My Parents Skipped My Wedding To Attend My Sister’s Lunch. After A Lifetime In Her Shadow, I Finally Did Something They Never Expected

Office Whisper Campaign

But even at the office, whispers seemed to follow. ‘Did you hear about Suzan’s parents?’ someone muttered in the break room.

The tale of my absent parents had traveled faster than I’d expected, now part of the latest office gossip.

Co-workers offered condolences that added layers to my embarrassment. I couldn’t escape the family rift; it had made its way into every corner of my life outside home, making the weight harder to bear.