My MIL Let Her Friend Use My Clothes and Makeup While I Was on a Business Trip – Karma Worked on Them Better than Any Revenge
Have you ever had someone go through your things while you were away? That’s what happened to me, and it was my mother-in-law’s friend! I’m Karen, a 32-year-old entrepreneur and mom, and I experienced something you wouldn’t believe until you heard it.
It was a couple of weeks ago, as I was preparing for a business trip to New York. My mother-in-law, Janet, entered my room.
“Don’t worry, Karen,” she reassured me with a pat. “I’ll take care of Dave and Marly.”
I smiled and thanked her, although I had a funny feeling in my gut.
Two days into my trip, a message from my neighbor, Lisa, interrupted a meeting.
Lisa informed me that Janet’s friend, Sheryl, was spending time in my house, wearing my clothes, and using my makeup!
Lisa sent me a video confirming it. Seeing Sheryl in my living room, flaunting my favorite red dress and applying my Chanel lipstick made my jaw drop.
Once back home, I stormed in, ready for the toughest confrontation of my life.
The disaster that greeted me was unbelievable. My wedding dress, which held precious memories, lay on the floor stained with wine.
An unapologetic Janet remarked that it was just a bit of harmless fun. But the damage was done, and I couldn’t overlook it.
Her justification was that she thought I wouldn’t mind if Sheryl borrowed my things. Obviously, she was wrong.
With emotions boiling over, I declared that Janet needed to leave my house immediately.
Days passed, and karma seemed to work its silent magic. Janet eventually apologized, acknowledging her mistake. Sheryl faced her consequences too when an allergic reaction landed her in the hospital, likely caused by using my cosmetics.
Meanwhile, Janet replaced my damaged items and our boundaries were firmly reset. I let peace prevail over anger, and it brought a brighter outcome than any revenge could have.
The experience, albeit stressful, reinforced the importance of respect and trust in family relationships. And now, with boundaries in place, we move forward with lessons learned, and a smirk knowing karma had our back all along.
