She Doesn’t Want To Sell Her Late Husband’s Wedding Ring, Even Though Her Daughter Was Diagnosed With A Rare Autoimmune Disease, And The Funds Could Help Pay For Her Treatments
Almost two years ago, this 27-year-old woman tragically lost her husband, Eric, in a car accident.
They were high school sweethearts who tied the knot young, and he meant everything to her. She and Eric also had a daughter, Lily, who’s now 5-years-old, and Lily was the light of his life.
“Losing him so suddenly felt like my entire world shattered. He was my rock, my best friend, and since then, it’s been me just trying to keep everything together for Lily,” she said.
Following his death, she held onto some of his belongings, including a hoodie he used to wear, some letters, and his wedding ring. According to her, the ring is particularly special since it’s a family heirloom that’s been passed down through Eric’s family for generations.
On top of that, the plan was to give Lily the ring one day.
“Eric always talked about giving it to her on a special day, and now, it’s the one piece of him that’s still here with us, a link to the life we had and the father she lost,” she explained.
But, ever since Lily was diagnosed with a rare autoimmune disease a few months ago, she’s been torn about whether to sell the ring.
For some context, her daughter has been receiving treatments, which are thankfully working. However, they are extremely expensive, and even with insurance, she’s dealing with countless bills piling up.
She’s currently working two part-time jobs to make ends meet. Plus, she’s already sold basically everything of value in her home to keep up with the medical payments.
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“Our apartment is basically empty. I’m sleeping on a mattress on the floor, and every day is a struggle just to stay above water,” she revealed.
A few supposedly “well-meaning” people in her life know about her struggle, too, and suggested that she sell Eric’s ring. They believe the heirloom would bring in enough money to cover a sizable chunk of her daughter’s treatment.
She realizes they have a point as well since the ring is worth a lot and would buy her some time to save more funds. Nonetheless, merely thinking about parting with her late husband’s ring breaks her heart. She views it as the last piece of Eric that she has, and she really wants Lily to have it one day.
“It’s like I’ve already lost him, and if I lose this, I feel like I’m saying goodbye to him all over again,” she reasoned.
On the flip side, she has no one to lean on right now for help. She and Eric had moved to her area for his job, meaning she doesn’t have any family nearby. She does have a few friends, but she doesn’t want to be a burden on them.
She’s also tried applying for aid and setting up fundraisers, but the process is slow-moving. So, with every new bill that arrives, she feels the pressure to sell her late husband’s ring building.
“It’s not just a piece of jewelry. It’s our memories, his promises, and the life we dreamed of that was taken too soon,” she vented.
“And for Lily, I know it’s something she would treasure someday, a connection to the dad she barely got to know.”
Regardless, she can’t help but wonder if not wanting to let the ring go, even though it could help with her daughter’s treatment, really is a selfish move.
If the ring is priceless to her, should she hold on to it? Might she regret selling it in the future? What would you do?
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