Ever had a neighbor who thought the world revolved around them? Meet Annabelle, my personal nightmare. She turned my pristine home into a trash dump while I was out, and when I found out she did it to “teach me a lesson,” I knew I had to strike back.

My name’s Kristie, 33, married to a Marine with two little boys and three cats. After discovering my home filled with garbage, I came up with a plan. Armed with bags of pet poop (courtesy of my cats and generous neighbors), I marched to Annabelle’s house, rang her bell, and delivered my revenge—cat litter and dog waste splattered all over her perfect living room.

Annabelle was speechless as I gave her a warning: never mess with my family again. With the neighborhood watching, I became an instant hero. Neighbors who’d been terrorized by her for years cheered me on.

Weeks later, Annabelle kept her distance, while my family and I became the stars of every BBQ and neighborhood event. Lesson learned: sometimes, standing up for yourself with a little creativity can win you respect and new friends!