My coworker publicly body-shamed me in front of a large audience. I decided to report him to HR, but now I feel guilty about potentially harming his career. Is it normal for me to feel this way? My intention is simply to put an end to his behavior; I don’t want any other female colleagues or women to endure such humiliation.
Hi @Omelettetomato,
Thank you for reaching out to us.
It’s completely normal to have conflicting emotions about reporting your coworker to HR. It’s clear that your intention of making the report was to prevent further harm to yourself and others, and that’s a very noble and brave thing to do. Calling out a person’s disrespectful behaviour (i.e. when your colleague body-shamed you) is not an easy thing to do, and I’m proud that you decided to stand up for your own rights.
At the same time, it’s important to prioritize your well-being and not feel guilty about taking a stand against unacceptable behavior. HR’s role is to ensure a safe and respectful work environment for everyone, and by reporting the incident, you’re helping to uphold that standard. Kudos to you 
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