My coworker asked if I was pregnant, and I wasn't. The confrontation made me spiral, and I debated whether to tell my boss.

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As a married woman in my early 30s, there are places where I would expect to discuss whether I'm expecting a baby. An appointment with my gynecologist is one; in conversation with my husband is another. However, getting this question from a colleague at work caught me completely off guard.