((((Ying)))) I echo the other members in their support!

You earned the promotion and owe nobody an explanation. You have worked super hard and are being recognized for your achievements. You may have worked HARDER in fact because you worked soo hard in both your personal AND professional life -and are continuing to do so. That is certainly not an easy thing to do!

I hear your fears and doubts. I dont think that is unusual for ANYONE to get nervous when receiving promotions. It is scary! Afterall, you've been working super hard and now...more pressure! More responsibility! It should be a happy time but for many it is terrifying!

(One time I received a fabulous, but totally unwanted / unexpected promotion and I bawled my eyes out! I didn't want it at all! I wanted to tell the committee "no way!" but I couldn't which made it worse. I ended up sabotaging myself )

If you honor yourself and acknowlege all of your hard work, but dont feel up to the task honor that too! You are the most important thing in this equation xx Definitely a great talking point for your T so you can address all of your feelings concerns and also to focus on the joy of it!

As for the jealous, petty, small minded women in the office...your boss sees that too! They didnt get the accolades for that very reason. Sups arent blind. And look at you holding your head high!

Best wishes and all the best to you
Hugs,
Rose