When people make mistakes, they often deflect blame onto others to avoid facing consequences, making others feel guilty or obligated to explain.
A Redditor shared their experience with a coworker, “Karen,” who harassed them and their service dog, Max, at work. Max helps the Redditor manage a heart condition, alerting before fainting episodes. Initially, Karen made comments about pets not being allowed, then escalated by questioning the Redditor’s disability and intentionally triggering Max by spraying strong scents. She even took photos and posted them in a Facebook group about “fake service dogs,” leading to HR firing her.
Afterward, the Redditor received messages accusing them of causing Karen to lose her job, but they felt sympathy for her situation despite her actions putting their life at risk.
Other users reminded the Redditor that Karen’s firing was due to her own behavior, and they had done nothing wrong. They were urged to stay strong, prioritize their health, and protect their peace by responding calmly to further harassment.
