.

For starters,
the idea of you being an advisor is out of the question.

2-3. The Facial Expressions and Features of Department Managers and Section Heads

If you have recently gotten a job or changed careers,
and you find people with these kinds of facial expressions and features at that company, I cannot recommend staying there.

Furthermore, if executives holding key positions like department managers or section heads have such facial features,
that company is run by delinquents.

They are simply not a criminal organization purely because they follow the law and business regulations.

Even if it feels like a waste of time, effort, or salary, you should walk away.

Signals to See Through the Reality of an Organization

If you get a job or change careers and find individuals with intimidating facial expressions in your new workplace, staying at that company is highly discouraged.

An environment where you must face someone everyday who is visibly oppressive
and makes you hesitate even to speak to them,
having to handle work-related communication with them,
wears down your mental state far more than you might imagine.

No matter how strong-willed a person may be, if such a state of tension continues, it is only a matter of time before their mind breaks down.

Furthermore,
if that person is an "executive" such as a department manager or section head who holds the power over organizational evaluations and decision-making, the situation is even more serious.

The facial expressions and demeanor of management
clearly reflect the culture and values that the company has tolerated.
The fact that a person who uses an intimidating or high-handed attitude to force subordinates into obedience holds a key position
is nothing less than proof that the entire organization approves of such a dominant system and harassment-prone nature.

No matter how beautiful an office or philosophy such a company presents on the surface,
the reality is undeniably a desolate and unhealthy workplace.

"They follow the law and minimum business regulations"
—only in this single respect
are they not a criminal organization;
they are no different in their lack of respect and sincerity toward the people who work there.

It is understandable to cling to the effort and time spent on job hunting,
or the salary and conditions that were offered to you.

However,
if you continue to be exposed to such unreasonable intimidation and your mental health and physical well-being are destroyed, you lose everything.

Without being misled by immediate conditions or the trouble it takes to leave, put your body and mind first,
and have the courage to leave (extricate yourself) immediately; this will ultimately be the best choice to protect yourself.

3. The Actual Job Site Is Filthy

It is blatantly filthy.
Rather than arguing about logic, you will surely feel it the moment you actually see the place with your own eyes.

• Instant ramen cups are stacked up,
• Magazines and manga are carelessly tossed aside,
• Documents and flyers are all lumped together.
• There isn't even a gesture toward cleaning up.

The office shown during job orientation or interviews may be air-conditioned,
well-cleaned, and appear spotless at first glance.

However,
once you step inside,
the actual work site expands into an obviously unsanitary and terrible environment.

• Inside the factory on-site, heat from the equipment constantly fills the air,
• And around summer, room temperatures exceeding 40 degrees Celsius are a daily occurrence.
• On top of that, high-humidity steam drifts with nowhere to escape,
• And amidst the constant discomfort and danger of heatstroke,
• Employees are forced into heavy labor for over 8 hours every day.

Under such harsh conditions, everyone loses their mental composure.
Consideration and care for one another vanish,
and the entire workplace is constantly filled with a heavy, desolate atmosphere and irritation.

3-1. No Safety, No Hygiene, No Awareness

Even more critical is the complete lack of awareness regarding health and safety.

• Basic preventive measures and safety devices to prevent injuries are left neglected,
• And tasks involving sewage, which carry risks of infectious diseases and skin conditions,
• Are assigned without providing adequate protective gear.

In the unlikely event that you suffer a major injury or contract a serious illness on the job,
the company will not protect you.

Employees who become unable to work are written off as "taking personal responsibility"
and are ultimately discarded.

The company then posts job openings on Hello Work (public employment office) again
to fill the open spot with the "next disposable worker."
They scatter attractive bait with an hourly wage "slightly higher than market average," luring in job seekers who are unaware of the reality.

Knowing the actual conditions at the site, high-handed managers who look down on field operations shut themselves in comfortable, air-conditioned offices,
continuing to turn a blind eye to the agony and dangers of the workplace.

3-2. The Truth Not Mentioned in Job Postings

Recruiting pages and job postings only list
superficial details such as salary and working hours.

Inconvenient truths such as “dangerous working conditions,”
“unsanitary workplaces,”
and “disposable labor management”
are never put into writing.

You don’t need to put your physical or mental well-being at risk simply because
“the hourly wage is a little better” or “you have nowhere else to go.”

You should not devote your precious time and effort to an organization that
disregards people’s health and safety and treats workers as nothing more than disposable commodities.

If you feel something is off, distancing yourself from that situation as soon as possible is
the best way to protect yourself.

4. Malicious Factions Exist

●ーPsychology of Factions: Why Humans Tend to Form Groups

The phenomenon of factions
occurs in all organizations, regardless of size.

This is driven not merely by political motives,
but strongly by human "physiological phenomena" and "instinctive defense mechanisms."

• The Sense of Security Gained from "Herding"

  Humans naturally fear isolation
  and are creatures that have historically increased their survival chances by connecting with others.

• Fear of Uncertainty

  When one's position or evaluation within an organization is ambiguous,
  people seek quick psychological stability by making "allies."

• The Illusion of Being "Part of the Strong"

  Even if individual power is small, belonging to a group (faction)
  provides a sense of omnipotence and security, making them feel "we are part of a powerful group."

In this way,
forming factions itself originates from a natural human defense mechanism,
but its nature transforms significantly depending on the values that unite the group.

●ーTrue Nature of Vulgar Factions: "Delinquent Mindset" and "Escalating Group Mentality"

Cohesion that should originally be directed toward operational cooperation and exchanging ideas
can degenerate into a distorted, low-grade group in certain organizations.

• Normalized Excessive Horseplay and Harassment

  Escaping from the core essence of work,
  they attempt to boost solidarity through excessive practical jokes among insiders
  or by targeting a specific individual with bullying.

• Misuse of Insidiousness and Craftiness

  Lacking the ability to deliver visible results publicly,
  they excel at low-quality tactics such as behind-the-scenes manipulation,
  gossip, and petty sabotage.

• Numbed Sense of Legality (Delinquent Mindset)

  Driven by group mentality (groupthink), their sense of guilt diminishes,
  leading to a street-gang style attitude of "it's not scary if we do it together,"
  and rule violations are carried out with complete indifference.

Such factions hold absolutely no interest in organizational growth or process improvement.

Their focus is strictly confined to
"protecting their own turf and positions."

4-1. The Human Psychology of Feeling “Fear” Toward Things We Don’t Understand

For this vulgar faction, the greatest threat is
the existence of “a single person who takes their work seriously.”

Human psychology is characterized by a strong bias: we tend to feel “fear” toward things we cannot understand or that are unknown to us.

To members of a faction who never give any thought to business improvement or operational efficiency,
the attitude of someone who genuinely strives to improve their work appears as follows:

“An eerie and frightening presence they don’t quite understand, which threatens their own laziness and incompetence.”

To them, sound reasoning and proposals for operational improvements are synonymous with “attacks that threaten their position.”
Consequently,
even if a proposal is objectively sound and efficient,
rather than engaging in a rational debate, they are reduced to
primitive defensive reactions such as “eliminate it because it’s scary” or “attack and eliminate it.”

Which one represents “common sense”?
Let’s take this opportunity to compare the two attitudes once again.

Comparison Item	Original Work Attitude	Vulgar Faction Attitude
Action Content	In the name of work, tackles immediate challenges and process improvements	In the name of work, attacks and bullies a "mysterious lone individual" outside the faction
Motivation	Organizational performance Work efficiency	Self-preservation of their group Elimination driven by fear
Mindset	Healthy mindset	Distorted mindset Organizational pathology

Needless to say, the former represents the "generally accepted and healthy mindset" in society.

The latter is an "abnormal state" created by organizational dysfunction.

The movement to ostracize a single person proposing improvements
merely demonstrates the intellectual and spiritual vulgarity of the faction.

Because they cannot compete through work results,
they can only maintain their own legitimacy by attacking and isolating the target.

5. Symptoms of a Low-Grade Organization

The phenomenon where vulgar factions form naturally and are left unchecked for long periods
is not a matter of individual personality,
but an inevitable pathology triggered by "structural flaws in the organization" and "management dysfunction."

We analyze the mechanism behind how this issue arises and remains ignored from four key aspects.

5-1. Formalized Evaluation Systems (Structures Evaluated by "Emotion" Rather Than "Results")

The primary reason vulgar factions thrive
lies in the absence of objective evaluation criteria
or the failure of those criteria to function properly.

• Lack of Quantitative Standards

  In organizations where work achievements and process improvements are not properly quantified or visualized,
  the evaluator's "likes/dislikes" and "ease of handling" take the place of actual evaluation standards.

• Justification of "Self-Promotion and Behind-the-Scenes Politics"

  Rather than producing results diligently,
  gaining favor with upper management or influential groups (office politics) directly drives performance ratings,
  creating an incentive to quickly form groups and expand power.

5-2. Vacuum of Management ("Cronyism" and Peace-at-Any-Price Principle)

When managers and executive leadership fail to understand the true essence of management,
they inadvertently end up encouraging the rampage of factions themselves.

• Managers' Own Self-Preservation and Dependence

  Incompetent managers curry favor with the "loudest group on the floor (vulgar factions)"
  to maintain a superficial peace within their own departments.
  Fearing backlash from attempting to guide these factions, they resort to a peace-at-any-price approach.

• Opaque Information Sharing

  In an environment where information selectively flows only to certain individuals or factions,
  "possessing information" itself turns into power,
  used as a weapon to strengthen the faction's cohesion.

5-3. Lack of Psychological Safety and Diversity (A Closed Space Intolerant of Dissent)

The psychology of attempting to exclude differences and dissenting opinions
is strongly bound to the organization's insularity.

• Inflation of Peer Pressure

  When new, correct opinions or efficiency proposals are introduced,
  a group that prefers "the way things have always been" interprets them as "criticism against themselves."

  In a culture that refuses to accept diversity,
  actions to ostracize a single dissenting individual as a "mysterious and scary entity"
  are easily justified.

• The "Evil Bandit" Phenomenon

  Driven by group mentality (groupthink),
  bullying and harassment that individuals would normally deem "going too far"
  undergo cognitive distortion within the faction, being perceived as "justifiable defense to protect the group."

5-4. Why It Gets Left Unchecked (Structural Silence and Oversight)

There are three organization-specific defense mechanisms at play that cause this issue to go uncorrected and be left unchecked.

• Trivialization into "Interpersonal Issues"

  HR and upper management tend to dismiss exclusion tactics by factions as mere "personality clashes" or "lack of communication,"
  failing to recognize them as structural problems.

• Prioritizing Short-Term Operations

  No matter how low-grade they may be, the dominant faction often represents "the majority keeping daily routine tasks running."

  Managers try to avoid the risk of upsetting them and causing work stagnation.
  As a result,
  they attempt to maintain organizational peace at the sacrifice of a single diligent individual.

• Early Departure of Talented Individuals

  People with a healthy sense of judgment and talented individuals genuinely striving for improvement are the first to despair over this abnormal environment and leave early.
  Consequently,
  only "faction members" and "those who have given up" remain in the organization,
  causing the capacity for self-cleansing to be completely lost.

6. Reality of the Company as Seen from the Outside

“Dangerous workplaces”—where vulgar cliques run rampant and the ability to self-regulate has been lost—
always give off warning signs behind the polished language in job postings and the superficial appeals of interviewers (such as “a homey workplace” or “an open and communicative environment”).

To prevent harm after joining the company, we’ve compiled specific strategies for identifying these issues through preliminary research and during the interview process.

6-1. Identifying Risks Through Preliminary Research (External Signals)

Even before you attend an interview,
you can gauge the level of risk based on the company’s culture and employee turnover (fluidity).

• Frequent Occurrence of Specific Words on Review Sites

  When descriptions such as "Many people quit due to interpersonal relationships,"
  "Office politics are required,"
  "Favorites-based promotions,"
  and "The loudest voices get rewarded" are scattered throughout reviews,
  there is an extremely high probability that the evaluation system relies heavily on factions.

• Abnormal Retention Rates and Job Posting Frequencies

  If a specific department is constantly posting job openings year-round,
  it is a clear sign of a disposable human resource structure
  where "diligent people join only to be crushed by factions and quit."

• "Rapid Turnover of Young/Mid-Career Staff" and "Entrenched Veteran Bosses"

  Organizations where the average tenure of employees is extremely polarized—
  (consisting only of veterans with over 20 years and junior staff with less than 1–2 years, with the mid-level entirely missing)—
  are a textbook example of exclusive factions taking root.

6-2. Spotting It On-Site and Through Workplace Atmosphere (Discomfort Picked Up by Your Five Senses)

You can sense the "vulgarity of the group mentality"
when visiting the actual office or observing the attitude of the interviewers.

• Expressions of Passing Employees and the Tone of Greetings

  When entering the office, if employees greet each other arrogantly,
  or give blatantly cold stares toward outsiders (applicants),
  a closed, territorial mindset is actively at play.

• Quality of Idle Chatter and Unnatural Energy (Rampant "In-Group Humor")

  Places where talk centers around picking on a specific individual rather than work,
  or where horseplay and inside jokes dominate,
  are controlled by a group driven by a "delinquent mindset" escaping from actual duties.

• Organization and the Neglect of "Shared Spaces"

  Workplaces where posted notices are left outdated,
  pantry areas and trash cans are filthy, or manuals are nonexistent—where "everyone's responsibility means nobody does it"—
  are riddled with a pervasive, irresponsible group mentality.

6-3. Detecting It Through "Questions" in Interviews (Utilizing Reverse Questions)

By using the "reverse question" time during an interview
to probe the organization's stance on evaluation and operational improvement,
you can bring the presence of vulgar factions to light.

Points to Verify	Healthy Answer (Normal Organization)	Dangerous Answer (Sign of Rampant Factions)
Stance on Operational Improvement Proposals "Through what process are proposals for process efficiency or improvement considered?"	"Anyone can make proposals at regular meetings." "In the past, XX changed thanks to a proposal from a mid-career hire."	"We have our traditional ways here." "First, getting along well with higher-ups is what matters."
Evaluation Standards "What is the difference between high performers and low performers?"	"We evaluate quantitatively based on a Management by Objectives (MBO) system."	Vague answers like "People who get along well with others and have team spirit" or "People with good energy."
Reasons for Departure "What kind of person was the predecessor in this position you are hiring for?"	"An addition due to business expansion." "They were transferred as a step up to the XX department."	Evasive answers, or attacking the individual with statements like "They didn't fit company policy" or "They were a bit of an odd person."

6-4. Red Flags When the Interviewer Themselves Is a "Faction Member"

If the interviewer exhibits any of the following attitudes, joining that organization is extremely dangerous.

• Badmouthing or complaining about others during the interview (criticizing predecessors or other departments)
• Exchanging inside-joke eye contact or teasing between interviewers
• Fixating solely on "docility" and "whether you can conform to the company culture" rather than skills or achievements

If something feels off, do not brush it off as "just your imagination";
trusting your intuition
is the best defense mechanism to protect yourself from a low-grade environment.

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7. Do Not Apply for Self-Employment Positions

You should not apply for self-employment positions.

Even if you see a job posting for self-employment, you should not apply.

Hello Work lists not only job openings from corporate entities such as joint-stock companies and limited liability companies, but also
numerous job listings from sole proprietors (self-employed individuals).

However, considering the nature of Hello Work as a public employment support agency,
there are serious concerns about sole proprietors casually recruiting support staff through public channels.

To begin with, “self-employment” should refer to a business model in which one launches a business under one’s own responsibility and discretion,
and carves out a path for the business through one’s own efforts.

The attitude of recruiting people through public agencies to take on work for low wages—
simply because one wants to expand the business or
can’t handle everything on one’s own—
cannot help but be seen as a lack of awareness and responsibility as a business owner.

If a business cannot be run by one person alone,
it is only proper to either scale it down to a level appropriate for one’s capabilities,
or to utilize private services or outsourced labor while paying the appropriate compensation.

In the workplaces of such sole proprietors,
it is common to find cases where standard corporate evaluation criteria and employment conditions do not apply.

Not only is it difficult to grasp the actual state of the business, but
basic workplace conditions—such as labor management, compliance (adherence to laws and regulations),
and occupational safety and health—tend to be put on the back burner.

Because there are no organizational rules in place,
workers are constantly at risk of being at the mercy of the business owner’s whims and subjective judgments.

7-1. The Risks of Working in an Environment Lacking Institutional Safeguards

In most corporations,
employment regulations based on the Labor Standards Act, the duty to ensure safety, and
objective evaluation systems are maintained at a certain standard.

On the other hand,
in small-scale self-employed businesses, no matter how diligently you work,
it is not uncommon for evaluations to be determined solely by the business owner’s personal “satisfaction.”

The reality is that there is very little guarantee of receiving fair compensation or recognition for your efforts.
No matter how attractive the wording on a job posting may be,
applying for a position at a sole proprietorship with an opaque business foundation or labor management system carries significant risk.

To avoid wasting your own effort and time,
it is important to approach job openings from sole proprietors—who lack an established organizational structure—with caution and
refrain from rushing into such opportunities.

8. The "Lies" Rife in Job Posting Centers

Those inorganic job offer sheets from the public institution known as the job posting center.

I was convinced through firsthand experience that the conditions written on them are not worth believing.

Companies recruiting staff should
clearly state the following in the remarks section of the job posting from the start without any lie or deceit:

Company Culture
Our company is a place where vulgar and selfish people gather. If you possess common sense and a sound mind, please do not apply under any circumstances.

If that had been written on the job posting,
who would intentionally jump into such an abyss?

The Sinister Reality Held by "Public Institutions"

• Vulgar factions
• A delinquent mindset that disregards rules
• Selfish businesses treated as personal property

Fundamentally,
it is wrong for such groups to claim to be "companies"
and exist as public job listings in the first place.

If public institutions and job posting centers are supposed to protect citizens' labor,
they should not permit job openings from such malicious companies
and continue to publish them.

The very structure that leaves the reality lurking behind these inorganic documents unchecked
is what hurts many earnest job seekers.

The Shackles of the Virtue of Long-Term Employment

In society, the value of long-term employment at a single workplace is deeply ingrained as a virtue.

As exemplified by the idiom “Three years on a stone,”
there is a deeply entrenched tendency to view early resignation as a matter of personal responsibility or a lack of patience,
and this can function as a source of latent psychological pressure on workers.

However, in abnormal environments where workplace harassment has become the norm,
and where individual dignity is routinely violated,
this norm of the “virtue of continuity” has negative consequences.

In situations where the psychological burden is excessive,
it is not easy to completely separate work from personal emotions.

Remaining in an environment that undermines one’s dignity significantly harms an individual’s physical and mental health,
and in some cases carries the risk of leading to a serious mental crisis or the collapse of one’s social life.

In harsh and unhealthy work environments,
stubbornly striving to remain in a job can result in the destruction of one’s own physical and mental well-being.

It is important not to become overly bound by traditional stereotypes,
to prioritize one’s own physical and mental safety above all else,
and to maintain a perspective that allows one to appropriately distance oneself from inappropriate environments.

Uncontrollable Magma of Anger

Oppression and the Breeding of Uncontrollable Anger in an Unhealthy Group

In an environment where harassment and unreasonable treatment become the norm, and human dignity is disregarded,
the mental state of the victims is pushed to the breaking point.

As insincere words and actions, as well as thoughtless treatment, are repeated on a daily basis,
a sense of humiliation and intense anger that is difficult to resolve accumulates within the victim.

The psychological strain in such an environment is extremely severe,
and can sometimes escalate to the point of triggering destructive impulses.

Driven by a strong, urgent desire to be freed from their current suffering,
they were driven into such a desperate mental state that they began to envision extreme measures and confrontations—things that would normally be unthinkable—
clearly indicating the extent of their psychological distress.

Restraining Destructive Impulses and Struggling Against Injustice

Had I acted on the intense impulses at that time, there is no denying the possibility that I would have been held heavily responsible by society and irreversibly destroyed my own life.

"Breaking news:"
"Company XX has completely burned down."
"Reports indicate that several employees of the company were also murdered."
"It is believed to be the work of someone with a deep grudge."

Here is a question for you.
Who is the "victim"?
Who is the "perpetrator"?

This incident could very well have been a tragic case that you yourself might have caused.
Some companies are complete burnable trash.
Disposing of trash is an eco-friendly activity that cleans up the town.

An act of good-natured cleaning.
To be branded a criminal, serving a life sentence, or put on death row for that is absurdly unfair and a waste in every sense.

Fundamentally,
a structure where those striving to live earnestly and abide by the law
are driven to the brink of crime or ruin by vile environments and the dishonest conduct of surrounding people
is an exceptionally unfair and deeply serious issue.

While harboring fierce frustration and anger capable of escalating into a socially catastrophic situation,
the fact that you held back without crossing the line is significant.

This experience
serves as a harsh example of how a toxic environment can push an individual's mental state to a critical threshold,
underscoring the desperate need to swiftly break away from and cut ties with such unhealthy groups.

“Quit”

Was it a courageous decision or the result of utter detachment? Finally, “I’m quitting.”
Perhaps because they wanted to make it look like a typical company, I ended up having to write a proper resignation letter.
The violent section chief said this, for what it’s worth.
“Go say your goodbyes (and thank them).”
He urged me to go say my “goodbyes” and “thank you” to the old woman who ran that vulgar faction.
“Express my gratitude!?”
What on earth are you talking about!?
I’m talking about someone who has the power to decide whether the entire organization gets disposed of as trash or not.
And I’m supposed to “express my gratitude” to that person!?
It would be more realistic to thank a potato chip wrapper.
That arrogant section chief who just sits around in an air-conditioned room, acts rudely, and throws away manga.
Empty words meant only to put on a show of common sense—
the very embodiment of the organization’s pathogen, and the clearest proof that he knows nothing about the front lines.

Do you get it?
The reason it hasn’t been thrown away and still exists is
because that one person
had the mental strength and compassion to never take action.

The Lies in Job Postings and the Warnings Hidden in User Reviews

To attract job seekers,
it is not uncommon for companies to intentionally conceal their negative aspects
and use attractive yet vague language in job postings.

Behind abstract, flowery phrases such as “a family-like atmosphere,”
“no experience required,” and “rewarding work,”
it is difficult to foresee in advance the risk that they may conceal
rampant harassment, unhealthy workplace relationships,
and working conditions that are highly likely to be illegal.

Regarding the appalling realities that come to light after joining the company,
reviews on online review sites and Google Maps often reflect
fact-based evaluations and earnest warnings from former employees.

Low ratings and comments exposing specific labor issues clearly reveal the structural problems plaguing that workplace.

If you have a way to gather information in advance, you can avoid applying in the first place, and
even if you do end up joining the company,
you’ll be able to make the right decision to leave or withdraw early before it causes serious physical or mental harm.

Furthermore,
regarding the few positive reviews scattered among the overwhelmingly negative ones, it cannot be ruled out that they come from individuals who share profits with management or
specific stakeholders who have a vested interest in the company.

A calm and objective analysis is required when encountering excessively biased reviews or descriptions that seem out of place.

To protect their physical and mental well-being, it is extremely important for workers not to place excessive trust in published job listings alone,
but to adopt an approach that involves consulting objective, third-party information from multiple perspectives.

The Struggle Between Madness and Self

As a result of being constantly exposed to a harsh environment, my mind and circumstances were torn apart to the point where I could clearly feel the disconnect.

While desperately trying to maintain a sense of self,
“If this continues, I’ll lose myself and commit an irreversible mistake”—
that urgent sense of crisis must have kept sounding an alarm in my head.

On the other hand,
in the moments when my anger at repeated, unreasonable mistreatment reached its limit,
an impulsive sense of exhilaration—thinking, “I want to destroy everything without a second thought for the consequences, just to get back at the person who caused me so much pain”—
would sometimes take over my mind.

Caught between sanity and madness,
between reason and impulse,
having lost your bearings,
in the midst of despair where all you could see was darkness no matter which way you turned,
haven’t there been countless nights when you agonized alone over what to do?

Even while harboring within you an energy of rage fierce enough to burn the city to the ground,
you desperately held it in.

And,
no matter how cornered you were,
you held yourself back, never crossing that line.

Even as your mind was pushed to the limit by your surroundings and you reached your physical and mental breaking point,
in the end,
you fought with your own hands to win the choice to “escape from that harsh place.”

That was by no means an easy feat, nor was it something to be taken for granted.

It is the ultimate proof that you fought with all your might to protect
your true self—the sincere, compassionate person within you—
no matter how much it pained you or
how deeply you were wounded.

I offer my heartfelt respect for overcoming the threat of utter ruin
and escaping that place alive.

Tips for Protecting Yourself

First and foremost, don’t go to places like this.
This is the most important thing.

Sometimes, by some mistake, you might end up interviewing for a position with a lowbrow group,
and even if you thought, “Something’s off here,”
you might have started working there anyway because you had no other options.
That kind of thing can happen.

If you find yourself in a workplace where a toxic clique already runs rampant and people who take their work seriously are ostracized,
your first priority should be “protecting your mental well-being,”
and your second should be “leaving and preparing for the next step.”

Fighting head-on to fix the environment is simply draining and carries too much risk.
I’ll explain a “survival strategy” based on four pillars to help you get through the period when you can’t quit unscathed.

1. Mental Strategy: Putting Your Emotions “Completely Offline”

If you react with anger or sadness to harassment or cold treatment from petty cliques,
they will sense that their “attacks are having an effect” and escalate their behavior.

• Act like an NPC (Non-Player Character)

  Treat yourself strictly as an "NPC in a game."
  Conduct only the necessary business-related conversations emotionlessly and matter-of-factly, thoroughly maintaining an attitude that shows zero emotional parameters.

• Observe from "Outside the Zoo Cage"

  Their attacks and pranks are no different from "wild animal threat displays."
  Practice psychological detachment by thinking, "They're barking in a pack again today," or
  "I've collected another sample data of groupthink."

• Maintain Multiple Mental Anchors Outside the Company

  If workplace relationships become your entire life, your mental health will collapse.
  Secure places outside the company—such as family, hobby communities, or outside friends—
  that acknowledge your self-worth.

2. Operational Strategy: "Mechanical Defense" Leaving No Vulnerabilities

Because factions constantly look for "weaknesses" to attack, you must thoroughly eliminate any openings in your work.

• Keep Meticulous Evidence (Paper Trails)

  Leave all important instructions, reports, and communications in written form, such as emails or chats.
  Even if instructed verbally, send a confirmation email stating, "Regarding the XX matter we discussed earlier, I will proceed with the understanding that..." to prevent them from unfairly pulling the rug out from under you later.

• Aim to be a "Quiet Expert with Utility Value" Rather Than a "Nail That Sticks Out"

  Avoid flashy improvement proposals that attract the faction's attention,
  and focus on executing the routines within your own responsibility "flawlessly and without mistakes." Aim for the position of "someone who is annoying to attack, but handles their job impeccably."

• Perfection in Greetings and Minimum Etiquette Alone

  Neglecting greetings or manners gives them an excuse to attack you for "lacking common sense."
  Keep greetings bright and neutral, while maintaining a stance of never delving into small talk beyond that.

  Though, honestly, you probably wouldn't even feel like greeting such vulgar people anyway.

3. Defensive Strategy: "Accumulating Records" Just in Case

When subjected to harassment or unfair exclusion,
gather the weapons to protect yourself and, in the worst-case scenario, mobilize third-party institutions (HR, the Labor Standards Inspection Office, lawyers, etc.).

• Create an "Irregularity Log"

  Whenever there is harassment,
  an unfair dumping of work tasks,
  or verbal abuse,
  record only objective facts in a notebook or smartphone memo, including the "date and time," "location," "who," "what was said/done," and "the situation at the scene."

• Off-Site Backups

  Keep records and backups of logs and work instruction emails
  on personal devices or notebooks, not on company PCs.

4. Career Strategy: Treat the Workplace Strictly as a "Paid Job-Hunt Transition Period"

There is no need to invest your future in this workplace.
Treating it purely as "a place to prepare for the next step while getting paid" will be your greatest mental salvation.

• "Covertly Acquiring" Skills Marketable Outside the Company

  Use off-hours or wasted waiting time that occurs at work
  to study for certifications or improve your skills.

• Constantly Update Your Resume

  Extract only the "achievements and tasks reproducible at other companies" from your current work,
  and keep rewriting your resume.
  Just having yourself ready to jump into job hunting at any time
  creates a huge mental breathing room (the sense that "at worst, I can quit whenever I want").

When surrounded by vulgar factions,
your perspective tends to become numb, making you think,
"Is it my fault?"
"Am I the weird one?"

Your sense of wanting to approach work earnestly is overwhelmingly normal.

The ultimate secret to staying sane in an insane environment
is not trying to change others, but
"hiding in a shelter (emotional detachment and record-keeping) until the storm passes, while preparing for your escape."

Evidence Record Format

To create records that will be recognized as “irrefutable evidence” in internal reports or by external agencies (such as the Labor Standards Inspection Office, lawyers, or human resources departments),
it is important to avoid emotional language and
simply and objectively record only the objective facts—namely, “when, where, who, what, and how”
—without embellishment.

We have compiled the basic principles for keeping records (notes and diaries) along with ready-to-use writing templates.

1. The “5 Principles of Record-Keeping” to Enhance Evidentiary Value

• Write Objectively Using 5W1H

  When: Date, time, period, deadline
  Where: Location, environment, position on the system
  Who: Subject, person in charge, target, party involved
  What: Content, target object, issue, deliverable
  Why: Purpose, reason, background, cause
  How: Means, method, process, status

  Eliminate subjective feelings and emotions such as "felt uncomfortable" or "got irritated" as much as possible,
  and describe using expressions that allow anyone to clearly picture the scene (the exact wording used in statements, factual actions).

• Record as Soon as Possible After the Event

  It is ideal to record on the day the incident occurred,
  or by the following day at the latest.
  The more accurate the timeline, the higher the credibility.

• Use Non-Tamperable Media

  Rather than easily editable text files (such as Word or Notepad),
  options like "emails where changing the date is difficult (sent to yourself),"
  "dated notebooks (written in ballpoint pen),"
  "audio recordings,"
  or "screenshots" are effective.

• Document Physical and Mental Impacts Together with the Log

  If harassment causes your physical or mental health to deteriorate,
  keep hospital receipts, medical certificates,
  prescriptions, and medication histories together with your records.

• Store in a Private Environment

  If saved on a company PC or internal chat, you will be unable to retrieve them
  if your account is suspended or access restrictions are applied.
  Be sure to store them on a personal smartphone, personal notebook, or personal email.

2. Harassment Report Form (Template)

Simply fill out the form according to the items listed below, and it will be ready to submit to the consultation desk as is.

■ Record Date & Time: YYYY/MM/DD (Day) HH:MM
■ Recorded By: [Your Name]
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[Basic Information]
・Date & Time of Occurrence: YYYY/MM/DD (Day) around HH:MM
・Location of Occurrence: [Conference Room XX / Office (near XX) / Breakroom / Chat app name, etc.]
・Actor (Perpetrator): [Department, Position, Full Name]
・Witnesses / Attendees Present: [Department, Full Name (to the best of your memory)]
--------------------------------------------------
[Details of Specific Incident]
(Describe conversations and statements word-for-word as accurately as possible, down to the sentence endings)
[Description of Situation]
While I was giving a progress report on XX work, the perpetrator shouted the following at a high volume.
[Specific Words and Actions]
Perpetrator: "(Slamming desk loudly) If you can't even do this, you're a salary thief. Worse than a fresh hire. I don't even want to look at your face, XX."
Me: "I was proposing a process change to improve efficiency..."
Perpetrator: "Don't do unnecessary things. Nobody asked for your opinion."
[Factual Actions]
The submitted improvement proposal (paper) was brushed away with their hand and scattered across the floor. Afterwards, the perpetrator made eye contact with Mr./Ms. XX (attendee) and laughed.
--------------------------------------------------
[Objective Evidence & Supplementary Materials]
・Audio Recording: Yes (Recorded via smartphone app: File name 20180101_01.m4a)
・Saved Email/Chat Logs: Yes (Screenshots saved to personal smartphone)
・Reaction of Witness (Mr./Ms. XX): Kept head down silently after the perpetrator's statement
--------------------------------------------------
[Physical/Mental Impact & Actions Taken]
・Immediately after occurrence, heart palpitations and cold sweats would not stop; rested in the restroom for 15 minutes starting from XX:XX.
・Headache persisted after returning home, took over-the-counter pain medication. Slept for only about 2 hours.

3. Concrete Examples by Action (Writing Tips)

• Verbal Harassment (Abuse & Excessive Scolding)

  X.Bad: "I was hurt by terrible verbal abuse."

  ◯.Good:
  "You're crazy" and "You're unfit to be a working adult"—
  I was yelled at continuously for about 15 minutes inside the office with around 10 employees present around us.

• Group Isolation (Exclusion from Work & Information Cutoff)

  X.Bad: "I'm being ignored by the faction and given no work."

  ◯.Good:
  Regarding the XX project progress meeting, "calendar invites were sent only to all team members except me (5 people)."
  I was excluded without prior notice.

• Psychological Harassment (Mockery, Ridicule, Derision)

  X.Bad: "I was made fun of."

  ◯.Good:
  Every time I spoke, Person A and Person B exchanged glances and snickered,
  sarcastically saying, "Yeah, yeah, look at Mr./Ms. Earnest go."

When reporting or seeking advice, rather than making an emotional "plea,"
the most effective approach is to calmly present this record and state, "These objective facts have occurred and are impeding my work, so I would like to request an investigation and corrective action."

This also makes it easier for the other party (HR or lawyers) to identify the facts, enabling them to move quickly toward resolution.

Stress-Induced Brain Paralysis

It is said that belonging to a lowbrow organization or company causes the brain to atrophy.

If you remain in a degrading and abnormal environment for a long time,
you will fall into a state where “your thoughts become disorganized,” “your judgment deteriorates,” and “you lack even the willpower to break free.”

This is not a matter of weak willpower, but rather a biological mechanism (a vicious cycle) in which the brain and psychological functions become paralyzed by excessive stress and fear.

I will organize and explain the phenomena occurring within the brain and
the mechanisms that trap you there.

What Is Happening Inside the Brain? (Deterioration of Brain Function)

When continuously exposed to an environment where malicious cliques and harassment run rampant,
clear changes occur in the brain’s structure and function.

• Overreaction of the "Amygdala" (the organ that detects danger)

  Just being in the workplace causes the amygdala—the brain's fear sensor—to perceive that you are in a "constant state of danger,"
  continuing to oversupply stress hormones (cortisol).

• Paralysis of the "Prefrontal Cortex" (logical thinking and decision-making)

  When fear and tension persist,
  blood flow to the "prefrontal cortex," which controls logical thinking, long-term planning, and emotional regulation, decreases.

  Your "ability to think objectively" and
  "ability to formulate step-by-step solutions" drop sharply.

• Exhaustion of the Hippocampus (effects of stress)

  Prolonged, excessive stress
  impairs the function of the "hippocampus," which governs memory and learning.

  It becomes difficult to absorb new knowledge
  or calmly organize the current situation.

In summary:
Because the brain remains in a "life-preserving emergency mode,"
it loses the capacity to perform "advanced cognitive processing" such as job hunting or devising solutions.

Fear Mechanism of "Being Unable to Escape Even When You Know It’s Wrong"

Behind the inability to take action even when you intellectually understand that the environment is dysfunctional,
there are four psychological traps proven by psychology and behavioral science.

• Learned Helplessness (The feeling that nothing you do matters)

  When experiences like "being ostracized for stating the obvious"
  or "being attacked for attempting improvements" stack up,
  the brain mistakenly learns that "I have no power to change the situation."

  As a result, you lose sight of any option other than "enduring it."

• Normalcy Bias and Cognitive Distortions

  In an effort to adapt to an abnormal environment,
  you start doubting your own perception, thinking things like:
  "Maybe it's like this everywhere," or
  "I'm just being overly sensitive."

  You try to justify the current situation, which is "actually unacceptable."

• Depletion of "Cognitive Resources" (Willpower)

  Your daily energy is completely drained by dodging petty office politics
  and enduring irrational rules.

  You are left with no "stamina to take the first step" toward resignation procedures or job hunting.

• Fear of the Unknown (Status Quo Bias)

  No matter how terrible the current environment is,
  the brain mistakenly tricking itself into thinking that "the current situation (the hell you know)"
  is safer than "changing environments or changing jobs (the fear of the unknown)."

First Prescription to Break This "Vicious Cycle"

Trying to make a "major decision (such as changing jobs abruptly)" while brain function is compromised
adds even more burden, rendering you completely paralyzed.

First, small actions are necessary to restore normal decision-making power to your brain.

【Structure of the Vicious Cycle】
●ーIrresponsible / Irrational Environment
●ーFear and Stress
●ーDecline in Brain Function (Mental Paralysis)
●ーInability to Escape
●ーDamage Becomes Even More Severe

To break free from this, let’s recover slowly.

Noticing the "signs of numbness" sent by your body and brain is the very first step to escaping this vicious cycle.

Awareness to Escape to Recovery: Step 9

• Step 1
  Write Down "It's Not My Fault" on Paper (Cognitive Separation)

  Thinking about it only in your head confuses the prefrontal cortex,
  so write down "The company is what's wrong, not me" in a notebook
  and force your brain to recognize it as visual information.

• Step 2
  Create Time to Physically "Soothe" Your Brain, Even for a Short While

  Forcibly create periods on days off or after work where you don't think about work at all.
  Proper judgment will not return unless you suppress the runaway amygdala in your brain.

• Step 3
  Start by "Connecting with the Outside," Not "Preparing to Quit"

  Instead of suddenly writing a resume,
  talk about your current situation from a third-party perspective with a trusted friend or an external consultation desk (Labor Standards Inspection Office, career adviser, doctor, etc.).
  Exposing yourself to "normal external perspectives" will start to untangle your distorted cognition.

• Step 4
  "Quit Immediately"

  You don't have the luxury to take your time doing things like documenting evidence of harassment.

  It's a workplace that doesn't use PCs or emails, nor is the verbal abuse something easily put into words.

  Constantly exposed to daily attacks from vulgar cliques, you are battered and exhausted.

  "Quit immediately."
  "Escape immediately."

• Step 5
  "I Quit"

  Summon your courage to say this single phrase: "I quit."

  It was a workplace where insidious attacks continued to the point where recording them in writing was impossible.

  Without worrying about "gathering evidence" or "preparation,"
  the decision to escape right now and protect yourself is 100% correct.

• Step 6
  "Complete Cut-Off" and "Physical Refuge"

  Immediately after escaping from the company,
  the first thing you should do is sever all ties with hostile territory and secure a safe haven (shelter) where you can feel secure.

  Completely Block All Communication Channels
  Once you have conveyed your intention to resign (or used a resignation agency service), block and hide all phone numbers, LINE, and social media accounts of company contacts.
  Just receiving an unpleasant message from them will instantly throw your brain back into "alert mode."

  Savor the Fact That You "Escaped" with All Your Senses
  "I don't have to go to that place anymore."
  "I don't have to see those vulgar faces anymore."
  Strongly reassure yourself of this.

  Make your home the most comfortable space possible, creating an environment where outside enemies can never intrude.

• Step 7
  "Forced Shutdown of the Brain (Ultra-Early Recovery)"

  The first 1–2 weeks after quitting the company
  are not a time to think or engage in activities.
  It is a "period to recharge your life's battery."

  Sleep and Lie Down Relentlessly
  As the over-secreted stress hormones leave your system, you may be hit by severe physical discomfort, overwhelming drowsiness, and extreme fatigue.
  This is a normal reaction as your brain tries to recover.
  Continue lying down without feeling any guilt.

  Information Detox (Avoid Social Media and News)
  To rest a brain that has become overly sensitive to stimuli,
  distance yourself from highly stimulating social media, news, and intense videos.

  Gently heal your senses by simply staring outside, listening to music you like, or soaking in a warm bath.

• Step 8
  "Reclaiming Bodily Sensations (Mid-Term Recovery)"

  Once you can move around a little, start reclaiming the "sense of self" you had lost.

  Remember Your "Likes and Dislikes"
  Being in an abnormal workplace makes you lose track of even your own desires, like "what I want to eat" or "what I want to do."
  Carefully tune into small feelings, like
  "What do I want to eat today?" or "Does hot tea taste good?"

  Get Sunlight and Take Light Walks
  Waking up in the morning and getting sunlight
  promotes the secretion of "serotonin (the happiness hormone)" in the brain,
  helping calm down the runaway amygdala.

  Try walking in a park with greenery or somewhere similar, without pushing yourself too hard.

• Step 9
  "Redefining the Environment and Self-Reconstruction"

  Only after brain fatigue has cleared
  and you can objectively look back on the past
  should you turn your eyes toward the future.

  Confirm from a Third-Party Perspective That "That Environment Was Abnormal"
  Once your mind has settled,
  reframe the past by realizing "That company was not a normal organization,"
  and "I was simply in an abnormal place."

  This solidifies your "core values" so that you never choose such a vulgar environment again.

  Do Not Resume Work Until Energy Naturally Well Up
  Rather than feeling anxious that "I must work,"
  wait until a natural motivation like "Maybe I'll start something soon" wells up from within.
  Refraining from forcibly starting a job search is the key to preventing a relapse.

You’ve made the decision to save yourself from a toxic environment.

This isn’t running away—
it’s “the most courageous act of taking back your life.”

For now, don’t worry about anything—just rest as much as you need to.

An Ordinary Day, Finally Achieved After All These Years

Those days—which could only be described as abnormal—went on for decades, didn’t they?
Even as you were reduced to a shell of your former self, both physically and mentally,
it’s been nearly 10 years since you barely managed to escape from that place.

Ten Years and the Scars That Won’t Fade

These past ten years, since escaping that hellish environment,
I’ve tried to forget the past
and reclaim a normal life.
It’s probably impossible—even if it took a lifetime—to “completely forget” past experiences and “pretend they never happened.”

The human brain’s memory system is an ironic thing;
it cannot completely erase and forget the trauma, intense fear, or unjust anger we’ve endured.
No matter how much time passes, the tragedies of the past will not fade away.

People Living in a Frozen Moment in Time

Even now, in that cramped, filthy cesspool, they’re nothing more than beings who drag each other down
as they grow old in ugliness.

Unable to even recognize their own ugliness,
and capable of nothing but clinging to their twisted past desires for control,
they are nothing more than pitiful beings.

You need not waste even a single second of your precious, beautiful future on such people.
After all, they are no longer characters in your story.

Emotional Severance and Their Disappearance

In an emotional sense, they have already been completely erased from your world.
Those harrowing shadows have vanished from the beautiful world in which you live.

Flashbacks and the Body’s Remaining Defense Mechanisms

Even now, in unexpected moments, triggered by something, that pitch-black rage from back then may well well up inside you with unbelievable intensity.
You might suddenly be overcome by a sensation of a lump in your throat,
a racing heartbeat,
or fear so intense that your body trembles.

This isn’t because you’re weak;
it’s an unavoidable defensive reaction by your brain to protect your life.

Anger Is a Noble Testimony That You “Stood Your Ground”

That said, there’s absolutely no need to blame yourself—when you feel past anger welling up—
by thinking, “Am I still holding onto this?”
or “Have I not grown at all?”

Instead, simply acknowledge, “Ah, that anger from back then has come back again,”
simply acknowledge that energy without denying it.

Don’t deny those surging emotions; just gently embrace them and let them be.
That anger is the remnant of a noble energy—proof that you did not bow to injustice,
and that you never gave up your sense of self, even in the worst of circumstances.

An ordinary day blooming in a peaceful everyday life

The very fact that you are now breathing quietly and living one new day after another
is the greatest “victory” you could possibly achieve over those unreasonable people who tormented you in the past.

It’s not about competing with anyone;
the very fact that you’ve reclaimed your own life
is what makes these ordinary days so irreplaceable.

The True Self I Found at the End of Despair

Precisely because you narrowly escaped that hell,
you were able to discover a new and meaningful lifestyle afterward,
and you must have found your own unfathomable strength—which you would never have known had you not survived that despair—
as well as a new side of yourself.

“I escaped that horrific place, and now I’ve discovered a new version of myself”—
Please take pride, from the bottom of your heart,
in the peaceful life you now enjoy.

The Warmth You’ve Found and the Future That Lies Ahead

The precious friends you’ve met beyond the darkness, and
the lovable “true self” you didn’t know existed—they are certainly here with you right now.

You now have a place where you can sip warm tea, gaze up at the sky, and let your heart relax.

That rare sincerity and kindness that “you” have protected with all your heart, even while wounded.

I sincerely hope that you—who have been wounded more deeply than anyone else—
will continue to be rewarded, simply and peacefully,
with warmth throughout the rest of your life.