Then, I brought out an album of her pre-marriage photos. Her friends’ curiosity was piqued, and Karen flushed with embarrassment. “Mary, this is inappropriate,” she whispered harshly. I simply smiled and said, “We all come from humble beginnings.”
The atmosphere shifted, and her friends began to see her in a different light. Later, when my son learned about what happened, he understood my pain.
Karen’s arrogance faded, and my son made sure her behavior wouldn’t continue.Reclaiming my dignity gave me renewed confidence. No matter our age or wrinkles, our spirits remain timeless.”