Got Called a Loser Today

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I'm back home after "hanging out" with my mean sister-in-law. I say "hanging out" because it was just her basically bossing me around and doing things for her as usual. Whatever she said, I obeyed like a good pet. She told me to drink coffee and I hate coffee, but I drank it anyway. It was black coffee. No sugar and cream. Just black and it tasted awful. She showed me everything she bought on her recent trip to Miami, Florida. I complimented on everything even though I didn't think a single purchase was worth the money. She splurged on name brand things that are mass produced, but she acted like they were the rarest things in the world. It was difficult to stomach. By the end of our "hanging out," I was completely exhausted and couldn't wait to just come back home, crawl into bed, and recuperate. However, I witnessed something bewildering. She bought a fancy ring from her Miami trip and it came with a beautiful blue cloth type jewelry bag plus box. Both the bag and box were in pristine condition. Nothing wrong with them at all. She just slipped on the ring to show it off to me and tossed the bag and box in the garbage can right in front of me. I quickly intervened by asking if I could have the bag and box to use myself. They were brand new. Why not, right? She sneered and called me a loser. She asked me if my new hobby is picking up trash now. I didn't react. I kept my poker face. She sighed and waved her hand dismissively like she was giving me permission, but didn't verbally do so like I wasn't worth talking to. I took the bag and box out of the garbage can. There wasn't anything else in the garbage can so the items weren't stained with anything. She laughed meanly as I took them out and laughed even harder when I thanked her. She asked me if I wanted her loose change as well. She didn't even wait for my answer/reaction. She just snatched my right hand and shoved a bunch of coins into my palm. I counted the money when I came home. She gave me 93 cents. I was called a loser for saving some brand new things from ending up in the landfill. I am deeply hurt, but I will bear the pain. This isn't the first time, but since it was a new incident, I thought I would share on here now that I have a place to vent/share about my life.