Story #3

One time this happened...

I was buying a pack of gum and a pint of ice cream at 10:30 p.m. The cashier scanned my items and said, “Rough night?”

I laughed awkwardly. He nodded and added, “Yeah, this screams emotional support sugar.”

Everyone in line heard.

I still bought the ice cream—just with far more public vulnerability than I wanted.
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