Two years ago I had a coming-out of sorts. I came out to my employer and colleagues as clinically depressed. I got an interesting collection of responses. A mix of shock, discomfort and understanding. “Really? But you are so cheerful!” “Whoa, I had no idea” “Oh. Are you ok?” My…

I am a woman in tech. I have an engineering degree (though not a computer science degree), and have always preferred the practical over the pretty. I can actively participate in boisterous banter, and possibly use the language of a sailor far too often. If anyone were to succeed in…