The narrator looks back on a Christmas that changed her understanding of self-worth. While the holidays usually bring images of warmth and joy, this particular season served as a quiet turning point. She had spent months working long hours at a salon, saving every spare dollar to buy her fiancé, Ben, the PlayStation 5 he had always wanted. The anticipation of surprising him kept her motivated through the exhaustion.
On Christmas morning, surrounded by Ben’s family, she expected a moment of shared affection and gratitude. Instead, Ben handed her a small box with a grin that suggested something meaningful inside. When she opened it, she found a bottle of toothpicks. The room erupted in laughter, his sister even recording her reaction. The gift itself wasn’t the issue—what hurt was the intention, the disregard, and the willingness to turn her into a joke.
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