She explained that she had been at a wedding, something she hadn’t mentioned before. I was frustrated, realizing how often she took advantage of me, thinking I would always be available to help without any consideration for my time or plans I decided I’d had enough. I sat down and created an invoice, carefully listing every hour, meal, and inconvenience I had endured. I sent it to Brianna and my brother, Danny, for the amount of $620,
Brianna called me, furious, but Danny ended up sending the full payment, along with a $30 tip, without much fuss.At a family dinner weeks later, my cousin joked about the situation, causing an awkward silence. Brianna avoided eye contact, while I just smiled, knowing I had finally stood up for myself. The bath bomb still sits on my bathroom shelf as a reminder of that moment when I learned that kindness shouldn’t come at the cost of my own well-being. Sometimes, standing up for yourself is the most important thing you can do, especially when others see you as a doormat.