Marginalized and mocked
It was clear I had been invited only to be marginalized and mocked. The entire evening seemed orchestrated to highlight my flaws and insecurities.
Sandra’s frosty behavior and sharp tongue kept the atmosphere hostile. Even when I looked around for an ally, I saw only indifferent faces.
My fiancé’s family seemed to follow Sandra’s lead, reinforcing her sarcasm with tacit approval. I felt like an outsider looking in, unwelcome and unappreciated.