Sophie’s soulmate, Alex, was diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer at the age of 32. Sophie became his primary caregiver during his illness, and she ended up quitting her job to take care of him full-time for the last ten months of his life. Alex’s treatment was complicated, and keeping him at home required 24-hour care, which was too much for his parents to manage. When Sophie wasn’t there, she had to hire a nurse.
He Took Priority
Sophie loved Alex with her entire soul and never considered not caring for him. His well-being and care took priority over everything else in her life. When Alex passed, Sophie found herself alone with a car, a dog, and an urn. She had no job, no home, and hadn’t maintained friendships in the city they were in. She had no family other than Alex’s in their city.
Time to Talk About Money
Sophie was always uncomfortable with the topic of Alex’s will and how he was to distribute money from his life insurance policy. She was worried that people would think she manipulated him to get money. She asked Alex to make the decision by himself, and he decided to leave her 60% of the money, 10% to each of his four siblings, and nothing to his parents. He said that Sophie had left her job for him, had no family nearby to help, and no home. He wanted her to pay off her student loan, go back to school and get another degree, and buy a home so she wouldn’t have to look for a rental for her and their dog.
Everyone Will Understand
Sophie asked if Alex’s parents should get some money, but he said that they were doing okay and that she would be the one who would need the money. He was confident that people would understand and no one would complain.
No Sharing
After Alex passed, his sister, Sarah, was the executor of his will and asked Sophie if she wanted to give Alex’s parents some money from the amount he left her since he left them nothing. Sophie said no because Alex had said no and meant for the money to be hers.
Alex Was Right
Sophie loved Alex’s parents, but he was right. When he passed, she found herself with nothing and understood that she would need money to get back on her feet. However, Sarah thinks Sophie is the jerk for not giving some of the money to Alex’s parents.
She Turned to the Internet
Sophie feels guilty about the money and wonders if giving some away would make a difference. She received the money, but she still feels terrible about it. She is torn between honoring Alex’s wishes and feeling like she should do more for his parents. Sophie seeks advice from friends and online communities, but the responses are mixed. Some people support Sophie’s decision, saying that she should honor Alex’s wishes and take care of herself. Others criticize her for not giving some of the money to Alex’s parents, saying that it’s the right thing to do.
She Feels Guilty
Sophie is struggling to come to terms with her decision and the guilt she feels. She doesn’t want to cause any more pain or drama for Alex’s family, but she also wants to do what’s best for herself. Sophie decides to seek counseling to help her process her feelings and come to a resolution.
Honoring His Wishes
Through counseling, Sophie learns to forgive herself and honor Alex’s wishes. She realizes that Alex left her the money because he loved her and wanted her to be taken care of after he was gone. Sophie also learns that it’s okay to prioritize her own well-being and that she doesn’t have to feel guilty for doing so.
She Used the Money Well
Sophie decides to use the money to pay off her student loan, go back to school get another degree, and buy a home for herself and their dog. She also donates a portion of the money to cancer research in Alex’s memory.
Missed Always
Sophie still loves Alex and misses him every day, but she knows that he would want her to be happy and take care of herself. She hopes that her story will inspire others to prioritize their own well-being and honor their loved ones’ wishes.
The Internet Responded
This commenter wrote, “I am so sorry for your loss of your soulmate. If possible, get an estate lawyer to monitor the distribution. An executor is not supposed to follow anything but the intent and will of the deceased. Not saying the sister will do anything wrong, but watch your own back on this one.”
More Internet Responses
Another person posted this comment, “And this is exactly why you need an attorney who will be looking after your best interest. His sister disagreed with his wishes and didn’t like you. I’ve walked a similar path, and my sympathies are with you, but please, please get an attorney to protect yourself.”
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