Colleague Insulted Me Because of My Sudden Weight Loss, but Karma Caught Her Up

A woman shared her astounding story with our editorial team. She experienced dramatic weight loss and, upon returning to work, faced harsh critics and an attempt to get her fired by a colleague. However, a surprising turn of events ultimately made her the victor in this difficult situation.

It all started with losing some weight.

A woman named Linda, 40, shared her deeply emotional story with our editorial team, and it resonated profoundly with us.

Linda has worked at a large company for over a decade. She began her letter by saying, “After a month-long emergency medical leave, I returned to work. Mentally, I’m still struggling. I went from a size 20 to a size 8. My coworkers were shocked and curious. One coworker, Jessica, couldn’t handle my weight loss.”

Jessica was very much triggered by Linda’s new body.

Linda continued, “On my first day back, Jessica approached me and said, ’I wish you had asked me to help you lose weight instead of taking such drastic measures. You’ll gain it all back.’ I knew Jessica had a dubious reputation as a self-proclaimed ’health coach,’ always giving unsolicited advice.”

Linda explained that she was shocked by Jessica’s mean reaction. She wrote, “Jessica asked why I opted for surgery instead of working hard to lose weight. I hadn’t had surgery, and I hated her aggressive attitude. She spread rumors about me, making the situation even worse.”

Jessica went too far in her attempts to offend Linda.

Linda revealed more about her experience, “During my third week back, Jessica came to my office in gym gear, offering to go to the gym with me. I was in poor health and refused. She called me lazy and predicted I’d gain the weight back.”

The torment didn’t end there. Linda wrote, “Jessica complained about me in a meeting, suggesting I couldn’t fulfill my work obligations because I didn’t lose weight naturally. This remark caught HR’s attention. When I returned, I was called in by my boss.”

Karma hit Jessica instantly and she least expected it.

In that meeting, Linda had a chance to set things straight. She explained, “A day before, I had my final medical checkup and brought my medical papers to work. A routine visit led to an emergency MRI revealing an 18-pound tumor. I was rushed into surgery, barely avoiding organ failure. The weight loss was due to the tumor’s removal.”

After Linda’s explanation, supported by medical documentation, her boss called Jessica in and asked her to apologize. Jessica refused, behaving arrogantly.

Linda wrote, “Jessica was fired that day. She later called me, yelling and name-calling. I blocked her. I’m starting fresh and want no more tumors or toxic people in my life.”

Weight loss or gain topics are always delicate and should be approached with sensitivity and without any critics. It’s encouraging to see the modern world becoming increasingly body positive, fostering a more inclusive and supportive environment for everyone.