Imagine that after making every effort to look stunning for your granddaughter’s wedding, you discover that she is ashamed of your appearance. The grandmother in this tale experienced precisely that. She is now unsure of how to handle family get-togethers following such a traumatic experience. Following the wedding, what did she do? How is she handling everything? To find out, continue reading.
Here’s her story
At 70, I don’t usually bother with makeup or fancy dresses. But when my granddaughter invited me to her wedding, I wanted to feel beautiful again. I chose a lovely dress, styled my hair, and spent hours doing my makeup. I thought I looked radiant, but when I arrived, people were staring.
My granddaughter pulled me aside, clearly embarrassed. “Grandma,” she said awkwardly, “You look ridiculous. You need to change.” I felt like the ground had been pulled out from under me. Instead of staying, I left in tears.
