Mia’s stepmother, Trudy, threw an extravagant 45th birthday party and expected everyone, especially Mia, to cater to her demands. Before the celebration even began, Trudy insisted on receiving a dishwasher as a gift, claiming she “deserved it” for all she did. Mia, only sixteen and saving up for her prom dress, politely explained she couldn’t afford such an expensive present....
