Today’s Sacred Saturday reflection is going to be a bit different. Rather than focusing on a spiritual theme, I feel led to share a deeply personal situation that I have been facing - something I would normally prefer to keep private. At this point, however, transparency feels necessary.
Over the past several weeks, I have contacted more than ten attorneys regarding an employment-related matter, but none have taken my case. The issue centers on being accused of drug use and subsequently being pressured to resign from my position due to alleged safety concerns.
I officially resigned from my previous employer on December 5, 2025. Leading up to that decision, I expressed concerns for my personal safety to my supervisor -who also happened to be a longtime friend. However, when I raised these concerns, I was unexpectedly accused of using drugs. This accusation was both alarming and hurtful, particularly given our long-standing friendship that dates back to high school.
On January 9, 2026, I learned that my former supervisor had a conversation online with one of my family members the previous day in which he disclosed personal and medical information about me - specifically regarding a weight-loss medication (phentermine) that I had been prescribed. To clarify, I was open with him about this prescription when the initial accusation occurred. Out of precaution and concern for perception, I discontinued the medication after consulting my medical provider on 10/26/2024.
During this same conversation with my family, my former employer also made false and damaging claims, including accusations of harassment and drug possession. To be clear, while I did express feelings toward a colleague, it was a mutual and respectful exchange that ended with my apology and understanding once she clarified her boundaries. Afterward, I intentionally conducted myself with professionalism and ensured her comfort in all interactions.
When this colleague later chose to leave the company (this was already planned) and return back to her home state which was roughly 5-6 weeks after me telling her my feelings, my employer instructed me to sort through our internal photo library and create a Google Photo Book as a farewell gift for her, which I personally paid for. I found this request confusing and uncomfortable, given that I had been told she was afraid of me and did not wish to interact with me, yet I still complied and completed the project as asked. I remain unsure why my previous employer, fully aware of the prior situation between us, would intentionally place me in that position.
Since December 2025, I have been living with growing concern for my safety, especially after discovering a disturbing incident involving a dead animal (rat) left at my residence (inside my garage next to the deep freezer) shortly after my resignation. Despite my efforts to move forward quietly, these events have been distressing and have taken a serious emotional and financial toll on both me and my family.
I am documenting this today to ensure there is a clear record of events. I stand by every statement made here and would willingly submit to a polygraph test to verify the truth of these claims. My hope in sharing this is not to create division, but to speak truthfully and begin the process of healing and restoration. I will continue researching resources for help but I feel it is necessary to state that I have no thoughts on harming myself.
Have a blessed day beautiful souls,
Eugene