Abbi Franklin, a 50-year-old mother from Guildford, Surrey, recently experienced an unexpected incident at her local supermarket.
Despite celebrating her milestone birthday back in March, Abbi has been struggling to face her advancing age.
However, a trip to the Co-op convenience store turned into a surprising pick-me-up when a cashier insisted on seeing her ID before allowing her to purchase tobacco.
The mother-of-two, whose daughters are 17 and 23 years old, had to step away from the counter to take her handbag, which she had left with her youngest in the car.
Fortunately, Abbi had her ID on hand, though she admitted it's not something she typically carries with her.
"It was lucky really - I don't usually take my ID out with me," she remarked.
Abbi was thrilled, saying it was her best day ever. She couldn't believe it and repeatedly told the cashier she thought it was a joke, but he insisted on seeing her ID.
Abbi's claimed her youthful appearance is largely the result of her dedication to maintaining a glamorous look.
The 50-year-old takes great pride in her appearance, with eyelash extensions, blonde highlights, multiple ear piercings, and on-trend outfits.
Her efforts have not gone unnoticed, as both friends and strangers often remark on her ageless beauty, typically guessing her age to be just over 35.
Abbi shared that the incident at the Co-op gave her a lot of confidence, especially with turning 50.
The mother of two was very happy with the cashier's insistence. This moment made her celebrate for a week, sharing her joy with friends and family.
People thought she looked 50 to 60 years old, even though she looked good for her age.
Emily Jane told FEMAIL that people are used to seeing faces with filters, Photoshop, and cosmetic procedures. Because of this, they don't understand natural aging anymore.
They're asking for your senior Id, don't fool us, one user joked.
As if she looks under 25 how delusional, the second user said.
You are not alone in this issue, my mother-in-law thinks the same, the third user shared.
I feel bad for the lady when she finally succumbs to getting the glasses she’s needed for a while, another wrote.
I'm visually impaired and even I can see you're old, someone wrote.
Joleen Diaz, 45, and her 22-year-old daughter Meilani Parks have a striking resemblance that makes them look like twins.
Despite the 23-year age gap, the mother and daughter have a youthful appearance that often leads people to mistake Joleen for Meilani's sister.
Thanks to Joleen's youthful looks and vibrant demeanor, she gained a significant following on social media.
Furthermore, Joleen frequently receives messages from younger men, and her youthful appearance has even led to some individuals reporting her account as fake.
The mother and daughter often go on double dates together and enjoy giving each other approval on potential partners.
The woman often gets attention from younger guys on social and dating apps, but she prefers to let her lookalike daughter talk to them.
She said, “I would never date someone young enough to be friends with my daughter.”
Joleen has specific standards for men. She looks for someone ambitious, confident, positive, and with good communication skills.
