
10/09/2024
MY HUSBAND WENT ON VACATION INSTEAD OF HELPING ME WITH MY MOM'S FUNERAL – HIS BLOOD FROZE WHEN HE RETURNED.
My mom passed away unexpectedly and I was so devastated. We had a funeral to plan, family to contact—there was so much to do. So, I mentioned to my husband John that we'd need to cancel our upcoming vacation to Hawaii because of the funeral.
That's when it happened. John leaned against the counter, arms crossed, and without even a shred of empathy in his voice, he said, "How come I have to cancel my vacation because of your mom's funeral? You'll cope well enough with everything YOURSELF. I don't want to lose the money. At least I will be able to take my mind off things."
My heart sank. I tried to explain that I needed him there, not just for the funeral but for support. His response? A shrug. Then he grabbed his suitcase and started to pack, like it was no big deal.
I could feel my blood boiling. But I didn't fight him on it. I simply watched him pack. That evening, after he left for the airport, I sat in the silence of our home determined to make him regret what he did. So I ⬇️