(((((Diana'sClan))))) and welcome back to the place of understanding.

How 'uncomfortable' (sorry, just can't think of an appropriate word here) it must be for you to have your buttons pushed so publicly by the supp at the table in front of your peers. How very unprofessional of that person to make such an announcement, particularly when you have been so very professional in your approach and handling of what you recognise to be a potentially sensitive situation for your staff and seniors. No wonder you are feeling betrayed and exposed.

Stay firm in your knowledge that you have been true to yourself and your staff, and that you have done the right thing. My experience has been that there is always a scapegoat down the chain of command for the mistakes/short-sightedness/unproactiveness/etc of the ones further up the chain. If you think about your peers that are on your employment level, have any of them faced situations that may have seemed unfair from above command? Remember, that although this time must be in reality very intense for you, these things do have a habit of blowing over and becoming secondary to the next big issue on the boss's list.

We hope you can ride out this storm and see it become the size of the tea-cup it belonged in in the first place. You are strong, capable and competent, and these qualities will see you through. Say no to the saboteur within, you have come too far. This is simply a test to prove to yourself that you can cope. And I believe you will.

Thinking of you, and sending you hope, peace and light on your journey.
kp