When I offered my heirloom wedding dress to my stepdaughter, I never expected the reaction I got. Sophia laughed in my face, calling the dress “old rags” and mocking the story behind it. But then, when she saw someone else wearing it, her attitude completely changed. Suddenly, she wanted it for herself. Some things in life are irreplaceable. My wedding dress is one of those things. It’s not just a dress; it’s a family treasure. That’s why I didn’t let it sit forgotten in a box under the bed. Instead,

I thought my life was perfect. I had a loving husband, a newborn daughter, and a best friend who was like family. But one terrible night destroyed everything. Ten years later, when I had finally started to heal, she showed up at my door—like a ghost from my past. Everyone has that one best friend, the kind who feels more like a sister. The person who knows all your secrets, who has been with you through every high and low. That was Katie for me. But Katie shattered my world.