You be the judge: should my mum have booked a Christmas trip abroad without telling me?
Briefly

The author expresses frustration over their mother's decision to book a Christmas trip to Vietnam with her partner without consulting her or her sister. While the author acknowledges the desire for their mother to be happy, they emphasize how important their Christmas traditions have been since their father passed away. The sudden change in plans feels insensitive and dismissive of their shared history. The author struggles with feelings of being left behind and grieving their father while dealing with their mother's newfound independence.
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