I’ve been working at Starbucks for roughly a month now. I have previous barista experience but I never realized how busy it gets. I haven’t really gotten a chance to know anybody because we’re super busy in the mornings and I am an opener.

I was off on Tuesday and I got dumped. I came into work this morning with my shift and another coworker. I told them what happened and that our four year anniversary would’ve been next week.

When I was on my 10, I talked to my shift for a little bit. My dad just had his toes amputated on his left foot. I was explaining to her that I’m not dramatic and it’s almost embarrassing for me because nobody knows me.

Before the end of my shift, I asked her if she wanted me to go on a trash run. I had been fine for the most part. She looked at me and said, “you need to get some fresh air? Come here. Give me a hug.” And i said, “no! I’m gonna start crying!” And i immediately burst into tears. She hugged me and said lots of encouraging things, like I’m a bad bitch and it’s his loss. She also told me she’s here for me. It meant so much. We added each other on Instagram and Facebook. I’m so sad she is transferring to a different store. I don’t feel so alone at my store now.