It’s been years since anyone at the workplace has dared to even mention my stutter, and I think it’s because I’ve learned a valuable lesson about human nature: People like doing things that are easy. The “I’m not one to confront people” attitude is exactly why you’re being targeted. If HR won’t do anything,You have to accept the fact that you’re the only person that will. Challenge her every time. No exceptions. EVERY. SINGLE. TIME. When she learns that she’s going to have to earn it, she’ll move on to someone easier. When you avoid conflict, you make yourself small. Bullies love picking on people smaller than themselves. -Did she screw up something at work? Bring it up. -Can she not keep a boyfriend? Ask her why. -Fat? Ugly? Bad fashion sense? Bad skin? Mention it. -Do other people at work not like her? Tell her why you think that is. Don’t get loud, don’t swear, be professional, but if she wants to press on the thing every one in this sub is the most self conscious about, take the gloves off and let her know how it feels. You’ll learn to embrace it. The rush you get from sticking up for yourself will become addicting. Life is full of conflict. Showing that you’re willing to fight back will get you out of it most of the time. “You have to fight to not have to fight” as they say.