At 38, Erin’s life was turned upside down when she discovered her husband James was having an affair. The stress of the divorce and trying to manage her demanding job as a project manager took a toll, and eventually, she lost her position. With three kids to support, Erin took a cashier job at a local grocery store—a big change but one that allowed her to be present for her children.

One day, an entitled customer mocked Erin for working there and accused her of being miserable because of her low income. Erin stayed professional, but karma stepped in when the customer’s expensive groceries spilled, and her credit card was repeatedly declined.

Forced to wait in the store humiliated, the customer’s family was later berated by the father when he arrived to pay.

Erin’s grace under pressure impressed her manager, and she looked forward to getting home to a pizza night with her kids—a small but meaningful victory in her new life.