Louise, 20, came home with her favorite snacks and invited friends over. Her stepmom, a strict vegan, humiliated her by lecturing her about unhealthy food and throwing the snacks away in front of everyone. Hurt and angry, Louise decided to get revenge.
At a family vegan dinner with guests present, Louise dramatically replaced her stepmom’s dish with pizza and snacks she had bought beforehand. Her stepmom was shocked and furious, later telling Louise’s dad that her behavior was unacceptable and that she must follow household rules.
Now, Louise’s dad is siding with her stepmom and demanding she apologize, while Louise refuses, feeling her stepmom provoked her first. This has created serious tension in the household.
Louise knows she has to decide whether to apologize to keep the peace or stand her ground, while also figuring out how to set boundaries and avoid more public clashes in the future.
