Thinly veiled insult
Are you only consuming that? She said, “No wonder you’re still so thin,” eliciting laughter from the table. The ensuing laughing further twisted the dagger, since the comments hurt not just because they were contemptuous but also because they showed how little she cared for me. My outrage was simmering under the surface. I was determined, however, to spare her the joy of witnessing my breakdown. I forced a tight-lipped grin.
Thinly Veiled Insult
Swallowed retort
I swallowed my rebuttal and faked a tight-lipped smile. I had to push back when they pushed me. But not just yet, not with words. My anger would only help to further solidify Sandra’s unfavorable portrayal. I concentrated instead on the meal, which suddenly tasted mechanical and flat. Every mouthful was an attempt to keep up my front, to demonstrate that their patronizing laughs and scathing comments had not damaged me.
Swallowed Retort
