Amanda and her book club quickly judged a pregnant 50-year-old woman without knowing her story. When they learned the truth, they regretted it.

Amanda, a single woman in her 60s, hosted a neighborhood book club. She was known for her strict ways and didn’t get along well with children. One day at the grocery store, she met Jane, a 50-year-old neighbor, and invited her to join the club. Jane attended for a few weeks but then stopped showing up, ignoring Amanda’s calls.

One day, Amanda saw Jane with a round belly and gossiped with the club. “At her age, she should be babysitting, not giving birth!” she scoffed. Others joined in, laughing. Days later, Amanda confronted Jane about pregnancy and criticized her food choices. Suddenly, Jane’s daughter appeared.

She revealed Jane was not having a baby for herself but was a surrogate for her daughter, who had struggled with miscarriages. Stunned, Amanda felt ashamed. “I’m sorry I judged you,” she said, realizing her mistake.

Amanda changed her ways, supported Jane through her pregnancy, and became a better friend. In the end, she learned a valuable lesson about not making assumptions.