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Audrey's avatar

I’m so deeply disappointed in Eastman, and I’m so sorry the school has not just let you down, but actively mistreated you at nearly every opportunity. Thank you for speaking up in the face of their shameful behavior (though you shouldn’t have to when you’re just trying to get an education).

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Pru Kirkpatrick's avatar

I am so angry and disgusted with your treatment by the U of R / Eastman School of Music. I wish you a very positive outcome.

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Julia Figueras's avatar

This is all so wrong. I am hoping for the best outcome for you. ❤️💔

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JB's avatar

I'm an Eastman grad and have been ashamed of the actions (and inactions) they have taken with you. I am no longer proud to be an alum.

Thank you for sharing your story and for fighting. You shouldn't have to fight to be treated like a human being. I realize that a few words in a comment don't make anything right or equitable. You deserve so much more than Eastman could have given you.

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Rupa Dainer's avatar

I hope very much you have the resources to pursue this claim as I know this can be expensive, exhausting, and emotionally draining - my daughter took the lesson from your experience and turned Eastman down as an undergrad as she felt what happened to you was unconscionable and unsafe for her. We are watching and sending our support to you .

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Diana Stewart's avatar

Somehow, no abuser of power ever seems to lack for enablers ready to double-down on their complicity with the abuser. The brazen cruelty, selfishness, and gaslighting of the clean-up crew — so much worse than mere salt in the wound. : / I’m so sorry. Wishing for an ABUNDANCE of justice, recompense, healing, peace, and dammit, some more damn recompense for you. 🌸

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