I Found Out My Mom’s Boss Was Mocking Her —
So I Paid Him a Visit at His Office in Front of His Whole Family
Growing up, I saw my mom, a single parent and secretary at RSD Financial, as my hero, making ends meet on a tight budget. Despite her hard work, I overheard her crying about her boss, Richard, mocking her thrift store clothes. Determined to defend her, I learned he was being honored at a company awards dinner. I convinced Mom to attend and enlisted Zoe, Richard’s daughter, to help after showing her a recording of his cruel remarks. At the event, I played the recordings publicly, exposing his behavior. Confronted, Richard apologized to Mom in
front of everyone, promising change. The next day, Mom wasn’t angry but proud of my bravery. That Monday, she was offered a managerial role with a raise, thanks to the recordings revealing her vital contributions. Now, Mom walks into work with confidence, shopping at thrift stores by choice. Respect, I learned, comes from being seen for who you are, not what you wear.
