We recently received a letter from a 38-year-old woman, and her story left us with a range of emotions. The woman’s sister has been a constant source of negativity in her life, inflicting immense suffering upon our hero. During one of their family gatherings, karma struck back at the woman, allowing our heroine to experience the satisfaction of revenge served cold.
A woman, who wishes to remain anonymous, has shared a letter with our editorial team, recounting a powerful story from her life that has reaffirmed our belief in the concept of karma.
At the beginning of her letter, the woman mentioned that her parents have three daughters: Lena, Karen, and her. Karen has consistently been the source of trouble. From the moment she entered this world, Karen faced a daunting medical condition that left doctors with little hope for her survival. However, her parents never lost hope for Karen. After investing significant resources and time into her treatment, a miraculous event occurred. Ever since then, Karen has held a special place in their hearts and has become an absolute favorite in the family. She always had a penchant for the finest things. “I mostly got my sister’s small clothes and hand-me-downs.”
The woman shared, “I didn’t really have a problem with it, but it did bother me that I was always the one who seemed to be overlooked. I was unfairly blamed for everything. It was quite peculiar how Karen and I were constantly caught up in a never-ending competition, fueled by our parents’ tendency to pit us against each other. I was always expected to conform and never voice my complaints. My sister Karen was quite a handful. Karen’s dollhouse was even bigger than mine. Whenever I accomplished something noteworthy, my parents would simply acknowledge it with a ‘well done’ and then move on. But if Karen even won any competition they would throw a party. Ever since that incident, I’ve been tiptoeing around my parents. I had always been well-behaved and never once did I voice my frustrations. Karen, on the other hand, took pleasure in taunting both me and our sister Lena, simply because Karen considered herself to be superior.”
In her narrative, our heroine continues, recounting how Karen has consistently treated her poorly. “She frequently enjoyed teasing and tormenting me, going as far as taking my belongings without permission. My parents didn’t take any action. As I previously stated, Karen was constantly trying to outdo me. If I ever had the desire to take part in a music contest, she would also be interested. In high school, I had a crush on someone. What did Karen do? She kissed that crush right in front of me. My parents struggled to afford college for both Lena and me. While Lena was fortunate enough to receive a scholarship, I had to rely on taking out a loan.”
Our heroine reached her breaking point when Karen meddled with something she held dear. She recounted, “During my college years, I was in a relationship with a guy whom I deeply loved. Karen brought him home when our parents were away. I caught them kissing passionately in our basement. It was quite challenging for me. My parents scolded Karen a little bit, but after a few days, they seemed to accept that what happened had already happened. We simply cannot separate these love birds.”
And that concludes the story of our hero. She passionately expressed her frustration to her parents, declaring that she had tolerated their neglect for far too long and was determined to put an end to it. The woman decided to sever ties with her family, causing a significant amount of tension that lasted for several years.
The woman’s situation started to improve, and she found herself feeling happier.
The woman wrote, “Karen remained just as shameless as she has always been and started dating my ex. After some time, I was able to move on and eventually crossed paths with a wonderful man whom I ended up marrying. I decided to include our parents in the wedding guest list, but I didn’t extend an invitation to Karen. My parents turned down my invitation and once again displayed their lack of respect, but I didn’t let it bother me because I was happy.”
The woman excitedly revealed that she is expecting her first child. After some hesitation, she eventually agreed to reconcile when her parents reached out to her.
As she continued her narrative, the woman shared, “Every year, our family gathers for a grand dinner at my parents’ house. Our relatives and cousins are typically invited to the event. Once I made amends with my parents, I attended that dinner with my husband, Mark. Sister Karen happened to be present with her husband, who coincidentally was my ex-partner, the one she took from me several years ago. In a surprising turn of events, Karen attempted to get closer to my husband during the evening. He completely ignored her. During dinner, my parents delivered a heartfelt address. Then Karen stood up out of the blue and told us how lucky she was to be with us because she could have died as a baby.”
Karen was determined to make a lasting impression at the family dinner, and she certainly achieved her goal.
“Dear sister, I know it must be hard for you because your beloved is now my husband, but I’m thankful for your blessing,” Karen said proudly. “I know that being here must be unbearable for you since you know how hard it was to compete with me, but I want to praise your bravery.”
Right then and there, Mark, the husband of our protagonist, rose to his feet and unleashed a furious outburst directed at Karen. The woman wrote, “He was saying how dare she insult me.” He said, “You seem to believe that you hold a unique status due to being born against all odds. Well, I was also a miracle baby, but I don’t make a big deal out of it like you do. It seems that you have not accomplished much in your life, apart from simply surviving. What other achievements do you have under your belt? It seems that everything you possess was taken from my wife, including your spouse. You are so irritating that even your husband doesn’t like you. Do you know what the truth is? You seem to lack any possessions or sense of self-worth. You have no shame and you even attempted to flirt with me. You’ve already managed to capture my wife’s ex-boyfriend, and now you’re seeking to claim her current partner. I would rather die than be with a woman like you, your personality is worth a paper bag.”
Mark also said Karen has always been envious of our heroine because she knows she will never be as great as she is.
The woman wrote, “There was more, but it was incredibly harsh, causing Karen to burst into tears. My parents and all my relatives were absolutely stunned. Even my cousins remained quiet. It was clear that Karen was not well-liked by anyone in the room. I couldn’t help but chuckle to myself. After witnessing my sister’s misfortune, my mom didn’t hold back in expressing her disapproval of my laughter, labeling me as a heartless person. But I don’t really mind, it’s just karma.”