My trip was so good until it was the worst thing ever

[argh52]

My wife and I are so depressed and floundering. We really needed this vacation. We did three things: we went to visit my best friend who lives on the other side of the country, we went on a cruise, and we visited my uncle who I had never really gotten to know. It was amazing seeing my friend. We love cruising and it was the best one yet. I got everything I wanted out of that.

Then we went to my uncle and it couldn't have been worse. Now all I'm going to remember is this part, truly one of the worst experiences of my life.

We needed this vacation and we got it and then it was snatched away from us.

[argh52]

I came away from my friend eager and inspired. I came off the cruise relaxed and ready. I'm going home exhausted and defeated.

I'm so miserable.

[sweetiepye]

Where is the rest of the story ? What disaster took place that counter acted all the good times ?

[argh52 in reply to sweetiepye]

My uncle is a sad little troll of a man and we were unable to have a conversation about anything. He took us to horrible places. I never really planned and everything we tried to do fell through. My son was a nightmare. When he asked personal questions I made my wife jump in.

I am appalled and appalling.

[sweetiepye in reply to argh52]

Two outa 3 ain't bad.

[Anniette]

'Take what you want & leave the rest'....

[argh52]

I've been home for a couple hours. I'm making my piece with this. I think making people look at my vacation photos is going to help me refocus on the good bits. Now just wish me luck getting back on east coast time.

Thanks for listening

[Sunshine425]

Oh no!!!! That is awful... but try and look back at photos from the positive moments before that. You are fortunate to be able to travel with your spouse and that is very special💕

[Sunshine425 in reply to Sunshine425]

Reading the responses it sounds like I repeated some great advice. Hang in there. You and your little family get back into routine and youll start getting better. One day at a time! Traumatic experiences are never easy. But youll get through!