The thought of losing a cherished father or grandfather can be quite distressing, and for many individuals, coping with such circumstances can be incredibly challenging. However, it was disheartening for a certain individual to witness that upon learning about his illness, his children immediately started quarreling over their future inheritance instead of expressing sympathy. The father chose to share his story on Reddit, where he found the much-needed support from fellow users.

A person shared their personal encounter.

I’m in my sixties. Thanks to taking advantage of the right economic circumstances, I managed to gather enough money for savings, have a worry-free retirement, and leave a substantial inheritance for my children. But their recent actions have deeply saddened me.

My eldest daughter is a lawyer, just like her spouse. My third son pursued a career in engineering, while my youngest son found his calling in sales. As for my other son, he followed the path of law.

I have received a diagnosis of cancer, and it seems that time may be running out for me. My children have resorted to rather unconventional methods in their eagerness to secure their inheritance at an earlier date. In the beginning, there were numerous verbal exchanges that escalated into legal battles.

It was truly infuriating when, during my time in the hospital getting treatment, my daughter resorted to deceitful tactics to secure her brothers’ portion of the inheritance. Now, the siblings can only communicate through legal representatives and are unable to make direct eye contact.

I made the decision to spend the money, even though I was feeling down about the situation. I believed that by depleting the funds, it would diminish their drive to continue the fight. I generously contributed to various causes, pampered my wife with luxurious beauty products, treated ourselves to memorable vacations, showered my grandkids with extravagant gifts, and upgraded the equipment for my dear friends and colleagues to enhance their work efficiency. In addition to other expenses, we made arrangements for my funeral in advance and bought a spacious television.

A significant portion of my savings has already been used up. I would like to ensure that my wife is provided for financially and has enough resources to support herself for the foreseeable future.

However, my children have started to become aware of my spending habits and are starting to inquire about it. My daughter figured out what had happened on her own. I was at a loss for words, as I realized that everything she accused me of was true. However, what struck me the most was when she expressed her concern about how my self-centered behavior would negatively impact her children and future generations.

It made me reflect on the possibility that I may have been too focused on myself to realize earlier that my grandchildren shouldn’t bear the consequences of their parents’ mistakes. Now that’s my dilemma.

The poster received an outpouring of sympathy from internet users.