A month later, that simple act resurfaced in the most unexpected way. My employer abruptly called me into his office, angry and accusatory, and confronted me with a letter from a veterans’ organization praising my kindness. Instead of seeing it as recognition, he assumed manipulation and fired me on the spot. I left the office shaken, terrified, and unsure how I would support my children. That night, I carefully read the letter and learned the organization was real. The next day, I reached out to them, still confused and afraid, hoping only for clarity.
