We often like to think looks don’t define us, though in truth, they play a huge part in how we see ourselves and how others treat us.

One Redditor admitted she never thought of herself as attractive. But her husband always told her she was beautiful, and she believed he truly meant it. So when she overheard him standing up for her after his friends called her ugly and a troll, she was shocked to hear him do it in such a backhanded way.

Instead of feeling loved, his words left her crushed. Read her story below.

The woman overheard her husband’s friends calling her ugly and a troll

But when he stood up for her, his words only hurt her more

The author later returned to thank readers for their overwhelming support and kindness

They offered her words of encouragement and thoughtful advice

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