Am I crazy?!
I was diagnosed on 4/10 at a screening mammogram. I have a double mastectomy scheduled for 5/18. I am beyond stressed about losing income. I have 2 daughters in college and have basically been a single mom my whole life. At least financially. I have a wonderful husband but I financially support them on my own.
My oldest daughter recently got engaged. A couple of weeks before my diagnosis I put down a $5,500 payment (only $1500 was a deposit, the other $4,000 didn’t have to be paid for 10 months) for her wedding on 6/1/2027… next year. The contract did say that we were required to buy event insurance but it did not have to be purchased at the time of signing. I just assumed money that wasn’t even owed yet could be returned considering the circumstances. It had only been a couple of weeks before my world crashed after they cashed my check.
This venue is very popular in North Texas. They have no problem making money. I was so uncomfortable but I reached out asking the owner to make an exception and refund what I paid minus the deposit. Because of my diagnosis the wedding plans have changed. I had to put my mortgage in deferment today because I am scared about bills in the upcoming months.
The owner said my daughter signed a contract and was so rude. I told her I had no problem keeping the deposit and she said it was my fault I hadn’t purchased insurance. Now she won’t even respond to me and is emailing my daughter.
I own a small business and can’t even imagine not refunding someone’s money. Especially if I hadn’t even provided a service. Am I totally wrong? Everything is so hard lately. I’m so angry and sad all the time. This just feels cruel.