"Alice" just sent me here, as we're talking about their future hopes and plans. I am appalled, and I wish I could say that I was surprised, but nothing surprises me any more, least not in academia. I'm just sickened at the toll that this has taken upon you and Alice and your respective futures. I certainly understand that this environment is too toxic and unsupportive to remain a part of, but the little justice warrior in my heart wants to rise up and "dismantle!" "smash!" "destroy systems of oppression!" and I hate that the only sound answer for your sake and Alice's is to walk away, after having invested so much of yourselves. The fundamental unfairness burns like flame.

I'm so sorry. Thank you for chronicling this sad story. I hope you find a new place to continue to develop your talents.