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Susan McBride – Updated

Contrary to what you’re probably thinking, this is NOT an abandoned blog. Yes, it’s a little dusty and some cobwebs have moved in, but it still has an owner who cares. It’s just that I have chosen to work on other things for the past year or so. So, what’s brought me out of hiding? [...]

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News on Susan McBride Lawsuit

I’ve been busy with work lately so it may seem that I’ve nearly abandoned this blog. But I haven’t. My hubby spied this article for me: Judge says perfume lawsuit can proceed. Sounds like it will be a real long haul – it’s already been a year and 4+ months! One step at a time.

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Susan McBride Update

This blog has made it to the big time. No, not the cover of the Rolling Stone. It’s the Fashion & Style section of the New York Times: Sickened by the Office (Really)! Breathe Free is mentioned in the seventh paragraph on page 2. (Hopefully they won’t make you log in, but their registration is [...]

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Our Numbers are Legion

I’ve been addressing some of the comments made by those who have no understanding of what Susan McBride is going through. Today, I would like to draw your attention to some of those who suffer similar work issues as Susan McBride. It’s quite frightening to read the stories of how these people are forced to [...]

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Walk A Mile In Our Shoes – Part 3

This is part 3 of my series where I address some of the comments I’ve heard and read and provide a view from someone who suffers similar problems to those of Susan McBride. See the previous entries: Walk A Mile In Our Shoes – Part 1 Walk A Mile In Our Shoes – Part 2 [...]

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Walk A Mile In Our Shoes – Part 2

As I’ve mentioned previously, Susan McBride has sued the city of Detroit to have her co-workers banned from wearing perfume at work. Not surprisingly, this has drawn a lot of reaction from a lot of people. Just do a google search and you’ll find websites that post the article and allow their visitors to comment. [...]

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Walk A Mile In Our Shoes – Part 1

As I mentioned previously, Susan McBride has sued the city of Detroit to have her co-workers banned from wearing perfume at work. Not surprisingly, this has drawn a lot of reaction from a lot of people. Just do a google search and you’ll find websites that post the article and allow their visitors to comment. [...]

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Dear Susan McBride,

If you should happen to read this, then you already know that I can certainly empathize with your plight. I fully know what it’s like to ask people you’re in close contact with to please not wear their perfume in your presence. And I also know that far too many of them do not understand [...]

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Woman Sues To Ban Perfume At Work

This could be a boon to those of us who are highly sensitive to fragrances. Susan McBride works for the City of Detroit and is suing to have her co-workers banned from wearing perfume at work. Seems the perfumes cause her severe headaches, nausea and coughing fits. She is citing disability laws – which is [...]

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