Losing a loved one is never easy, especially when it’s your own child. Our protagonist and his wife recently lost their 15-year-old daughter to suicide, and the grieving process has been nothing short of heartbreaking. As they prepared for the funeral, they faced a difficult decision: whether or not to invite the protagonist’s brother, who has extreme religious views on suicide. Fearing backlash from the family and wanting to avoid conflict during this difficult time, the wife bravely offered to take the blame for not informing the brother about the funeral. But now, our protagonist is left wondering if he’s a huge a**hole for letting her take the fall. Let’s dive into their story…
Tragic Loss of a Daughter
Funeral Arrangements
⛪️ Religious Differences
✝️ Belief System
Questionable Beliefs
Avoiding Conflict
♀️ Wife Takes the Blame
⏰ Three Weeks Later
Feeling Guilty
♂️ Did He Make the Wrong Choice?
After losing their daughter to suicide, our protagonist and his wife were faced with a tough decision: whether to invite his brother with extreme religious views to the funeral. To avoid conflict, the wife took the blame for not informing the brother, causing the family to direct their anger towards her. It’s been three weeks since then, and our protagonist is now reflecting on his actions, wondering if he’s a gigantic a**hole for letting his wife take the blame. As we explore this emotional rollercoaster, let’s see what the internet has to say about this situation…
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