I was stunned. Soon after, I learned he had gathered all of my belongings, placed them outside, and even asked my mother to come pick them up. My dream trip — the one I had been looking forward to for years — suddenly turned into a nightmare.

When I returned, he told me he had already filed for divorce. He said he couldn’t stay married to someone who would leave so soon after his son’s death. At first, I hoped it was only grief talking, but it became clear he meant every word.

Now I keep asking myself: was it truly so wrong to go on a trip I had worked so hard and waited so long for? I couldn’t bear to throw it all away. But instead, I may have lost my marriage.

Do you believe I was wrong? What would you advise me to do now?