They Were Then Cut Off

I harassed a colleague through persistent undermining and social exclusion. The harm affected their mental health and work relationships. I avoided overt incidents and relied on tone, sarcasm, and omission. I concealed the pattern by keeping interactions informal and undocumented. Others followed my lead without instruction. I benefited by consolidating influence within the team. When they raised concerns, there was no single event to point to. They eventually left. I remained and the team dynamic reset without scrutiny.