“Honey, I’m being investigated for sexual harassment!”

One of the weirdest days of my life happened when I was informed that I was under investigation for sexual harassment toward a female employee. Initially, the accusations floored me. I couldn’t believe that she said such things about me.

Being hit with an EEOC investigation by the feds was not my idea of fun. My job running the psychiatric unit was stressful enough without this new wrinkle.

It was  awkward explaining to my wife that the EEOC investigation of me regarding sexual harassment was no indication of infidelity. I mean, it’s not every day that you come home and say “I’m being investigated by the feds for sexual harassment.”

If my reputation had been less than positive, such an investigation would have had repercussions for my marriage, my job and my professional licenses. Although unsavory, I found myself surrounded by false accusations.

I was also in the position of having to continue working with the woman making the accusations as her supervisor. Being stuck in that situation, it was essential for me to keep my composure calm, document everything and hope for the best.

Typically you assume that if you are being investigated for sexual harassment that you are being unfaithful to your spouse. In my case, it was a matter of a disgruntled employee with a long history of using litigation in bullying others (I just didn’t know it at the time).

When all the dust settled, the accusations were totally dismissed. Although I survived the situation, it left me with some new scars.

The situation taught me that some people do make false accusations of sexual misconduct, including affairs. I also learned first-hand what it’s like being accused of something I didn’t do and the awkwardness that comes with it.

I learned that there are some accusers who not only make false claims but use litigation as a club-like weapon in making career advancements. Instead of working their way to their goals, they sue their way to their goals.

That situation taught me the importance of prayer and forgiveness. It was not the time to lash out in anger or seek revenge. I couldn’t afford the steep price tag of revenge.

If you’ve been in the situation of being falsely accused of an affair, you’ll benefit from forgiveness as well. It’s not that you’ve done anything, it’s about restoring your emotional well-being. The video “Forgiveness: Stop the Hurt, Tear down the Walls and Remove the Roadblocks” guides you through what you need in making it through such challenges.

If you need help in restoring your emotional balance, click the link, order the video and in a few moments, you’ll start restoring the emotional balance in your life.

Best Regards,

Jeff

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