Humiliation
Silently, witnesses stood back and watched the exchange. Their hearts ached for Marilyn. After gathering her bags, she left the store, feeling like a criminal with her head hanging down.
In spite of knowing they were only doing their jobs, she felt an immense sense of humiliation. To survive from month to month, Marilyn relied heavily on discounts and coupons. Her budget wouldn’t allow her to shop elsewhere; Publix offered the best deals. Maybe she can do it again.