It just drives me nuts that they can't just live & let live. I wasn't hurting anyone... I show up on time for work everyday, do my job, then go home. They are definitely retaliating (bit by bit) for my refusal to see the office as a social club. I guess I can be pretty stubborn about unnecessary rules and unnecessary social interaction.

I never considered having kids... but that's for many reasons. My cats are the closest I'll ever have.

Sorry to hear about your scars... I don't think many of my cuts have become permanent fixtures...

I just have a deep need to be myself... I'm afraid that if I play the game for too long (as I have before), I'll forget who I am. Probably best to start looking for another job (again!) Maybe a nice warehouse job...