I Refused to Give Up My Dream Cruise for My Stepson’s Funeral — Because I Put Myself First

When grief, guilt, and familial expectations all come together, it can be difficult to prioritize yourself. However, even in the darkest moments, people opt to keep their own peace. Our reader recounted her tragic decision to embark on the dream trip she and her husband had been saving for, just days after her 15-year-old stepson disappeared. While many would have preferred to remain behind, she decided that honoring her own needs, after years of sacrifice, had to come first, even if it meant confronting judgment and suffering.

Here’s Sandra’s letter:

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