Cheburashka
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- Dec 25, 2020
Sorry in advance for the long post. I'm trying to decide if I should take a solo mental health cruise. Here's a little background on my situation:
For the past 8 months, my son has had a severe ear disorder and the doctors can't find out what is causing it, testing & treatment are still ongoing, and he had to withdraw from his school last week due to not being well enough to attend in person (no virtual option for teens). I'm enrolling him in a private virtual school so that he can continue with his education, but I'm worried about his health, well-being and his future. Aside from that, I'm breaking up and will now have less money available, and am about to move into a smaller, less comfortable home. My mother recently developed tremors and is having to sell her house due to being unable to fully care for it, so I invited her to live with us. She will pitch in financially, which will really help, and it's the right thing to do for her because she says she's been lonely living on her own & will probably have a harder time managing as time goes by, but of course it's going to give me less personal space. I am also going to have to take my son's father back to court soon for non-payment of his half of my son's orthodontia. My job is demanding, as well. I've got a lot on my plate, and while I'm strong and soldiering through, I could really use a vacation.
I'm looking at doing a back-to-back on the Dream, when my son is scheduled to be with his father. My son is far too fragile to go. We've taken 6 Disney cruises together, so I know it will be sad & depressing at times to be there without him- he was always my best travel buddy. On the other hand, imo there is nothing like a cruise when you want to get away from it all, and that's what I want. I can see myself relaxing in the stateroom, getting room service & quick service, playing the occasional bingo game, swimming, soaking in the hot tub, reading on a lounger, etc. Not having to answer to or take care of anyone, manage anything, or make any serious decisions, for one full week. It won't be cheap but I'm talking myself into thinking it will be worth it. I don't want to try another line, btw, because I want to go where I know what the experience will be. I'm in no mood to experiment with something new.
Has anyone here ever done this, taken a cruise to heal after a traumatic time in your life? Thoughts?
For the past 8 months, my son has had a severe ear disorder and the doctors can't find out what is causing it, testing & treatment are still ongoing, and he had to withdraw from his school last week due to not being well enough to attend in person (no virtual option for teens). I'm enrolling him in a private virtual school so that he can continue with his education, but I'm worried about his health, well-being and his future. Aside from that, I'm breaking up and will now have less money available, and am about to move into a smaller, less comfortable home. My mother recently developed tremors and is having to sell her house due to being unable to fully care for it, so I invited her to live with us. She will pitch in financially, which will really help, and it's the right thing to do for her because she says she's been lonely living on her own & will probably have a harder time managing as time goes by, but of course it's going to give me less personal space. I am also going to have to take my son's father back to court soon for non-payment of his half of my son's orthodontia. My job is demanding, as well. I've got a lot on my plate, and while I'm strong and soldiering through, I could really use a vacation.
I'm looking at doing a back-to-back on the Dream, when my son is scheduled to be with his father. My son is far too fragile to go. We've taken 6 Disney cruises together, so I know it will be sad & depressing at times to be there without him- he was always my best travel buddy. On the other hand, imo there is nothing like a cruise when you want to get away from it all, and that's what I want. I can see myself relaxing in the stateroom, getting room service & quick service, playing the occasional bingo game, swimming, soaking in the hot tub, reading on a lounger, etc. Not having to answer to or take care of anyone, manage anything, or make any serious decisions, for one full week. It won't be cheap but I'm talking myself into thinking it will be worth it. I don't want to try another line, btw, because I want to go where I know what the experience will be. I'm in no mood to experiment with something new.
Has anyone here ever done this, taken a cruise to heal after a traumatic time in your life? Thoughts?
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