My best friend of 17 years had a baby after decades of pain and infertility. I was on cloud nine, supported her, bought pricey gifts for her baby. At her baby shower, I stood up to congratulate her. Suddenly, she cut me off mid-speech and, to my shock, said: “Please sit down. This moment isn’t about you trying to take attention.” The room fell silent. I froze. People looked at me with confusion and embarrassment, and I felt my face burn. I had done nothing but support her, love her, and cheer for her through every heartbreak. But she wasn’t...
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